Learner driver
The DVSA is also taking measures to free up existing driving test capacity
Consumer

DVSA to hire 450 new examiners to cut driving test backlog

Average waiting time for a driving test is now four and a half months, but there's “no quick fix” in sight

19 December 2024
DVSA to hire 450 new examiners to cut driving test backlog
Technology

The 'green diesel' that is now powering Stellantis

Hydrotreated vegetable oil can be used as a straight substitute for conventional diesel

19 December 2024
The 'green diesel' that is now powering Stellantis
Mercedes C Class EV camo front
C-Class EV, pictured, is due around 2026 – but won't replace the combustion-engined version
New cars

Mercedes-Benz C-Class and GLC gearing up for EV reinvention

New MB.EA platform will bring battery-electric options for Mercedes' big-selling exec and its SUV twin

19 December 2024
Mercedes-Benz C-Class and GLC gearing up for EV reinvention
Features

How we bought a classic Lancia and drove it back to the UK

An atmospheric classified ad resulted in a trip to Italy, a Fulvia on the drive and a serial Lancia owner’s latest love

19 December 2024
How we bought a classic Lancia and drove it back to the UK
Slideshow

The world's most obscure SUVs

When was the last time you spotted an Alfa Romeo Matta on your commute?

19 December 2024
The world's most obscure SUVs
Corporate

Nissan-Honda merger would create new automotive powerhouse

Wide-reaching merger would create a company selling more than seven million cars per year

18 December 2024
Autocar Business
Nissan-Honda merger would create new automotive powerhouse
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Autocar magazine 18 December: on sale now

JCB monster truck road test, Lego building contest and stargazing with Genesis

18 December 2024
Autocar magazine 18 December: on sale now
Fiat 500 production Mirafiori
Production of the Fiat 500 returned to Italy with the current-generation car in 2020
Manufacturing

Stellantis commits to Italian plants with two small cars due 2028

Conglomerate aims to repair rocky relationship by announcing it will build cars in Italy until at least 2032

18 December 2024
Autocar Business
Stellantis commits to Italian plants with two small cars due 2028
IM L6 front quarter
MG sibling brand IM's L6 saloon can be had with a range-boosting semi-solid-state battery
Technology

Solid-state battery round-up: 2025 to be a decisive year

Lighter battery tech is finally edging closer towards production after years of delays

18 December 2024
Solid-state battery round-up: 2025 to be a decisive year
Britains best drivers car lead 2024
10 cars, 3 days, 1 winner. Let battle commence
Features

Aston, Lotus, McLaren… Britain's 10 best sports cars battle it out

Our annual dissection of dynamic distinction descends upon us once again, with 10 contenders vying for victory

18 December 2024
Aston, Lotus, McLaren… Britain's 10 best sports cars battle it out

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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
New cars

Ford Mustang GTD beats Porsche 911 GT3's Nurburgring time

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