Cars

Abt Audi signs GT Masters champion Feller to complete DTM lineup

Reigning ADAC GT Masters champion Ricardo Feller will make his DTM debut in 2022, completing Abt Sportsline’s three-car line-up.

2022 Mitsubishi Outlander ANCAP Safety Rating

The Mitsubishi Outlander scores a full five-star ANCAP rating that is up to date with the latest 2022 testing criteria.

George R.R. Martin Has Seen — and Loved— the 'Game of Thrones' Spin-Off

“I think the Targaryens are in very good hands,” the author said of the upcoming ‘Game of Thrones’ spin-off.

FIA plans to further tweak rear flexi-wing tests despite all-clear

The FIA says it uncovered no 'monkey business' with its increased rear wing flexibility tests in Formula 1 last year, but it wants to further improve its checks for 2022.

Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition confirmed for Australia

Porsche reveals new Platinum special-edition version of the Cayenne, arriving in Australia in the middle of this year.

Ogier set to announce circuit and WRC 2022 plans in February

Sebastien Ogier says he should be in a position to confirm his circuit racing and World Rally Championship plans next month.

Will the next Volkswagen Golf be sold as an NFT?

Volkswagen is jumping on the NFT bandwagon. The German automaker announced that it will unveil its very first NFT Golf in February 2022, but not necessarily in the usual sense of a non-fungible digital token. Is Volkswagen getting into the NFT game? In fact, the carmaker is promising a new Golf, simply called NFT, for "Notably Fast Transporter." That's all we know officially, even if the ambiguity is obviously intentional. The only picture put...

Watch the Mesmerizing Way Pencils are Made

It’s hypnotic to watch a rounded writing tool emerge from a flat piece of wood.

Is this Kia family unfriendly?

The entry grade Kia Cerato sedan is not the first car most Aussies would choose when looking for a family car, but does that mean it's family unfriendly?

Honda HR-V review: new hybrid crossover boldly goes

If you’re looking for a new compact SUV, you’re already spoilt for choice – so is there room for the latest Honda HR-V? Well, Honda is on a roll. The futuristic all-electric Honda e city car is a revelation, and the new Jazz is a supermini transformed. Now magic dust has been sprinkled on the HR-V. The third-generation model is a bold, hybrid-only “coupe-crossover” up against formidable rivals including the Renault Captur, Nissan Juke and Toyota...

Watch the 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual live

The finale of the Virtual Le Mans Series takes place this weekend, with the curtain-closer being the second edition of the Virtual 24 Hours of Le Mans.

8 British classic cars for sale now

Genesis G70 Shooting Brake 2022 review

The G70 Shooting Brake is a stylish estate car and the first Genesis designed specifically for Europe. We drive it.

McLaren happy to wait over Audi F1 future decision

McLaren insists it is happy to sit and wait for Audi to make a decision over its Formula 1 future before evaluating a potential tie-up.

7 classic supercar failures of the ’70s

Why Britcar's new status reveals an encouraging future

The Britcar brand has grown steadily over the past few years, and is making a significant step forward for the 2022 season after being granted national status by Motorsport UK

‘Safari’ Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato spotted

A safari-style Lamborghini is in the works and caught testing on camera.

Why Pirelli’s emergency F1 fixed supply rule looks set to stay

Formula 1 tyre supplier Pirelli doubts teams will go back to having a free choice of compounds for each race weekend, with supply choices to be fixed again for 2022.

38 times small classics rocked

20 years on: The interesting new cars of 2002

Join Autocar for a look at some of the most notable cars launched around the world 20 years ago

The cars that are cults

Cars are not just a way for people to get from A to B. With these cars, buying one is like joining a religion

AJ Foyt Racing signs Tatiana Calderon for partial 2022 IndyCar campaign

Tatiana Calderon will race a third AJ Foyt Racing entry at all of IndyCar’s road and street races in 2022.

Podcast: Monters of Motorsport with Mark Blundell

The Autosport podcast moves into new territory by discussing last week’s Monsters of Motorsport issue of Autosport magazine.

60 years of the Alpine A110

7 Luxury Pickups That Add Comfort and Class to Your Work Week

Just because you drive a truck it doesn't mean you have to suffer.

