Long-Term Review

Honda CR-V Hybrid 2019 long-term test

Would the hybrid version of the world's best-selling SUV prove as dynamic as the petrol version? We had five months to find out

14 January 2020
Honda CR-V Hybrid 2019 long-term test
The Blue Bird III hit 206.956mph on Daytona Beach
Features

From the archive: Britain reclaims the land speed record

The jet and rocket-powered Bloodhound aims to hit 800mph next year; in 1928, an 875hp Napier engine took Malcolm Campbell's Blue Bird III to 206mph

14 January 2020
From the archive: Britain reclaims the land speed record
BMW Z3 exterior
Z3s start at less than £1k. Top money for a Z3 M is £40k
Used cars

James Ruppert: Overlooked and undervalued, the BMW Z3 is a prime used buy

It's more characterful than a Mazda MX-5 and can be picked up for under a grand

14 January 2020
James Ruppert: Overlooked and undervalued, the BMW Z3 is a prime used buy
Confidential

Autocar confidential: Onwards and (e-)upwards for VW EVs, Mercedes' green dream and more

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

14 January 2020
Autocar confidential: Onwards and (e-)upwards for VW EVs, Mercedes' green dream and more
First Drive

Skoda Superb Estate Sportline Plus 2019 UK first drive

Carry-all estate becomes a 268bhp Q-car in range-topping form; is fastest and priciest the way to go?

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14 January 2020
Skoda Superb Estate Sportline Plus 2019 UK first drive
Business

Nissan accelerates plan to split with Renault, reports suggest

Financial Times reports senior Nissan executives are pushing forward a secret plan to engineer Alliance split after Carlos Ghosn’s escape from custody in Japan

13 January 2020
Nissan accelerates plan to split with Renault, reports suggest
First Drive

Ford Puma 1.0 Ecoboost 155 ST-Line X 2020 first drive

Keen drivers, rejoice: the compact crossover finally has a class leader capable of appealing to petrolheads (and mild-hybridheads)

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13 January 2020
Ford Puma 1.0 Ecoboost 155 ST-Line X 2020 first drive
Combustion system
Innovative new combustion system boosts fuel economy and cuts NOx emissions
Technology

Under the skin: How Mahle is reimagining the combustion engine

The German firm's innovative combustion system ignites charge as a whole rather than just near the spark plug, producing a faster burn and more power

13 January 2020
Under the skin: How Mahle is reimagining the combustion engine
Slideshow

The greatest Ferraris we’ve ever tested

Here we list the most fantastic and mind-boggling prancing horses we've ever had the pleasure of testing

12 January 2020
The greatest Ferraris we’ve ever tested
Cars: Accelerating the Modern World
The exhibition runs until 19 April. Entry costs £18, under-11s free
Features

Accelerating the Modern World: A tour of the V&A's car exhibition

A fascinating exhibition at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum explores 150 years of the car and its influence on society. We have a look round

12 January 2020
Accelerating the Modern World: A tour of the V&A's car exhibition

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