A 12-year-old Jetta 1.9 TDI, with a mere 244k miles, is £700
Used cars

James Ruppert: diesel could be the commuter's fuel of choice

Ignore the flak: a used diesel saloon is a shrewd second-hand buy if you spend a lot of time on the motorway

2 April 2019
James Ruppert: diesel could be the commuter's fuel of choice
Ferrari F8 Tributo press front 3/4
New Aston Martin Vanquish and Pininfarina Battista will take on Ferrari's F8 Tributo
Confidential

Autocar confidential: Ferrari welcomes new rivals, Volkswagen gears up for mass EV production and more

Our reporters empty their notebooks to round up this week's gossip from across the automotive industry

2 April 2019
Autocar confidential: Ferrari welcomes new rivals, Volkswagen gears up for mass EV production and more
Business

Jaguar Land Rover uses I-Pace for aluminium recycling trial

Manufacturer plans to cut wastage and reduce CO2 emissions by reforming old aluminium car bodies and parts

2 April 2019
Jaguar Land Rover uses I-Pace for aluminium recycling trial
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UK hosts ‘world’s largest Volvo gathering’

Giant charity event hosts Volvo-owners from all over the UK and beyond

1 April 2019
UK hosts ‘world’s largest Volvo gathering’
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Enter our exclusive competition to join us on a once-in-a-lifetime Black Chili Driving Experience in southern France with Continental Tyres

1 April 2019
Promoted | Want to win a dream performance car road trip?
New cars

New Alfa Romeo GTV: 2022 hybrid super-coupe leaks

Styling of upcoming hybrid two-door seemingly revealed well ahead of official unveiling

1 April 2019
New Alfa Romeo GTV: 2022 hybrid super-coupe leaks
Mercedes-AMG A45
A45 beats rival Audis and VWs according to experts
Used cars

Used car buying guide: Mercedes-AMG A45

Mercedes-Benz’s hot hatch still isn’t cheap, but depreciation has done its work

1 April 2019
Used car buying guide: Mercedes-AMG A45
Jaguar F-Type EV render
Electric F-Type replacement (imagined here by Autocar) looks ‘more interesting’ than a petrol option
New cars

Jaguar F-Type could become electric halo model

Success of the I-Pace SUV has prompted engineers to consider reinventing the Porsche 911 rival; a decision is imminent

1 April 2019
Jaguar F-Type could become electric halo model
Turbocharger cutaway
Energy from expanding exhaust gases on the ‘hot side’ drives a compressor on the ‘cold side’ to force air into the engine under pressure
Technology

Under the skin: how turbochargers have evolved

Where did all the lag go? We look inside the modern turbo to see how it improves engine response and reduces emissions

1 April 2019
Under the skin: how turbochargers have evolved
Fiat Panda Hawaii edition
New Fiat Panda Hawaii edition is perfect for a trip to Warwick or the Caravan Club
Business

April Fools’ Day 2019: the car industry's best jokes

From Inbetweeners-inspired limited editions to pointless charging points, these are the most unbelievable press releases

1 April 2019
April Fools’ Day 2019: the car industry's best jokes

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Leapmotor B10 and C10 could share REx powertrain with Stellantis equivalents
New cars

Vauxhall, Peugeot, Citroen in line for Leapmotor range-extender tech

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Vauxhall, Peugeot, Citroen in line for Leapmotor range-extender tech

Motorsport news

Ford Racing Hypercar Wind Tunnel Profile Image
First look at Ford's new V8 hypercar, which will take to the grid next year
Motorsport

Ford taps Mustang V8 to power its 2027 Le Mans hypercar

16 January 2026
Ford taps Mustang V8 to power its 2027 Le Mans hypercar