M-Sport reveals bold new-look Puma WRC 2022 challenger

M-Sport has taken the covers off its Ford Puma Rally1 car it hopes will guide the team back to the top of the World Rally Championship this year.

This seatbelt for shopping bags prevents them from tipping over in the car

An American inventor has come up with a rather special seatbelt, especially dedicated to bags. It is designed to hold shopping bags upright and in a perfectly stable position once they're placed on the floor of the front of the vehicle. Sometimes the most useful inventions are also the simplest. That's what can be said about Bago, created by Dan Stevenson. Bago is a new kind of seatbelt, to be carefully stored in the car and put into use when...

Affordable future classics

Autocar recommends the future classics you should snap up before collector status sets in

Peugeot 9X8 Hypercar track tests begin without rear wing

Track testing of the new Peugeot 9X8 World Endurance Championship contender has started without a rear wing.

F1 money dispute could scupper 2022 sprint race plans

Formula 1 risks having to abandon plans for sprint races in 2022 amid an ongoing stalemate over costs, according to McLaren CEO Zak Brown.

Ex-Porsche boss Zurlinden joins key LMDh supplier Multimatic

Former Porsche factory motorsport chief Pascal Zurlinden has joined Multimatic, taking on the role of director of performance engineering in the company's Special Vehicle Operations division.

18 photos of Volvos we love

Everything we know about the 2022 Formula 1 season: drivers, cars, tracks & more

The 2022 Formula 1 season is almost upon us, but how much do you know about it? Find out all you need to know about the calendar, cars and more here.

Cameron to test Penske IndyCar at Sebring

Sportscar ace Dane Cameron will test IndyCar machinery with Team Penske at Sebring on Wednesday.

Bugatti first electric vehicle is this 18mph e-scooter

The e-scooter is powered by a 700-watt electric motor, with power drawn from a 36-volt battery that allows for a range of around 22 miles.

Ferrari could tweak its F1 2022 colours after launch

Ferrari may wait until the final pre-season Formula 1 test before revealing its definite racing colours for 2022.

Ford unveils its new Mondeo but it will only be sold in CHINA

Mondeo has been sold in China since 2002, almost a decade after it hit UK showrooms and five years after it was famously used as a campaign tool by Tony Blair to secure swing voters.

EV charge points need to be well-lit and wheelchair friendly, says AA

Edmund King, AA President, says the height and weight of cables, particularly in enclosed areas with little space, were one of the biggest problem for those with mobility issues.

Dixon leads calls for next-gen IndyCar to lose weight

Six-time IndyCar champion Scott Dixon has described the current breed of IndyCar as a “junior category car”, as its ever increasing weight militates against top speed and handling agility.

Will you soon be able to unlock your car with your iPhone or Apple Watch?

Unlocking your car door with your iPhone or Apple Watch is so far only possible for the owners of a few BMW models. Once the pairing of the iPhone and the car is completed, you can then open your door, simply by placing the phone near the handle.

2022 Volkswagen Amarok teased again ahead of reveal

Next-gen Volkswagen Amarok ute teased again ahead of its official unveil.

Drivers in London from TODAY face increased £160 fines

Motorists face hiked fines if found to have blocked yellow box junctions, broken parking rules, performed illegal turns and driving in bus lanes on designated red routes.

The car world’s most famous design flaws

Join us for a close look at some of the most notable design failures in the automotive field

The first SUV made by every major car-maker

As SUVs continue their rise in global sales charts, we take a look at where the story started for all the most important manufacturers

Espargaro: “No panic” if new Honda MotoGP bike not instantly quick

Pol Espargaro believes MotoGP testing in 2022 being just five days will be enough to get the new Honda ready, but there’s “no panic” if the marque needs longer.

Toyota uncovers 2022 WRC Rally1 contender

Toyota has showcased the final version of its Rally1 hybrid GR Yaris that will compete in the 2022 World Rally Championship.

LIVE: Watch the WRC 2022 season launch

The World Rally Championship is set to usher in a new Rally1 hybrid era as it prepares for its 50th season of competition in 2022.

5 of the best ’50s European barges

WRC 2022: Everything you need to know on the new rules, new cars and more

The World Rally Championship will usher in its 50th season this weekend with the dawn of a new hybrid Rally1 era in Monte Carlo. Here's all you need to know.

15 increasingly rare classic cars