Opinions

The Fiesta ST is a dangerous car to play fuel light bingo with

Don't stop me now (I'm running out of fuel)

Playing fuel light bingo has become a dangerous game in our Ford Fiesta ST

Matt Prior

30 September 2013

Don't stop me now (I'm running out of fuel)

Which car could attempt a challenge to the TT course record?

Could a car beat the outright lap record for the Isle of Man TT course?

Current TT champ John McGuinness is the fastest man on a bike round the Isle, but could a car beat him? And if so, which model would it have to be?

Steve Sutcliffe

27 September 2013

Could a car beat the outright lap record for the Isle of Man TT course?

Is the premium car arms race about to go horribly wrong?

The Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid contains an incredibly high level of technical content

Business

Is the premium car arms race about to go horribly wrong?

Upmarket manufacturers could over-reach themselves as they strive to eclipse their rivals and cram more technology into cars

Hilton Holloway

27 September 2013

Is the premium car arms race about to go horribly wrong?

Graham Ellis crashed his ProMod Plymouth, but made it out unharmed

Motorsport

The thrills and spills of Santa Pod

Looking for a cheap car-related event that's fun for all the family? Maybe you should pay a visit to a drag strip

Julian Rendell

27 September 2013

The thrills and spills of Santa Pod

The new M3 and M4 feature a twin-turbocharged six-cylinder engine

New cars

The first ride in a BMW M4 prototype

Switching from a naturally aspirated V8 to a twin-turbo straight six in the new M3 and M4 might bring benefits, but a test ride revealed a notable and predictable pitfall

Greg Kable

26 September 2013

The first ride in a BMW M4 prototype

The Autocar long-term Renault Clio sports keyless entry, as do many other cars

Open Sesame - the keyless wonder

Keyless entry may have opened the doors for more advanced thieves, so a more low-tech solution is the key to securing your motor

James Ruppert

26 September 2013

Open Sesame - the keyless wonder

Our long-term MG 6 is already winning favour among the Autocar staff

The new MG 6 - bargain or not?

The new MG 6 might have its drawbacks, but at these discount prices, would you be a fool not to sign up?

Richard Bremner

26 September 2013

The new MG 6 - bargain or not?

Bernie Ecclestone's ongoing court case is causing significant delays

Motorsport

F1 appears to be stuck in a slow gear

Big decisions take time in F1, but the increasingly long delays are making the sport stagnant

Joe Saward

25 September 2013

F1 appears to be stuck in a slow gear

Keeping it simple is the new premium, says Qoros

Qoros revealed its 3 saloon at the Geneva motor show

Business

Keeping it simple is the new premium, says Qoros

Low production and development costs and a start-up brand are the secrets of success in the domestic market, says Chinese maker Qoros

Hilton Holloway

24 September 2013

Keeping it simple is the new premium, says Qoros

Follow the rules of the motorway, says Matt, and don't be a numpty

Middle-lane hoggers aren't getting the message

Motorway discipline is part of the obligation that comes with having a driver's licence, but motorists still aren't learning

Matt Prior

23 September 2013

Middle-lane hoggers aren't getting the message

'International brands' are bulldozing China's car industry

Brands like Roewe, with its Rover-derived saloon, are helping the domestic market to gain a foothold in China

Business

'International brands' are bulldozing China's car industry

As western brands continue to push into China, the country's home manufacturers start a PR push

Hilton Holloway

22 September 2013

'International brands' are bulldozing China's car industry

Why are so many German tuning houses going bust?

9ff created many Porsche-based sports cars

Business

Why are so many German tuning houses going bust?

Although they aren’t exactly mainstream, Germany’s tuning houses have always produced interesting, if slightly insane, motor cars – but why are so many of them going out of business?

Steve Sutcliffe

20 September 2013

Why are so many German tuning houses going bust?