Will Rimell

Will Rimell Autocar
Title: News editor

Will is Autocar's news editor. His focus is on setting Autocar's news agenda, interviewing top executives, reporting from car launches, and unearthing exclusives.

As part of his role, he also manages Autocar Business – the brand's B2B platform – and Haymarket's aftermarket publication CAT.

Will is an expert in:

  • News writing, especially new car news
  • Sourcing exclusive stories
  • Interviewing, from car dealers to top executives
  • Automotive business and industry news
  • Electric car news
  • New car reviews

Will Rimell Q&A

What was your biggest news story?

I just really enjoy talking to people and asking questions. This has led me to a number of big stories, but the one that’s had the most attention lately was Seat’s boss confirming the car maker may no longer make cars come 2030. A great scoop, and something that came from a rather simple question: “Will you still be a car maker in 2035?”.

What’s the best car you’ve ever driven?

A car journalist’s most hated question. But for the ease of “depends what you define as ‘best’”, it would have to be the Alpine A110. That’s the one that sticks in the brain: 248bhp, 1125kg, nippy, agile, light, sounds incredible for a four-pot and leaves a smile on the face like no other. This truly could be the only car you need, if you didn’t need space for things, or more than two seats, that is…

What will the car industry look like in 20 years?

A question whose answer changes by the week. Electric is clearly the chosen route forward, and the quality of machines currently rolling off production lines is staggering given we’ve still got over 10 years until the ICE ban takes effect. But will it be the only power source in use come 2043? For me, no. Hydrogen has a big part to play – maybe only for HGVs and those vehicles too heavy for pure-electric batteries to truly make a difference – as does combustion power. But, in what form the latter will take, be it similar to the much anticipated synthetic fuels, remains to be seen. 

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Francois Provost succeeds Luca de Meo as Renault Group CEO

Frenchman takes the top job after 23 years at the firm, most recently overseeing procurement, partnerships and public affairs

Francois Provost succeeds Luca de Meo as Renault Group CEO
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Up to £10k off EVs as makers slash prices to beat new grant

The new ECG was announced last month and will yield a discount on qualifying EVs of either £1500 or £3750

Up to £10k off EVs as makers slash prices to beat new grant
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Hyundai Ioniq 2: First look at Renault 4 rival before September debut

New model will sit between Inster and Kona Electric and be twinned with Kia's upcoming EV2

Hyundai Ioniq 2: First look at Renault 4 rival before September debut
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Falls in Europe were slightly offset by the popularity of cars such as the Jeep Avenger
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New Stellantis boss to make 'tough decisions' after £2bn loss

Firm blames tariff uncertainty, foreign exchange headwinds and a decline in light commercial vehicle sales in Europe

New Stellantis boss to make 'tough decisions' after £2bn loss
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BMW, VW, Merc and more: Munich motor show's biggest reveals

German industry party is shaping up to be the biggest motor show this decade. These are the highlights

BMW, VW, Merc and more: Munich motor show's biggest reveals
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Cadillac confirms imminent launch in UK with Lyriq SUV

GM returns to UK with Cadillac's premium electric SUVs, and other brands could follow

Cadillac confirms imminent launch in UK with Lyriq SUV
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Electric Citroën C5 Aircross undercuts Skoda Enyaq at £34,065

Second-generation family crossover is bigger than its predecessor; deliveries start October

Electric Citroën C5 Aircross undercuts Skoda Enyaq at £34,065
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Renault design chief Gilles Vidal moves to Stellantis

Vidal joined the French brand in 2020 from Peugeot; says he is "enthusiastic" about return

Renault design chief Gilles Vidal moves to Stellantis
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Mercedes-AMG readying aggressive new GT to take on 911 GT3 RS

New flagship, previewed by V8-engined concept, will be based on the second-generation AMG GT launched in 2023

Mercedes-AMG readying aggressive new GT to take on 911 GT3 RS
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Tesla announces cheaper Model Y to combat sales and revenue dive

US firm fights back after one of its worst ever quarters, caused by huge drops in sales and EV credit revenue

Tesla announces cheaper Model Y to combat sales and revenue dive
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Jaecoo 5: Evoque rival due imminently priced from £24,505

The crossover joins the larger 7 as the second car in Chery-owned Jaecoo's line-up; will get ICE and EV variants

Jaecoo 5: Evoque rival due imminently priced from £24,505

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