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Dear Boris: What Autocar would like to see in the budget

The UK government sets out its 2020 spending plans this week but what should motorists hope for? We reveal our vision

10 March 2020

Dear Boris: What Autocar would like to see in the budget

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Cars have been built in North America for a century and a quarter.

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The finest American car engines in history

Continuing our occasional series about great car engines, we look at the best ones America has ever produced

9 March 2020

The finest American car engines in history

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It's four decades since Audi began its quest to make all-wheel drive mainstream.

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40 years of Audi’s quattro

We mark an important anniversary in Audi’s life, when the company started to mix it in the ranks of its primary German rivals

9 March 2020

40 years of Audi’s quattro

Porsche 911 is a handling king

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The anatomy of handling: What makes the perfect driver's car?

We all recognise incredible handling when we experience it. But defining this elusive quality is more tricky. We ponder the issue

8 March 2020

The anatomy of handling: What makes the perfect driver's car?

Three hot Renaults: all different, but the family resemblance is definitely there

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From R26R to Trophy-R: driving the ultimate Renaultsport Meganes

The R26R went down in hot hatch history, but has it been surpassed by its successors? We gather the best to find out

8 March 2020

From R26R to Trophy-R: driving the ultimate Renaultsport Meganes

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Wings, spoilers and air dams come in all shapes and sizes.

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Wings: history's greatest car spoilers

Spoilers may be seen as a way of making a car look sporty, but for powerful cars they're an aerodynamic must. We take a look at the wildest wings we’ve ever seen

7 March 2020

Wings: history's greatest car spoilers

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When Cord unveiled its 810 at the 1935 New York Auto Show, complete with pop-up headlights, it caused a sensation.

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Greatest cars ever made with pop-up headlights

Pop-up headlights have disappeared today on new cars – which makes them even cooler. These are the best we’ve ever seen

7 March 2020

Greatest cars ever made with pop-up headlights

The Blower resurgence project is led by experienced Mulliner engineer Glyn Davies (pictured above)

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How Bentley is recreating its legendary 4.5-litre Blower

The Crewe-based luxury carmaker is building just 12 of these ultra-exclusive £1.5 million continuations. We meet the man in charge

7 March 2020

How Bentley is recreating its legendary 4.5-litre Blower

"The traditions of 600-mile-a-day trips will continue to be possible, at speed and in style"

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Evolution of the GT: Polestar 1 vs AMG GT63 vs Porsche Taycan

Is ‘road to zero’ new car legislation about to consign the grand touring car to the history books? After a couple of days in the company of the latest ultra-modern GTs, we think not

7 March 2020

Evolution of the GT: Polestar 1 vs AMG GT63 vs Porsche Taycan