In 1982, we reported on the advent of the compact disc
Features

From the archive: The arrival of the compact disc player

First in-car radios became possible, then record players (yes, really) and then tape decks. And in 1982, we witnessed the advent of digital music

22 January 2020
From the archive: The arrival of the compact disc player
Bugatti SUV render
Second Bugatti model must have a “different shape” from a Chiron, and could look similar to our render (pictured)
New cars

Bugatti plots 'everyday' second model

Hypercar maker's boss makes the case for a more practical Bugatti and rules out hybrid but not pure electric

22 January 2020
Bugatti plots 'everyday' second model
New cars

First ride: 2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class facelift

We ride shotgun in the comprehensively redesigned E-Class executive saloon to see how it's shaping up ahead of its launch later this year

21 January 2020
First ride: 2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class facelift
2020 Lucid Air - static front
Top-spec Air will be faster than the Tesla Model S and Porsche Taycan
New York motor show

Lucid Air: 235mph EV to be launched at New York motor show

Luxurious hyper-saloon will take on Tesla and BMW with class-leading performance and self-driving functions

21 January 2020
Lucid Air: 235mph EV to be launched at New York motor show
Sono Motors Sion - stationary side
260,000 Sions will be produced over eight years
New cars

New Sono Sion solar car to be built at ex-Saab factory

Start-up has crowdfunded €53 million to produce 260,000 vehicles at NEVS production facility in Sweden

21 January 2020
New Sono Sion solar car to be built at ex-Saab factory
2018 Jaguar I-Pace hero front
New deal will help NHS to reduce its CO2 output
Business

Jaguar I-Pace to join nationwide NHS fleet

Jaguar Land Rover will lease 700 electric SUVs to healthcare provider as part of its plan to reduce emissions

21 January 2020
Jaguar I-Pace to join nationwide NHS fleet
Mercedes-Benz EQC, Jaguar I-Pace, Audi E-tron and Tesla Model X charging
The Government plans to introduce more publicly accessible charging facilities
Business

UK Government doubles funding for EV infrastructure

DfT devotes £10 million to installing chargers and developing a live database for EV drivers

21 January 2020
UK Government doubles funding for EV infrastructure
Long-Term Review

Jaguar I-Pace 2020 long-term test

Would an extended time at the wheel and newer EV rivals dilute the appeal of Jaguar's first electric car? We had five months to find out...

21 January 2020
Jaguar I-Pace 2020 long-term test
Dacia Sandero
A Dacia Sandero is perfect modern-day banger fodder
Used cars

James Ruppert: The most likely future bangers of the modern era

Dacia Sanderos, Hyundai i20s and Honda Civics are all shoo-ins for the best of the used market in 10 years' time

21 January 2020
James Ruppert: The most likely future bangers of the modern era
Vauxhall Mokka render
All-new Mokka (rendered by Autocar above) is due this year and will have an e-VXR model
Business

Vauxhall launches new strategy aimed at promoting its 'Britishness'

Fresh models and post-Brexit marketing campaign are part of ambitious plan to increase UK market share by a third in two years

21 January 2020
Vauxhall launches new strategy aimed at promoting its 'Britishness'

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