New cars

Nissan Navara update brings new gearbox and added kit

Firm's best-selling pick-up given more 'car-like' driving dynamics and increased payload

4 June 2019
Nissan Navara update brings new gearbox and added kit
New cars

Mystery Mercedes-Benz engineering testbed spotted

Mercedes is thought to be developing synthetic fuels with Bosch, which could explain this prototype

4 June 2019
Mystery Mercedes-Benz engineering testbed spotted
Citroën C5 estate is ‘smooth, quiet and comfortable’
Used cars

James Ruppert: big, old diesels are proper pocket pleasers

A spacious, frugal, oil-burning estate is this week’s commuter champion

4 June 2019
James Ruppert: big, old diesels are proper pocket pleasers
Confidential

Autocar confidential: Volvo's views on saloons, Lexus holds on to hybrids and more

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

4 June 2019
Autocar confidential: Volvo's views on saloons, Lexus holds on to hybrids and more
Volkswagen ID R
Volkswagen's ID R is the new electric lap record holder at the Nordschleife
Motorsport

Volkswagen ID R smashes electric Nurburgring record

671bhp EV laps Nordschleife in 6min 05.336secs, adding record to outright Pikes Peak hill mark

3 June 2019
Volkswagen ID R smashes electric Nurburgring record
New cars

Skoda Mountiaq: New pictures show pick-up concept

One-off Kodiaq-based lifestyle vehicle is part of annual project by students on Czech firm's training programme

3 June 2019
Skoda Mountiaq: New pictures show pick-up concept
Porsche 918 Spyder chassis diagram
The end game in carbonfibre car production looks like this Porsche 918 Spyder chassis. The way in which the weave of the carbonfibre cloth is laid up in the moulds plays a major part in the structural integrity and rigidity of the structure.
Technology

Under the skin: what exactly is carbonfibre?

The super-lightweight material can be found in most modern sports cars. But how is it made and what does the future hold?

3 June 2019
Under the skin: what exactly is carbonfibre?
Range Rover P38 used car buying guide
P38 was the number of the Range Rover Mk2 development team’s office building
Used car buying guides

Used car buying guide: Range Rover P38

Risk and reward? You can expect plenty of both from the Mk2 Range Rover, if you’re willing to wager just £1500 or so

3 June 2019
Used car buying guide: Range Rover P38
New cars

Mercedes-Benz to launch EQE electric saloon in 2022

Firm's sixth electric model will pack two motors, exceed 400bhp and have a range of 370 miles

3 June 2019
Mercedes-Benz to launch EQE electric saloon in 2022
Renault Zoe badge
Renault is evaluating FCA’s proposal to merge the two groups
Business

Analysis: The risks of a Renault-FCA partnership

Proposed 50/50 merger could be good news for both parties but there are dangers

3 June 2019
Analysis: The risks of a Renault-FCA partnership

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New car news

Caterham Project V render   front three quarters
Caterham Project V is due to enter production in 2026
New cars

Caterham Project V sports car to be powered by Yamaha

2 October 2024
Caterham Project V sports car to be powered by Yamaha

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