UK buyers will spend an estimated £80 billion on new cars this year What if we didn’t buy any new cars for a year? That’s a thought experiment suggested by Andrew Oswald, professor of economics and behavioural science at the University of Warwick, writing to the Financial Times recently.  Oswald used data

There's enough Ford magic to make the origins of its platform a moot point We trace the American car giant's UK past in the electric Explorer to see if this VW-based EV still feels like a Ford It was a bright, beautiful April Fool’s Day. At 6.30am, a magnificent golden

Associate editor James Attwood speaks to Renault Brand CEO Fabrice Cambolive In this week's bonus 'Autocar Meets' podcast associate editor James Attwood speaks to Renault Brand CEO Fabrice Cambolive on the challenges of running the French firm, retro design, electrification and why he's got more to worry about than tariffs.You can

Massive demand from the US will boost the Burnaston plant's output Toyota will build the GR Corolla hot hatch in the UK from next year in a bid to cater to increasing demand. Confirming this week's report from Reuters, the Japanese manufacturer said it had chosen the Corolla plant in Burnaston, Derbyshire, to boost

Currywurst is estimated to generate seven-figure revenues annually – and now it's a ready meal Volkswagen has launched a new version of its best-selling product and it has the potential to dramatically increase revenues and profitability – but it’s nothing to do with cars. In a twist that might make even the

New Cherokee looks like a larger Compass – and will also get EV power Go-anywhere Discovery rival moves onto a new platform to add the option of EV power for the first time Jeep has provided the first look at the next-generation Cherokee ahead of its official debut later this

We're partnering with Siemens, 2025 Autocar Awards sponsor, to explore how software will change the car world Technology giant Siemens has been named as the sponsor of the 2025 Autocar Awards, which will celebrate the people and organisations shaping the future of automotive - as well as the best cars on