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Mini John Cooper Works GP hatchback on the cards

The hardcore hatch featured in the first two generations of Mini under BMW ownership – and it's likely to do so again

2 January 2017

Mini John Cooper Works GP hatchback on the cards

Opinion

Lotus Exige Sport 380 - Autocar's favourite cars of the year

We're running through our favourites of 2016 - Mark Tisshaw has chosen the Lotus Exige Sport 380

27 December 2016

Lotus Exige Sport 380 - Autocar's favourite cars of the year

News

Lotus Exige Sport 380 revealed

Lightest and most powerful iteration of Hethel's V6 sports car can reach 60mph in 3.5sec

23 November 2016

Lotus Exige Sport 380 revealed

2020 Lotus Elise to head new range of models

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2020 Lotus Elise confirmed following return to profit

Lotus is now in a position to fund an all-new version of its featherweight sports car and other new models thanks to a positive cash flow

23 November 2016

2020 Lotus Elise confirmed following return to profit

News

Mazda to launch electrified cars from 2021

Mazda R&D boss says emissions regulations make electrification inevitable but pledges to keep developing petrol and diesel technology

21 November 2016

Mazda to launch electrified cars from 2021

News

Mazda CX-4 coupe-SUV won't come to Europe

Sleek CX-4 SUV with coupé roofline will be sold in China only; Mazda R&D boss Kiyoshi Fujiwara also reveals Mazda won't expand its SUV line-up for now

18 November 2016

Mazda CX-4 coupe-SUV won't come to Europe

Opinion

Why Mazda is launching a diesel car in the US

After the VW Dieselgate scandal, now wouldn't seem the ideal time to launch a diesel car in the US. Mazda reckons otherwise

17 November 2016

Why Mazda is launching a diesel car in the US

Opinion

Mini is right to launch an electric car

Mini has chosen an electric car as the fifth and final model in its new line-up, rather than a city or sports car. Our man thinks the right call has been made

17 November 2016

Mini is right to launch an electric car

Opinion

It's OK to love the new Alfa Romeo Stelvio SUV

The Alfa Stelvio SUV looks great - and profits from sales could drive Alfa Romeo to new heights

16 November 2016

It's OK to love the new Alfa Romeo Stelvio SUV

News

Mini boss downplays Brexit and Trump concerns

Mini boss Peter Schwarzenbauer says it is "business as usual" as the firm waits to see what will happen in the UK and US

16 November 2016

Mini boss downplays Brexit and Trump concerns

The Mini E electric car was used in on-road trials

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Electric Mini to launch as fifth 'superhero model' in 2019

An electric version of an existing Mini model will launch in 2019; this decision is a substantial setback for the chances of the Rocketman or Superleggera concepts making production

16 November 2016

Electric Mini to launch as fifth 'superhero model' in 2019