Steve Cropley | Autocar

Cropley on cars: Enzo? I'd rather have a Holden ute…

The 'ute' started life as an authentic vehicle aimed at farms and industries

Opinion

Cropley on cars: Enzo? I'd rather have a Holden ute…

The future of the Australian utility vehicle, or 'ute', is under threat, making them more desirable than ever

18 February 2014

Cropley on cars: Enzo? I'd rather have a Holden ute…

Cropley on cars: What's the real reason young people don't buy cars?

Not all youngsters clamour to pass their driving tests when they turn 17

Opinion

Cropley on cars: What's the real reason young people don't buy cars?

An encounter with three youngsters offers a fascinating insight into why 'Generation Y' is less keen on car ownership

17 February 2014

Cropley on cars: What's the real reason young people don't buy cars?

Cropley on cars: Motor racing heroes aren't just drivers

Adrian Newey admits he isn't particularly keen on the latest raft of F1 rule tweaks

Opinion

Cropley on cars: Motor racing heroes aren't just the drivers

Adrian Newey lacks the celebrity status of the superstars who win in his cars, but he's still a true Formula 1 great

14 February 2014

Cropley on cars: Motor racing heroes aren't just the drivers

Training young drivers properly would be more beneficial than banning smoking in cars

Opinion

Cropley on cars: Give us laws that work

Instead of promoting legislation that provides good PR but achieves little, law makers should focus on more beneficial projects

13 February 2014

Cropley on cars: Give us laws that work

Cropley on cars: to Beaulieu and back by Jaguar F-type

Our Jaguar F-type made the perfect companion for a storm-hit trip to Hampshire

Opinion

Cropley on cars: to Beaulieu and back by Jaguar F-type

A long trip in inclement weather highlights the importance of a car that feels well composed and connected to the road

12 February 2014

Cropley on cars: to Beaulieu and back by Jaguar F-type

McLaren has released this single preview shot of the new 650S, which will be revealed in Geneva

News

New McLaren 650S supercar previewed ahead of Geneva motor show

Hotter 12C-based supercar to get public debut in March, with 641bhp on tap from its twin-turbo V8 engine

12 February 2014

New McLaren 650S supercar previewed ahead of Geneva motor show

Cropley on cars: Happy Birthday, Sir John

John Surtees won the 1964 Formula 1 world championship with Ferrari

Opinion

Cropley on cars: Happy Birthday, Sir John Surtees

John Surtees, world champion on two wheels and four, celebrates his 80th birthday today. What price that knighthood this year?

11 February 2014

Cropley on cars: Happy Birthday, Sir John Surtees

Cropley on cars: Help me to avoid buying a Porsche

A used Porsche is a popular choice but other less obvious alternatives exist

Opinion

Cropley on cars: Help me to avoid buying a Porsche

When the piggy bank is getting full, dipping into the used car market can be very tempting

10 February 2014

Cropley on cars: Help me to avoid buying a Porsche

Video

Video: Alfa Romeo 4C tested on track

The Alfa Romeo 4C is the iconic firm's first true driver's car for decades. Steve Cropley discovers how brilliantly a small turbo four can go and sound in a lightweight package

9 February 2014

Video: Alfa Romeo 4C tested on track

Official fuel economy figures are rarely achievable, but nor are they the fault of the car makers

Opinion

Cropley on cars: Just ignore the official 'Government' fuel figures, ok?

Official fuel figures, set under a test regime required by the law makers, can rarely be obtained in the real world. But as we all know that, what's the point of getting vexed about it?

7 February 2014

Cropley on cars: Just ignore the official 'Government' fuel figures, ok?