Octane
IN THE CRUCIBLE
Ever wondered what it's like to study at the legendary ArtCenter College of Design, to become a leading car designer? Octane finds out
4 min |
November 2025
Octane
UP & OVER
Join Octane as we celebrate 200 years of the Stelvio Pass, one of the most famous roads the world has ever known
4 min |
November 2025
Octane
Monterey Car Week sales hit a huge $432.8million
Ferraris shine in California, as RM Sotheby's leads with $26,000,000 charity lot
1 min |
November 2025
Octane
Alfa Romeo Alfetta GT & GTV
These pretty 1970s coupés are often overlooked due to their V6-engined sibling
2 min |
November 2025
Octane
DVLA relents on Q plates
Concerted lobbying gets results for UK classic owners
3 min |
November 2025
Octane
FIRST BEFORE EQUALS
Porsche redefined the 911 in 1968, with a longer wheelbase and fuel injection. This ex-Jo Siffert 911 E is the very first of them
9 min |
November 2025
Octane
Chris Haynes
As the Haynes Motor Museum celebrates its 40th anniversary, its founder's son Chris Haynes recalls life with his father – and growing up in petrolhead heaven
7 min |
November 2025
Octane
Finding its way home
A novelty auction buy turned out to be a potential Lancia works-related gem
2 min |
November 2025
Octane
Fort Knox
So secure that it can turn away Presidents and the world's richest man
3 min |
November 2025
Autocar UK
Why I love... CONVOYS
There’s a peculiar moment when, driving in formation with your mates, the rush kicks in. No longer are you Joe Bloggs trundling down the motorway. This is much more grandiose.
2 min |
September 24, 2025
Autocar UK
CHANGAN DEEPAL S07
Yet another Chinese brand arrives with a keenly priced, tech-heavy SUV
4 min |
September 24, 2025
Autocar UK
The cars so far: the debate
The cars so far: the debate Deciding on our quarter-century cars sparked plenty of debate.
10+ min |
September 24, 2025
Autocar UK
25 years of memories
Autocar's writers recall their most memorable motoring moments
3 min |
September 24, 2025
Autocar UK
25 years of bargains
SAM PHILLIPS shows you how to get our quarter-century cars on your drive for less, plus a wildcard option if you fancy something different
7 min |
September 24, 2025
Autocar UK
Cars of the 21st century: 25 years and counting...
We're only 25 years in, yet the 21st century has already yielded a remarkable crop of game-changing new models. Here we pick the most significant so far
10+ min |
September 24, 2025
Autocar UK
'ASPIRATIONAL BUT ATTAINABLE' RIVIAN EVS CONFIRMED FOR UK
American firm created the Model Y-rivalling R2 SUV with Europe in mind
2 min |
September 24, 2025
Autocar UK
PETROL, DIESEL, PHEV, BEV... AND NOW FCEV POWER FOR NEXT X5
BMW iX5 Hydrogen will be sold to the public with 300-plus miles of range
2 min |
September 24, 2025
Autocar UK
VAUXHALL PLANS TO REPOSITION AS SPORTIER BRAND
VAUXHALL WILL BECOME a sportier brand within the Stellantis stable in its next generation of models, starting with the new Corsa supermini.
1 min |
September 24, 2025
Autocar UK
Steve Cropley
An Ineos Grenadier pickup (aka Quartermaster) might seem an odd conveyance for my journey to Goodwood for the first day of the Revival, but it turned out to be thoroughly good news - first because of the surprising cruising ability and second because of the builtin comfort.
2 min |
September 24, 2025
Autocar UK
EV SLOWDOWN FORCES FORD TO AXE ANOTHER 1000 JOBS
FORD WILL CUT up to 1000 jobs at its electric car factory in Cologne, Germany, in response to lower than expected EV demand across Europe.
1 min |
September 24, 2025
Autocar UK
AMG SETS ITS SIGHTS ON ELECTRIC TWO-DOOR GT
Mercedes-AMG is exploring an electric version of its GT sports coupé - but the performance brand's boss has said it will need to “justify the investment”.
2 min |
September 24, 2025
Autocar UK
Matt Prior
Petty Gripes, The Guardian calls its series of lighthearted features on elements of modern life that involve minorly annoying things. Things like bands that name themselves after other bands or being irritated by somebody else’s coffee snobbery. You know, little quirks.
3 min |
September 24, 2025
Autocar UK
HYUNDAI INSTER
Small EVs are suddenly all the rage. Here's one of the most intriguing
7 min |
September 24, 2025
Autocar UK
The lows and highs of a quest for a quotation
Having turned 25 and gained a second year of no-claims bonus, I was expecting a positive result when it came time to renew the insurance on my Mazda MX-5.
1 min |
September 17, 2025
Autocar UK
TESTAROSSA RETURNS - AS 1035BHP SUCCESSOR TO SF90
Most powerful series-production Ferrari yet arrives with a famous name
4 min |
September 17, 2025
Autocar UK
Me and my Shadow
The venerable Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow turns 60 this year. Owners held a birthday bash at Brooklands, and JOHN EVANS was invited along
3 min |
September 17, 2025
Autocar UK
RENAULT MEGANE POISED FOR RADICAL HOT HATCH REVAMP
Facelift will usher in an overtly sporty new look and potent range-topper
3 min |
September 17, 2025
Autocar UK
JLR CYBER ATTACK COULD BE COSTING THE FIRM £5M A DAY
It has made no cars since hackers infiltrated systems on 1 September
3 min |
September 17, 2025
Autocar UK
AMG arrives in the UK – then blows us away
The UK arrival of AMG in the autumn of 1982 was low-key. Strattons of Wilmslow, Cheshire, became the sole concessionaire, and Autocar dedicated just 50 words to it, buried in the data section, soberly calling AMG “a German styling and tuning firm who produce customizing and performance modifications for Mercedes-Benz cars”.
2 min |
September 17, 2025
Autocar UK
WHY SEATS ARE CHANGING FROM THE INSIDE OUT
IN THE QUEST to reduce weight, one area of a car's structure that gets relatively little public attention is seating.
2 min |