New cars

New Mercedes-AMG GLA 35 and GLA 45 prototypes spotted

Performance versions of crossover will get 415bhp in top-spec ’45’ form and 302bhp in cheaper ’35’ trim for 2020

13 August 2019
New Mercedes-AMG GLA 35 and GLA 45 prototypes spotted
Vauxhall Viva cornering - front
Vauxhall Viva has a good record for passing its MOT
Used cars

James Ruppert: MOT heroes and villains

Looking for a motor that won't bring an annual surge of dread? See what's likely to fail its yearly check-up

13 August 2019
James Ruppert: MOT heroes and villains
Confidential

Autocar confidential: Audi's personalised lights, Mercedes continues with compacts and more

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

13 August 2019
Autocar confidential: Audi's personalised lights, Mercedes continues with compacts and more
First Drive

Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E Hybrid 2019 first drive

The range-topping Porsche Cayenne is now electrified - but is it any good?

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12 August 2019
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E Hybrid 2019 first drive
New cars

Vauxhall Insignia Country Tourer withdrawn from UK sale

Slow-selling rugged 4x4 version of estate is removed from price lists after less than two years

12 August 2019
Vauxhall Insignia Country Tourer withdrawn from UK sale
Business

Mercedes-Benz facing €1bn fine over emissions software

German media reports 280,000 diesel-powered E- and C-Class models feature emissions-cheating technology

12 August 2019
Mercedes-Benz facing €1bn fine over emissions software
Frankfurt motor show

New Audi RS6 Avant: 600bhp estate confirmed for September launch

Audi's latest RS estate will take on the Mercedes E63 S estate with similar performance

12 August 2019
New Audi RS6 Avant: 600bhp estate confirmed for September launch
New cars

New BMW 6 Series GT facelift seen as axe falls in US

High-riding 6 Series is withdrawn from sale in North America but will continue in Europe with a range of updates

12 August 2019
New BMW 6 Series GT facelift seen as axe falls in US
Business

UK government doubles investment in residential charging point scheme

Additional £2.5 million will improve EV infrastructure to support owners in suburban areas

12 August 2019
UK government doubles investment in residential charging point scheme

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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

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Ford confirms return to top class at Le Mans 2027