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New Fiat Grande Panda 4x4 concept previews rugged supermini

Cult-classic off-roader returns, likely using a small rear-mounted electric motor to provide four-wheel drive

New Fiat Grande Panda 4x4 concept previews rugged supermini
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Technology

BMW fits solid-state battery to i7 as it ramps up new tech testing

BMW fits solid-state battery to i7 as it ramps up new tech testing
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The DM-i powertrain of the current BYD Seal U offers 77 miles of electric-only running
New cars

BYD says new PHEVs will beat REx uprising with 124-mile EV range

BYD says new PHEVs will beat REx uprising with 124-mile EV range
Volkswagen Polo GTI
CAR REVIEW

Volkswagen Polo GTI review

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Volkswagen Polo GTI review
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New cars

BMW hints at Z3 M-inspired concept car for Villa d’Este 2025

BMW hints at Z3 M-inspired concept car for Villa d’Este 2025
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Consumer

Used tyre loophole fuels toxic waste crisis

Used tyre loophole fuels toxic waste crisis
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Consumer

EV charger rollout is failing disabled drivers

EV charger rollout is failing disabled drivers
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USED CAR REVIEW

Used Jaguar I-Pace 2018-2024 review

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Used Jaguar I-Pace 2018-2024 review
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New cars

BYD Seal 06: plug-in hybrid bound for UK as saloon and estate

BYD Seal 06: plug-in hybrid bound for UK as saloon and estate
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Corporate

Citroen appoints VW Group France boss as new CEO

Citroen appoints VW Group France boss as new CEO
Horse Matias Giannini
Manufacturing

Horse boss: 'definitely' more to come from ICE despite shift to EVs

Horse boss: 'definitely' more to come from ICE despite shift to EVs
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Best cars

The best affordable sports cars - driven, rated and ranked

The best affordable sports cars - driven, rated and ranked
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New cars

New Mercedes-AMG super-SUV to pack more than 1000bhp

New Mercedes-AMG super-SUV to pack more than 1000bhp
Bugatti veyron concept cars
Anti-clockwise from top right: the EB118, EB218, 18/3 Chiron and 18/4 Veyron concepts
From the archive

The long and difficult gestation of the Bugatti Veyron

The long and difficult gestation of the Bugatti Veyron
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Skoda Elroq: 8 key things to know

Skoda Elroq: 8 key things to know

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Latest reviews

Volkswagen Polo GTI
CAR REVIEW

Volkswagen Polo GTI review

Miniaturised Golf GTI is, surprisingly, one of the very last traditional small hot hatches left standing. Is it any good, though?

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Volkswagen Polo GTI review
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USED CAR REVIEW

Used Jaguar I-Pace 2018-2024 review

Jaguar's pioneering EV is now a used bargain. Here's how to buy one

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Used Jaguar I-Pace 2018-2024 review
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CAR REVIEW

Volkswagen ID 7 GTX

Hot version of talented electric saloon or estate is intended to be not just rapid but also engaging

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Volkswagen ID 7 GTX
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CAR REVIEW

Jeep Avenger

As well as an EV, Jeep's baby is now available as a modest petrol manual, an electrified petrol auto and a 4WD hybrid off-roader

Jeep Avenger
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CAR REVIEW

Porsche Taycan Turbo GT

Porsche's long-awaited 1000-horsepower performance EV is a serious GT department effort

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Porsche Taycan Turbo GT
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CAR REVIEW

Ford Ranger MS-RT

New sporting variant of luxo-truck takes different approach to Raptor

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Ford Ranger MS-RT
Bugatti Chiron
CAR REVIEW

Bugatti Chiron

The 300mph production car is a £2.5 million-plus engineering masterpiece

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Bugatti Chiron
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CAR REVIEW

Audi SQ5

The new-generation Q5 has underwhelmed, but a 362bhp sports version is another matter

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Audi SQ5
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CAR REVIEW

Mercedes-Benz V-Class

Mercedes’ van-based MPV offers economical diesel engines and up to eight seats but commands a hefty premium

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Mercedes-Benz V-Class
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CAR REVIEW

Mazda MX-5

Fourth-generation MX-5 heads back to Mazda's roadster's roots, surpassing its predecessor in every area

