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From the archive: AA is formed to help drivers evade speeding fines

In 1905, an Autocar reader complained of unfair 'police traps'. Soon after, another told of a plan to use cyclists to warn drivers

From the archive: AA is formed to help drivers evade speeding fines
Alfa Romeo Ferrari C39
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Formula 1 new cars 2020: all now revealed

We detail all 10 new cars for the upcoming season as they're revealed – and what to look out for this year

Formula 1 new cars 2020: all now revealed
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Glickenhaus details 829bhp hypercar entry for Le Mans 2020

New SCG007 Le Mans racer is powered by 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6; up to 30 road examples set to be built

Glickenhaus details 829bhp hypercar entry for Le Mans 2020
The Autocar V8 article 1913
De Dion Bouton was the first to use a V8
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From the archive: The benefits of the new V8 engine

In 1913, we detailed why the V-configured eight-cylinder engine was the optimum in every respect

From the archive: The benefits of the new V8 engine
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JLR announces hundreds of redundancies at Halewood

Change from three-shift to two-shift operations at Merseyside factory will impact around 500 workers

JLR announces hundreds of redundancies at Halewood
In 1982, we reported on the advent of the compact disc
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From the archive: The arrival of the compact disc player

First in-car radios became possible, then record players (yes, really) and then tape decks. And in 1982, we witnessed the advent of digital music

From the archive: The arrival of the compact disc player
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Tesla previews small electric car for China

American firm posted design sketch as it announced that it's setting up a research and design centre in China

Tesla previews small electric car for China
The Blue Bird III hit 206.956mph on Daytona Beach
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From the archive: Britain reclaims the land speed record

The jet and rocket-powered Bloodhound aims to hit 800mph next year; in 1928, an 875hp Napier engine took Malcolm Campbell's Blue Bird III to 206mph

From the archive: Britain reclaims the land speed record
Domestic makers Ford and Vauxhall did well with the new Escort and Viva
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From the archive: The UK car market in 1969

We take a look at the best-selling brands and models on the British new car market half a century ago

From the archive: The UK car market in 1969
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Chinese brand DFSK to sell budget seven-seat SUV in UK

Dorset-based company plans to import Glory 580, priced from £23k, alongside light commercial vehicles

Chinese brand DFSK to sell budget seven-seat SUV in UK
Max Verstappen already has five F1 seasons behind him
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Autocar meets... Max Verstappen

Max Verstappen was only 17 when he debuted in Formula 1. Now he’s ready to win a world championship. We sit down with the Dutchman

Autocar meets... Max Verstappen

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