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The venomous rise of the AC Cobra

The thunderous roadster emerged in 1962 as a V8 development of 1953’s Ace

22 November 2024
The venomous rise of the AC Cobra
ineos grenadier production line
Ineos paused production of the Grenadier in September
Manufacturing

Ineos CEO: January production restart the 'best possible outcome'

Manufacturer faced problems that could have forced it to halt production for "much, much longer"

22 November 2024
Autocar Business
Ineos CEO: January production restart the 'best possible outcome'
Volkswagen ID 3 front quarter tracking
ID cars will get a new look "going back to where we came from"
New cars

Volkswagen to overhaul entire electric car line-up in 2026

VW's R&D boss confirms cull for combustion car range, plus Polo refresh and timing of ID 2 SUV launch

21 November 2024
Volkswagen to overhaul entire electric car line-up in 2026
Kia Sportage facelift LA Auto Show front quarter
New lights and bluff grille are inspired by those on the EV3, EV6 and EV9
New cars

Kia Sportage facelift brings chunky look and upgraded hybrid

One of the UK’s best-selling family cars gets a major update inside and out

21 November 2024
Kia Sportage facelift brings chunky look and upgraded hybrid
Crowd surrounding Hyundai Jose Munoz
Muñoz was swarmed by crowds at the unveiling of the new Hyundai Ioniq 9
Corporate

New Hyundai CEO pledges 'no significant change' in strategy

Jose Muñoz steps up to lead Hyundai's global operations

21 November 2024
Autocar Business
New Hyundai CEO pledges 'no significant change' in strategy
Kia EV9 GT LA Auto Show front quarter close
EV9 GT gets a different daytime-running light signature from the regular car's
New cars

Kia EV9 GT: seven-seater gets 501bhp and sports car pace

Kia's biggest car can now dispatch the 0-60mph sprint in just 4.3sec

21 November 2024
Kia EV9 GT: seven-seater gets 501bhp and sports car pace
Jeep Recon camo front quarter tracking 0
Recon has bluff proportions of the Wrangler but packs a battery-electric powertrain
New cars

Jeep Recon 4x4 begins road testing ahead of 2025 launch

Hardcore off-roader to get removable doors and 373-mile range in EV form, but unlikely to be pure-ICE

21 November 2024
Jeep Recon 4x4 begins road testing ahead of 2025 launch
Company cars

Down to business: the benefits of an owning a company EV

Business owners can make hefty tax savings by running an EV through their company. Richard Webber tries it

21 November 2024
Down to business: the benefits of an owning a company EV
Hyundai Ioniq 9 LA Auto Show front quarter
The new Ioniq 9 is making its public debut at the LA Auto Show
New cars

Hyundai aims for Range Rover with 385-mile Ioniq 9 luxury SUV

Korean giant targets premium brands with its largest electric car yet

21 November 2024
Hyundai aims for Range Rover with 385-mile Ioniq 9 luxury SUV
Electric cars

Nissan wants 'urgent' action on ZEV mandate after government talks

Japanese firm warns fines risk future investment, while ministers insist phase-out date for ICE cars remain

20 November 2024
Nissan wants 'urgent' action on ZEV mandate after government talks

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New car news

Renault Trafic E Tech on display at LCV show   front three quarters
New Trafic E-Tech is smallest of three new electric vans revealed by Renault
New cars

Renault could take on ID Buzz with Espace-style electric MPV

29 April 2025
Renault could take on ID Buzz with Espace-style electric MPV

Motorsport news

Donnington Park British touring cars
In the 1990s, national champions from abroad and ex-F1 racers would compete in the BTCC
Motorsport

Britain vs the world: when Super Tourers took over

26 April 2025
Britain vs the world: when Super Tourers took over