Opinions

Business

Why would Ford pull out of an important car market such as Japan?

Ford is closing down its operations in Japan and Indonesia, a decision that makes sense locally even if it appears unfathomable to European eyes

Matt Burt

26 January 2016

Why would Ford pull out of an important car market such as Japan?

Used BMW | Life with an £800 executive - part four

Some new shoes, filters and fluids for the E34 5 Series have it looking and running better than ever, but there's more to do in the search for perfection

Rory White

26 January 2016

Used BMW | Life with an £800 executive - part four

Business

VW emissions scandal: So what’s the VW Group done this time?

Autocar has uncovered evidence of Audi and Seat quietly raising official CO2 figures; we ponder the ramifications

Jim Holder

25 January 2016

VW emissions scandal: So what’s the VW Group done this time?

New cars

The real cost of the Ford Focus RS, and why it’s still worth it

Thinking of buying a new Ford Focus RS? Here are some things to consider – before buying one anyway

Vicky Parrott

22 January 2016

The real cost of the Ford Focus RS, and why it’s still worth it

Motorsport

Why Subaru’s entry is just the start of the BTCC’s good news

The recent Autosport International extravaganza brought some seismic news developments regarding this year's British Touring Car Championship

Matt James

21 January 2016

Why Subaru’s entry is just the start of the BTCC’s good news

New cars

DS has set out its stall in grand style - now can it add the substance?

The French brand launched its new DS 3 in the dramatic Musée du Louvre in Paris to emphasise the sense of occasion it wants its cars to possess

Matt Burt

21 January 2016

DS has set out its stall in grand style - now can it add the substance?

New cars

Hyundai's new hybrid could challenge diesel in future

Hyundai's innovations in hybrid powertrains bring us one step closer to hybrid domination of the market

Hilton Holloway

19 January 2016

Hyundai's new hybrid could challenge diesel in future

Motorsport

Harry Hunt’s Dakar Rally diary - we made in home in tenth place

We’re following British driver Harry Hunt on the Dakar Rally every day, and the Mini All4 Racing driver has reached the end of his two-week adventure

Autocar

17 January 2016

Harry Hunt’s Dakar Rally diary - we made in home in tenth place

Detroit motor show

How Ford plans to take on Apple's iTunes with Ford Pass

Ford Pass is the Blue Oval's new connected infotainment suite, and will connect customers to a range of mobility services

Mark Tisshaw

11 January 2016

How Ford plans to take on Apple's iTunes with Ford Pass

Business

The Nissan-Daimler partnership makes for a fascinating future

With ties between Japanese giant Nissan and German premium car maker Mercedes-Benz becoming ever closer, is it only a matter of time before we see British-built Mercs?

Autocar

11 January 2016

The Nissan-Daimler partnership makes for a fascinating future

Business

Autocar, the Transport Select Committee and you

Autocar sat on a Transport Select Committee panel this week, representing the public's views on emissions and fuel economy tests in light of the VW scandals

Jim Holder

11 January 2016

Autocar, the Transport Select Committee and you