This week in Autocar, we provide information on the baby Porsche 911 in Britain, take a drive in the Prodrive-reworked Subaru Impreza, and explore the behind-the-scenes action at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

News

The Goodwood Festival of Speed features the Caterham Project V, an electric sports coupe that could potentially go into production by 2026. We have all the details you need to know.

Gilles Vidal, the design chief at Renault, encourages car manufacturers to embrace a global trend towards minimalism. This involves using fewer, lighter materials to create more striking vehicles.

Alfa Romeo may soon introduce a long-awaited replacement for the GTV coupe, as confirmed by the brand’s chief designer. The design work is ongoing, and the results are expected to be impressive.

Aston Martin has unveiled a new supercar that draws inspiration from the Victor, featuring a powerful 750bhp V12 engine and a six-speed manual gearbox.

Reviews

Matt Prior explores the Lotus Eletre, a large, powerful electric SUV that challenges traditional Lotus principles. Is it a worthy addition to the brand?

The Tesla Model S has received a performance boost with the Plaid edition, boasting 1020bhp. How does this executive car perform for families?

Alpina bids farewell to the G30 BMW 5 Series with the 625bhp B5 GT, their most powerful creation yet. Is this powerful sedan a suitable tribute to one of the best all-rounders?

We also test drive the updated Mercedes GLC Coupe, Volkswagen Passat, and the new BMW M2.

Features

Prodrive has transformed the iconic Subaru Impreza 22b into the P25, a tribute to one of the top performance cars of the 1990s. Steve Cropley determines if it lives up to its predecessor.

John Evans delves into the world of tether cars, exploring this little-known form of motorsport. With speeds reaching 200mph and cornering forces of 90g, it’s an extreme way to experience performance.

Get an exclusive glimpse behind the scenes of the Goodwood Festival of Speed and discover how the organizers prepare for one of the largest global events, attracting over 200,000 visitors.

Opinion

Matt Prior discusses the diverse range of car manufacturers, from Kamm to Pininfarina, and examines how the level of car personalization often reflects the customer’s wealth.