McLaren P1 exclusive track ride and picture gallery
Matt Burt rides shotgun for one of the McLaren P1's final development runs before heading to showrooms It's time for a passenger ride to remember.The McLaren P1 is almost production ready, and I've...
View ArticleJLR will 'blow the opposition away', says engineering boss
Wolfgang Ziebart tells Autocar how a focus on in-car technology and refining systems production will ensure Jaguar's future success A few weeks ago, JaguarLand Rover chief executive Ralf Speth...
View ArticleVolkswagen CrossBlue concept first drive review
The CrossBlue is, at heart, the new seven-seat SUV that Volkswagen will slot between the Tiguan and Touareg in 2015
View Article'International brands' are bulldozing China's car industry
As western brands continue to push into China, the country's home manufacturers start a PR push I’ve just come back from three days in Shanghai, perhaps the most international of China’s...
View ArticleVettel dominates Singapore Grand Prix
Sebastian Vettel leads from start to finish in Singapore, while team-mate Mark Webber suffers from engine problems Sebastian Vettel won the Singapore Grand Prix, further extending his lead in the 2013...
View ArticlePorsche 911 Turbo and Turbo S cabriolets revealed
Porsche shows two new soft-top models ahead of a planned public debut in November The new Porsche 911 Turbo and Turbo S Cabriolets have been revealed ahead of their planned public premiere at the Los...
View Article2014 Peugeot 308 GTI spotted
Peugeot's new hot hatch draws inspiration from 308 R concept and will have VW's Golf GTI in its sights The new Peugeot 308 GTI has been spotted in testing for the first time.The new model is set to be...
View ArticleBluebird DC50 ready for deliveries next July
Two-door pure-electric coupé to launch next year; high-performance variant to get 360bhp The Bluebird DC50 will be ready for deliveries next July, Autocar can reveal.The two-door, pure-electric coupé...
View ArticleMiddle-lane hoggers aren't getting the message
Motorway discipline is part of the obligation that comes with having a driver's licence, but motorists still aren't learning I heard on the radio recently, on the subject of middle-lane doddering, the...
View ArticleAlfa Romeo 4C first drive review
The 4C is Alfa's first true driver's car for decades, and it shows how brilliantly a small turbo four can go and sound in a lightweight package
View ArticleNew Mercedes C-class saloon and estate - first pictures
New C-class estate and saloon spotted testing in Germany, due on sale in 2014 The new Mercedes C-class estate has been spied testing ahead of a planned launch next year.The estate is set to grow in...
View ArticleFord launches limited edition EcoSport on Facebook
500 limited edition EcoSport crossovers available to order from Facebook, uses upgraded AppLink infotainment system Ford has launched a limited edition of its Fiesta-based EcoSport crossover on...
View ArticleNew Mazda MX-5 and Alfa Romeo Spider caught testing
Test mule for both the new 2015 Mazda MX-5 and Alfa Romeo Spider sports cars spotted in the US A test mule for the next-generation Mazda MX-5 and Alfa Romeo Spider sports cars has been spotted testing...
View ArticleAutocar magazine September 25 preview
New Alfa Romeo 4C sports car driven; Caterham's future plans revealed; Toyota Auris Touring Sports tested; Lamborghini Diablo buyer's guide What else could lead this week’s Autocar magazine but the...
View ArticleQuick news: Government to plug skills gap, new Kia president
A new manufacturer-backed initiative aims to get more young people involved in the automotive sector A new government initiative aims to plug a 100,000-person strong skills gap in the automotive...
View ArticleDacia Logan MCV first drive review
Dacia's Logan estate offers few frills but lots of practicality for its relatively small price tag
View ArticleJLR to create £100 million research centre in Coventry
University-based advanced research centre to become development hub for next-generation vehicle technologies JaguarLand Rover will unveil a new £100 million research and development centre in...
View ArticleKeeping it simple is the new premium, says Qoros
Low production and development costs and a start-up brand are the secrets of success in the domestic market, says Chinese maker Qoros I nipped over to Shanghai last week (spending less than 48 hours...
View Article2013 Nissan Note 1.5 dCi first drive review
The all-new Nissan Note offers a practical alternative to mid-price superminis, but its lack of dynamic flair disappoints
View ArticleMazda 3
The new generation of Mazda 3 is much improved, with high points including ride, performance, efficiency and convenience You can’t accuse Mazda of slacking in its quest to build a better car with this...
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