Car review

Vauxhall Astra Electric

Vauxhall turns its smartly styled new family hatchback and estate into an electric car

Vauxhall Astra Electric
Matt Prior opinion
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N has endless driving mode combinations
Opinion

How many drive modes is too many?

With Hyundai's Ioniq 5 N having 2000 combinations for its drive modes, has it all gone too far?

How many drive modes is too many?
Opinion

Why the record-breaking Bloodhound project has a future

Bloodhound is looking for £12 million - is it the project's last shot?

Why the record-breaking Bloodhound project has a future
Opinion

The unlikely design inspiration for the Lotus Evija

Prior discusses the influence of the Lotus 340R, and just how feasible is mega-miling a car?

The unlikely design inspiration for the Lotus Evija
Matt Prior opinion
Motorists are finding some of the latest safety features, that will have to be fitted, annoying
Opinion

Why EU law makers should be careful what they wish for

In-car safety systems are getting more intrusive, and firms are vilified if they don't fit them - does the public care?

Why EU law makers should be careful what they wish for
Autocar Matt Prior opinion Yamaha
Yamaha OX99-11 pre-dates other F1-inspired road cars but never really worked
Opinion

A love for dead-on-arrival Yamahas and V8 desirability

Prior recounts an obsession with Yamaha's OX99-11 and its modern equivalent; is amazed at the V8's longevity

A love for dead-on-arrival Yamahas and V8 desirability
Alpine A110R carbonfibre wheel
Alpine A110R feels especially feathery – could this be down to its lightweight wheels?
Opinion

Are carbonfibre wheels actually worth it?

Lighter wheels bring tangible benefits to handling, but there are more user-friendly materials

Are carbonfibre wheels actually worth it?
Opinion

What's the solution to poor roundabout etiquette?

Prior decides that no punishment is too great for those who exit a roundabout without signalling

What's the solution to poor roundabout etiquette?
Rimac Nevera 2023 front quarter tracking 2
The Rimac Nevera can do 0-62mph in 1.95sec
News

Is the 1877bhp Rimac Nevera still fun to drive on public roads?

This £2.4 million electric hypercar packs more punch than a Bugatti

Is the 1877bhp Rimac Nevera still fun to drive on public roads?
Opinion

Why you shouldn't judge a car on its lap time

Prior was pleased Porsche bosses didn't disclose the 911 S/T’s Nürburgring lap time

Why you shouldn't judge a car on its lap time
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Prior’s Oxon has, like many parts of the country, been disfigured – and for what?
Opinion

How to solve the woes caused by axing HS2

Our editor-in-chief discusses his answers to the UK's recently canceled HS2 project

How to solve the woes caused by axing HS2

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