British Grand Prix 2018 at Silverstone
British Grand Prix 2018 at Silverstone
Motorsport

Why a Slovenian farm worker was a hot topic at the British Grand Prix

A legal precedent arising from the 'Vnuk case' could send shockwaves through European motorsport, and key industry figures are taking action

11 July 2018
Why a Slovenian farm worker was a hot topic at the British Grand Prix
Mercedes-Benz SLC
AMG's sports car would indirectly fill the void left by the Mercedes-Benz SLC (pictured)
New cars

Another SLC will not do if AMG is to take on the Cayman

The SLC was somewhat lacking in comparison to Porsche's offerings; can Mercedes-Benz make something more engaging this time?

10 July 2018
Another SLC will not do if AMG is to take on the Cayman
Renault F1 Silverstone
F1 drivers can be fast without having any technical skills...
Motorsport

Why fast F1 drivers aren’t always world champions

The importance of driver feedback, according to Renault Sport F1’s Nick Chester

10 July 2018
Why fast F1 drivers aren’t always world champions

Life with a used Renaultsport Clio 182

The Clio is fast approaching full health, but that doesn't mean the work is almost finished

6 July 2018
Life with a used Renaultsport Clio 182
Jimny has followed a familiar path of modern renewal
Tester’s notes

Why the new Suzuki Jimny is everything the Land Rover Defender can't be

This week Matt Prior discusses the all-new Suzuki Jimny and how the Land Rover Defender will be rather tricky to refresh

6 July 2018
Why the new Suzuki Jimny is everything the Land Rover Defender can't be
New cars

Does increased competition mean time is running out for the new Defender?

New Suzuki Jimny and Jeep Wrangler are set to fill the 4x4 void before Land Rover can launch its premium off-roader

Does increased competition mean time is running out for the new Defender?
Range Rover Autocar rendering
The next Range Rover, as imagined by Autocar
New cars

Why the next Range Rover faces the toughest challenge yet

Electrification provides new challenges that the next Range Rover will have to overcome

4 July 2018
Why the next Range Rover faces the toughest challenge yet
Kia Proceed concept
Kia’s 2017 Proceed concept could be an ‘after-SUV’ sales hit
Tester’s notes

Matt Prior: Coupes and wagons will soon replace SUVs

Demand for SUVs is continuing to grow, but industry insiders are already preparing for the next big bodyshape

29 June 2018
Matt Prior: Coupes and wagons will soon replace SUVs
Land Rover Aintree Green
Reader Oliver Jerome's Land Rover

A lament for Land Rover's Aintree Green

Green has been a key part of the Land Rover range for decades. An Autocar reader laments the demise of a classic colour option

28 June 2018
A lament for Land Rover's Aintree Green
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera
New DBS Superleggera goes on sale later this year in coupé guise
New cars

Aston Martin DBS Superleggera – it’s all financial

With Aston Martin's latest model upon us, Steve Cropley discusses the politics behind it

26 June 2018
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera – it’s all financial
Porsche 919 Hybrid
Porsche 919 Hybrid could go after 956’s Nürburgring record
Tester’s notes

Matt Prior: why a Porsche 919 Evo Nurburgring record attempt matters

With no minimum weight limits, no balance of power and no fuel saving to contend with, a new record attempt would be as pure as motorsport gets

22 June 2018
Matt Prior: why a Porsche 919 Evo Nurburgring record attempt matters
Pikes Peak 2018: Volkswagen ID R Pikes Peak
Pikes Peak 2018: Volkswagen ID R Pikes Peak
Motorsport

Pikes Peak 2018 notebook: how the event unfolded

Romain Dumas didn't take long to set a new record on the 12.42-mile Colorado hill climb - but it felt like an age for his team

22 June 2018
Pikes Peak 2018 notebook: how the event unfolded

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