This week in Autocar, we unveil Vauxhall’s Audi TT competitor, discover why the Porsche 718 Spyder RS is the best open-top Porsche ever, and put the BMW M3 Touring against Audi’s powerful RS6.

News

Vauxhall has revealed its futuristic Experimental concept, showcasing the brand’s new design direction as it prepares for electrification by 2028.

Abarth is working on its second electric car, the 600 EV, following the success of the 500e hatchback.

Meanwhile, Renault plans to set itself apart from its “anonymous” and “cold” competitors with retro designs for its upcoming EVs.

Volvo has announced that it will focus exclusively on SUVs, discontinuing its iconic estate models.

Reviews

Lotus has equipped the Emir with a cutting-edge Mercedes I4 engine. Is this the perfect farewell to Lotus’ ICE cars?

Porsche introduces the 718 Spyder RS, the final petrol model on its mid-engined platform. We explore why it’s a car to remember.

We also test drive the hybrid Ford Puma ST Powershift, the facelifted Volkswagen ID 3, and the Abarth 500e.

Features

The Audi RS6 has long been the king of performance estates, but now the BMW M3 is challenging its dominance. We compare the two to determine the ultimate winner.

Damien Smith meets Will Powell, a former Autocar road tester turned BTCC racing driver, to learn about the challenges of being a racing driver.

Richard Lane explores the extraordinary Pininfarina supercar with 1876bhp and visits the workshop responsible for creating the world’s first electric supercar.

Opinion

Matt Prior shares his love for the Series 1 Lotus Elise and experiences the joy of owning one.

Steve Cropley attends the Festival of the Unexceptional as a judge, anticipates his next “unexceptional” car, predicts the next great car designer, and takes a spin in the Ford Puma ST Powershift.