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29 car brands we’d like to bring back

Over the years, we’ve waved goodbye to some great carmakers. Here are some we wish would rise again, along with others that already have.


Are electric cars too heavy for British roads, bridges and car parks?

Cars have a weight problem. Consider the Mini, designed to save precious fuel during rationing; it has ballooned in size. It is not alone. Cars have got bigger and bigger, with the rise of the SUV only accelerating the trend. Electric cars might look the same (for now) but they have one important difference: a heavy battery. Our EV mythbusters series has taken a wild ride through the common (but often misinformed) criticisms of electric cars,...


Volkswagen Tiguan review: The best-selling SUV is back - is it better than ever?

Can the best-selling VW Tiguan third generation model be even more universally liked that its predecessor? We test drove the much-loved family SUV to find out.


Jaguar C-X75 supercar finally made road-legal

Designer Ian Callum's firm has heavily re-engineered one of the stunt cars from film Spectre


All-electric Ford Explorer finally launches in Europe, promising up to 374 miles of range

Ford launches its competitive all-electric Explorer model in Europe after facing a series of delays.


Mythbusting the world of EVs: are people turning back to petrol?

Do people really go back to combustion engines after living with an EV?


This e-motorbike provides a shockingly fun and functional commuting experience

Himiway's new C5 e-motorbike puts a spin on urban mobility


Don’t fancy a new G-Wagen? The EMC 250GD Wolf could be your calling

In essence a restored 1990 G-Wagen, the Wolf starts from £130,000


Lexus has facelifted its big fancy boat

Is it called a facelift in the boating world? Who knows, but this posh Lexus yacht is worth a look


This Experimental Suzuki GSX-R1000R Will Run At The Suzuka 8 Hours

From fuel tank to fairings, it's full of new sustainable bits that Team Suzuki CN Challenge is testing.


An actual flying car is one step closer to reality

The AirCar gets licensed for production


The best and worst diesel cars in history

From early record breakers to modern performance cars, these are the highlights from the diesel engine’s story.


The most reliable used cars in 2024: Do you own one of the top ten?

These are the 10 most dependable used cars in 2024, according to Warrantywise. It has given us early access to the rankings. The big question remains: do you own one that's in the countdown?


Car owners could lose thousands as insurance ‘safety net’ is suspended

At the end of April, car buyers will lose a valuable safety net that could cost them thousands of pounds. That’s when the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will stop companies selling GAP (Guaranteed Asset Protection) insurance. This add-on cover is bought by drivers worried that if their motor is written off by an insurer, their insurance settleme...


Audi is finally ditching the confusing naming system for its models

It will instead introduce simpler badging moving forward. Thank the motoring gods


20 of the most popular country songs performed by Black musicians

Like many popular genres, country music began with Black people. Keep scrolling to read up on 20 of the most popular country songs by Black artists today.


A drop in the Ocean: beleaguered Fisker dramatically slashes prices (again)

All is not well, is it? Fisker Ocean plummets by up to $24k as reports suggest start-up could fold


10 massively overrated fast Fords

Many fast Ford cars are rightly revered. But some – including the Fiesta XR2i and Tickford Capri – fall short of the mark.


The biggest oddballs ever made in the car world

Join us to celebrate all the cars that dared to be different - and didn't always succeed


Modern songs have been dumbed down since the Eighties and are more repetitive now, study finds

Modern songs have been dumbed down and made more repetitive than they were in the Eighties, a study has found. The dominance of streaming platforms and the short attention span of the modern public mean musicians and producers are trying to make ever-catchier music that stops listeners from skipping to the next song. In previous decades, the need t...


Survivors: The world’s longest-living cars

While many models come and go, there are some that refuse to fall...


Excellent yet still affordable future classics

Autocar recommends the future classics you should snap up before collector status sets in


The ‘superyacht in the sky’ that could change sustainable travel

The ‘superyacht in the sky’ that could change sustainable travel - The first Airlander 10 service is set to fly by 2028


BMW M2

The new 454bhp M2 – entry-point to M's range of wares – is now a very serious proposition indeed


I want to convert my garage - do we need planning permission to replace the door with a window?

We have an integral garage and I wish to replace the door with a window and brickwork under the window. The garage is only used as a storage. Do I need planning permission?


