New cars

“I’m not convinced there’s a market for electric hypercars”

Lotus's Theory 1 concept aims to be a supercar rather than an all-out hypercar – with good reason...

28 September 2024
“I’m not convinced there’s a market for electric hypercars”
McLaren factory
Quality team is embedded at every stage of a car's development
Vehicle manufacturing

How McLaren will make quality a supercar selling point

British firm wants its quality to be better than Ferrari or Lamborghini's in five years' time

27 September 2024
Autocar Business
How McLaren will make quality a supercar selling point
New cars

How to bag your dream car "or similar" at the rental desk

The anticipation of finding out which car you'll get to drive on your holiday is glorious

24 September 2024
How to bag your dream car "or similar" at the rental desk
New cars

The 675kg Mika Meon is British engineering at its best

Our road test editor dives into the technical make-up of the new VW Buggy-based EV

23 September 2024
The 675kg Mika Meon is British engineering at its best
New cars

Am I getting old, or are loud exhausts becoming cringeworthy?

A big noise from a nice car would once have sparked joy, but now it's like a cry for help

21 September 2024
Am I getting old, or are loud exhausts becoming cringeworthy?
Corporate

Editor's letter: How Kia's president brings Toyota-like confidence

Ho Sung Song has led a dramatic brand reinvention since he took the reins in 2020

20 September 2024
Autocar Business
Editor's letter: How Kia's president brings Toyota-like confidence
New cars

Why a classic Land Rover Defender can cost £7k or £230k

Can a fancy restomod really be 33 times better than the classic 4x4?

14 September 2024
Why a classic Land Rover Defender can cost £7k or £230k
Future Maserati lead GT
"Naughty streak" can make a Maserati more fun than a Porsche
New cars

Maserati's quiet rebirth could be a roaring success

With a comprehensive line-up and a clear, cohesive identity, Maserati stands out under the Stellantis umbrella

13 September 2024
Maserati's quiet rebirth could be a roaring success
Jaecoo Omoda
Chery-owned Omoda is among the Chinese brands making waves in the UK
Corporate

Editor's letter: China could save the UK car industry, not kill it

Chinese officials are aware of the opportunity in the UK, comparing it to Japanese investment in the 1980s

13 September 2024
Autocar Business
Editor's letter: China could save the UK car industry, not kill it
New cars

Why hasn't the Vauxhall Frontera gained classic car status?

The Frontera has yet to graduate from Facebook Marketplace fodder to drool-worthy auction house clickbait

7 September 2024
Why hasn't the Vauxhall Frontera gained classic car status?
Electric vehicles

Editor's letter: ZEV mandate creates more losers than winners

Government should focus on stimulating demand for EV rather than penalising car makers for a lack thereof

6 September 2024
Autocar Business
Editor's letter: ZEV mandate creates more losers than winners
New cars

Aston Martin and Ferrari are brewing an almighty V12 showdown

Simultaneous arrival of Aston's new Vanquish and Ferrari's 12Cilindri sets stage for the test of the year

2 September 2024
Aston Martin and Ferrari are brewing an almighty V12 showdown

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Genesis GMR 001 front quarter
Low-slung racer borrows road car cues such as its lighting signatures...
Motorsport

Genesis GMR-001 revealed as brand’s Le Mans contender for 2026

4 December 2024
Genesis GMR-001 revealed as brand’s Le Mans contender for 2026