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99 opinion Noble vs Ferrari

Opinion

Can old-school Noble beat high-tech rivals with the new M500?

The Noble M500 faces much stiffer competition today than its forebear did twenty years ago

12 January 2022

Can old-school Noble beat high-tech rivals with the new M500?

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Car review

Porsche Taycan 2019-2024

Porsche’s world-beating EV now comes as a £70k, rear-driven Tesla Model S and BMW i4 rival. Should they worry?

11 January 2022

Porsche Taycan 2019-2024

aston martin dbs superleggera volante corner.

News

The best super-GTs - driven, rated and ranked

Super-GTs are a rare breed with the ability to be soft and gentle one moment and ferocious the next, while encasing their occupants in luxurious surroundings. Which make our top 10?

10 January 2022

The best super-GTs - driven, rated and ranked

1 Bentley Continental GT Speed 2022 road test hero

Car review

Used Bentley Continental GT Speed 2021-2024 review

Range-topping two-door gains trick tech upgrades and heads off to hunt Astons

7 January 2022

Used Bentley Continental GT Speed 2021-2024 review

Polestar 2 LRSM cornerhero

Car review

Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor review

Scandinavian luxury EV brand uses design appeal and understated dynamism to sell its entry-level model

6 January 2022

Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor review

99 BMW M3 vs Audi RS3 saloon 2021 lead

News

BMW M3 vs Audi RS3: 4WD sports saloons face off

The BMW M3 is finally being offered with optional all-wheel drive. Can the latest Audi RS3, revamped for the PlayStation generation, keep it in its sights?

3 January 2022

BMW M3 vs Audi RS3: 4WD sports saloons face off

1 writers favourites 2021 MS Toyota GR86 lead

Opinion

Autocar writers' cars of 2021: Toyota GR86

Matt Saunders reveals why Toyota's second-generation sports coupé was his motoring highlight of the past twelve months

21 December 2021

Autocar writers' cars of 2021: Toyota GR86

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First Drive

Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDi HEV AWD 2022 first drive

Fifth-generation SUV has a bold new style. Does it have the substance to back it up?

14 December 2021

Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDi HEV AWD 2022 first drive

News

Sticking to conventions: Mercedes C-Class vs saloon rivals

EVs may be the future, but the fossil-fuelled compact executive still matters. We pitch the latest C-Class against the BMW and Jaguar alternatives

11 December 2021

Sticking to conventions: Mercedes C-Class vs saloon rivals

1 Genesis G70 Shooting brake 2021 first drive review lead

Car review

Genesis G70 Shooting Brake

The best-looking Genesis yet is also clearly the best to drive, even if its slightly flat four-pot engines will dim its appeal to keener drivers.

1 December 2021

Genesis G70 Shooting Brake

1 ford mustang mach e 2021 uk lhd first drive review lead

First Drive

Ford Mustang Mach-E GT UK first drive 2021

Has all of the pace, and much of the handling balance, to entertain, but little of the necessary chassis composure or top-level driver involvement.

30 November 2021

Ford Mustang Mach-E GT UK first drive 2021

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