Cars

Big-selling cars now vanishing from our roads

We look at the fate of some of the most popular cars of the 70s and 80s

Four charts that reveal the scale of Europe’s electric car crash

Car makers have been warning for some time that recent electric vehicle (EV) sales have not been as strong as hoped. Now, new data shows that sales actually plummeted in many European countries last month as demand dried up. With experts warning that electric cars remain too pricey for many consumers and charging infrastructure is not extensive eno...

Ranking every Pixar movie from worst to best

This list will help you avoid the stinkers in favor of some of the greatest, most touching movies ever made.

Mercedes EQS: update brings 500+ mile range and standard-fit Hyperscreen

Bigger battery, more equipment, upright bonnet star: Merc gives its electric saloon a once over

Hybrid drivers exploit loophole to collect fuel and green tax breaks

Hybrid electric company cars are surging in popularity, with their uptake almost doubling in a year. The cars are considered green, and so they come with significant tax breaks via company salary sacrifice schemes, meaning drivers can save thousands of pounds by not having to pay income tax on the benefit-in-kind. But drivers are exploiting the dua...

12 of the weirdest objects in space

Some of the most outlandish objects in the universe.

Here are 12 of the longest-range electric cars you can buy today

The EVs that’ll make range anxiety a thing of the past

20 Of The Greatest Pickup Trucks Ever Made

The Triumphs and Disasters of nameplate revivals

Which revivals got it right, and which fell criminally short? We look at the most famous winners - and losers

The story of the mysterious Lancia Thesis

Lancia poured time and money into development, but fewer than 20,000 sold in eight years - we look back

‘Transformers One’ just got its first trailer — this could be the spark the franchise needs

A new movie trailer has dropped for "Transformers One", and the 3 minutes of footage holds a strong premise that's different from previous films.

The strangest car collection in the world

It may belong to an oil sheikh, but there's no room for supercars in this particular collection. We pay it a visit

27 clever hidden features in cars

Some of these features are useful, others are just fun. We reveal the secret surprises concealed in modern cars.

Government to launch study to find out why drivers are increasingly being dazzled by headlights

A recent study by the RAC found four in five motorists said glare from other vehicle's lights is a growing problem and has been getting worse in recent years.

I'm a 6ft 4 antiques expert - I've sold more than 50 Minis for a total of £700k, here's my tips to make profit...

Phil's Mini venture started out during a Covid-hit 2021. At the age of 26, he took his love for this favourite film, the 1969 blockbuster, The Italian Job, and turned it into his next business venture.

55 fab Ford Transit publicity photos

We look back at 58 years of the Ford Transit history with the finest and funniest press photos of Britain’s favourite van.

Budget-friendly car maker Dacia launches seven-year warranty - and it's available for used vehicles too

Called Dacia Zen, it provides cover for up to seven years, as long as the owner has the vehicle serviced each year to allow for the warranty to roll-on.

Electric dream? What it’s really like to drive 285 miles to The Lakes in a leccy car

'Patience and planning' became our motto... but the scenery was well worth it.

The new laws everyone needs to know before driving abroad this year

The new laws everyone needs to know before driving abroad this year - From clean air zones to alchol rules, this is what you need to know

Readers reply: Why are cars designed to be capable of going much faster than the speed limit?

Why are cars designed to be capable of going much faster than the speed limit? (Don’t tell me they’re made with the Autobahn in mind.) Andy Crosby, north Wales Send new questions to [email protected]. Readers reply Because for mechanical reasons a car that can reach 100 is going to perform better at 70 than a car that can only reach 70. Also, an engine that can only achieve 70mph on the level may struggle on hills. I had a 1.2 Clio that needed...

Top Gear’s Top 9: best looking car engines

On rare occasions, an engine itself can be just as gorgeous as the car it lives in

Inside one of the most secretive nations on Earth where dirty cars are illegal

Very few people visit each year.

Skoda Kodiaq review: Still the best in the family car business – but only if you need a car this big

The saying “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” has multiple translations in Czech and I’m willing to bet that each one of them was uttered during the development of Skoda’s second-generation Kodiaq. The first car – on sale since 2017 – was and remains a high-quality SUV, with no significant shortcomings that needed to be fixed for the second iteratio...

52 supercars you’ve probably never heard of

Ferrari, Lamborghini, Bugatti, Pagani… all far too common to feature here. We explore some of the world’s strangest and most obscure supercars.

40 cars that share the same rear lights

We reveal the cars that share the same rear light clusters, including the McLaren F1 and a Bova Futura coach.

What you need to know to reduce your car insurance

Car insurance premiums are on the rise but it’s still possible to get a good deal if you follow these tips.

Britain's current fastest selling used car is French and hybrids dominate the top 10

Auto Trader's unveiled which used cars are flying off forecourts and which are sat gathering dust. Hybrid models dominated the top 10 while used EVs also performed very well.

