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Autocar's best of 2017: our cars of the year

From the Aston Martin DB11 to the Volkswagen Up GTI, these are the cars that most thrilled our team this year

26 December 2017
Autocar's best of 2017: our cars of the year
The cars we lost in 2017
Have you checked out the list of cars coming in 2018? If you have, you'll know why the industry needs to make room by saying goodbye to some older models, so here are the cars that were axed in 2017. Some were inevitable departures, some will be greatly missed and some were doomed from the start. We'll let you decide which car belongs in which camp.
New cars

The cars we lost in 2017

There were plenty of significant new cars launched in 2017, but less attention has been paid to those cars quietly put out to pasture. Pay your respects here

24 December 2017
The cars we lost in 2017
Aston Martin DB11
Edinburgh Castle is all-imposing but the DB11 still turns heads
Features

Aston Martin DB11: delivering a Christmas tree from Scotland to London

Inspired by an international festive tradition, we source a Scottish Christmas tree, strap it to a DB11 V12 and drive it to Autocar HQ in London

24 December 2017
Aston Martin DB11: delivering a Christmas tree from Scotland to London
Car reviews 2017
Which 2017 cars most excited you? These are the ten most-read reviews on Autocar this year
New cars

Autocar's best of 2017: Top 10 reviews of the year

Which new cars interested you the most? These are the 2017 machines you've read about the most - and expect some surprises

23 December 2017
Autocar's best of 2017: Top 10 reviews of the year
Online car configurator
RealtimeUK built the configurator for the Bentley Mulsanne. The system requires 820,000 images to render the various trim and fit possibilities
Business

Online car configurators: the firm that lets you build your own Bentley

Enjoy whiling away the hours configuring your dream car online? We visit a British firm that is making it possible

23 December 2017
Online car configurators: the firm that lets you build your own Bentley
Porsche Boxster
Boxsters are solidly built; a shabby cabin indicates neglect
Used cars

Used car buying guide: Porsche Boxster from £3000

This is a £3k drive-away fun Porsche – if you’re feeling brave enough and know what to look for. We give you the lowdown on buying the original Boxster

22 December 2017
Used car buying guide: Porsche Boxster from £3000
Future classics
Affordable investment cars are lucrative things, because keeping a car on the road is often an expensive past-time for anything that can even be considered a classic. Analysis organisation Cap HPI has compiled a list of the most promising future classics on the market, with the cars available from as little as £1650 on PistonHeads. Take a look at this year’s hottest future classics below.
New cars

Ten affordable future classics on the used car market right now

Automotive data provider Cap HPI has outlined ten affordable cars that are investment opportunities

21 December 2017
Ten affordable future classics on the used car market right now
Slideshow

The story of the magnificent Mercedes G-Wagen

As it finally gets a rebirth, we celebrate the life of the amazing G-Class

20 December 2017
The story of the magnificent Mercedes G-Wagen
Subaru Impreza
New Impreza hatchback is due in the UK early next year and is based on Subaru’s new Global Platform
New cars

Subaru plans UK market assault with next three models

Car maker wants to rejuvenate image in the UK with new XV, Impreza and Forester

20 December 2017
Subaru plans UK market assault with next three models
Slideshow

In pictures: the cars of the Vauxhall Heritage Collection

One of Britain's oldest manufacturers, Vauxhall began making cars in 1903, and continues today as part of the PSA Group. The firm's Heritage Collection maintains cars spanning that long history - and we've had a look around

18 December 2017
In pictures: the cars of the Vauxhall Heritage Collection

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New car news

Ineos Grenadier production line
The Grenadier is built at the former Smart factory in Hambach, France
New cars

Ineos Grenadier production paused as critical supplier hits trouble

20 September 2024
Ineos Grenadier production paused as critical supplier hits trouble

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