Le Mans and Sportscars

Why we're excited by the Porsche-Penske racing alliance

New tie-up has thrown down a marker to Ferrari, Toyota and others, and makes sense on a number of counts

4 May 2021
Why we're excited by the Porsche-Penske racing alliance
New cars

Why Genesis can succeed, even if it requires patience

Hyundai's new premium marque is well positioned for its UK launch but it will take time to build up the brand

4 May 2021
Why Genesis can succeed, even if it requires patience
Motorsport

Autocar's favourite racing drivers: John Miles

It’s not about numbers or stats, and it doesn’t matter about the era or the series. Here’s the next in our series of favourite racing drivers

4 May 2021
Autocar's favourite racing drivers: John Miles
F1

Why Sir Lewis Hamilton racing on would be great news

The F1 legend has suggested he intends to keep his Mercedes seat in 2022. Here's why we're celebrating

30 April 2021
Why Sir Lewis Hamilton racing on would be great news
New cars

Could Nio's European arrival herald a new EV era?

Accelerated development of electric cars meant European brands were already looking over their shoulder at the Chinese

30 April 2021
Could Nio's European arrival herald a new EV era?
WRC

French rally talent set to tower for UK's M-Sport

Rookie Adrien Fourmaux could be joined at Ford WRC team by legendary compatriot Sébastien Loeb

30 April 2021
French rally talent set to tower for UK's M-Sport
1 tyres
When your heart’s on fire… smoke gets in your tyre
Tester’s notes

Matt Prior: Is today's rubber too tiresome for testing?

Pick the wrong car today and its tyres won’t fall off over several days, but several laps

30 April 2021
Matt Prior: Is today's rubber too tiresome for testing?
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Verstappen got past Hamilton at turn one and never looked back
F1

Racing lines: Finally, we have an F1 title fight

Verstappen-Hamilton showdown in Imola confirmed this year's Formula 1 season will be a vintage one

29 April 2021
Racing lines: Finally, we have an F1 title fight
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Edwards, first to join our new sprint series for drivers aged 17-21
New cars

Steve Cropley: Calling all budding hillclimb drivers

If you're between 17 and 21 and know how to pilot a cheap Vauxhall Corsa, our new Autocar-Shelsley hillclimb competition wants you

28 April 2021
Steve Cropley: Calling all budding hillclimb drivers
Electric cars

VW's new sales model: buy the car, then buy the extras

The concept of paying to unlock features already built into the car will be anathema to many, but there could be benefits to buyers

27 April 2021
VW's new sales model: buy the car, then buy the extras
WRC

Autocar's favourite racing drivers: Markku Alen

It’s not about numbers or stats, and it doesn’t matter about the era or the series. Here’s the next in our series of favourite racing drivers

26 April 2021
Autocar's favourite racing drivers: Markku Alen
Formula E

FIA electric GT - should Formula E be worried?

Single-seat race series could be under threat from upstart championship, which promises more recognisable makes and models

23 April 2021
FIA electric GT - should Formula E be worried?

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