90 years of the road test: Performance
Veyron was the star of 5000th road test The land speed record at the time of our first road test is within a Conti GT’s grasp today These sports car icons, the Ferrari Daytona (l) and Lamborghini Miura, were among the fastest things on Tarmac in the late ’60s Launched in 1954, the 300SL surpassed 150mph Oldsmobile Jetfire had a turbo in 1962 Chiron’s (limited) top speed is 261mph
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90 years of the Autocar road test: how performance has evolved

How technological developments pushed the automotive envelope

24 October 2018
90 years of the Autocar road test: how performance has evolved
Audi R8
Grille, front spoiler and deeper side skirts are all new for 2019
New cars

2019 Audi R8 revealed with tweaked design and more power

Audi’s mid-engined sports car gains more power, handling tweaks and fresher looks

23 October 2018
2019 Audi R8 revealed with tweaked design and more power
New cars

BMW recalls 268,000 diesel models in UK over fire risk

Recall is spread across twelve models in range, after internal investigations revealed intake manifold can melt on certain models

23 October 2018
BMW recalls 268,000 diesel models in UK over fire risk
New cars

New Gumpert RG Nathalie fuel cell EV – details and first ride

We get up close and personal with Roland Gumpert’s new Chinese-backed, methanol fuel cell-powered electric supercar

23 October 2018
New Gumpert RG Nathalie fuel cell EV – details and first ride
90 years of the road test: Interior
Car interiors have evolved dramatically over the decades:
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90 years of the Autocar road test: How interiors have changed

Today’s cars’ cabins are an extension of the modern home, but it wasn’t always so

23 October 2018
90 years of the Autocar road test: How interiors have changed
Ford Mondeo
£5k can get you a decent-spec Mondeo from this decade
Used cars

James Ruppert: why it's time to buy a Ford Mondeo

Mondeos are still good value, but are now becoming retro-cool

23 October 2018
James Ruppert: why it's time to buy a Ford Mondeo
Lamborghini Veneno
Lambo hypercar would be “in the vein of Veneno”
New cars

Lamborghini considers Aston Martin Valkyrie rival

To rival the Aston Martin Valkyrie, Lamborghini boss Stefano Domenicali has confirmed that the firm is contemplating an “extreme aero” limited-series production car

23 October 2018
Lamborghini considers Aston Martin Valkyrie rival

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