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A tale of two Peugeots: How a family feud split the company

When cousin Eugène cancelled Armand Peugeot's early car-building plans, Armand quit to start his own rival firm

30 August 2026
A tale of two Peugeots: How a family feud split the company
Used cars

Jaguar XE is a brilliant 3 Series alternative - and available from £3k

Jag's junior exec oozes driver appeal and smart looks, and you could have one for a song

30 August 2026
Jaguar XE is a brilliant 3 Series alternative - and available from £3k
Features

From XM to E46: BMW dealers are re-training to keep classics alive

Got an E36 or an E46? You can now give it the new car treatment with main dealer servicing

30 August 2026
From XM to E46: BMW dealers are re-training to keep classics alive
Slideshow

The cars with the largest engines ever made

As the motor industry embraces downsizing, we look at all the cars from past and present that headed in the other direction

30 August 2026
The cars with the largest engines ever made
Features

In an era of annoying bongs, my Tesla Model Y does ADAS right

The Model Y proves driver safety technology can be effective without being overbearing

29 August 2026
In an era of annoying bongs, my Tesla Model Y does ADAS right
Used cars

Never sell again: The top 30 used cars you can keep forever

Dissatisfied with your various dalliances? Perhaps the time has come to settle down with a true 'lifer'

29 August 2026
Never sell again: The top 30 used cars you can keep forever
Slideshow

Junkyard gems from Oakleaf Old Cars, South Dakota

We visit Oakleaf Old Cars in Hartford, South Dakota, and take a closer look at some hidden gems

29 August 2026
Junkyard gems from Oakleaf Old Cars, South Dakota
Electric cars

New Mercedes-AMG CLA packs C63 power for £34k less

CLA 45 goes electric with supercar-baiting pace, choice of saloon or estate and 416-mile range

28 August 2026
New Mercedes-AMG CLA packs C63 power for £34k less

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Lotus news 2026 b (1)
Lotus has released an official image of the supercar's rear – and Autocar has imagined what the rest of the car will look like
New cars

New 2028 Lotus Esprit to offer V6 in addition to hybrid V8

27 August 2026
New 2028 Lotus Esprit to offer V6 in addition to hybrid V8