New cars

New firms should create their own legacies, not appropriate others'

We're pleased ByKolles has lost its case over the Vanwall name – the latest in a long line of questionable 'revivals'

9 February 2023
New firms should create their own legacies, not appropriate others'
mercedes amg e 63 drifting
Previous E63 was among the most feisty of four-doors
New cars

Mercedes-AMG E63 can lose V8 but keep drama factor

Six-cylinder E63 has to sound better and rev more keenly than lesser C63, even amid strict emissions laws

31 January 2023
Mercedes-AMG E63 can lose V8 but keep drama factor
Skoda Superb estate fuel pump
Lane travelled 1113 miles before having to stop for fuel in a diesel Superb estate
New cars

Why there is still a place for diesel cars in 2023

Pump prices are rising and diesel cars are rarer, but driving 1100 miles without filling up shows the benefits

27 January 2023
Why there is still a place for diesel cars in 2023
alpina b5 estate and saloon2
Alpina B5 GT will replace the B5 Bi-Turbo
New cars

Despite similarities Alpina's B5 GT is no M5 CS, and rightly so

An extra-powerful, limited-edition model the new B5 may be, but Alpina and M philosophies have never been interchangeable

25 January 2023
Despite similarities Alpina's B5 GT is no M5 CS, and rightly so
Brussels motor show
Mazda Europe CEO says 60% of new car contracts contracts are signed at Brussels
New cars

Success of Brussels shows there's life in the motor show yet

When selling taking priority over showing, Mark Tisshaw hopes brands can see the appeal of 'neutral' motor show

13 January 2023
Success of Brussels shows there's life in the motor show yet
jeep avenger 01 front tracking
The Avenger took the crown with 328 points
New cars

How Autocar voted in Car of the Year 2023

With the Jeep Avenger electric SUV taking the title, Autocar editor Mark Tisshaw reveals the cars that got his vote

13 January 2023
How Autocar voted in Car of the Year 2023
BMW i Vision Dee concept front
The car's design strikes a balance between subtlety and panache
New cars

Upcoming BMW EVs really will be a 'new class'

Munich firm is bringing back the 'Neue Klasse' moniker for its next-gen EVs – and for good reason

5 January 2023
Upcoming BMW EVs really will be a 'new class'
New cars

Autocar writers' cars of 2022: Volkswagen Multivan

The simple-as-you-like Multivan has the charm of the ID Buzz with ace practicality, says Mark Tisshaw

25 December 2022
Autocar writers' cars of 2022: Volkswagen Multivan
Philip Koehn Steve Cropley
Jaguar engineering boss Philip Koehn was heavily involved in the Rolls-Royce Phantom 8
New cars

How Jaguar will compete with Bentley

Changes in production technique will have cars produced at a lower volume and higher price

14 December 2022
How Jaguar will compete with Bentley
Range Rover EV final 2022
An all-electric Range Rover is one of five new models from Land Rover coming soon
New cars

Electric Land Rover 4x4s could be brand's best yet

British marque's designers and customers can take advantage of efficient EV packaging and top refinement

7 December 2022
Electric Land Rover 4x4s could be brand's best yet
New cars

New AMG S63 heralds era of self-driving driver's car

As new cars gain autonomous driving tech, we question whether the world is ready

6 December 2022
New AMG S63 heralds era of self-driving driver's car
Vauxhall Astra E sports tourer front three quarter
The Astra estate will bode well with fleet buyers who tend to sway toward that body style
New cars

Vauxhall must continue to target fleet sales

Despite Stellantis targeting private buyers, the majority of electric cars sold in October went to fleets

29 November 2022
Vauxhall must continue to target fleet sales

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New car news

Cupra Tavascan front lead
The Tavascan was pictured with camouflage but its shape, evolved from the original 2019 concept, is clear to see
New cars

Cupra Tavascan tests in extreme weather ahead of 2024 launch

10 February 2023
Cupra Tavascan tests in extreme weather ahead of 2024 launch

Motorsport news

Williams F1 drivers
Albon is joined by American rookie Logan Sargeant after his graduation from F2
Motorsport

Gulf to partner with Williams F1 team for 2023 season

6 February 2023
Gulf to partner with Williams F1 team for 2023 season