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Changes to testing regime include using systems in the real world, while pushing for adaptive technology New safety features that adapt to individual drivers are expected to make their way into cars by the end of the decade – and it is hoped this will increase motorists' acceptance of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) anid growing scepticism of the tech, Europe's main vehicle safety body,
Which of these cars do you remember? Why go to the trouble and expense of creating two or more cars when you can simply create one and sell it with different names? That process is called badge engineering, and it has been used many times over the years, usually for brands owned by the same manufacturer but occasionally by collaborating manufacturers. Such as this Fiat Fullback, sister to the Mi
Long-lived SUV arrives with a new six-pot and extremely luxurious trim The fifth-generation Land Rover Discovery is a seven-seat premium SUV with apparent staying power. First announced in 2016, and hitting UK roads in early 2017, it will shortly celebrate its 10th anniversary, with no confirmed plan for a replacement model as yet.Its 10-year life cycle has brought major powertrain changes and pl
Fiat's new Grande Panda spreads cheer wherever it goes — but it will take more than just vibes to beat the Renault 5 Don't panic. Yes, you are looking at a Fiat Panda and a Renault 5, but no, you haven't fallen down a wormhole and been dumped into the early 1980s. The names may be those of familiar old stagers, but this pair of bang-up-to-date EVs represent Europe's most convincing fightback yet
Autocar used official Grizzly teaser to digitally recreate Fiat's Duster rival in full Dacia Duster rival brings coupé and SUV body options; comes alongside four-seat microcar and Panda city car Fiat has given a first look at its new Grizzly crossovers - larger versions of the Grande Panda that are aimed to give the brand a footing in Europe's crucial C-segment. To be sold in both fastback and
Official teaser (right) gives clues to retro design of reborn 2CV Iconic French people's car will be reborn in 2028 as a £15,000 urban EV with familiar snail shape Citroën has confirmed the revival of the storied 2CV name for its upcoming £15,000 electric city car - and previewed its design ahead of a reveal at the Paris motor show in October. Taking to the stage at parent company Stellantis'
Wide-tracked and bewinged performance coupé will spearhead performance division's return to its signature Mercedes-AMG is making a decisive return to V8 power, heralded by the incoming CLE 63 Mythos coupé. AMG’s variant of the CLE has thus far been available with only a turbocharged straight six, but the Mythos will bring a new V8 derived from that introduced by the facelifted S-Class. The twin-t
Renault 5 E-Tech electric combines standout style, everyday usability and real EV value in a package that’s perfectly suited to urban life... “Ultimately, that’s why it works so well as a city car. It has the design to make you want it, the compact size to make urban driving easier, the value to make switching to electric feel realistic and the technology to smooth out the rough edges of daily us
Germany has given birth to some amazing engines over the years – we reckon these are the best Germany has been producing engines from the dawn of motoring until the present day. In nearly 140 years, the country's portfolio of engines has developed into something quite remarkable. It includes simple but effective motors for everyday transport, as well as gigantic units of awesome power, and almos
Which of these cars do you remember? Why go to the trouble and expense of creating two or more cars when you can simply create one and sell it with different names? That process is called badge engineering, and it has been used many times over the years, usually for brands owned by the same manufacturer but occasionally by collaborating manufacturers. Such as this Fiat Fullback, sister to the Mi
We look at the cars whose nature and abilities were dramatically altered by the arrival of a new powerplant We all know of cars which were fitted with an outstanding engine right from the start. If you can’t immediately bring one to mind, the Bugatti Chiron is a good example. There are also many cars which were more or less ordinary in their original forms but became more desirable in one way
After experiencing the most extreme machine I've ever driven, a normal performance coupé felt like a doddle I shouldn't say too much about the specifics of the track test I was doing recently, because we haven't written the story yet (we've found a generic enough picture for this piece to disguise it), but the short of it is that it involved one fast car and another that happened to be one of the
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