New cars

Kia K5 reveal hints at upcoming Optima

Next-gen Optima likely to follow Korean-market saloon, growing in size and gaining a new design

12 November 2019
Kia K5 reveal hints at upcoming Optima
New cars

Formula 1 targets 'net-zero carbon' status by 2030

Sustainability programme launched by F1 bosses with ambitious targets set

12 November 2019
Formula 1 targets 'net-zero carbon' status by 2030
Renault Kangoo
A 2007, 70k-mile Kangoo was £1400 - including an oven
Used cars

James Ruppert: Think a commercial for under £2500 is impossible? Think again

With less than 2500 big ones, you can pick up a Renault Kangoo, Ford Transit Connect and even a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto

12 November 2019
James Ruppert: Think a commercial for under £2500 is impossible? Think again
Features

Carbon Lighter: under the skin of the BAC Mono R

A lighter, stronger, more energy-efficient carbonfibre has spawned a very special BAC Mono

12 November 2019
Carbon Lighter: under the skin of the BAC Mono R
Brake disc
Brakes have to convert huge amounts of kinetic energy into heat to stop a car from speed
Technology

Under the skin: The hidden technology of brakes

From parking versions to disc types, brakes are a crucial bit of tech for your car. We survey the different sorts

12 November 2019
Under the skin: The hidden technology of brakes
Confidential

Autocar confidential: JLR's 'small' car, Ferrari's favourite colour and more

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

12 November 2019
Autocar confidential: JLR's 'small' car, Ferrari's favourite colour and more
New cars

Skoda to unveil all-new 2020 Octavia this evening

Firm's sales champion has been redesigned to offer more space and a superior infotainment set-up

11 November 2019
Skoda to unveil all-new 2020 Octavia this evening
New cars

Lexus to reveal first production EV at Chinese show

New machine, set to be electric version of UX crossover, to be shown on 22 November

11 November 2019
Lexus to reveal first production EV at Chinese show
Land Rover Discovery 2 shot 1
Hot headlights: check that 'facelift' Disco 2 isn't an earlier car wearing stolen headlights
Used car buying guides

Used car buying guide: Land Rover Discovery 2

Land Rover's Discovery 2 has a bit of a horror-show reputation, but a Disco is a capable and reliable workhorse with the good model and care

11 November 2019
Used car buying guide: Land Rover Discovery 2
Capri render
Our Ford Capri SUV concept might not have been so crazy
New cars

Ford Capri could still be revived, says design boss

Amko Leenarts says he'd "love" to resuscitate the model for today, but only if it fits in with the "zeitgeist"

11 November 2019
Ford Capri could still be revived, says design boss

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Ford Mustang Mach E Rally front tracking
Revenue generated by EV division was hit by discounts, especially on Mach-E and F-150 Lightning
New cars

Ford working on range-extender EVs as electric sales dip

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Ford working on range-extender EVs as electric sales dip