Turbocharger cutaway
Energy from expanding exhaust gases on the ‘hot side’ drives a compressor on the ‘cold side’ to force air into the engine under pressure
Technology

Under the skin: how turbochargers have evolved

Where did all the lag go? We look inside the modern turbo to see how it improves engine response and reduces emissions

1 April 2019
Under the skin: how turbochargers have evolved
Jaguar F-Type EV render
Electric F-Type replacement (imagined here by Autocar) looks ‘more interesting’ than a petrol option
New cars

Jaguar F-Type could become electric halo model

Success of the I-Pace SUV has prompted engineers to consider reinventing the Porsche 911 rival; a decision is imminent

1 April 2019
Jaguar F-Type could become electric halo model
Fiat Panda Hawaii edition
New Fiat Panda Hawaii edition is perfect for a trip to Warwick or the Caravan Club
Business

April Fools’ Day 2019: the car industry's best jokes

From Inbetweeners-inspired limited editions to pointless charging points, these are the most unbelievable press releases

1 April 2019
April Fools’ Day 2019: the car industry's best jokes
Jane-Philippe Imparato
Jean-Philippe Imparato: "I had to be in the car industry"
Features

How Peugeot boss Jean-Philippe Imparato saved the firm

Jean-Philippe Imparato is a car guy and always has been. We hear how he steered Peugeot from near-bankruptcy to record profits

30 March 2019
How Peugeot boss Jean-Philippe Imparato saved the firm
Jozef Kaban
46-year-old Kabaň is credited with revolutionising Skoda's design language
Business

Bugatti Veyron designer moves from BMW to Rolls-Royce

Following stints at Skoda and BMW, Jozef Kabaň will head up the British luxury brand's design studio

29 March 2019
Bugatti Veyron designer moves from BMW to Rolls-Royce
New cars

Ford discontinues B-Max and C-Max MPVs

Production of slow-selling models will end in June, with no replacements due, as part of European cost-cutting plan

29 March 2019
Ford discontinues B-Max and C-Max MPVs
Kia SP Signature concept SUV - front
The SP Signature previews an as-yet unnamed production-ready model
New cars

Kia previews future design with two new SUV concepts

Mohave Masterpiece and SP Signature show off Korean brand’s future design intentions and global product strategy

29 March 2019
Kia previews future design with two new SUV concepts
Features

Icon of Icons: Autocar Awards Readers’ Champion 2019

Which car's nameplate transcends all others? We make a case for 17 motoring legends - but only one can win, and you got to pick it

29 March 2019
Icon of Icons: Autocar Awards Readers’ Champion 2019
First Drive

Lexus UX 250h 2019 UK first drive

Basic UX loses some of the F-Sport’s dynamism, but still makes for a largely refined, comfortable urban runabout

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29 March 2019
Lexus UX 250h 2019 UK first drive
Mazda 3 MPS
The Mazda 3 MPS might take a bit of explaining, but its impressive performance should make up for any confusion
Used cars

Buy them before we do: second-hand picks for 29 March

With more power and exclusivity than a Volkswagen Golf R32 of similar vintage, the Mazda 3 MPS is the used hot hatch of the day

29 March 2019
Buy them before we do: second-hand picks for 29 March

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New car news

McLaren F1 P1 cornering
F1's 6.1-litre V12 put out 627bhp; hybrid P1 upped the ante with 903bhp
New cars

McLaren confirms W1 name for F1, P1 successor

27 September 2024
McLaren confirms W1 name for F1, P1 successor

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