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Dear Boris: What Autocar would like to see in the budget

The UK government sets out its 2020 spending plans this week but what should motorists hope for? We reveal our vision

Dear Boris: What Autocar would like to see in the budget
Ford Focus RS 2002 - tracking front
The original Focus RS was inspired by the Focus RS WRC Mk1 rally car
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Used car buying guide: Ford Focus RS

The Mk1 Focus RS is a modern classic hot hatch with a solid reputation and prices within reach of the common man (or woman). We take a closer look

Used car buying guide: Ford Focus RS
Volkswagen Beetle - tracking front
The much-loved bug is also a film star: in ‘Herbie: Fully Loaded’ (2005), air-cooled Herbie takes a shine to a new Beetle but is told he’s too old for her
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Used car buying guide: Volkswagen Beetle

The first modern Beetle is basically a Mk4 Golf in fun, retro-inspired clothing, so it’s no wonder owners tend to hang on to them. We look at the early-2000s bug

Used car buying guide: Volkswagen Beetle
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Evans seeks expert advice when it comes to buying a used EV
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How the used car market is adapting for EVs

EV anxiety remains, but the switch to electric power is gathering momentum. And, what's more, you don’t have to pay a premium and buy new

How the used car market is adapting for EVs
Grand Drive Nissan Leaf - tracking front
Self-driving Leaf negotiated challenges like traffic lights, tricky roundabouts and overtaking
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Autonomous Nissan Leaf: riding in Britain's self-driving trailblazer

We sample the tech-laden Nissan Leaf that broke an autonomous vehicle record by driving 230 miles from Cranfield to Sunderland

Autonomous Nissan Leaf: riding in Britain's self-driving trailblazer
BMW X5 M 2009 - tracking front
X5’s eco-friendly tech boasts brake energy regeneration, active air flaps and more efficient air-con
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Used car buying guide: BMW X5

An E70-generation X5 might look like a steal but the list of potential pitfalls could turn a bargain into a money pit. We find out more

Used car buying guide: BMW X5
A2P2 scanning car
A2P2 uses 3D printing to repair priceless classics
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How 3D printing is aiding classic car revival

Classic car owners in need of rare parts can get them quicker than ever thanks to 3D printing. We find out more

How 3D printing is aiding classic car revival
1972 Triumph Stag - cornering front
Its road manners feel better the more you drive it
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Used car buying guide: Triumph Stag

Triumph’s V8-powered 2+2 classic makes a fun GT. We tell you the best way to bag one

Used car buying guide: Triumph Stag
Rally for Heroes - Mercedes and BMW on country roads
"The charity ensures that experiences are of the money-can’t-buy variety"
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Tour de Force: Inside the military veterans' charity driving tour

The Rally for Heroes tour has been raising money for ex-servicemen since 2010. We meet its founder

Tour de Force: Inside the military veterans' charity driving tour
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Used car buying guide: Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk2

The Mk2 Golf GTI has long played bridesmaid to the seminal Mk1, but prices for good examples are rallying. We cast an eye over this classic hot hatch

Used car buying guide: Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk2
Porsche 924 2020 - tracking side
Some call the 924 a stillborn VW. We call it a prime bargain
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Used car buying guide: Porsche 924

The 924 is an entry-level Porsche that you can currently buy for an entry-level price – but they won’t remain bargains for long. We have a closer look

Used car buying guide: Porsche 924

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