Autocar watches Volkswagen break the Nurburgring electric lap record
128.598mph: Average speed of the ID R on its new electric lap record run
Features

How Volkswagen's electric record-breaker conquered the Nurburgring

Volkswagen’s ID R special didn’t just beat the Nordschleife electric car record, it smashed it. We were there to watch the monumental feat

22 June 2019
How Volkswagen's electric record-breaker conquered the Nurburgring
Goodwood Festival of Speed

Ford to unveil new race-spec GT at Goodwood 2019

Preview image suggests Ford's fearsome Le Mans racer could be adapted for the road

21 June 2019
Ford to unveil new race-spec GT at Goodwood 2019
Used cars

Buy them before we do: second-hand picks for 21 June

If you're not easily led by the three-pointed star, Chrysler's much-maligned Crossfire is the budget Mercedes SLK for you

21 June 2019
Buy them before we do: second-hand picks for 21 June
First Drive

Renault Clio TCe 100 Iconic 2019 first drive

Overhauled Clio opens Renault’s door to autonomous driving, but how good it is to drive yourself?

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21 June 2019
Renault Clio TCe 100 Iconic 2019 first drive
First Drive

Seat Leon Cupra R Abt 4Drive ST 2019 UK first drive

Fastest Seat estate gets even faster with manufacturer-approved tune

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21 June 2019
Seat Leon Cupra R Abt 4Drive ST 2019 UK first drive
Porsche 911 GT3 on track - front
Flagship GT3 will retain its naturally aspirated flat-six for the foreseeable future
Business

No electric plans for Porsche GT division

Hybrid 911 and Taycan signal big changes for Porsche's mainstream line-up, but track-focused specials will stay focused on combustion

21 June 2019
No electric plans for Porsche GT division
Aston Martin Valhalla
The Aston Martin Valhalla
New cars

Official: Aston Martin Valhalla confirmed as next Bond car

Upcoming mid-engined supercar will star in the 25th Bond movie alongside two iconic Aston Martin classics

20 June 2019
Official: Aston Martin Valhalla confirmed as next Bond car
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
The current C-Class was facelifted last year
Business

New entry-level Mercedes-Benz C-Class priced from £29,040

Executive model comes down in price; rear-wheel-drive CLS and top-spec E-Class models also introduced

20 June 2019
New entry-level Mercedes-Benz C-Class priced from £29,040
Advertising promotions

Promoted | The Ford Fiesta ST: Britain’s Best Affordable Driver’s Car

With a powerful engine and a sophisticated chassis, Ford’s compact hatchback has outclassed its rivals to win this important Autocar Award

20 June 2019
Promoted | The Ford Fiesta ST: Britain’s Best Affordable Driver’s Car
Business

Renault and Nissan partner with Waymo to push self-driving tech

Research to be conducted in Japan and France as all three companies ramp up autonomous tech programmes

20 June 2019
Renault and Nissan partner with Waymo to push self-driving tech

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