Bentley Bentayga

The big-in-every-way Bentley SUV lands. We assess the impact of this most luxurious of luxury SUVs, which has few direct rivals with which to compare


Ferrari urged to hand ‘blank cheque’ to Max Verstappen for his ‘three-tenth’ advantage

A blank cheque for Max Verstappen will still be cheaper than trying to find "three-tenths" in a car...


Skoda Enyaq Coupe: smooth, quiet and comfortable – one of the best EVs I’ve driven

If you looked at the Skoda Enyaq SUV and thought it looked a bit frumpy and anonymous for your purposes, the Enyaq Coupe has been designed to make you reconsider. An EV like its namesake, this Skoda also shares the bits that make it go with the Volkswagen ID range and the Cupra Born. But, unlike the unambiguous Enyaq SUV, the Coupe version is like ...


Volkswagen goes large with its new ID.7

Volkswagen goes large with its new ID.7 - The large, five-door hatchback is a car for grown-ups


Top 10: used cars everyone should own once

A guide to the models you need to own, including the Porsche 911, Land Rover Defender and Mazda MX-5


Lamborghini has a new logo, and it’s… radically similar to the old one

Spot the difference! Lambo has changed its logo to look a bit less early Noughties…


Here’s Why Riding Motorcycles Makes You a Better Driver

I’m sorry, but we’re better than you.


How to protect your car with an OBD port locking device

We explain how to prevent your car being stolen by criminals targeting its On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) port.


Honda NSX

Honda’s super-sports icon is reborn as a ground-breaking hybrid, but is that enough to give it an edge over conventional supercars like McLaren's 570s?


Edmunds compares: 2024 Honda Passport vs. 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Edmunds compares: 2024 Honda Passport vs. 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Midsize SUVs with two rows of seating are an excellent option if you want something a little bigger than a small SUV


The junkyard gems of Desert Valley Auto Parts, Arizona

Let's take a look at some abandoned classics that are far more than meets the eye


10 used cars with the best engines you can buy

Not yet ready to enter the electric era? Jack Warrick digs out 10 used bargains that offer unique and characterful engines


Old-school thrilling cars – from just £1000

As the world goes digital, we salute a large bunch of analogue classics that we'll miss in the brave new world


24 great cars that nobody remembers

These are great cars that have somehow fallen off the radar, including the Honda Accord Type R, Isuzu Piazza and Citroen GS.


21 surprising rebadged cars

Badge engineering is the practice of rebranding an existing car as something new. We pick out some of the best examples


12 hours in a Porsche Cayenne V8: is an SUV really the best GT?

We say auf wiedersehen to the petrol Cayenne with a dash around the Scottish border in the new V8 S


F1: Toto Wolff confirms Mercedes' first-choice candidate to replace Lewis Hamilton

F1: Toto Wolff confirms Mercedes' first-choice candidate to replace Lewis Hamilton - Mercedes want Max Verstappen - should he become available


Well hello… Kia K4 debuts at NYIAS to shake up the compact car segment

Sharp styling and a host of standard tech makes the K4 a compelling compact


The new Peugeot E-5008 is an all-electric seven-seater with 410 miles of range

Large French EV arrives with a giant screen and a hefty battery. Will also be offered in petrol hybrid form


Why did the Baltimore bridge collapse so quickly? Engineering experts explain tragic structural failure

Why did the Baltimore bridge collapse so quickly? Engineering experts explain tragic structural failure - Bridges usually have protections to keep them safe from collisions, experts say – but the huge force of the ‘Dali’ might have overwhelmed them


Mercedes has stuck its four-cylinder A45 engine into the AMG GT

Blimey, the AMG GT is now available with a four-pot engine. What has the world come to?


Inside ‘the world’s least-visited country’ – where dirty cars are illegal and social media is banned


The most unlikely cherished classic car: Time-warp Morris Ital with 4,550 miles on the clock heads to auction - and could sell for £10k...

It's not uncommon for car owners to keep a particular vehicle for decades and cherish it for as long as possible, often in the hope that its value will soar. But it seems unlikely for the Morris Ital.


Chinese company Xiaomi releases first electric vehicle

Xiaomi is pushing into the overseas market by selling lower-priced models of their new electric vehicle. The US and EU have launched investigations into the Chinese EV industry.


The latest Helldivers 2 order finally gives us a break from squashing bugs and turns us west to stop the Automatons enacting 'the reclamation' and... oh, oh no

"Cy-ber-stan. Can't keep 'er down."