Cars

Look! The fly new Range Rover Electric has gone dune-bashing

How’s that for an evening jolly to pass off as ‘work’?

Stop Wasting Money On These 10 Car Myths

Discover the truth behind common car myths that are draining your wallet. Our article debunks the top 10 misconceptions about car maintenance, helping you save money and keep your vehicle in top shape.

20 cars that aren't as good as you think

Overrated is a strong word - we wouldn't want you to think any of these aren't much good, but they do have overlooked flaws

A free version of Gran Turismo is out now on PS5, aimed at new players

But can we still put a stage 4 turbo kit on a Daihatsu Move?

Thousands of cars could be recalled in new 'dieselgate' emissions scandal: 47 different models from 11 manufacturers are suspected of being more polluting than official readings

It comes nine years after the VW 'Dieselgate' scandal in which the German car maker installed 'cheat devices' into diesel models to trick official tests into recording lower emissions levels.

The Best Gifts for Car, Bike and Motorsport Enthusiasts

Because what’s Christmas without spending a small fortune on someone else’s oddly specific hobby?

F1 starting grid: What is the grid order for the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix?

Here is how the drivers will line-up for the final race of the season in Abu Dhabi...

The best hot hatch ever made* – with a Ferrari V8 – is up for sale

*Maybe. One off Sbarro Super Eight is on Bring a Trailer. Sell everything immediately

Class of ’99: the Fords we drove 25 years ago

From the Ka to the Galaxy, these were the Ford cars the Great British public was buying 25 years ago.

Toyota Land Cruiser

Fabled off-roader is rejuvenated with a cool retro design and mechanical updates targeting better on-road manners

Report: German carmaker VW to sell plant in China's Nanjing

Germany's Volkswagen Group is planning to sell its plant in the Chinese city of Nanjing to the north-west of Shanghai, the German business weekly Wirtschaftswoche reported on Saturday. Citing company sources, the weekly said a decision had already been taken. The carmaker preferred to sell the plant, but simply shutting it down was also an option, ...

Here are the UK's best-selling cars of 2024... so far

Curious to see what everyone else is buying? These are the UK's best-selling vehicles so far this year

20 of the most beautiful cars ever

The Best Supercar Manufacturers In The World (Ranked)

The story of supercar manufacturing is one of passion and endless innovation. Besides their super stylish look, these are high-performance automobiles that bring along a thrill while driving. Here are 18 such magnificent makers, saving the best for last.

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.

Solar coating, in-motor brakes: here’s some of the tech Mercedes wants in its cars by 2040

We've seen some of Merc's boldest ideas for the future, and they could shake things up considerably...

How to check your car insurance

It can seem like there’s a never-ending number of insurance policies to try to keep track of, and if you find yourself wondering whether you remembered to insure the car, know that you’re certainly not the only one. And if you did remember, you might not know who it’s insured with. But it’s important to keep on top of these things – for one thing, ...

The Risks Wealthy Owners Overlook With Luxury Cars

​As an upper-middle-class family, you'd think you're ready to spend some money on an expensive ride. But owning a luxury car could be riskier than a tightrope walk in Louboutins. Here's why.

What happened behind the curtains at Jaguar's relaunch: RAY MASSEY on the controversy over a car

Having covered this week's Jaguar controversy, let me take you for a secret peek behind the company's car-launch curtain to reveal what really went on.

Only 3% of electric vehicle owners would go back to a fossil fuel car

Zap-Map surveyed 3,746 EV owners for its annual survey to gauge insights into behaviours, attitudes and satisfaction of EV drivers. We reveal the results.

F1 Standings 2024: McLaren battle Ferrari in Constructors' Championship after Max Verstappen seals world title

F1 Standings 2024: McLaren battle Ferrari in Constructors' Championship after Max Verstappen seals world title - British team hold a 21-point advantage with one race to go and a qualifying one-two in Abu Dhabi

Hyundai's slim new electric Inster is a narrow car for narrow budgets

Luxurious electric cars are common but manufacturers are now discovering that compact models with high equipment levels can haul in the customers too. Take Hyundai's plush little Inster crossover, which with a European pricetag of €24,000 is at the more affordable end of the market alongside the Dacia Spring and the Chinese Leapmotor T03. The South...

Where Have All the Crap Cars Gone?

The mysterious disappearance of the dodgy motor

Nine electric estates available now or in the near future

Because everyone knows an estate is infinitely cooler than an SUV

Every Car of the Year winner - and how they prospered

The Renault Scenic won Car of the Year for 2024, and Autocar was one of the judges and organisers. We take a trip down memory lane to judge all the previous winners

Ranked: The UK’s most reliable family SUVs

Following an analysis of repair data, Warrantywise has compiled a list of the UK’s most dependable family SUVs.

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

The coolest cars made by non-car makers

The Sony Vision S 02 may be the latest car to be made by a company that doesn’t make cars – but it’s only the latest in a long line

37 Glorious pictures of Glorious Jaguars

As Jaguar gears itself up to relaunch into an all-electric future we take a look at some great photos of some of its best cars

I’m so ready to embrace vehicle-swapping Mad Max carnage in Drivers of the Apocalypse

Your vehicle is your only weapon, so you may as well call shotgun.

