Mitsubishi electric motors
At Tokyo, Mitsubishi debuted a gas turbine range-extender. However, a production model is still some way away
Confidential

Autocar confidential: Toyota believes it can fly, Suzuki gets its hustle on and more

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

5 November 2019
Autocar confidential: Toyota believes it can fly, Suzuki gets its hustle on and more
Slideshow

Good, bad & ugly: When car firms team up

We take a look at the most famous collaborations between car firms. Some were huge successes - but some are perhaps best forgotten

4 November 2019
Good, bad & ugly: When car firms team up
Slideshow

Cars made for the world - but which ones actually succeeded?

Join us as we look back at the most and least eminent global cars

4 November 2019
Cars made for the world - but which ones actually succeeded?
New cars

Future of small cars at Fiat Chrysler in doubt, CEO reveals

Fiat is looking to move customers into the B segment, Mike Manley tells investors, putting the Panda under threat

4 November 2019
Future of small cars at Fiat Chrysler in doubt, CEO reveals
New cars

BMW prices up new plug-in hybrid models in UK

Car maker details electrified X3, X5 and 330e, while 530e and 225xe Active Tourer gain greater battery range

4 November 2019
BMW prices up new plug-in hybrid models in UK
Motorsport

Sixth title makes Hamilton F1’s second most successful driver

US Grand Prix win cements Hamilton's place in motorsport history, with only Schumacher holding more Championships

4 November 2019
Sixth title makes Hamilton F1’s second most successful driver
LA motor show

2020 Mini JCW GP: 300bhp hot hatch priced from £33,895

Fastest-ever Mini is priced to match its BMW M135i stablemate, but will be built on a much smaller scale

4 November 2019
2020 Mini JCW GP: 300bhp hot hatch priced from £33,895
Alvant wheel motor rotor
Alvant is developing wheel motor rotors from AMC that are 40% lighter, reducing rotating and unsprung mass
Technology

Under the skin: The weight-shedding innovations of AMCs

The aluminium alloy and carbonfibre blends will be coming soon to a powertrain near you, taking over from traditional materials like steel, aluminium and carbonfibre

4 November 2019
Under the skin: The weight-shedding innovations of AMCs
Lotus Elan render
How the new Lotus Elan could look, as imagined by Autocar
New cars

Lotus Elan in frame as Boxster rival in revival plan

The Elan could be reborn, joining a range of old favourites being reintroduced through Lotus's new growth strategy

4 November 2019
Lotus Elan in frame as Boxster rival in revival plan
Business

Lotus Engineering "back in business" and planning expansion

As Lotus revives the Elan and others, the British firm's engineering arm has a raft of new projects in the works

4 November 2019
Lotus Engineering "back in business" and planning expansion

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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