Marrakesh Express: Gaydon to Morocco by Range Rover
A 2000 mile, continent-crossing journey by Autocar is the baptism of fire for the all-new Range Rover. Join us on the journey... There’s never been any way of evaluating the performance, dynamics and...
View ArticleBizarre cop cars
Ford bringing a Focus ST estate up to police spec has got me wondering what other cars would get the nod for the boys in blue. A Morgan? A McLaren? I am pleased to report that after my review of The...
View ArticleNew Nissan hatchback targets Focus
Nissan set to build on the Qashqai and Juke’s European market success and re-enter the family hatchback class with an all-new Golf and Focus rival Nissan will launch a direct rival to the Ford Focus...
View ArticlePicture special: History of the Volkswagen Camper
Autocar looks back on the life of the VW Type 2 'Camper' as it prepares for retirement next year Volkswagen has confirmed that after 63 years, production of the van we know as the iconic Camper will...
View ArticleBig changes for Mercedes E-class
Comprehensive styling changes and revised engines to boost Mercedes’ executive line-up Mid-life revisions to the Mercedes-Benz E-class will be the most comprehensive in the firm’s history, insiders...
View ArticleMorgan suspension upgrades after Autocar test
Morgan will offer owners uprated wishbones after a failure during an Autocar test Morgan has introduced strengthened components for its 3 Wheeler following a suspension failure during an Autocar track...
View ArticleFour new Fiat 500s for UK
Fiat 500 range set to grow from February with new five and seven-seat MPVs and rugged crossovers The UK will get four new variants of the Fiat 500 over the next 12 months, starting with the launch of...
View ArticleWhy Britain's car industry is booming
Nothing like a factory closure to rev-up car industry doom mongers in the mainstream media The day after Ford announced the closure of its Transit factory in Southampton, one of the UK's most...
View ArticleTax just isn’t taxing enough
It will be difficult for the government to resist the new proposal for a two-tier road tax system This weekend’s reports about a new two-tier VED system – where you would have to buy a more expensive...
View ArticleBritish buyers must wait for diesel M5
The tri-turbo 3.0-litre diesel BMW M550d will be denied to British buyers until the next-gen 5-series is introduced A diesel BMW ‘M5’ will not be offered to British buyers until the next-generation...
View ArticleStrong start for Dacia Duster orders
UK orders for the new Dacia Duster have risen to over 1000 Dacia has announced that orders for the new Duster SUV have breached 1000.The Renault sub-division has taken the orders in just over the 100...
View ArticleRolls-Royce Ghost upgraded for 2013
Ghost will receive subtle enhancements for next year Rolls-Royce has announced that the Ghost will be upgraded next year, with revisions to the in-car entertainment and comfort.The new Ghost will...
View ArticleFiat Panda 100hp successor likely
A 105bhp, TwinAir-equipped Panda could be a replacement for the much-missed Panda 100hp The third-generation Fiat Panda could spawn a TwinAir-powered successor to the cult Panda 100hp, Fiat...
View ArticleWhat’s not to like about the Tesla Model S?
I’m already a committed fan of the Tesla Model S, and I haven’t even driven it yet. Why’s that? I think it’s the numbers that impress me most about the Tesla Model S, although you’ve got to admit; it...
View ArticleAutocar magazine 31 October preview
Pride of place in this week’s issue goes to our 2000-mile adventure in the new Range Rover SDV8 Steve Cropley embarks on an epic drive from Gaydon to Marrakesh in the latest iteration Range Rover. Our...
View ArticleFirst drive review: Jaguar XF Sportbrake 2.2 Portfolio
The smaller engined Jaguar XF Sportbrake impresses in all areas apart from its straight-line pace The engine that currently accounts for around 70 per cent of Jaguar XF sales, in the new bodystyle...
View ArticleSEMA show 2012: Lexus display custom cars
Lexus is exhibiting six customised, concept and high performance cars at this week’s SEMA show To mark the sixth visit to SEMA by Lexus, the automaker is exhibiting six custom cars at the Las Vegas...
View ArticleFirst drive review: BMW 520d Gran Turismo
The BMW 520d GT represents the new entry point in the Gran Turimso range, slashing £9000 from the list price The new starting point of the BMW 5-series GT range, which undercuts the rest of the range...
View ArticleSEMA Show 2012: Full show gallery
Autocar's pick of the crop at this year's SEMA Show The doors of the SEMA show opened in Las Vegas this week to thousands of domestic and international buyers, maintaining its status as the world’s...
View ArticleFiat suffers in Europe
Sales of new Fiats in Europe are struggling, losing the company £462m in the continent Fiat Auto is continuing to suffer a sales slump in Europe, while sister company Chrysler sees booming sales and...
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