I think it would be a project that wasn’t so much in the public limelight, but had a very big impact on the way the industry works in our technical discipline. A number of years ago we worked on developing a groundbreaking new software technology for aerodynamics simulations, which gave us a significant advantage in… Continue reading Audi A6 e-tron: Audi’s aero chief on the future of car design
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Bold new logo for Range Rover as brand gears up for first EV
JLR has revealed a bold new logo for the Range Rover brand, as it prepares to launch the luxury SUV marque’s first electric model later this year. Appearing in a recent presentation to investors, the new emblem – featuring a pair of Rs in the brand’s trademark minimalist, wide-set font – is the first designed for… Continue reading Bold new logo for Range Rover as brand gears up for first EV
Christian Horner sacked as Red Bull F1 team boss
Christian Horner has been sacked as Red Bull Formula 1 team boss after 20 years. In a statement, Red Bull said Horner, who until now has been at the helm of the squad for its entire existence, has been “released from his operational duties with effect from today”. Laurent Mekies, currently team principal of Red Bull’s… Continue reading Christian Horner sacked as Red Bull F1 team boss
Ford Tourneo Connect
It takes only a few yards in the Connect PHEV to appreciate what relevant qualities it will bring to the line-up. The car moves off under electric power almost all of the time and there’s a more than adequate sufficiency of it for part-throttle town motoring. We tested the car against the clock running as… Continue reading Ford Tourneo Connect
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.148)
This week finds Steve Cropley talking about Dacia Dusters old and new, Matt Prior finds himself confused by the appearance of some new cars, while the pair discuss a Fiat Panda Twinair, the new Ferrari Amalfi, the refinement of a Genesis G80 and much more, including your correspondence. Make sure you never miss an Autocar podcast.… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.148)
Aston Martin Vantage S returns as 202mph V8 brawler
Aston Martin has revealed the Vantage S, the third-generation sports car’s most track-focused incarnation to date. It is the first time the S suffix has adorned a Vantage since 2018, and the new model follows the recently revealed DBX S as Aston brings back the badge for its highest-performing models. While the 671bhp Vantage S… Continue reading Aston Martin Vantage S returns as 202mph V8 brawler
Blue Train: Driving the vintage GT that’s inspired Bentley’s future
No one came. No one, that is, except for curious tourists by the dozen. It went to prove what any vintage car owner will tell you: the general public is interested in and entirely unthreatened by old cars and has an instinctive liking for their antiquity. While they swirled, we took a minute to savour… Continue reading Blue Train: Driving the vintage GT that’s inspired Bentley’s future
Bentley begins new era with radical raised limousine
Bentley has revealed a dramatic, high-riding limousine concept that previews the design of its upcoming cars – and it could evolve into a successor to the Mulsanne flagship. Called the EXP 15, this 5.4m-long show car will inspire the shape and styling of the next generation of Bentley cars, beginning with its first EV, an… Continue reading Bentley begins new era with radical raised limousine
New Kia EV5: VW ID 4 rival lands in Europe ahead of 2026 launch
Kia has revealed technical specifications for the European version of its EV5 electric SUV, which gets a different battery from the Chinese-market car launched two years ago. It swaps the Chinese model’s lithium-iron-phosphate pack for the 81.4kWh nickel-manganese-cobalt unit that is also offered in the smaller EV3 and EV4. This is claimed to yield a range of up to 329… Continue reading New Kia EV5: VW ID 4 rival lands in Europe ahead of 2026 launch
Families rally against cuts to lollipop crossings
Families across the UK are campaigning to stem the decline in school crossing patrol officers, otherwise known as lollipop men and women, in the face of council cutbacks. They argue the roles are still needed, given that new police data released in June reported that 413 pedestrians were killed in 2024, an increase of 2%… Continue reading Families rally against cuts to lollipop crossings