LA motor show

Hyundai previews plug-in hybrid SUV concept ahead of LA motor show

'Ground-breaking' show car is an SUV-coupé with an active aerodynamic grille and Grandeur-inspired lights

13 November 2019
Hyundai previews plug-in hybrid SUV concept ahead of LA motor show
New cars

Morris Commercial revived with 1940s-style electric van

J-Type-inspired electric van to launch in 2021 with a 200-mile range

13 November 2019
Morris Commercial revived with 1940s-style electric van
New cars

Ferrari to reveal new model later today

New car will follow the 812 GTS and F8 Spider onto market; a hardtop Portofino looks likely

13 November 2019
Ferrari to reveal new model later today
New cars

Mazda CX-30 claims record score in Euro NCAP safety test

Japanese firm’s SUV joined Mercedes-Benz GLB and Ford Explorer by claiming maximum five star rating

13 November 2019
Mazda CX-30 claims record score in Euro NCAP safety test
Business

Tesla to build first European factory in Germany

Plans to set up in UK scratched as Elon Musk announces Berlin-based manufacturing, engineering and battery site

13 November 2019
Tesla to build first European factory in Germany
Autocar archive article
Pollution was not seen as a major issue in 1970
New cars

From the archive: Vehicular pollution isn't really a problem

In 1970, as the US planned new emissions standards to combat Los Angeles smog, we examined the pollution problem

13 November 2019
From the archive: Vehicular pollution isn't really a problem
Toyota Mirai charging
UK's limited hydrogen infrastructure is seen as one impediment
Business

Analysis: do hydrogen-powered cars have a future?

Can car makers tap the potential of hydrogen or will battery-electric reign supreme? We investigate

13 November 2019
Analysis: do hydrogen-powered cars have a future?
First Drive

Volvo V60 T8 Twin Engine 2019 UK first drive

Swedish performance estate brings the versatility of pure-electric driving to the class

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12 November 2019
Volvo V60 T8 Twin Engine 2019 UK first drive
New cars

Kia K5 reveal hints at upcoming Optima

Next-gen Optima likely to follow Korean-market saloon, growing in size and gaining a new design

12 November 2019
Kia K5 reveal hints at upcoming Optima
New cars

Formula 1 targets 'net-zero carbon' status by 2030

Sustainability programme launched by F1 bosses with ambitious targets set

12 November 2019
Formula 1 targets 'net-zero carbon' status by 2030

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New car news

McLaren W1 revealed   front lead
The W1 uses a new, mid-mounted 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 for a staggering 1258bhp
New cars

McLaren W1 succeeds P1 with 1258bhp V8 hybrid powertrain

6 October 2024
McLaren W1 succeeds P1 with 1258bhp V8 hybrid powertrain

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