Business

Infiniti pulls out of Europe

Luxury brand no longer considered viable, UK production to end in July

12 March 2019
Infiniti pulls out of Europe
Bentley Flying Spur spy
New Bentley Flying Spur is set for a reveal later this year
Business

Volkswagen Group confirms six all-new models for 2019

New models include the Porsche Cayenne Coupé and Audi Q3 Sportback SUVs

12 March 2019
Volkswagen Group confirms six all-new models for 2019
Volkswagen Golf GTI dealership
A sales boost in China helped the Volkswagen Group to sell 10.9 million units in 2018
Business

Volkswagen Group reveals 2018 sales figures and best-selling models for each brand

The empire sold 10.9 million cars worldwide in 2018, largely thanks to trend-busting growth EU and China

12 March 2019
Volkswagen Group reveals 2018 sales figures and best-selling models for each brand
Business

Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi promise “new start” to alliance

Trio of allied car makers are trying to cement their relations following the recent Carlos Ghosn scandal

12 March 2019
Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi promise “new start” to alliance
Ford Fiesta based SUV Ecosport replacement winter testing
Bulky camouflage masks a Fiesta-aping front grille and bumper
New cars

Ford readies new Fiesta-based small SUV to replace Ecosport

Reinvented compact crossover shows close alignment to Fiesta as prototypes begin winter testing

12 March 2019
Ford readies new Fiesta-based small SUV to replace Ecosport
First Drive

DS 3 Crossback 2019 first drive

DS's first foray into the compact SUV market is the 3 Crossback, where it'll take on the Mini Countryman and Audi Q2. Is DS premium enough?

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12 March 2019
DS 3 Crossback 2019 first drive
Volkswagen ID hatch
The Volkswagen ID hatch will launch later this year
Business

Volkswagen Group expands electric car plans

Group will now launch almost 70 full electric models by 2030, and says they will comprise around 40% of total vehicle sales

12 March 2019
Volkswagen Group expands electric car plans
Suzuki Jimny
Cheerful, obedient and it'll never leave your side - the Suzuki Jimny is a pocket-sized Defender rival
Features

Icon of icons: Autocar Awards Readers' Champion - Suzuki Jimny

Is the Suzuki Jimny your favourite automotive icon? Read what we think and cast your vote

12 March 2019
Icon of icons: Autocar Awards Readers' Champion - Suzuki Jimny
Mercedes-Benz SLK 350
Just under £5k buys a 2002, 88k-mile SLK 350
Used cars

James Ruppert: second-hand cars that get you into the ULEZ zone

As 'ULEZ-compliant' is increasingly used as a selling point for pre-owned motors, Bangernomics finds the best beaters for the Big Smoke

12 March 2019
James Ruppert: second-hand cars that get you into the ULEZ zone
First Drive

Volkswagen Amarok Aventura 2019 UK first drive

Most luxurious VW pick-up is also the UK's fastest twin-cab, but SUV-rivalling price gives pause for thought

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12 March 2019
Volkswagen Amarok Aventura 2019 UK first drive

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New car news

VW ID Every1 GTI logo
ID 1 is due to be launched in 2027 at a starting price of around £17,000
New cars

Volkswagen ID 1 could spawn Up GTI successor

6 March 2025
Volkswagen ID 1 could spawn Up GTI successor

Motorsport news

Alpine F1 A110 A290
F1 is a "huge booster for awareness" regardless of track position, said de Meo
Motorsport

F1 involvement vital to growth of Alpine brand

21 February 2025
F1 involvement vital to growth of Alpine brand

Best cars

duster
Dacia Duster is more than capable driving on the rough stuff...
Best cars

Grime and punishment: the best used 4x4s

3 March 2025
Grime and punishment: the best used 4x4s