Used car buying guide: Jaguar XJ40

We don’t often quote artists at Autocar, but “have no fear of perfection – you’ll never reach it”, the oft-paraphrased words of Salvador Dal?, seems as good a motto as any for owners of the Jaguar XJ40, an iconic British saloon whose problematic predisposition is central to its charm.

That’s not to say every XJ of this generation listed... ( подробнее )

History of Audi RS in pictures

Audi’s RS brand has been deeply rooted into the hearts of petrolheads for some time now, having solidified its reputation as equal company for the likes of   BMW’s M and Mercedes-Benz’s AMG divisions. But where did it all begin?

After the success of Audi’s S2 coup? and the original ‘C4’-derived S4 saloon from 1991, the German car maker... ( подробнее )

Promoted | The new MINI Countryman: enjoy an epic forest adventure

Like the spacious family-size new MINI Countryman SUV, Britain is bigger than you think. With epic mountains, amazing forests, rugged coasts, scenic lakes, thrilling cities and inspiring culture, there are lots of great destinations for a break with a difference with family and friends – and the new MINI Countryman is perfect for it all.

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Alpine expands endurance racing efforts to LMP1 for 2021

Alpine has announced it will field an LMP1 prototype entry for the 2021 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season –   the latest move demonstrating owner Renault\'s   commitment to the sports car brand.

Just last week, Renault announced that   it would   rebrand its Formula 1   team to Alpine F1 for the 2021 season. The change makes... ( подробнее )

Under the skin: How the new automated lane system will work

Plans to introduce to Britain the Automated Lane Keeping System (ALKS), which is described as a “traffic jam chauffeur technology”, is likely to accelerate the need for more robust autonomous technology than exists on our roads today.

The Department for Transport, which has launched a consultation on its possible use, says ALKS will allow... ( подробнее )

Most valuable cars ever sold at auction

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With money in the bank earning next to no interest, many enthusiasts have decided to realise their dreams by snapping up a classic car.

With demand exceeding supply, the market has been generally buoyant over the past few years – it’s why we’ve seen ?50,000... ( подробнее )

Buy them before we do: second-hand picks for 11 September

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, so they say. It’s also a good way of getting your hands on the unattainable classic of your dreams. Take, for example, this Chesil Speedster, which offers the style, performance and charm of the iconic Porsche 356 for a fraction of the cost.

Chesil has been producing near-faithful but not technically... ( подробнее )

The top 30 modern classic cars to buy while you can

Last year, almost eight million used cars were bought (and sold) in this country, more than three times the number of new cars. There’s more choice out there than ever in the classifieds, from Bangernomics bargains to rarefied supercar royalty.

Sitting somewhere in the middle is an increasingly popular breed of used car: the modern classic.... ( подробнее )

Fiat Chrysler ramps up vehicle-to-grid EV charging project

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has opened a new vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging plant that allows its EVs to act as an extension of the electricity grid.

The facility   at the   Mirafiori factory in Turin, Italy,   is the heart of FCA’s V2G project.   Created   in partnership with the French energy storage firm Engie EPS and Italian energy... ( подробнее )

From Esprit to Exige: The highs and lows of Lotus

It is as well that Lotus was not founded a year or so earlier. For had we come to write about its 70th birthday in the early part of 2017, we may not have found too much to celebrate. A glorious past, yes, but a stuttering present and highly uncertain future.  

But now – under new ownership and management, and with Phil Popham, who was... ( подробнее )