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BMW X3 prototype drive

Major overhaul in every department for Munich’s best-selling model

14 April 2024
BMW X3 prototype drive
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Abarth reveals retro sports coupe based on Alfa Romeo 4C

Limited-run two-seater pays tribute to one of the Italian brand's most successful racers

14 April 2024
Abarth reveals retro sports coupe based on Alfa Romeo 4C
Features

Best of a dying breed: Ford, Lexus and Jaguar V8 showdown

The LC and F-Type's retirement leaves the Mustang as the last V8 bruiser standing. But is it the best?

14 April 2024
Best of a dying breed: Ford, Lexus and Jaguar V8 showdown
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Barrett owns a Mini Comtesse (left), SEAB Flipper (centre) and a William Cyclo (right)
Features

Welcome to the weird world of the 1970s microcar

This collector focuses on these miniature marvels and plans to drive one all over the UK. We learn more

14 April 2024
Welcome to the weird world of the 1970s microcar
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Lexus's vocal 5.0-litre V8 bows out of the UK along with the LC and RC F
New cars

Lexus line-up goes electrified only as LC and RC F retired

Lexus drops its two coupés, meaning it no longer offers a V8 or a sports car

12 April 2024
Lexus line-up goes electrified only as LC and RC F retired
Mercedes AMG SUV concept side
Super-SUV will have unique styling and be unveiled in 2026
New cars

Mercedes-AMG primes 1000bhp super-SUV as next bespoke EV

All-new BMW XM rival will sit on a purpose-built AMG platform to become a ‘technological pioneer'

12 April 2024
Mercedes-AMG primes 1000bhp super-SUV as next bespoke EV
Consumer

Report finds WLTP hugely over-estimates car fuel economy

Real-world data from EU-mandated in-car tech has highlighted shortcomings in testing

12 April 2024
Report finds WLTP hugely over-estimates car fuel economy
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Tesla has long been tipped to be readying a budget-friendly 'Model 2' electric car
Electric vehicles

Tesla pivot threatens to blow a hole in the investor case

EV maker last week confirmed plans to build robotaxi; reports claim budget 'Model 2' cancelled to make way

12 April 2024
Autocar Business
Tesla pivot threatens to blow a hole in the investor case
New product tests

Which car glass cleaner is best?

Clean glass is about safety as well as pride in the maintenance and appearance of your car, so we’ve been out with the sprays and microfibres to find out which is best

11 April 2024
Which car glass cleaner is best?
Manufacturing

Lotus reviews future of sports car design studio in Hethel

Future unclear for studio that penned Esprit, Elise, Evora et al; brand mulls moving all design activity to Coventry

11 April 2024
Autocar Business
Lotus reviews future of sports car design studio in Hethel

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Tesla Cybercab front three quarter
The Cybercab was publicly displayed at an event in London
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Tesla self-driving Robotaxi shown in UK ahead of 2027 launch

20 November 2024
Tesla self-driving Robotaxi shown in UK ahead of 2027 launch

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