Business

Porsche increases stake in hypercar EV maker Rimac

German giant says increased investment will open access to Rimac's electric and autonomous technology

6 September 2019
Porsche increases stake in hypercar EV maker Rimac
Frankfurt motor show

Volkswagen creates electric conversion kit for Beetle

The firm has teamed up with eClassics to produce a classic e-Beetle using e-Up parts, with a range of 124 miles

6 September 2019
Volkswagen creates electric conversion kit for Beetle
New cars

Alpine readies rally-spec A110 for international competition

Lightweight racer features rollcage, aluminium chassis and 300bhp-plus turbocharged four-cylinder engine

6 September 2019
Alpine readies rally-spec A110 for international competition
Frankfurt motor show

Hyundai's retro-styled 45 EV previewed again ahead of unveil

Frankfurt-bound concept shows off Korean brand’s future design direction while paying tribute to its historic models

6 September 2019
Hyundai's retro-styled 45 EV previewed again ahead of unveil
New cars

Images of two new Ferrari drop-tops leak online

789bhp 812 Superfast convertible set to be unveiled alongside new F8 Spider, as images from corporate event suggest

6 September 2019
Images of two new Ferrari drop-tops leak online
Nissan GT-R on track - side
The 2009 Nissan GT-R rewrote the rules of supercar construction
Used cars

Buy them before we do: second-hand picks for 6 September

Even at 10 years old, the Nissan GT-R is a still-impressive specialist supercar with jaw-dropping performance

6 September 2019
Buy them before we do: second-hand picks for 6 September
Mini Traveller render - side
Traveller will be Mini’s version of a BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
New cars

Mini to revive Traveller name for BMW i3-based MPV

Mini will take on Mercedes B-Class with a five-seat electric people carrier in 2023

6 September 2019
Mini to revive Traveller name for BMW i3-based MPV
First Drive

Mazda CX-30 2019 first drive

Mazda has used its impressive new 3 hatchback as the basis for a compact crossover

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5 September 2019
Mazda CX-30 2019 first drive
Business

New Skoda Octavia vRS hits the road ahead of 2020 debut

Skoda's hottest Octavia is seen ahead of standard car's debut later this year and will share engines with Mk8 Golf GTI

5 September 2019
New Skoda Octavia vRS hits the road ahead of 2020 debut
Business

Williams reveals lighter yet longer-range EV battery module

New energy-dense cells would be suitable for high-performance electric sports cars; series production could begin in 2020

5 September 2019
Williams reveals lighter yet longer-range EV battery module

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Autocar render shows what a road-going Ford hypercar could look like
Motorsport

Ford confirms return to top class at Le Mans 2027

31 January 2025
Ford confirms return to top class at Le Mans 2027