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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

This Autocar sketch illustrates what Bentley's new SUV may look like

Opinion

Great minds think alike at Rolls-Royce and Bentley

The two super-luxury brands' CEOs arrived simultaneously in London yesterday, and both are upbeat and talking about their plans for SUVs

9 January 2014

Great minds think alike at Rolls-Royce and Bentley

Rolls-Royce celebrates sales record with new Ghost

The Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification has been launched to celebrate the firm's sales record

News

Rolls-Royce celebrates sales record with new Ghost

A special edition of the Rolls-Royce Ghost has been launched to celebrate the firm's record-breaking sales in 2013

9 January 2014

Rolls-Royce celebrates sales record with new Ghost

Here's your ultimate guide to making the most of your motoring year in 2014

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The car enthusiast's guide to 2014

Now is the time to lay plans for the New Year, so here's the motoring fan's guide to 2014

1 January 2014

The car enthusiast's guide to 2014

Our long-term McLaren 12C pauses at the 2013 Cholmondeley Pageant

News

Steve Cropley: A year in motoring

Some of the most memorable moments from the past 12 months, as seen by our resident editor in chief

29 December 2013

Steve Cropley: A year in motoring

The latest Range Rover Sport offers the latest twist on the SUV formula

News

Best cars of 2013: Range Rover Sport

The new Sport is an even more affordable entry into 'big' Range Rover ownership, plus this latest car is more agile than before and comes with seven-seats

26 December 2013

Best cars of 2013: Range Rover Sport