Le Mans 2013 from the air
We take to the air in order to better understand the scale of the Le Mans race Sometimes you need a change of perspective in order to entirely understand what's really going on.In my case, I was...
View ArticleExperiencing Le Mans Saturday
A punter's view from Circuit de la Sarthe as the world's most famous endurance race begins It's business time - today is Le Mans Saturday. Our weekend started at Brands Hatch early on Friday, and the...
View ArticleThrough the night at the Le Mans 24 Hours
After dark, the Circuit de la Sarthe transforms into a world of lights, noise and delirium It's been a long Saturday at Le Mans, and we hardly notice as we move past one-third distance at 11pm and...
View ArticleOne icon to another: driving to Le Mans in a Caterham Seven
It's time for another Autocar staffer to make his first trip to Le Mans 9am on a cloudy Saturday morning in Paris. Just three hours to get to Le Mans.It’s a 120 mile journey, with a 2.5 hour drive...
View ArticleVauxhall Corsa Ecoflex 1.3 CDTi first drive review
The latest generation of Ecoflex Corsa is a competent urban companion, but fails to show flair at speed The latest generation Corsa Ecoflex, for which Vauxhall has tuned the 1.3-litre CDTi 16v diesel...
View ArticleMercedes-Benz Citan panel van first drive review
Mercedes' first-ever compact van is the sister of the Renault Kangoo, but the Citan offers considerable brand appeal The Mercedes-Benz Citan is the smallest van to wear a three-pointed star, and the...
View ArticleHonda Civic Tourer Type S planned
New Honda Civic estate promises class-leading load space and the prospect of a sporty Type S version A sporty version of the Honda Civic Tourer is under consideration and would most likely wear the...
View ArticleGoodwood Festival of Speed: 20 highlights for 2013
The 20th year of the Goodwood Festival of Speed offers more attractions than ever. Here are 20 of the best This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Goodwood Festival of Speed. In that time it has...
View ArticlePeugeot 2008 1.6 e-HDi 92 first drive review
Mid-range diesel gives the Peugeot 2008, the firm's newest crossover, appeal but poor design in some areas spoils the ride The mid-range diesel option to accompany Peugeot’s new 2008 crossover at its...
View ArticleKia Procee'd GT first drive review
The Kia Procee'd GT middle-weight performance hatch blends everyday versatility with B-road thrills, all for a very reasonable price tag The Kia Procee’d GT is the Korean manufacturer’s first entry...
View ArticleKia Procee’d GT to go on sale in July
Kia's most performance-driven model so far to cost £19,995 Kia's Procee'd GT will go on sale from July priced at £19,995.The car is powered by a 201bhp turbocharged 1.6-litre T-GDi engine and mated to...
View ArticleNew £15,000 Caterham Seven planned for September
Caterham confirms a low-cost Seven will be introduced as a replacement for the outgoing Classic Caterham is to launch a replacement for the Classic Seven in September.The new car, which will use a new...
View ArticleTaking part in Aston Martin's centenary parade
Our DB9 joined Astons new and old in a parade lap of the iconic Le Mans circuit to celebrate the company's centenary Part of Aston Martin's centenary celebrations included a parade lap around the Le...
View ArticleMG 3 gets 'honest' cabin
The MG 3 supermini's style-led cabin aims for “timeless simplicity” in European form The interior of the new European-spec MG 3 supermini has been revealed, ahead of the car going on sale this...
View ArticleAudi reigns at an emotional Le Mans
Audi's unbroken run of outright wins at Le Mans was marred by the death of Allan Simonsen Audi claimed victory in last weekend’s Le Mans 24 Hours in a race marred by tragedy. The #2 car of Allan...
View ArticleMax Mosley calls for better young driver training
Ex-F1 boss leads calls for better training before and after the driving test, plus greater use of in-car telematics Former head of Formula 1’s governing body, the FIA, Max Mosley has called for a...
View ArticleLeaving Le Mans
The chequered flag falls at Circuit de la Sarthe and it's home time for us After a very long night, the culminating afternoon of this year's 24 Heures du Mans sees bleary eyes revitalised by the...
View ArticleAston Martin signs new Ford engine deal - report
Extension to the Ford engine deal could confirm Aston Martin's VH platform will be produced for another five years Aston Martin has signed an extension on its engine supply agreement with Ford,...
View ArticleSuzuki plans Nissan Juke rival for 2015
New city car planned by Suzuki to challenge Juke in Europe Suzuki will launch a Nissan Juke-size compact crossover in Europe in 2015 as one of five new models planned over the next three years.A new...
View ArticleNext generation Jaguar XJ spotted testing
A very early prototype of what is thought to be the next generation Jaguar XJ has been spotted testing on public roads This Jaguar XJ test prototype — complete with internal roll cage and external...
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