Autocar

Autocar is the car nut’s weekly fix, delivering you a unique mix of the latest news, opinion, features, first drives of new cars and in-depth road tests – all complemented by the best photography in the business. No other magazine covers the subject you love with such enthusiasm, insight and quality every week of the year. Autocar stands for the highest quality in car journalism – and is rewarded with access to the best new cars and the biggest news stories before any of the opposition which we share with you, our readers, every week.

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WE CAN ALL FEEL EXCITED ABOUT JLR ONCE AGAIN

Jaguar to start rebirth with ‘jaw-dropping’ electric GT • New 600bhp halo car will usher in brand’s luxury era, followed by two crossovers

Range Rover first in EV push • Electric SUV flagship, due 2024, will be followed by Velar, Evoque and Disco Sport EVs

JLR EXECS INSPIRE CONFIDENCE

Home talent shines at Shanghai • Buzzing motor show attracts key global launches and impressive Chinese products

ALSO STARRING AT THE SHOW

New E-Class pumps up the luxury and tech • Mercedes’ exec saloon is bigger, sleeker, more tech-savvy and heading upmarket

Tavascan takes Cupra into Model Y, Q4 E-tron territory

WILL SOLAR PANELS GET THEIR DAY IN THE SUN?

750S is ‘new supercar benchmark’ • McLaren says it’s more powerful, lighter, more usable and greater fun than the 720S

INSIDE INFORMATION

Skoda estate stars in EV blitz • Alternative to the Octavia wagon is one of four new EVs by 2026

Kodiaq and Superb previewed before autumn debut

TESTER’S NOTES

MY WEEK IN CARS

RACING LINES

LOTUS ELETRE • Sacrilegious to some but inviting to many more, this stonking great electric SUV from China heralds a new dawn at Lotus

BMW i5 • Engineers have tried to make electric saloon as similar to new 5 Series as possible

FORD RANGER 2.0 ECOBLUE • Terrain-tearing Raptor has taken great strides. Has the best-selling Wildtrak as well?

BMW M8 COMPETITION COUPE • Subtle facelift for the M car that appears to be a half-price Bentley Continental GT

KIA SOUL EV URBAN • You can now save £6200 on this cheerful crossover by taking a 37% range hit

THE DUKE OF RICHMOND • The Autocar Awards are our annual celebration of the best new cars and the people behind them. Kicking off this year’s 42-page coverage, Steve Cropley meets the winner of our most prestigious award

DENIS LE VOT • Dacia’s CEO is bucking industry trends to focus on value-for-money essentials, and sales are booming. Mark Tisshaw finds out how – and why – he did it

PAUL PHILPOTT • Kia UK’s president and CEO has transformed the brand’s role from background extra to major player, and the momentum is still building. Mark Tisshaw reports

ANDY WALLACE • F1 ambitions were never fulfilled, but the sports car ace has endured longer than most. He talks to Steve Cropley about his distinguished career

TIM WOOLMER • Cutting-edge electric motor tech is making waves across the automotive industry, and it was conceived here in the UK. Steve Cropley talks to the man who made it happen

MATT WEAVER • Two of Britain’s most popular cars were designed on these shores by one of our own. Felix Page meets Nissan’s modest visionary

ADRIAN NEWEY • No matter how Formula 1’s regulations change, he is among those who can take greatest advantage. Steve Cropley seeks the secrets to four decades of success

TORSTEN MULLER-OTVOS • The Rolls-Royce boss has shown the confidence and class to drive the brand forward, but he remains grounded and wholly relatable. Piers Ward taps into his vision

LISA BRANKIN • Ford’s UK MD is a confirmed enthusiast with a career-long passion for...