New cars

Honda to ditch diesel in Europe by 2021

Move to hybrid and electric powertrains will kill diesels sooner rather than later for Honda's EU operation

24 September 2019
Honda to ditch diesel in Europe by 2021
Used cars

James Ruppert: Enjoy owning your car while you can

The days of private car ownership look to be numbered, so grab the interesting stuff while you can

24 September 2019
James Ruppert: Enjoy owning your car while you can
Volkswagen ID 3 at Frankfurt motor show 2019
Get a good look at the ID 3, but don't cause any trouble
Confidential

Autocar confidential: Volkswagen's rowdy crowds, Mini's sales success and more

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

24 September 2019
Autocar confidential: Volkswagen's rowdy crowds, Mini's sales success and more
First Drive

Aiways U5 2019 first drive

First taster from Chinese firm Aiways provides an interesting insight into its forthcoming affordable electric SUV

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24 September 2019
Aiways U5 2019 first drive
New cars

2019 BMW 5 Series: mild-hybrid tech added to 520d models

BMW brings 48V generator tech to 520d engine, while new M Performance options are added to range

23 September 2019
2019 BMW 5 Series: mild-hybrid tech added to 520d models
Business

Vauxhall Viva and Insignia Sports Tourer taken off sale

City car is axed earlier than expected, while the brand's largest estate disappeared from its website earlier this month

23 September 2019
Vauxhall Viva and Insignia Sports Tourer taken off sale
Business

Mercedes-Benz could end discounts under new sales process

Manufacturer is planning a radical overhaul of its dealer network that would give it control of the sales process

23 September 2019
Mercedes-Benz could end discounts under new sales process
Aston Martin DBS drifting - front
Aston’s atmo V12 packs a refined 510bhp punch
Used cars

Used car buying guide: Aston Martin DBS

You might need a win on the premium bonds to afford it, but prices for Aston’s DBS, a former 007 car, have never been so low

23 September 2019
Used car buying guide: Aston Martin DBS
Future Jaguar F-Type, as imagined by Autocar
F-Type sports car could be reinvented as a hybrid or full EV
New cars

Jaguar could revive C-X75 concept as next-gen F-Type

Mid-engined layout and electric power are in play for next-generation 911 rival

23 September 2019
Jaguar could revive C-X75 concept as next-gen F-Type
Audi A8 spotlight cutaway
Advanced lighting technology, like this Audi A8 laser spotlight developed by Hella, makes night driving safer but is an enabler for EV technology as well
Technology

Under the skin: Why LEDs are a bright idea for fuel economy

Light-emitting diodes cast a brighter glow and use less energy, but there are other benefits as well

23 September 2019
Under the skin: Why LEDs are a bright idea for fuel economy

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