Hackett (left) tells Cropley: “The future is not a fantasy”
Business

Ford CEO Jim Hackett: “We need smart vehicles for a smart world”

We hear from the man that has been calling the shots at Ford for five months and has strong views on where the company needs to be headed

6 November 2017
Ford CEO Jim Hackett: “We need smart vehicles for a smart world”
Autocar’s racing ace avoided the portable toilets
Features

Taking a Ssangyong Musso racer round Britain's Nurburgring

The Ssangyong Musso pick-up makes an unlikely but entertaining racer, as we discover

5 November 2017
Taking a Ssangyong Musso racer round Britain's Nurburgring
Edinburgh to Torquay: just 1060 miles to go
Features

Hyundai i30 N - a 1000 mile road trip

The inaugural RAC Rally in 1932 challenged competitors to reach Torquay from any one of nine starting points around Britain. Sounds easy? We find out

4 November 2017
Hyundai i30 N - a 1000 mile road trip
Bremen hopes the Kia Stinger can make a dent in BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé sales
New cars

Albert Biermann on why Hyundai and Kia are performance-car-ready

With Albert Biermann on the scene, the idea of Hyundai and Kia making performance cars to take on those from BMW’s M division no longer seems fanciful

4 November 2017
Albert Biermann on why Hyundai and Kia are performance-car-ready
A preview of the upcoming IGM coupé
Business

Gordon Murray to reveal McLaren F1-inspired baby coupe

Murray's new car will be a low-volume fixed-head two-seater about the same size as the Smart Roadster

3 November 2017
Gordon Murray to reveal McLaren F1-inspired baby coupe
New cars

New Volkswagen Polo GTI 'more agile' than Golf GTI, plus exclusive images

Tech focus: hottest Polo to feature 197bhp, with dual-clutch DSG gearbox and sharpened chassis

1 November 2017
New Volkswagen Polo GTI 'more agile' than Golf GTI, plus exclusive images
VW Polo GTI
The Polo R would likely use the same 2.0-litre engine as the 2018 Polo GTI (pictured)
New cars

Volkswagen testing 300bhp Polo R prototypes

The hot hatch would break new ground for the supermini but could tread on the Golf GTI's toes. VW is yet to decide if it will reach production

1 November 2017
Volkswagen testing 300bhp Polo R prototypes
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Sports cars that should go up in value

Get a great car AND make some money too? It's possible

31 October 2017
Sports cars that should go up in value

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Transport secretary Louise Haigh recently met car makers to discuss EV uptake in the UK
New cars

Transport secretary quits, fuelling ZEV mandate uncertainty

29 November 2024
Transport secretary quits, fuelling ZEV mandate uncertainty