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
Business

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
Volkswagen reveals new 268bhp diesel engine
Volkswagen's new four-cylinder diesel engine produces 268bhp
Business

Volkswagen reveals new 268bhp diesel engine

Electric turbocharging and high pressure common rail injection boost power and efficiency of Wolfsburg’s four-pot oilburner

10 November 2014
Volkswagen reveals new 268bhp diesel engine
Kia plans new Toyota Prius rival
This Autocar image shows how Kia's Toyota Prius rival could look
New cars

Kia plans new Toyota Prius rival

Korean manufacturer confirms new dedicated hybrid model will arrive before 2017, known internally as "DE"

30 October 2014
Kia plans new Toyota Prius rival
Racing in the Land Rover Defender Challenge - picture special
The Land Rover Defender Challenge runs as part of seven national rallies
Motorsport

Rallying in the Land Rover Defender Challenge

The stout Defender might not spring to mind as an ideal competition vehicle, but it can be plenty of fun on the muddy forest tracks of Wales

24 October 2014
Rallying in the Land Rover Defender Challenge
VW reveals 167mph Ducati-engined XL Sport concept
The Volkswagen XL Sport is powered by a Ducati motorcycle engine
Paris motor show

VW reveals 167mph Ducati-engined XL Sport concept

Sleek motorcycle-engined concept produces 197bhp from its 1199cc engine, which can rev to 11,000rpm

3 October 2014
VW reveals 167mph Ducati-engined XL Sport concept
New Skoda Fabia to cost from £10,600
The new Skoda Fabia made its public debut at the Paris motor show
Paris motor show

New Skoda Fabia to cost from £10,600

Skoda is targeting younger buyers with a range of personalisation and tech features on its new Fabia

1 October 2014
New Skoda Fabia to cost from £10,600
Peugeot celebrates 30 years of GTi with new 208
The 208 GTi 30th anniversary special celebrates the launch of the original 205 GTi
Goodwood Festival of Speed

Peugeot 208 GTi 30th anniversary edition to cost £21,995

Hot new Peugeot 208 GTi celebrates 30 years since the launch of the original 205 GTi

30 September 2014
Peugeot 208 GTi 30th anniversary edition to cost £21,995
Suzuki Swift to get new Dualjet petrol engine in 2015
The new 1.2-litre Dualjet-engined Swift is claimed to average 65.7mpg
New cars

Suzuki Swift to get more efficient Dualjet petrol engine in 2015

Host of upgrades to Suzuki's 1.2-litre petrol engine boost average economy to 65.7mpg and cut emissions to 99g/km of CO2

11 September 2014
Suzuki Swift to get more efficient Dualjet petrol engine in 2015
Range Rover Sport SVR takes Nürburgring record for SUVs
The Range Rover Sport SVR has been built by JLR's new Special Vehicle Operations division
New cars

Range Rover Sport SVR takes Nürburgring record for SUVs

Land Rover's new high-performance flagship SUV records a time of 8m14s around the famous track, setting a claimed new record

30 July 2014
Range Rover Sport SVR takes Nürburgring record for SUVs
Bentley's W12 engine tech secrets revealed
Bentley's 6.0-litre W12 produces 626bhp and 607lb ft
Business

Bentley's W12 engine tech secrets revealed

Is Bentley’s UK-built W12 engine now an anachronism? Not at all – in fact, it has a rosy future, say company bosses

28 July 2014
Bentley's W12 engine tech secrets revealed

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Ford Mustang GTD Nurburgring front quarter
The Mustang GTD clocked 6min 57.685sec – some 2sec quicker than the Porsche 911 GT3
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Ford Mustang GTD beats Porsche 911 GT3's Nurburgring time

10 December 2024
Ford Mustang GTD beats Porsche 911 GT3's Nurburgring time