Business

Audi cuts 9500 jobs in Germany to fund EV investment

Firm will let go of more than 15% of its German workforce as profits fall due to cost of new products and tech

26 November 2019
Audi cuts 9500 jobs in Germany to fund EV investment
Used cars

James Ruppert: Now's the time to buy a Lotus

There's no point going too far back in Lotus history, but everyday Elises, Evoras and, of course, the Elan are shrewd buys

26 November 2019
James Ruppert: Now's the time to buy a Lotus
Porsche hypercar render
How Porsche's anticipated hypercar might look, according to Autocar
New cars

Porsche looks at secret F1 drivetrain for new hypercar

Aborted hybrid F1 drivetrain could be repurposed to power new Porsche hypercar

26 November 2019
Porsche looks at secret F1 drivetrain for new hypercar
Snowy tyre
Four-wheel drive is no substitute for the science behind winter tyres
Technology

Under the skin: Why seasonal tyres will help you get a grip

Reduced rubber width and increased softness are just some of the factors that give winter rubbers the edge over summer ones

26 November 2019
Under the skin: Why seasonal tyres will help you get a grip
Confidential

Autocar confidential: Volkswagen's cut-price EV, JLR's Twitter sports car and more

Our reporters empty their notebooks to round up a week in gossip from across the automotive industry

26 November 2019
Autocar confidential: Volkswagen's cut-price EV, JLR's Twitter sports car and more
Slideshow

The lightest modern-era cars ever sold

Weight is the enemy for so many important automotive characteristics like handling and performance - but for these cars, not so much

25 November 2019
The lightest modern-era cars ever sold
New cars

New Audi Concierge services aims to make EV transition easier

Whatsapp-based service connects E-tron customers to an EV expert who can answer queries

25 November 2019
New Audi Concierge services aims to make EV transition easier
New cars

Bentley Bentayga gets four-seat and seven-seat options

Luxury SUV now available with four or seven seats as maker looks to boost model’s practicality

25 November 2019
Bentley Bentayga gets four-seat and seven-seat options
New cars

Renault ends battery leasing for electric Zoe

Maker attributes improved residual values to change of strategy, removing need for battery fees

25 November 2019
Renault ends battery leasing for electric Zoe
Slideshow

Car of the Year 2020 – the shortlist

The shortlist is out - we take a closer look at the seven cars up for the biggest prize in the European car world

25 November 2019
Car of the Year 2020 – the shortlist

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New car news

Jeep Compass teaser
Teaser sketch reveals Compass will share cues with the smaller Jeep Avenger
New cars

New Jeep Compass due next year with petrol and electric power

7 October 2024
New Jeep Compass due next year with petrol and electric power

Motorsport news

Genesis X Gran Racer VGT
Genesis X Gran Racer VGT concept previously hinted at brand's ambitions to go racing
Motorsport

Genesis to enter top-flight endurance racing

12 September 2024
Genesis to enter top-flight endurance racing