Daniel Ricciardo receives ‘whatever it takes’ offer to block F1 return route – report

Despite being a potential for the incoming Cadillac F1 lineup, Daniel Ricciardo may receive a "blank cheque" offer from a key rival.

The best cars from dead car companies

We take a journey into the finest model made by famous car companies that no longer exist

When it comes to EVs, buttons are better than touchscreens – and this car proves it

Living with a Genesis GV60 proves how buttons are best

32 amazing race-bred road cars

Homologation specials are race or rally cars made road-legal. The Ford Escort RS Cosworth is just one example of this exotic breed…

Ask the expert: With no new MPVs on sale, how can we replace our trusty VW Sharan?

Dear Alex, We want to replace our 2016 Volkswagen Sharan, which has done 110,000 miles. It is great for transporting relatively large items, while the sliding doors means easy access in tight parking spots. MPVs or people carriers appear to be out of fashion so we are struggling to find a replacement with the Sharan’s space and flexibility. Any sug...

UK’s rarest cars: 1969 Citroën Ami 6 Estate, one of only two left

Of the Citroëns we have featured in the UK’s rarest series, Robert Dudrenec’s is the rarest. His 1969 model Ami 6 is believed to be one of only two surviving British-market Estates – and a car that left the average Ford Escort or Triumph Herald owner completely nonplussed. When Citroën GB began promoting the Ami 6 Estate in 1967, it planned to sell...

The man who owns 450 cars

Conservatively valued at £40 million, Rodger Dudding's collection of cars and motorbikes is truly eclectic

Chinese car makers turn to hybrids to avoid EV tariffs from the EU

Following higher EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, car makers such as BYD, SAIC and Geely have increased their hybrid exports to Europe, in an attempt to boost their European market share in this way. View on euronews

10 Things They Got Wrong In Ford V Ferrari

Ford v Ferrari has received praise for being an incredibly accurate biopic—but it still had some major deviations from real-life events. Here are 10 things they got wrong in Ford v Ferrari.

18 Weird Car Features You Didn’t Know You Have

Uncover 18 weird car features you didn’t know you might have. From extra traction control and lane assist to hidden umbrella holders and ambient lighting, find out which features your new car might have that you were not aware of.

Stellantis to rejoin ACEA auto manufacturers association

MILAN (Reuters) -Stellantis on Friday said it planned to rejoin European auto lobby ACEA, which it had left at the beginning of 2023, in a move that might flag a more cautious stance for the automaker on its electrification plans. "Stellantis, Europe's second largest carmaker, confirms that it intends to apply for membership of ACEA," the group said in a statement. The European Automobile

Best long-range electric cars 2025: Top 10 EVs that go the distance

Best long-range electric cars 2025: Top 10 EVs that go the distance - Range anxiety is becoming a thing of the past. Newer battery tech means the best EVs can reach 300 or even 400 miles on a single charge

Back to the EV Future: We drive electric DeLorean DMC-12

Back to the EV Future: We drive electric DeLorean DMC-12 - We drive a DeLorean that has had its uninspiring V6 engine swapped for a potent electric motor

The best cars from 1969

Man on the moon, Concorde and a stunning year for cars...

Electric car chargers and charging your EV on the road: all you need to know

Electric car chargers and charging your EV on the road: all you need to know - Your complete guide to everything you need to know about charging your electric car

Trump’s promise to tax imported goods could spell trouble for US auto industry

Few vehicles are as emblematic of the American auto industry’s might as the Ford F-150 pickup truck, the nation’s best-selling vehicle for over 40 years. But the F-150 is much less American than its image suggests. A fact that could present unique challenges for the company as Donald Trump moves to “make America great again”. Only about 32% of its components are made in the US or Canada, federal data shows, and that could spell trouble if...

The Mk1 Mazda MX-5 has been electrified with a 'plug and play' kit

Electrogenic's conversion brings an extra 45bhp, 129 torques and 150 miles of EV range. Reckon it’s time to give your old friend a new lease of life?

Is the used Range Rover I want prone to gearbox problems?

Dear Alex, I’m considering buying a 2009 Range Rover L322 4.2-litre supercharged with 109,000 miles. I understand this engine started as a 3.6-litre, but the gearbox was not upgraded and suffers breakage because of it – usually after about 100,000 miles. Is this correct? – GK Dear GK, Partially correct. In truth, the 4.2-litre supercharged V8 engin...

McLaren top final Abu Dhabi practice in another statement of intent

McLaren made another statement of intent in their bid to win a first Formula One constructors' title in 26 years when their drivers Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris dominated final practice on Saturday for the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. McLaren are 21 points ahead of rivals Ferrari, with 44 points still up for grabs. McLaren last won the tea...

PlayStation turns 30: these are the seven PS1 games we’re still playing today

Way to make us feel old, Sony