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Articles by Steve Cropley

It's time to embrace the Bloodhound land speed record project

The Bloodhound team want to break the 1000mph speed barrier

Opinion

It's time to embrace the Bloodhound land speed record project

In two years' time Andy Green will attempt to break the 1000mph speed barrier in the Bloodhound SSC – and as fantastical as it sounds, his venture is worth backing

10 December 2014

It's time to embrace the Bloodhound land speed record project

Land Rover Discovery Sport - when ordinary is special

Steve drove the new Disco Sport from the UK all the way to the Faroe Islands

Opinion

Land Rover Discovery Sport - when ordinary is special

A 1200-mile first drive in the new Disco Sport reveals a car with a skill set that will be the envy of many rivals

5 December 2014

Land Rover Discovery Sport - when ordinary is special

Maserati Alfieri - exclusive pictures and Harald Wester interview

Maserati's Alfieri concept is likely to come to market in 2016

News

Maserati boss plans range expansion - exclusive pictures as company turns 100

As the firm celebrates its 100th anniversary today, Maserati boss Harald Wester tells Autocar how it will expand in the future

1 December 2014

Maserati boss plans range expansion - exclusive pictures as company turns 100

Renault to offer new battery purchase option on Zoe and Kangoo EVs

Renault will now offer customers the chance to buy batteries for their electric vehicles

News

Renault to offer new battery purchase option on Zoe and Kangoo EVs

Sales of Renault's electric models are expected to rise with news that customers will now be able to buy their batteries outright, rather than leasing from the manufacturer

27 November 2014

Renault to offer new battery purchase option on Zoe and Kangoo EVs

Mercedes-Benz autonomous concept car spied

The Mercedes concept will be more "emotional" than the Google autonomous car, according to its maker

News

Mercedes-Benz autonomous concept car spied

CES reveal in January for a radical Mercedes-Benz concept car, the interior for which has previously been previewed

26 November 2014

Mercedes-Benz autonomous concept car spied

Suzuki plans six new models by 2017

The all-new Vitara SUV is the latest model to be launched under Suzuki's sales charge

News

Suzuki plans six new models by 2017

Bold new model offensive announced by Japanese manufacturer, as it promises to revise almost its entire model range over the next three years

25 November 2014

Suzuki plans six new models by 2017

LA motor show 2014 report and gallery

The Fisker Rocket is based on the sixth-generation Ford Mustang

News

LA motor show 2014 report and gallery

Hydrogen rules the day in LA, as major manufacturers show their near production-ready visions of a fuel cell future

19 November 2014

LA motor show 2014 report and gallery

Interview: Lotus boss Jean-Marc Gales sets out his future plans

Gales reckons Lotus could eventually be building close to 10,000 cars per year

News

Simplification and lightness are key for Lotus, says new boss Jean-Marc Gales

Jean-Marc Gales can see a bright future for the recovering Hethel-based manufacturer of lightweight sports cars

11 November 2014

Simplification and lightness are key for Lotus, says new boss Jean-Marc Gales

New-wave Renault Twingo brings back old-time understeer

The latest Renault Twingo has none of the treacherous on-the-limit handling characteristics of its predecessors

Opinion

New-wave Renault Twingo brings back old-time understeer

The new Twingo's rear-engined, rear-wheel drive layout has a curious side effect - bringing back a type of understeer we haven't seen in years

5 November 2014

New-wave Renault Twingo brings back old-time understeer

Claire Williams interviewed - why we're back on track

Claire Williams joined the family business in 2002

News

Claire Williams - how we're bringing F1 tech to the road

Williams is not just coming back in F1, it’s also now a leading engineering business. We talk to the new boss, Claire Williams, about the turnaround

30 October 2014

Claire Williams - how we're bringing F1 tech to the road

The simplest form of motorsport is also one of the best

Our AutoSolo event took place at the Goodwood circuit

Opinion

The simplest form of motorsport is also one of the best

I've tried my hand at plenty of different racing disciplines over the years, but none has been as engaging or as accessible as AutoSolo

29 October 2014

The simplest form of motorsport is also one of the best

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