In this week’s bonus episode of the Autocar podcast, Autocar Meets Russell Carr, design director at Lotus. Talking at an event in London to Autocar’s editor-at-large Matt Prior, the pair discuss lightweight design in an electric age, what’s going on at Hethel, and how Lotus fits into a multinational company like Geely. The regular My… Continue reading Listen: Lotus design director on lightweight philosophy in the EV age
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Everyday heroes: When ‘normal’ cars sneak into supercar showdowns
Think of Autocar’s annual Britain’s Best Driver’s Car (BBDC) test and your mind will rightly project visions of Porsche 911s, V12-fired Ferraris and scaffold-like lightweights. But once in a blue moon, something entirely ordinary slips into the field. Not even a GTI, ST or anything to that effect, but common-or-garden machinery that lines the nation’s… Continue reading Everyday heroes: When ‘normal’ cars sneak into supercar showdowns
Renaultsport was the quiet king of hot hatchbacks
Not atypically for a British driving fan, I think the hot hatch is the best type of car you can buy. For getting your dynamic kicks on our narrow B-roads, riddled as they are with crater-sized potholes, you want something that’s highly manoeuvrable, practical, affordable and still exciting to drive. And in my opinion, those… Continue reading Renaultsport was the quiet king of hot hatchbacks
Heritage Financial Corporation Appoints Scott T. Allan to its Board of Directors
OLYMPIA, Wash., Dec. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Heritage Financial Corporation (“Heritage”) (Nasdaq: HFWA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott T. Allan to its Board of Directors. Mr. Allan was also appointed to the Board of Directors of Heritage’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Heritage Bank. Both appointments will become effective January 1, 2026. Continue Reading Scott… Continue reading Heritage Financial Corporation Appoints Scott T. Allan to its Board of Directors
GoDaddy Teams Up with Prime Video to Celebrate the Fallout Series Premiere
GoDaddy Airo Powers an Interactive Digital Wasteland Experience for Fans TEMPE, Ariz., Dec. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — GoDaddy (NYSE: GDDY) is bringing an exciting online experience to fans of the Fallout series on Prime Video just in time for Season Two premiering on December 17. Through GoDaddy Airo®, fans can now explore a digital version of Ma… Continue reading GoDaddy Teams Up with Prime Video to Celebrate the Fallout Series Premiere
New Caterham Project V electric sports car edges closer to reality
“An electric Caterham of any shape and size has to stay true to what sets us apart from everyone else: being lightweight, simple and offering an unparalleled driving experience; that’s our DNA.” Caterham Project V design and interior When it comes to the car’s design, Jannarelly outlined that “a Caterham Seven’s design is simple and… Continue reading New Caterham Project V electric sports car edges closer to reality
@Toyota: [Toyota Times] Guy Who Loves Cars Meets Guy Who Loves Food
All Let’s eat! TomikawaOn top we have finely shredded cucumber. I think I’ll start with that. MorizoHere we go, the radio report. TomikawaEven though it’s so finely cut, the freshness makes it super crunchy. TochikaOh really? I’m going to start with this crispy lotus root on top. The thin slices are so light! TomikawaI… Continue reading @Toyota: [Toyota Times] Guy Who Loves Cars Meets Guy Who Loves Food
@Toyota: [Toyota Times] Guy Who Loves Cars Meets Guy Who Loves Food
All Let’s eat! TomikawaOn top we have finely shredded cucumber. I think I’ll start with that. MorizoHere we go, the radio report. TomikawaEven though it’s so finely cut, the freshness makes it super crunchy. TochikaOh really? I’m going to start with this crispy lotus root on top. The thin slices are so light! TomikawaI… Continue reading @Toyota: [Toyota Times] Guy Who Loves Cars Meets Guy Who Loves Food
Lotus Esprit Series 1 reimagined with 400bhp V8
The Lotus Esprit Series 1 has been reimagined with a redesigned carbonfibre body and a new V8 powertrain by a start-up consisting of former Hethel staff, almost 40 years after the sports car went off sale. The new Series 1 has been created by Chelmsford-based Encor, which plans to make 50 examples priced from around… Continue reading Lotus Esprit Series 1 reimagined with 400bhp V8
Kia previews its future with a wild four-door super-GT concept
Kia has revealed a rakish, driver-focused saloon car concept to celebrate its 80th anniversary and preview its future. The Vision Meta Turismo concept, previewed earlier this week and revealed overnight at an event in Korea, is an edgy, angular, four-seat GT that gives clues as to how the brand will evolve its Opposites United design… Continue reading Kia previews its future with a wild four-door super-GT concept