Vauxhall Viva cornering - front
Vauxhall Viva has a good record for passing its MOT
Used cars

James Ruppert: MOT heroes and villains

Looking for a motor that won't bring an annual surge of dread? See what's likely to fail its yearly check-up

13 August 2019
James Ruppert: MOT heroes and villains
Confidential

Autocar confidential: Audi's personalised lights, Mercedes continues with compacts and more

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

13 August 2019
Autocar confidential: Audi's personalised lights, Mercedes continues with compacts and more
New cars

Vauxhall Insignia Country Tourer withdrawn from UK sale

Slow-selling rugged 4x4 version of estate is removed from price lists after less than two years

12 August 2019
Vauxhall Insignia Country Tourer withdrawn from UK sale
Business

Mercedes-Benz facing €1bn fine over emissions software

German media reports 280,000 diesel-powered E- and C-Class models feature emissions-cheating technology

12 August 2019
Mercedes-Benz facing €1bn fine over emissions software
Frankfurt motor show

New Audi RS6 Avant: 600bhp estate confirmed for September launch

Audi's latest RS estate will take on the Mercedes E63 S estate with similar performance

12 August 2019
New Audi RS6 Avant: 600bhp estate confirmed for September launch
New cars

New BMW 6 Series GT facelift seen as axe falls in US

High-riding 6 Series is withdrawn from sale in North America but will continue in Europe with a range of updates

12 August 2019
New BMW 6 Series GT facelift seen as axe falls in US
Business

UK government doubles investment in residential charging point scheme

Additional £2.5 million will improve EV infrastructure to support owners in suburban areas

12 August 2019
UK government doubles investment in residential charging point scheme
New cars

Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato: 10 reborn classics near completion

Firm's most expensive new car ever will be sold as a pair with DBS GT Zagato

12 August 2019
Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato: 10 reborn classics near completion
Used car buying guide: Bentley Turbo R - cornering front
So His Lordship can keep an eye on Parker up front, the range-topping RT Mulliner has a second speedometer in the back
Used cars

Used car buying guide: Bentley Turbo R

If you’re tempted to chance your arm on a winged B, the Turbo R has a lot going for it. But buy only if the car has a genuinely solid-gold service history

12 August 2019
Used car buying guide: Bentley Turbo R

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Lotus news 2026 b (1)
Lotus has released an official image of the supercar's rear – and Autocar has imagined what the rest of the car will look like
New cars

New 2028 Lotus Esprit to offer V6 in addition to hybrid V8

27 August 2026
New 2028 Lotus Esprit to offer V6 in addition to hybrid V8