Autocar magazine 12 January 2022: on sale now

We've got the scoop on the first new Noble since the M600

Noble is back with a 500bhp supercar, picking up where 2009's M600 left off. The M500 takes the brand back to its bang-for-your buck roots, with its £150,000 base price undercutting cars from bigger brands such as Ferrari and McLaren, all while offering a similar power-to-weight ratio. Read all about it in our latest issue - you won't see it anywhere else.

*News*

The CES show saw a number of high-tech technologies being unveiled, such as BMW's colour-changing paint and new sounds for electric cars. 

Elsewhere, we take a look at Sony's newest attempt to jump into the motoring industry with the Vision-S 02 SUV.

*Reviews*

We've been behind the wheel of the Mercedes-AMG SL, the latest and greatest version of the iconic two-door roadster. Have AMG managed to spice it up?

Meanwhile, we test the Electrogenic Porsche 356, an electrified restomod based on a Porsche 356.

We also drive the Volkswagen ID 6 X, the Porsche Macan S, the Skoda Enyaq iV 80x and the Radical SR10.

*Features*

Claimed to be a sports car for both the masses and the purists, the Emira marks the end of one era and the beginning of another for Lotus. As the first all-new series production car from the Hethel brand since 2009, it's a very important car - we sent Steve Cropley for a ride.

Elsewhere, we take a look into the somewhat forgotten problem of car clocking. Despite what you might think, it's still a big problem, so we sent John Evans to investigate.Finally, our professor of Bangernomics, James Ruppet, recommends some '90s crackers.

*Opinions*

Matt Prior collects his thoughts on the new Noble, while also considering the best way to mix a Noble M600 and a Volvo estate.

*Deals*

Take it or leave it - our new-look classifieds section - will help you pick out the finest used cars. The Vauxhall Monaro VXR stars this week, while Mark Pearson recommends the Fiat Panda 100HP as this week’s cult hero.

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