Gerry McGovern with Defender
The man behind the new Defender, Gerry McGovern
Features

Land Rover design chief Gerry McGovern on the Defender and future projects

The designer has shaped the Land Rovers of the last 25 years, but he refuses to be defined by the past

3 November 2019
Land Rover design chief Gerry McGovern on the Defender and future projects
White van towing Mercedes
Whither the used BMWs being towed into Dover every Sunday afternoon?
Features

The white vans of Dover: Inside the port's used car exporting industry

Whither the second-hand BMWs and Mercs being towed into the Port of Dover weekly? We join the convoy

3 November 2019
The white vans of Dover: Inside the port's used car exporting industry
Audi Q5 leading Volvo XC60
In the blue corner - the Audi Q5. In the red corner - the Volvo XC60
Features

Plug-in hybrid duel: Audi Q5 vs Volvo XC60

Audi and Volvo's latest hybrid SUVs mix plenty of space with less CO2, but how about performance? We bring the two together to find out

2 November 2019
Plug-in hybrid duel: Audi Q5 vs Volvo XC60
Dream car render side
How we imagine our dream car will look
Features

How we'd design our dream car

The perfect car is the one created inside your own head. So here's the best thing on four wheels, according to Autocar

2 November 2019
How we'd design our dream car
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Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d 2019 UK first drive

New entry-level four-pot's arrival fills a hole in the fresh-faced GLC’s diesel line-up

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1 November 2019
Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d 2019 UK first drive
New cars

Volkswagen shares new details of EV push in China

VW plans to sell 300,000 electrified vehicles in China next year, rising to one million by 2025, with a 10 model line-up

1 November 2019
Volkswagen shares new details of EV push in China
New cars

Alfa Romeo scraps plans for new GTV and 8C models

Planned sports cars axed as Italian brand rationalises future line-up plans in preparation for FCA and PSA merger

1 November 2019
Alfa Romeo scraps plans for new GTV and 8C models
Technology

Government to close mobile phone use 'loophole'

Transport secretary will change the law to ensure drivers can be prosecuted for filming or surfing the web behind the wheel

1 November 2019
Government to close mobile phone use 'loophole'
New cars

Future classics: eleven used performance SUVs set to increase in value

The combination of high ride, off-road ability and lots of power is always appealing. These are the fast SUVs that could soon appeal to collectors

1 November 2019
Future classics: eleven used performance SUVs set to increase in value
New cars

Bentley rolls out augmented-reality app for new Flying Spur

Users can experience virtual tours of ‘luxury’ and ‘performance’ specs of the Spur and even take it for a simulated drive

1 November 2019
Bentley rolls out augmented-reality app for new Flying Spur

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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
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Ford working on range-extender EVs as electric sales dip

6 February 2025
Ford working on range-extender EVs as electric sales dip