Car sales

Global car makers contemplate exit from China

Sales are plummeting and profit margins are shrinking as local giants such as BYD and Geely continue to grow

2 April 2024
Autocar Business
Global car makers contemplate exit from China
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An RAC survey found that 28% of drivers believed most headlights were too bright
Consumer

Government to investigate whether headlights are too bright

Department for Transport will commission an independent report after MPs were petitioned on the issue

2 April 2024
Government to investigate whether headlights are too bright
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Alpine A290 will rival electric Mini Cooper, Abarth 500e and Cupra Born
New cars

New Alpine A290: electric hot hatch will be revealed on 13 June

More power, fettled chassis and F1 aero tricks for the hot version of the Renault 5

2 April 2024
New Alpine A290: electric hot hatch will be revealed on 13 June
New cars

BYD Seagull could come to UK in brand's affordable EV push

Chinese firm is "keen to have" Dacia Spring rival in UK, and sees suitable space in its line-up

2 April 2024
BYD Seagull could come to UK in brand's affordable EV push
New cars

Best used cars for £50,000 and under

Mustangs, AMGs, near-600bhp SUVs - even in 2024 £50,000 buys you a lot of car

1 April 2024
Best used cars for £50,000 and under
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Next Clio will sit on a version of the new Ampr Small platform that underpins the 5
New cars

Electric Renault Clio due as family-friendly 5 sibling

Next Clio is due in 2026 with hybrid and electric power, as Renault expands small car line-up

1 April 2024
Electric Renault Clio due as family-friendly 5 sibling
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600e is Abarth's first SUV - and it's most powerful car yet
New cars

New pictures of 237bhp Abarth 600e mark brand's 75th anniversary

Abarth’s second EV goes after the Cupra Born with a limited-slip diff and Formula E-derived tyres

31 March 2024
New pictures of 237bhp Abarth 600e mark brand's 75th anniversary
Mercedes SL 55 AMG vs Porsche 911 GTS Cabriolet lead
Nearly 1000bhp between them and a value exceeding £250k - which would you take?
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GT showdown: Mercedes-AMG SL 55 vs Porsche 911 GTS

An AMG-focused development for the SL surely signals new dynamics, but can it beat the benchmark?

31 March 2024
GT showdown: Mercedes-AMG SL 55 vs Porsche 911 GTS
Renault Zoe front three quarter lead
After 12 years in production, the Zoe still looks fresh
New cars

Gone too soon? Final drive in the pioneering Renault Zoe

Renault's seminal EV hatchback ends production today. Here's why we'll miss it

30 March 2024
Gone too soon? Final drive in the pioneering Renault Zoe

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Lotus could upgrade the Emeya saloon (pictured) and Eletre SUV with new powertrain
New cars

Lotus embraces EREV hybrids as it axes all-electric plan

20 November 2024
Lotus embraces EREV hybrids as it axes all-electric plan

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