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David Brown Speedback GT

Car review

David Brown Speedback GT

The David Brown Speedback GT, a coachbuilt coupé costing almost £600k, blends modern underpinnings with classic looks

13 August 2014

David Brown Speedback GT

Template set for new Land Rover Defender

The new Defender won't look anything like 2011's DC100 concept

News

New Land Rover Defender design signed off

Land Rover has finalised the design of the replacement for its 66-year-old icon, due to expire in 2015, but don't expect it to look like the DC100 concept

11 August 2014

New Land Rover Defender design signed off

Let's welcome driverless cars. They're great, and they're coming anyway

Pod-like autonomous vehicles are just one vision of our driverless future

Opinion

Let's welcome driverless cars. They're great, and they're coming anyway

Getting riled over the advent of autonomous vehicles is pointless, especially as they'll likely do nothing to dampen your driving enjoyment

6 August 2014

Let's welcome driverless cars. They're great, and they're coming anyway

Bentley plans two new models after SUV launch

The Hunaudiéres concept of 1990 pointed towards future sports car plans from Bentley

News

Bentley boss details new model plans

All-new sports car and convertible under consideration as part of £800m development programme

30 July 2014

Bentley boss details new model plans

Jaguar acquires £100m James Hull collection of 543 British cars

The James Hull collection comprises 543 cars. Photos by James Mann, Classic & Sports Car

News

Jaguar acquires James Hull collection of 543 British cars

New Special Operations division buys extensive collection of British cars, as the firm promises to "invest more" in its British heritage

25 July 2014

Jaguar acquires James Hull collection of 543 British cars

Jaguar F-type R coupe

Car review

Used Jaguar F-Type R 2013-2019 review

The powerful Jaguar F-Type R is sensational to drive, with even better driving dynamics than its lesser siblings without resorting to the savage tendencies of the SVR

25 July 2014

Used Jaguar F-Type R 2013-2019 review

At last, Smart is beginning to earn its name

Smart seems to have come of age with its new model duo

Opinion

At last, it looks like Smart is beginning to earn its name

Apologies are no longer needed, as the latest Smart Fortwo and Forfour look set to become an intelligent choice

22 July 2014

At last, it looks like Smart is beginning to earn its name

Smart Fortwo exclusive development drive

Smart Fortwo exclusive development drive

News

Smart Fortwo exclusive development drive

Autocar's Steve Cropley has an exclusive drive in the new rear-drive Smart Fortwo and quizzes the development team who created it

16 July 2014

Smart Fortwo exclusive development drive

Audi plots leadership of the world premium car market by 2020

Audi chairman Rupert Stadler is aiming to boost the company's volumes with new models; shown here is the TT offroad concept

News

Audi plots leadership of the world premium car market by 2020

Company chairman Rupert Stadler outlines Audi's plans for the future, including 10 new models and a host of new diesel options

16 July 2014

Audi plots leadership of the world premium car market by 2020

Taking on the Goodwood hill with new GM boss Dan Ammann

We caught up with Dan Ammann at the Goodwood Festival of Speed

Opinion

Driving a Vauxhall VXR8 with new GM boss Dan Ammann

On his first official visit to the UK, the new GM boss tells us about recalls, a home market recovery and an industry resurgence in Europe

14 July 2014

Driving a Vauxhall VXR8 with new GM boss Dan Ammann

Saying goodbye to the Mercedes AMG SLS - picture special

It's a sad fact that the SLS is now on its way out, so we're driving one of the best of the breed one last time

News

Saying goodbye to the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG - picture special

As Mercedes' iconic SLS gullwing ends production, we take the AMG Black Series on a road trip to say a fond farewell

13 July 2014

Saying goodbye to the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG - picture special

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