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Autocar's vision for a new Alfa hatch - based on official teaser C-segment hatch will come alongside closely related Tonale replacement; next-gen Giulia and Stelvio pushed back Alfa Romeo will launch a new family hatchback to rival the Volkswagen Golf in the next few years - its first since the Giulietta was axed in 2020. The new C-segment car will be based on parent company Stellantis's new ST
New 420 Sport is lightest Emira – and could be the last before it drops AMG and Toyota power Lightest Emira brings bespoke bodywork, improved aero – and an Esprit-style removable roof Lotus has revealed a new lightweight Emira that aims to offer a "pure expression" of the company's DNA with improved agility and responsiveness over the standard car. Based on the Emira Turbo, with the Mercedes-AM
New VW Polo-sized plug-in hybrid to arrive this summer as Chinese brand's first Europe-focused car The new BYD Dolphin G DM-i is the Chinese firm’s first car developed specifically for Europe – and will take on both electric and petrol rivals with an unusual plug-in hybrid powertrain. Due to go on sale in the UK this autumn, with pricing tipped to start from under £20,000, the new model is a 4160
Mercedes-Benz was the first to put the automobile into production, but that doesn’t mean all its cars since have been such a success… Mercedes is not a brand particularly known for controversy, at least compared with some we could mention. It has, however, had its moments, producing cars which certainly gave people pause for thought. Here, then, are 30 models which could, using the term very br
This is a traditional family car a sleek design twist — and it's reliable too, if you choose the right one Think of a large family estate car. You're picturing a Volvo, aren't you? Although the XC90 is the Volvo de choix for big families these days, the more traditional V90 estate still holds massive appeal, having only recently bowed out of production after nearly a decade. And not just because
Rule-breaking silhouette was conceived in partnership with iPhone designer Jony Ive Prancing Horse plugs in: mad Luce brings radical styling and performance specs to match its V8 and V12 siblings Ferrari has revealed the exterior design and full technical details of its new Luce electric car. Ferrari’s second five-door car (after the Purosangue) and its first five-seater will go on sale priced
How do you improve on something as gorgeous as the Aston Martin DB4? This design house knew how... When I was 11, I was fortunate enough to see a green 1961 Aston Martin DB4 GTZ in the metal. Ever since, I've been obsessed with the genius of Zagato. Now, I'll be the first to admit that I'm not exactly qualified to talk at length about the intricacies of car design, and I'm also aware that, as a t
The jaw-dropping Lagonda saloon of 1976 saved Aston Martin - could it happen again? On 20 October 1976, Aston Martin bet its future on a model so radical that it risked returning the company to the mire from which it had only just risen. That car was the Lagonda saloon, and 50 years ago it was taking its first public bow at the British motor show in London, less than two years after Aston Martin
While many models come and go, there are some that refuse to fall... While nameplates can sometimes seem eternal, it’s rare for a car to remain unchanged for more than a decade. Manufacturers redesign platforms to incorporate the latest advances in weight-saving materials and safety, and they tweak sheet metal to lure buyers into showrooms with the promise of something fresh. But this story is
With tank and battery brimmed, the Prius PHEV returns big MPG figures - but how much does it really cost? No driver enjoys a fuel crisis, least of all those of us who cover big mileage or have lengthy commutes. The extra pennies per litre add up and bite hard. That's true even if, like me, you drive one of the most economical cars on the market. So I thought it a particularly prudent time to see
"It's a 'pinch me' moment every time I look at it. The design is 20 years old but has aged really well" For Jethro Harris, his Aston Martin Vantage V8 coupé is a dream come true, albeit one tinged with sadness. "I've always loved the model," he says, "but unfortunately mine was an inheritance purchase. My dad had always wanted to buy one but never quite managed to, so when the opportunity to own
The ultimate five-car garage? These are our favourite cars on sale - and their bargain used alternatives Autocar's testers have revealed the top 50 new cars you can buy in every category - and you'd do very well to bookmark the link below if you're on the hunt for a new motor: it could save you hours of teeth-grinding test driving and forum trawling. Revealed: Autocar names UK's 50 best cars – i
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