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McLaren to add SUV and second factory in major UK expansion

£500m investment paves way for new model lines, two bespoke engines and added production facilities

McLaren to add SUV and second factory in major UK expansion
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Electric cars

New 322bhp Volkswagen ID 3 is first rear-driven GTI

New 322bhp Volkswagen ID 3 is first rear-driven GTI
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New cars

Nissan Kicks crossover coming to Europe, and will be built in UK

Nissan Kicks crossover coming to Europe, and will be built in UK
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New cars

New-look Volvo XC60 PHEV brings 124 miles of electric range

New-look Volvo XC60 PHEV brings 124 miles of electric range
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Autocar's artist rendering imagines a Defender pick-up based on the current 110 model
New cars

Report: JLR collaborating with Stellantis on Defender pick-up

Report: JLR collaborating with Stellantis on Defender pick-up
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CAR REVIEW

Aion UT tested: Chinese newcomer takes aim at small EV elite

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Aion UT tested: Chinese newcomer takes aim at small EV elite
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Electric vehicles

Boom in EV demand catches car makers off guard

Boom in EV demand catches car makers off guard
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Electric cars

Volkswagen channels XL1 for EV hatchback capable of 9mpkWh

Volkswagen channels XL1 for EV hatchback capable of 9mpkWh
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Dacia CEO: Relax small car rules to reduce prices in Europe

Dacia CEO: Relax small car rules to reduce prices in Europe
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Consumer

Aftermarket trackers key to stolen car recovery as factory tech fails

Aftermarket trackers key to stolen car recovery as factory tech fails
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CAR REVIEW

Skoda Epiq review

Skoda Epiq
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Autocar's vision of what the Roadster could look like
Electric cars

Tesla Roadster to be revealed with jet power on 1 October

Tesla Roadster to be revealed with jet power on 1 October
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Electric cars

VW's new concept changes the EV game – why can't we buy it?

VW's new concept changes the EV game – why can't we buy it?
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Vans

New Kia PV7 targets Ford E-Transit Custom with 286-mile range

New Kia PV7 targets Ford E-Transit Custom with 286-mile range
CUPRA Raval

CUPRA Raval: How it spices up the small electric car formula

CUPRA Raval: How it spices up the small electric car formula

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Latest reviews

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CAR REVIEW

Aion UT tested: Chinese newcomer takes aim at small EV elite

New Chinese brand ventures into burgeoning small EV segment with 268–mile hatchback

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Aion UT tested: Chinese newcomer takes aim at small EV elite
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CAR REVIEW

Skoda Epiq

It's Skoda's turn to introduce an affordable small EV – and this one will have its rivals worried

Skoda Epiq
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CAR REVIEW

Audi RS5: Full test of the V6 hyper-wagon that beats physics

RS4 replacement is a 2.4-tonne plug-in hybrid, yet the engineers promise it’s much more fun to drive

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Audi RS5: Full test of the V6 hyper-wagon that beats physics
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CAR REVIEW

Leapmotor B03X review: China's Ford Puma misses the mark

Another 4.3m-long, circa-£30k Chinese electric crossover – but one with a hint of character

Leapmotor B03X review: China's Ford Puma misses the mark
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CAR REVIEW

Mazda CX-6e driven: A proper BMW iX3 rival for £10k less?

Mazda keeps the styling fresh and the prices fresher still for its smart new mid-sized electric SUV

Mazda CX-6e driven: A proper BMW iX3 rival for £10k less?
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CAR REVIEW

Cupra Formentor VZ5

Facelifted crossover hits the UK with some five-cylinder fire in its belly

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Cupra Formentor VZ5
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CAR REVIEW

Toyota Yaris Cross

Toyota's efficient petrol-electric entry to the compact crossover class goes under the knife for another update

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Toyota Yaris Cross
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CAR REVIEW

Nissan Leaf

Can the EV trailblazer once more lead by example in its third generation?

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Nissan Leaf
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CAR REVIEW

Vauxhall Corsa GSE

First performance Corsa in years arrives with 277bhp and limited-slip diff

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Vauxhall Corsa GSE
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CAR REVIEW

Bentley Supersports

Bentley finally answers the call to make a simpler, lighter, quicker Continental – with indulgent results

Bentley Supersports
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New electric hot hatch replaces the previous GTX, putting fresh focus on driver engagement
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Performance cars
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New Bovensiepen Spider revealed as £99k BMW Z4 with 429bhp Read more
Alpina founders turn retired roadster into a 183mph ’bahnstormer with lashings of leather
New Bovensiepen Spider revealed as £99k BMW Z4 with 429bhp
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If you’re considering going electric, there’s a great choice of used options – but what should you look out for?
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Autocar Business

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How the UK saved the Chinese car industry in 2026

The UK is among the top export markets for the Chinese industry, alongside Russia and Brazil

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How the UK saved the Chinese car industry in 2026
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ZEV mandate review could give a hybrid lifeline to UK car factories

ZEV mandate review could give a hybrid lifeline to UK car factories
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Chinese car makers take a fifth of the UK market – can they keep growing?

Chinese car makers take a fifth of the UK market – can they keep growing?
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Hyundai expects to sell 20,000 Ioniq 3 EVs in Europe by the year's end

Hyundai pins hopes on new models after European sales slide

Hyundai pins hopes on new models after European sales slide
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Aston Martin's cars are the best yet - why aren't its finances?

Aston Martin's cars are the best yet - why aren't its finances?
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Features

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Renault 4 Plein Sud: Should you spec this SUV as a 'convertible'?

Long hot summer comes to an end just in time for convertible's arrival - but is it the one to have?

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Renault 4 Plein Sud: Should you spec this SUV as a 'convertible'?
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The pro racer who turned his A-Class into a 220bhp GTI chaser

The pro racer who turned his A-Class into a 220bhp GTI chaser
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Top tips for happy EV ownership - from an electric car veteran

Top tips for happy EV ownership - from an electric car veteran

Opinion

VW ID Polo and Cupra Raval

Boom in EV demand catches car makers off guard

Buyers of the most popular EVs face months-long waits – so did car makers swing too hard back to ICE production?

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Boom in EV demand catches car makers off guard
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VW's new concept changes the EV game – why can't we buy it?

VW's new concept changes the EV game – why can't we buy it?
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Mega-mileage cars are better value - and tell better stories

Mega-mileage cars are better value - and tell better stories

Used cars

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The pro racer who turned his A-Class into a 220bhp GTI chaser

Racing driver Bryn Calder has done 45,000 miles in his A-Class – and it was cheaper to insure than a Fiesta

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The pro racer who turned his A-Class into a 220bhp GTI chaser
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The ultimate EV bargain? Grab a Nissan Leaf from just £3500

The ultimate EV bargain? Grab a Nissan Leaf from just £3500
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Missed out on an Alpine A110? Grab a used example for £35k

Missed out on an Alpine A110? Grab a used example for £35k

Autocar archive

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Lessons in survival: Merc's Joachim Zahn showed car makers how to beat a crisis

As CEO, Zahn doubled Mercedes production during the 1970s by refusing to chase reckless growth

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Lessons in survival: Merc's Joachim Zahn showed car makers how to beat a crisis
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A tale of two Peugeots: How a family feud split the company

A tale of two Peugeots: How a family feud split the company
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People have been complaining about noisy cars for 115 years

People have been complaining about noisy cars for 115 years
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Autocar honours the very best people and cars from the past 12 months
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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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