Will Rimell

Will Rimell
Title: News editor

Will is a Autocar's news editor. His focus is on setting Autocar's news agenda, interviewing top executives, reporting from car launches, and unearthing exclusives.

As part of his role, he also manages Autocar Business – the brand's B2B platform – and Haymarket's aftermarket publication CAT.

Will is an expert in:

  • News writing, especially new car news
  • Sourcing exclusive stories
  • Interviewing, from car dealers to top executives
  • Automotive business and industry news
  • Electric car news
  • New car reviews

Will Rimell Q&A

What was your biggest news story?

I just really enjoy talking to people and asking questions. This has led me to a number of big stories, but the one that’s had the most attention lately was Seat’s boss confirming the car maker may no longer make cars come 2030. A great scoop, and something that came from a rather simple question: “Will you still be a car maker in 2035?”.

What’s the best car you’ve ever driven?

A car journalist’s most hated question. But for the ease of “depends what you define as ‘best’”, it would have to be the Alpine A110. That’s the one that sticks in the brain: 248bhp, 1125kg, nippy, agile, light, sounds incredible for a four-pot and leaves a smile on the face like no other. This truly could be the only car you need, if you didn’t need space for things, or more than two seats, that is…

What will the car industry look like in 20 years?

A question whose answer changes by the week. Electric is clearly the chosen route forward, and the quality of machines currently rolling off production lines is staggering given we’ve still got over 10 years until the ICE ban takes effect. But will it be the only power source in use come 2043? For me, no. Hydrogen has a big part to play – maybe only for HGVs and those vehicles too heavy for pure-electric batteries to truly make a difference – as does combustion power. But, in what form the latter will take, be it similar to the much anticipated synthetic fuels, remains to be seen. 

News

Nissan Ariya Nismo to arrive in UK next year with 429bhp

Flagship electric SUV gets more power, bespoke styling and chassis tweaks in new sporty form

Nissan Ariya Nismo to arrive in UK next year with 429bhp
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Skoda Elroq: 2025 EV is first to embody firm's new design language

New VW ID 3-sized electric crossover is due to be unveiled later this year with more than 300 miles of range

Skoda Elroq: 2025 EV is first to embody firm's new design language
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Ginetta reveals road-legal supercar with 600bhp V8 and manual 'box

Akula finally emerges as competition-blooded supercar with more boot space than a Ford Puma

Ginetta reveals road-legal supercar with 600bhp V8 and manual 'box
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JLR to launch new Indian-built model that sits on Tata platform

Architecture will also underpin "high-end" Tata model; both cars will be exported to other markets

JLR to launch new Indian-built model that sits on Tata platform
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Genesis G80 EV gets more range, more room and Chauffeur Mode

Korean brand reinvents luxury EV saloon to distinguish it from ICE sibling and it arrives in UK next year

Genesis G80 EV gets more range, more room and Chauffeur Mode
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New car sales slow in August ahead of September's new plate month

Ford Puma topped registrations for the month, followed closely by Kia Sportage, while EV share jumped

New car sales slow in August ahead of September's new plate month
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Volkswagen ID Buzz GTX is 335bhp electric MPV for £67,435

Type 2-inspired EV gets more powerful dual-motor powertrain and long-wheelbase option

Volkswagen ID Buzz GTX is 335bhp electric MPV for £67,435
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EU tariffs on Chinese-made EVs would 'wipe out' Cupra

Boss Wayne Griffiths says extra 21.3% tax "puts whole financial future of the company at risk"

EU tariffs on Chinese-made EVs would 'wipe out' Cupra
Aston Martin DB12 front quarter tracking
DB12 is being considered for a plug-in hybrid powertrain
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Aston Martin plans hybrid sports cars – but not Vanquish

New V12 GT will stay pure-petrol to keep weight down, but Vantage and DB12 PHEVs are likely

Aston Martin plans hybrid sports cars – but not Vanquish
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ZEV mandate creating 'state-imposed supply chain', claims Vertu boss

Manufacturers are "constraining ability for dealers to supply petrol cars in order to keep to government targets"

ZEV mandate creating 'state-imposed supply chain', claims Vertu boss
All New Dacia Duster TCe 130 Extreme 4x4  (7)
New Dacia Duster moves onto the CMF-B platform used by the Renault Clio and Nissan Juke
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New Dacia Duster gains hybrid, starts at £18,745

New 4x4 moves to modern platform, bringing significant technological upgrade

New Dacia Duster gains hybrid, starts at £18,745

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