Hardcore variant of four-door saloon seen testing with chunky rear wing; seems to use PHEV powertrain Porsche looks set to launch a more extreme, track-focused derivative of the Panamera saloon. The most hardcore derivative to date has been the 760bhp Turbo S E-Hybrid, which still closely resembles the standard 348bhp Panamera despite the high output of its V8-centered PHEV powertrain. But
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Surprising classic cars brought back for the modern era
Designers have always borrowed from popular items of the past. But these cars prove that even unpopular cars are worthy of a revival The French brand is going through a real purple phase Nostalgia is a hell of a thing.Today, companies, social media influencers, and Peter Kay all make a living by
Bentley specials mark T Series, Turbo R and Flying Spur anniversaries
Created by Mulliner division, one-offs feature same colour, trim and 'ethos' as models to which they pay tribute Bentley has revealed a trio of special models to mark three significant anniversaries for the storied British manufacturer. In 2025, the T Series celebrates 60 years since its launch, the Turbo R marks 40
EV motor start-up on the cusp of technological breakthrough
Munich firm Deepdrive tests next-gen in-wheel motor and radical dual-rotor motor Deepdrive, a Munich-based electric motor research company, has begun public trials of a range of in-wheel automotive drive motors that, it claims, can bring new standards of efficiency and economy to car propulsion. The new motors, being tested initially in Volvo
Electric TT driven – on the road in radical Audi Concept C
Audi Concept C UK exclusive: TT-inspired coupé previews a lightweight, RWD electric sports car for 2027 – and we've driven it The new Audi Concept C revealed in September previews a two-seat sports car that will go on sale in 2027 – and Autocar has been given an exclusive drive
The Unimog is Mercedes' unsung hero
Forget your G-Wagons and S-Classes, the most impressive vehicle Mercedes builds is the Unimog Here's one for you: what is the size of a small house, can get to almost anywhere on the planet and has been around since 1948? The Universal-Motor-Gerät, better known as the Unimog, of course. The story
“Driving pleasure matters most": Meeting Hyundai’s engineering mastermind
The busiest man in the industry? Manfred Harrer leads development for every Hyundai Motor Group vehicle. Has he got motoring's longest to-do list? Manfred Harrer is not an engineer to shy away from a challenge. In his career to date, the German has overseen the Porsche 911's switch from hydraulic to