First Drive

Porsche Taycan 4S 2020 first drive

A Taycan for the very well off rather than the unfeasibly wealthy, yet which in almost all normal usage is as good as a Turbo, if not better

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10 December 2019
Porsche Taycan 4S 2020 first drive
Slideshow

What has Fiat Chrysler ever done for us?

Ahead of its planned merger with France’s PSA, we take a look at all the innovations and inventions first seen on a car from Fiat, Chrysler, and its various brands

10 December 2019
What has Fiat Chrysler ever done for us?
2020 Audi RS5
'Implied' air intakes hark back to the legendary Audi Quattro
New cars

2020 Audi RS5 gains refreshed design and new tech

BMW M4 rival is final RS model to be facelifted with overhauled infotainment and more aggressive styling

10 December 2019
2020 Audi RS5 gains refreshed design and new tech
First Drive

Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 2019 first drive

S-Class of SUVs packs a wonderfully refined and powerful diesel powertrain, but ride foibles undermine its appeal somewhat

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10 December 2019
Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 2019 first drive
First Drive

Mercedes-AMG GT R Roadster 2020 UK first drive

Combining AMG’s more focused dynamic set-up with the lesser capable of two bodystyles makes for compromises

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10 December 2019
Mercedes-AMG GT R Roadster 2020 UK first drive
Promoted by CUPRA

Promoted | The CUPRA Ateca: in one lap

We asked a pro driver to describe what it’s like to drive CUPRA’s performance SUV. The twist: he had just one lap of Anglesey to tell us. Cue the action…

10 December 2019
Promoted | The CUPRA Ateca: in one lap
New cars

Volvo V90 and S90 range to be updated with mild-hybrid tech

Swedish brand's flagship saloon and estate will join XC90 with a raft of revisions, including more electrified variants

10 December 2019
Volvo V90 and S90 range to be updated with mild-hybrid tech
This kind of shot is far more enticing than on a driveway
Used cars

James Ruppert: Creativity is king for eye-catching used car ads

Advertisers need to channel their inner Mad Men if they want their handiwork to stand out in the classifieds

10 December 2019
James Ruppert: Creativity is king for eye-catching used car ads
Integrated plug-and-play electric drivetrains should help make EVs more affordable.
Technology

Under the skin: Why mix and match is a good idea for electric powertrains

Balancing affordability with profits is a major challenge facing EVs, but integrated plug-in electric powertrains can save everyone money

10 December 2019
Under the skin: Why mix and match is a good idea for electric powertrains
Confidential

Autocar confidential: Volvo's XC40 prophecy, Audi's favourite E-tron and more

Our reporters empty their notebooks to round up a week in gossip from across the automotive industry

10 December 2019
Autocar confidential: Volvo's XC40 prophecy, Audi's favourite E-tron and more

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