First Drive

Skoda Kodiaq vRS 2019 first drive

The fastest Kodiaq yet delivers plenty of smooth power, but its weight somewhat dulls the effect. Confident handling, classy interior but choppy ride undermines it

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18 December 2018
Skoda Kodiaq vRS 2019 first drive
Business

EU agrees on 37.5% car emissions reduction target

European Union finalises tough CO2 targets for 2030 – which car industry has warned could affect jobs

18 December 2018
EU agrees on 37.5% car emissions reduction target
Audi E-tron
The small electric SUV is likely to get similar styling to the E-tron
New cars

Audi electric compact SUV to arrive in 2020

Sitting between the Q2 and Q3, the SUV will be revealed in concept form in early 2019

18 December 2018
Audi electric compact SUV to arrive in 2020
VW T-Cross
It would cost Volkswagen too much to offer hybrid options for the Polo-based T-Cross
Confidential

Autocar confidential: no hybrid for VW T-Cross, how Jaguar keeps the XE competitive and more

Our reporters empty their notebooks to round up this week's gossip from across the automotive industry

18 December 2018
Autocar confidential: no hybrid for VW T-Cross, how Jaguar keeps the XE competitive and more
James Ruppert: car-sharing
A car-sharing app could get you behind the wheel of something more fun for the weekend...
Used cars

James Ruppert: how to make money from your motor

There's a new car-sharing app that lets you hire people’s cars and rent out yours - is it a good idea?

18 December 2018
James Ruppert: how to make money from your motor
First Drive

Toyota Corolla 2.0 XSE CVT 2019 first drive

US-spec model suggests there’s plenty of promise in the new Corolla for those who enjoy their driving

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18 December 2018
Toyota Corolla 2.0 XSE CVT 2019 first drive
New cars

New Nio ES6 unveiled: £41,000 electric rival to the Audi Q5

Chinese brand Nio unveils third production model after the seven-seat ES8; has ambitions to come to Europe

17 December 2018
New Nio ES6 unveiled: £41,000 electric rival to the Audi Q5
Renault Mégane RS Trophy
The Mégane RS Trophy is now on sale
New cars

Renault Megane RS Trophy: Prices and specs announced for 296bhp hot hatch

Most powerful model from Renault's performance arm goes on sale today with chassis and powertrain modifications

17 December 2018
Renault Megane RS Trophy: Prices and specs announced for 296bhp hot hatch
Business

Updated: Bloodhound SSC saved as investor buys 1000mph project

Yorkshire entrepreneur Ian Warhurst has bought the troubled land speed record project

17 December 2018
Updated: Bloodhound SSC saved as investor buys 1000mph project
Slideshow

Should you buy a half-price McLaren 12C?

Now selling for almost half of its original price, Andrew Frankel explores why the MP4-12C is such a tempting purchase

17 December 2018
Should you buy a half-price McLaren 12C?

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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