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New Mercedes S-Class revealed: fresh look, new tech, 530bhp V8

Flat-plane-crank V8, heated seatbelts and Zoom calls among key innovations for upgraded sixth-gen S-Class

New Mercedes S-Class revealed: fresh look, new tech, 530bhp V8
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Rolls-Royce priming electric Cullinan with dramatic new look

Rolls-Royce priming electric Cullinan with dramatic new look
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Chinese cars could be built in UK by Nissan and JLR – but there are risks

Chinese cars could be built in UK by Nissan and JLR – but there are risks
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Wild Genesis off-road supercar packs 1100bhp V8

Wild Genesis off-road supercar packs 1100bhp V8
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Polestar 2 review

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Consumer

Some Volvo EX30 owners warned not to charge indoors unattended

Some Volvo EX30 owners warned not to charge indoors unattended
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Manufacturing

UK production hits 73-year low after tariff battle and cyber attack

UK production hits 73-year low after tariff battle and cyber attack
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Tesla Model S and Model X production to end this summer

Tesla Model S and Model X production to end this summer
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How Ford transformed its best-seller into an EV

How Ford transformed its best-seller into an EV
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Tobias Sühlmann oversaw design of McLaren models including 750S and Artura Spider
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Porsche names McLaren designer as replacement for Mauer

Porsche names McLaren designer as replacement for Mauer
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My garage is a graveyard - I envy the £250 lease crowd

My garage is a graveyard - I envy the £250 lease crowd
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New British tech triples electric car charging speeds

New British tech triples electric car charging speeds
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New MG 4 Urban brings 147bhp and 201-mile range for £23,495

New MG 4 Urban brings 147bhp and 201-mile range for £23,495
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Skoda hints at new Karoq as it bids to extend lifespan of ICE range

Skoda hints at new Karoq as it bids to extend lifespan of ICE range
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Skoda Elroq: 8 key things to know

Skoda Elroq: 8 key things to know

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Toyota Aygo X

Toyota's city car has swapped pure petrol power for a hybrid system. Does that turn it into a rival for new baby EVs?

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CAR REVIEW

Kia EV4

Korean firm adds a lower-slung electric hatch to its SUV-rich EV line-up

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CAR REVIEW

Audi E-tron GT

Heavily upgraded electric four-door gains a sub-£90k entry version that could be the one to have

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CAR REVIEW

Fiat Grande Panda

Quasi-rugged retro throwback gains the option of a petrol-electric powertrain

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Skoda Fabia 130

Yes, it’s an automatic and it’s £30k, but it’s a new petrol hot hatch and it’s in Britain

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Used Suzuki Ignis 2016-2025 review

Suzuki's SUV is good enough - and cheap enough - to forgive its cheap-feeling materials and unsophisticated ride

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Lamborghini Temerario

New-era ‘junior’ Lambo has Ferrari squarely in its sights

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Volkswagen Passat

Stalwart family VW goes estate-only, with choice of petrol and plug-in hybrid powertrains

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CAR REVIEW

Tesla Model Y

Europe's biggest-selling electric car gets some key refinements and improvements, and an entry-level model that champions value for money

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Audi Q3

Big-selling small SUV has a new look. Does it have a new purpose too?

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Owners of Extended Range and Twin Motor models were previously told not to charge past 70%, due to fire risk
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Mercedes-AMG readies 'extreme' V8-powered CLE Read more
Second model in exclusive Mythos line is set to revive V8 thunder with a flat-plane-crank engine
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Despite ‘fair value’ concerns, providers say it offers essential protection
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Autocar Business

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Europe's premium brands can't afford a second wave of EV blunders

Initial flame of enthusiasm was quickly doused by a series of issues and China effortlessly grabbed the baton

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Europe's premium brands can't afford a second wave of EV blunders
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"Completely crazy": Euro carmakers struggle with cell-to-body move

"Completely crazy": Euro carmakers struggle with cell-to-body move
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Nissan faces 'uncomfortable' pressure from Chinese brands

Nissan faces 'uncomfortable' pressure from Chinese brands
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Car makers call for clarity on EU's small car proposals

Car makers call for clarity on EU's small car proposals
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The hidden flaws in the robotaxi business case

The hidden flaws in the robotaxi business case
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New British tech triples electric car charging speeds

Startup Hydrohertz has developed a way to cut charging times for EVs by a third. Here's how it works

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New British tech triples electric car charging speeds
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How Ford transformed its best-seller into an EV

How Ford transformed its best-seller into an EV
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Exclusive: Peugeot CEO's plan to strengthen 'unique' brand

Exclusive: Peugeot CEO's plan to strengthen 'unique' brand

Opinion

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My garage is a graveyard - I envy the £250 lease crowd

I used to judge people who finance their cars, but now I'm not so sure – who has it better?

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My garage is a graveyard - I envy the £250 lease crowd
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I learned my town's secret motoring past - and you can too

I learned my town's secret motoring past - and you can too
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Europe's premium brands can't afford a second wave of EV blunders

Europe's premium brands can't afford a second wave of EV blunders

Used cars

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The V12 Aston Martin you can buy for the price of a Golf

Bag a 200mph, four-seat, James Bond-approved GT for two-thirds off the new price

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The V12 Aston Martin you can buy for the price of a Golf
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Faster and cheaper: How the Cupra Leon R beat VW at its own game

Faster and cheaper: How the Cupra Leon R beat VW at its own game
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My Renault Clio 182 Trophy proves old hot hatches do it best

My Renault Clio 182 Trophy proves old hot hatches do it best

Autocar archive

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Mildred Petre: The hero behind Bentley's most extreme machine

A pilot, power boater and supremely talented driver, we're glad Mildred Petre is being remembered

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Mildred Petre: The hero behind Bentley's most extreme machine
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When Autocar took a factory Range Rover to the ‘demonic’ Dakar

When Autocar took a factory Range Rover to the ‘demonic’ Dakar
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Why British car makers kept their sales figures a secret until 1969

Why British car makers kept their sales figures a secret until 1969
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Your handy guide to every new car coming in 2026
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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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