Steve Cropley | Autocar

Cropley on cars: the lasting effects of the BMW-Rover deal

BMW's influence helped make the Rover 75 one of the marque's best cars

Opinion

Cropley on cars: the lasting effects of the BMW-Rover deal

BMW's ownership of Rover is often viewed as a failure, but the deal had a lasting influence on the UK's automotive industry

31 January 2014

Cropley on cars: the lasting effects of the BMW-Rover deal

Land Speed Record winning Sunbeam runs again

The Sunbeam has been extensively rebuilt, after an experimental start 20 years ago damaged its engine

Opinion

Cropley on Cars: Sunbeam Land Speed Record car runs again

It was once the fastest car in the world, and yesterday the 18.3-litre V12 engine of Sir Malcolm Campbell's record-breaking Sunbeam started for the first time in 20 years

30 January 2014

Cropley on Cars: Sunbeam Land Speed Record car runs again

Recent models from Lotus, like the Exige V6 Cup, have helped maintain interest in the company

Opinion

Cropley on cars: It looks like Lotus is finally on the up

Lotus has been unnervingly quiet recently, and a £10m grant seemed to change little, but now it's apparent that positive changes are underway

29 January 2014

Cropley on cars: It looks like Lotus is finally on the up

This Autocar image shows how the McLaren P15 could look

News

New £400k McLaren P15 supercar confirmed

McLaren chief reveals the first details of a new McLaren supercar to sit between the 12C and P1 in its expanding line-up

24 January 2014

New £400k McLaren P15 supercar confirmed

Steve Cropley on cars: Peugeot helps itself

Peugeot appointed Gilles Vidal as design director who started turning heads with cars like the SR-1

Opinion

Steve Cropley on cars: Peugeot helps itself

Bold decisions made years ago have put Peugeot in a strong position to survive

23 January 2014

Steve Cropley on cars: Peugeot helps itself

Chrysler 200 has impressed Cropley

Opinion

What the designers saw

Motor shows offer designers the chance to see rival's latest metal, but it could be the Chrysler 200 that could prove to be the unsung hero

13 January 2014

What the designers saw

New Lexus RC-F will battle against the new BMW M4 when it reaches production

News

Detroit motor show report and gallery

The 2014 Detroit motor show kicked off the year in style, with big-name production reveals and plenty of exciting new concepts

12 January 2014

Detroit motor show report and gallery

To Chinese and American buyers, even the standard five-metre-ong Range Rover is a bit short

First Drive

Range Rover L Autobiography TDV8 UK first drive

Stretched Range Rover is as capable as its shorter sibling, but the majority of owners will no doubt be enjoying the experience from the vast space in the rear

10 January 2014

Range Rover L Autobiography TDV8 UK first drive

The Nissan Qashqai 1.2 DIG-T is claimed to be faster and cheaper to run than the old 1.6-litre petrol

First Drive

2014 Nissan Qashqai 1.2 DIG-T first drive

The Nissan Qashqai 1.2 DIG-T has a refined powertrain that deserves its predicted status as the top seller, but demanding roads may get the better of it

10 January 2014

2014 Nissan Qashqai 1.2 DIG-T first drive