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Business

McLaren adds second shift to production line, recruits 250 new staff

Healthy demand for cars such as the McLaren 570S has prompted the Woking-based manufacturer to increase its production capacity

7 January 2016

McLaren adds second shift to production line, recruits 250 new staff

CES

Volvo reveals new smartwatch-based remote voice control

Volvo drivers will be able to control certain functions of their car with their Microsoft Band 2

5 January 2016

Volvo reveals new smartwatch-based remote voice control

Used cars

Second-hand heroes - the best used car-buying guides of 2015

Whether you're after a go-faster family hatchback, an SUV or an ultimate luxury saloon, you can save a bundle by knowing what used models to aim for

31 December 2015

Second-hand heroes - the best used car-buying guides of 2015

Bill Sisley has a great history of discovering racing talent

Motorsport

Bill Sisley - Finding Britain's top racing drivers

Bill Sisley has been plucking top racers from the UK karting scene since the 1970s. Here's how he does it

29 December 2015

Bill Sisley - Finding Britain's top racing drivers

CES

New BMW i8 Spyder concept set for CES debut

Convertible concept version of petrol-electric i8 sports car to be revealed at the Consumer Electronics Show in January; latest preview picture shows revamped interior

27 December 2015

New BMW i8 Spyder concept set for CES debut

New cars

Autocar's top 10 videos of 2015

From driving Volvo’s crucial new XC90 flagship to drifting in Ken Block’s all-wheel-drive 845bhp Hoonicorn Ford Mustang, 2015 was a great year for videos on Autocar

23 December 2015

Autocar's top 10 videos of 2015

CES

Rinspeed Etos autonomous car to be revealed at CES

Rinspeed's latest concept car is a fully autonomous vehicle based on the BMW i8

18 December 2015

Rinspeed Etos autonomous car to be revealed at CES

Motorsport

Electric Jaguar to race in Formula E in 2016 - confirmed

Jaguar Land Rover announces its return to international motorsport in the Formula E series for electric single-seater racing cars

15 December 2015

Electric Jaguar to race in Formula E in 2016 - confirmed

Used cars

25 years of Bangernomics - how to buy and run a used car cheaply

The idea of buying and running a cheap motor is almost as old as the car itself, but the defining term ‘Bangernomics’ celebrates its 25th birthday this year

12 December 2015

25 years of Bangernomics - how to buy and run a used car cheaply