Every car maker has a slogan, but few are as enduring as Audi’s Vorsprung durch Technik. First coined more than 50 years ago, it has become far more than just a catchy marketing line – it’s the philosophy that has driven every model, idea and innovation from the Four Rings ever since. To learn more… Continue reading Watch | Vorsprung durch Technik Live: Celebrating Audi’s past, present and future
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Porsche readying most extreme Panamera to date
Porsche looks set to launch a more extreme, track-focused derivative of the Panamera saloon. The most hardcore derivative to date has been the 760bhp Turbo S E-Hybrid, which still closely resembles the standard 348bhp Panamera despite the high output of its V8-centered PHEV powertrain. But new prototypes caught by Autocar spy photographers reveal that something more hardcore is in the works, which could… Continue reading Porsche readying most extreme Panamera to date
Surprising classic cars brought back for the modern era
The French brand is going through a real purple phase Nostalgia is a hell of a thing.Today, companies, social media influencers, and Peter Kay all make a living by sticking on a pair of rose tinted specs and telling you things were better in the good old days. Car makers have been at it for… Continue reading Surprising classic cars brought back for the modern era
Bentley specials mark T Series, Turbo R and Flying Spur anniversaries
Bentley has revealed a trio of special models to mark three significant anniversaries for the storied British manufacturer. In 2025, the T Series celebrates 60 years since its launch, the Turbo R marks 40 years and the Flying Spur will have been in production for 20 years. Created by Crewe’s Mulliner bespoke division, the modern one-offs… Continue reading Bentley specials mark T Series, Turbo R and Flying Spur anniversaries
Electric TT driven – on the road in radical Audi Concept C
The new Audi Concept C revealed in September previews a two-seat sports car that will go on sale in 2027 – and Autocar has been given an exclusive drive of the prototype to get an early taste. Revealed at an event in Milan and then displayed at the Munich Motor Show, the Concept C derives… Continue reading Electric TT driven – on the road in radical Audi Concept C
Electric TT driven – on the road in radical Audi Concept C
The new Audi Concept C revealed in September previews a two-seat sports car that will go on sale in 2027 – and Autocar has been given an exclusive drive of the prototype to get an early taste. Revealed at an event in Milan and then displayed at the Munich Motor Show, the Concept C derives… Continue reading Electric TT driven – on the road in radical Audi Concept C
The Unimog is Mercedes’ unsung hero
Here’s one for you: what is the size of a small house, can get to almost anywhere on the planet and has been around since 1948? The Universal-Motor-Gerät, better known as the Unimog, of course. The story of this do-anything behemoth starts against the exceptionally bleak backdrop of post-WW2 Germany, where former aircraft engineer Albert… Continue reading The Unimog is Mercedes’ unsung hero
“Driving pleasure matters most”: Meeting Hyundai’s engineering mastermind
With that in mind, it’s no wonder there’s an inadvertently pressurised tone to how HMG announced Harrer’s role and what is expected of him: “The group anticipates Harrer’s leadership will expedite its electrification transition, securing top-tier leadership in the electric vehicle era and enhancing the marketability of Hyundai Motor and Kia’s products.” The first challenge… Continue reading “Driving pleasure matters most”: Meeting Hyundai’s engineering mastermind
My short-but-sweet fling with a cheap Mazda MX-5
I’ve always wanted my cars to be a bit different, which is why I bought a Fiat Coupé 20v a couple of years ago. Above all else, it was interesting. However, six months of ownership taught me that ‘interesting’ doesn’t mean ‘great’. I found it nose-heavy and a total pain to work on. The cost… Continue reading My short-but-sweet fling with a cheap Mazda MX-5
Autocar Meets: Malcolm Wilson of M-Sport
In this week’s Autocar Meets, Steve Cropley and Matt Prior meet Malcolm Wilson OBE, a former rally driver, founder of leading motorsport engineering company M-Sport, and Deputy President for Sport at the FIA. Based in Cumbria, M-Sport has a rich heritage engineering Ford’s World Rally Championship competitors, the Bathurst 12h winning Bentley Continental GT3, special… Continue reading Autocar Meets: Malcolm Wilson of M-Sport