The best five convertible cars for less than £5k

They are scarce at this time of year, but if you keep a watchful eye they are there. Tempted out by blue skies, sunshine and the first mild temperatures, roof-down convertibles have once again been spotted on our roads. “Poseurs,” you might think. But let’s be honest: that’s simply envy. After all, who doesn’t fancy a bit of al fresco motoring on a...

20 fantastic French luxury cars

De Luxe and delightful: we celebrate the best French luxury cars, from the beautiful Citroen DS to the bijou Renault Clio Baccara

Sleepers: The boring-looking cars with powerful engines

These cars are seriously quick without bragging about it - let's take a look at the ultimate Q cars

Richard Hammond predicts majority of cars will still be petrol rather than electric in 2050

Richard Hammond predicts majority of cars will still be petrol rather than electric in 2050 - The former Top Gear presenter said the electric car industry was not growing as fast as the world expected due to China holding back vital minerals

The 11 biggest mistakes you can make when booking a hire car

Car hire prices may have dropped back a little compared with last year, but they are still far higher than they were before the pandemic. Meanwhile, the long standing issues, which have been plaguing customers for years, continue. These include high pressure sales of over-priced extras at the pick up desk and unexpected and extortionate charges for...

Advert banned over complimentary food and drink claims on train services

Advert banned over complimentary food and drink claims on train services - Two passengers who frequently travelled first class but did not receive complimentary food and drink complained that the ad was misleading.

Tesla shares drop below $150, wiping out a year’s gains — three days days after Musk sacked 14k people

Tesla shares drop below $150, wiping out a year’s gains — three days days after Musk sacked 14k people - The price drop comes amid a difficult year for the electric vehicle company, which already lost $200bn in market value this year

Wider cars mean drivers struggle to get in and out when parked – study

Manufacturers have increased the width of vehicles despite the size of most UK car park spaces being unchanged for decades.

UK’s newest battle tanks ‘imperative’ in more dangerous world, Grant Shapps says

UK’s newest battle tanks ‘imperative’ in more dangerous world, Grant Shapps says - The first Challenger 3 tank prototypes have rolled off the production line.

Further spike in driver Shanghai concerns after shock painted track reveal

The Shanghai International Circuit has been painted ahead of the first Chinese GP in five years.

Totally forgotten cars - but do you remember any of them?

Some were great, some not so much. But whichever the case, most of these cars were clean forgotten

Porsche Panamera

Four-seat grand-tourer brings yet more performance and luxury to the business end of the market

Ford's new electric car and adventurer Lexie Limitless set a world record by circumnavigating the globe

Ford Explorer EV, driven by adventurer Lexie Limitless, becomes the first EV to circumnavigate the globe, following in the steps of Aloha Wanderwell. All-new Explorer goes on sale.

The second-generation Nissan Kicks is here with a bigger engine and new tech

Pumped-up Kicks will compete in the competitive subcompact SUV market when it launches in the US later this year

19 clever car features you may not know

From the curry hook to the emergency call button, these are the clever car features you may not know existed.

The greatest limousines ever made

We take a journey into the sumptuous realm of the world's finest limousines ever made

US probe of Hondas that can activate emergency braking for no reason moves closer to a recall

US probe of Hondas that can activate emergency braking for no reason moves closer to a recall - A U.S. government investigation into unexpected automatic braking involving nearly 3 million Hondas is a step closer to a recall

Top used cars for less than £10,000

In a blizzard of market complexity and huge choice, we offer a guide to the best, most reliable used deals

Long-lost first model of Star Trek’s USS Enterprise finally returned home

The model of the iconic ship was used in the opening credits of the original Star Trek television series.

Dubai highway still flooded after record rainfall

The heaviest rainfall in decades caused havoc in the city state.

How O.J. Simpson burned the Ford Bronco into America's collective memory

The Ford Bronco initially was conceived and designed for rugged outdoorsy types, a two-door means of escape to nature from the bustling cities of mid-century America. But it had already been tamed and polished for suburbanites, with cruise control and air conditioning, by 1994, when O.J. Simpson cowered in the back of one, a handgun to his temple, as patrol cars followed it for about two hours in the California twilight. The model was...

Secret plans to relaunch Morris Minor two decades ago revealed: How iconic British car almost made a comeback in 2005

The Morris Minor - a true classic of British car manufacturing - very nearly made a comeback in the early 2000's. Autocar's inside source reveals the story behind this missed opportunity.

The top 10 brands that people don't pronounce correctly

A new study has revealed the top 10 brand names which are the most difficult to get right. Solopress, an online print company, has looked into how many people are searching for how to pronounce brand names using Google search volume data to find out the most commonly mispronounced around the world. There are a few some may expect to see make the to...