Steve Cropley | Autocar

Car review

Used Jaguar F-Type R 2013-2019 review

The powerful Jaguar F-Type R is sensational to drive, with even better driving dynamics than its lesser siblings without resorting to the savage tendencies of the SVR

25 July 2014

Used Jaguar F-Type R 2013-2019 review

At last, Smart is beginning to earn its name

Smart seems to have come of age with its new model duo

Opinion

At last, it looks like Smart is beginning to earn its name

Apologies are no longer needed, as the latest Smart Fortwo and Forfour look set to become an intelligent choice

22 July 2014

At last, it looks like Smart is beginning to earn its name

Smart Fortwo exclusive development drive

Smart Fortwo exclusive development drive

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Smart Fortwo exclusive development drive

Autocar's Steve Cropley has an exclusive drive in the new rear-drive Smart Fortwo and quizzes the development team who created it

16 July 2014

Smart Fortwo exclusive development drive

Audi plots leadership of the world premium car market by 2020

Audi chairman Rupert Stadler is aiming to boost the company's volumes with new models; shown here is the TT offroad concept

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Audi plots leadership of the world premium car market by 2020

Company chairman Rupert Stadler outlines Audi's plans for the future, including 10 new models and a host of new diesel options

16 July 2014

Audi plots leadership of the world premium car market by 2020

Taking on the Goodwood hill with new GM boss Dan Ammann

We caught up with Dan Ammann at the Goodwood Festival of Speed

Opinion

Driving a Vauxhall VXR8 with new GM boss Dan Ammann

On his first official visit to the UK, the new GM boss tells us about recalls, a home market recovery and an industry resurgence in Europe

14 July 2014

Driving a Vauxhall VXR8 with new GM boss Dan Ammann

Saying goodbye to the Mercedes AMG SLS - picture special

It's a sad fact that the SLS is now on its way out, so we're driving one of the best of the breed one last time

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Saying goodbye to the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG - picture special

As Mercedes' iconic SLS gullwing ends production, we take the AMG Black Series on a road trip to say a fond farewell

13 July 2014

Saying goodbye to the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG - picture special

Williams opens new £8 million technical centre

Williams was contracted to help develop Jaguar's hybrid supercar, the C-X75, as well as other projects

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Williams opens new £8 million technical centre

New technical centre is aimed at spreading F1 know-how into the wider car industry, and has been opened by prime minister David Cameron

11 July 2014

Williams opens new £8 million technical centre

Vauxhall's success is proof we should back British

Vauxhall's Luton factory opened in 1905

Opinion

Vauxhall's success is proof we should back British

Brand perception might still be an issue for Vauxhall, but its current crop of models are still converting browsers into buyers

8 July 2014

Vauxhall's success is proof we should back British

British GP preview - The brains behind Mercedes-Benz's F1 engine domination

Mercedes-powered cars have so far won seven out of eight F1 races this year

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British GP preview - The brains behind Mercedes' F1 engine domination

Over the eight Formula One races so far this season, seven have been won by Mercedes-powered cars. We learn the secrets of the firm's 1.6-litre powerplant

3 July 2014

British GP preview - The brains behind Mercedes' F1 engine domination