Porsche Active Ride
Porsche active dampers are paired with a single-chamber air spring
New cars

How does Porsche’s Active Ride system work?

We detail the system that took six years to develop and promises to meld class-beating comfort and agility

5 April 2024
How does Porsche’s Active Ride system work?
Renault Espace front three quarter
The electric MPV would bring with it some fundamental technical challenges
New cars

Renault Espace could return as retro electric MPV

Modular EV platform allows Renault to explore new segments, but Espace can’t be FWD

5 April 2024
Renault Espace could return as retro electric MPV
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324,893 cars were built at Sunderland last year, led by the Qashqai and Juke
Manufacturing

Volume no longer a dirty word as Nissan looks to grow again

After its last 'flawed' plan didn't work, the Japanese firm's new goal is to raise sales by one million cars a year

5 April 2024
Autocar Business
Volume no longer a dirty word as Nissan looks to grow again
Car sales

UK car registrations up 10.4% year on year as fleets boost growth

Despite the increase, the figures are still 30.6% down on pre-pandemic levels

4 April 2024
Autocar Business
UK car registrations up 10.4% year on year as fleets boost growth
New Renault Captur front
French electronica legend Jean-Michel Jarre composed the Captur's start-up chime, as well as the E-Tech's low-speed pedestrian warning sound
New cars

Renault Captur revamped in pursuit of small SUV sales crown

Clio's loftier sibling is heavily upgraded but retains choice of pure-petrol and full-hybrid power

4 April 2024
Renault Captur revamped in pursuit of small SUV sales crown
Chrysler Croydon
UK Airflows cost £510-£635 in 1935, or £30k-£37k in modern money…
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From the archive: Would you buy a Chrysler Croydon?

To improve market appeal, the firm named its models after select London towns, from Richmond to Croydon

4 April 2024
From the archive: Would you buy a Chrysler Croydon?
Nio ET5 front three quarter
Each of Nio's models have benefited from the Oxfordshire base's input
New cars

Exclusive: Nio gives its EVs a "European flavour" in Oxfordshire

Chief engineer Danilo Teobaldi and his team are shaping car's dynamics at Oxfordshire base

4 April 2024
Exclusive: Nio gives its EVs a "European flavour" in Oxfordshire
Flexis van teaser brightened
First of three Flexis vans is due in 2026
New cars

Renault, Volvo Group partner on commercial EVs to be 'Tesla of vans'

Manufacturers have established new company Flexis to build line of radical, time-saving electric vans

3 April 2024
Renault, Volvo Group partner on commercial EVs to be 'Tesla of vans'
Autocar 3 April cover
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Autocar magazine 3 April: on sale now

New Toyota Land Cruiser rated, Mercedes-AMG's Purosangue beater, and driving the world's best hybrid

3 April 2024
Autocar magazine 3 April: on sale now
Merc and BMW
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Advice

Everything you need to know about car tax and VED in 2024

Our guide answers all your questions about vehicle excise duty tax, also known as road tax

3 April 2024
Everything you need to know about car tax and VED in 2024

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Tesla Cybercab front three quarter
The Cybercab was publicly displayed at an event in London
New cars

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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