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Mazda MX-5
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Electric cars
Disabled driver charging Vauxhall e Combo
EV charger rollout is failing disabled drivers Read more
Obstructions, cable weights and force required to attach connectors it too great for many impaired motorists
EV charger rollout is failing disabled drivers
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Performance cars
BMW Villa dEste 2025 shooting brake teaser rear quarter
BMW hints at Z3 M-inspired concept car for Villa d’Este 2025 Read more
New creation appears to be a rakish shooting brake based on last year’s Skytop convertible concept
BMW hints at Z3 M-inspired concept car for Villa d’Este 2025
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Company cars
Autocar electric cars with the longest range
The longest-range electric cars Read more
EVs that can break the 300-mile barrier are growing in number – as are those that can crack 400 miles
The longest-range electric cars
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Autocar Business

Horse Matias Giannini

Horse boss: 'definitely' more to come from ICE despite shift to EVs

Downsizing and thermal efficiency are key to the engine builder's mission as growth in EV uptake slows

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Horse boss: 'definitely' more to come from ICE despite shift to EVs
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Hyundai to build 50,000 cars annually in Saudi Arabia

Hyundai to build 50,000 cars annually in Saudi Arabia
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JLR records best profit in a decade as it primes new EVs

JLR records best profit in a decade as it primes new EVs
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Dealer 'renaissance' and new models boost Polestar sales by 76%

Dealer 'renaissance' and new models boost Polestar sales by 76%
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VW Group appoints new R&D boss amid Porsche executive overhaul

VW Group appoints new R&D boss amid Porsche executive overhaul
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Features

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You can keep your Fiestas, this is a far cooler car for learning to drive in

All Minors, no majors: Learning to drive in a 57-year-old Morris

Learning to drive in a classic car can be a very shrewd choice – and it could well make you a better driver too

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All Minors, no majors: Learning to drive in a 57-year-old Morris
RML P39 road car
The P39 is RML's second model and is based on a Porsche 911 Turbo S

How to build and buy RML’s new 900bhp, £540k monster

How to build and buy RML’s new 900bhp, £540k monster
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Not quite a classic: Fiat Coupe

Not quite a classic: Fiat Coupe

Opinion

Mazda Kabura dynamic

What is it like to drive a concept car?

Concept cars are great for showing a brand's vision and potential – but driving them is a different story altogether

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What is it like to drive a concept car?
Mercedes G wagon MP column

This special G-Class is less Chelsea, more tractor - and I love it

This special G-Class is less Chelsea, more tractor - and I love it
Mario kart WIL column

Forget Gran Turismo - Super Mario Kart is the finest racing game

Forget Gran Turismo - Super Mario Kart is the finest racing game

Used cars

01 Jaguar i Pace Sport 400 RT 2023 lead driving

Used Jaguar I-Pace 2018-2024 review

Jaguar's pioneering EV is now a used bargain. Here's how to buy one

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Used Jaguar I-Pace 2018-2024 review
BMW 3 Series Touring

Used BMW 3 Series Touring 2012-2019 review

Used BMW 3 Series Touring 2012-2019 review
Porsche Panamera

Used Porsche Panamera 2016-2023 review

Used Porsche Panamera 2016-2023 review

Autocar archive

Bugatti veyron concept cars
Anti-clockwise from top right: the EB118, EB218, 18/3 Chiron and 18/4 Veyron concepts

The long and difficult gestation of the Bugatti Veyron

After several concepts and €1 billion, the fastest and most powerful production car finally hit the road

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The long and difficult gestation of the Bugatti Veyron
Cosworth 4WD F1 racing car

When Cosworth built its own F1 car - with four-wheel drive

When Cosworth built its own F1 car - with four-wheel drive
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Chevette, launched in the UK as a Vauxhall in 1975, was merely a renosed Opel Kadett

How Vauxhall lost its independence to Opel

How Vauxhall lost its independence to Opel
NEW CARS 2025
NEW CARS 2025
From hybrid hypercars to high-rise hatchbacks, here's every new model you could put on your drive this year
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NEW CARS 2025
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Autocar honours the very best people and cars from the past 12 months
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PROMOTED: AUDI E-TRON
Video | Audi RS e-tron GT: the ultimate all-electric hot lap
We head on-track at Goodwood in Audi’s game-changing all-electric grand tourer
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PROMOTED: AUDI E-TRON