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UK government poised to relax EV targets in response to US tariffs
Published: April 4, 2025 15:12
Changes to ZEV mandate set to be made next week to help car makers mitigate impact of 25% import duty The UK government is poised to relax its mandated electric car sales targets next week, in a bid to help manufacturers contend with the impact of the…
The best-selling cars in the UK: Ford Puma leaps into pole position
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/industry/best-selling-cars
Published: April 4, 2025 10:00
The Ford Puma, which was crowned 2024's best-seller, leads the charts after a strong March 2024 was quite the year for the car industry. New car registrations increased by 2.6% compared with the year before, while the Ford Puma was crowned the…
Electric car sales boomed in UK ahead of April VED changes
Published: April 4, 2025 08:54
Sales rose 43% year on year in March as buyers raced to beat the 'luxury tax' on £40k-plus cars Uptake of electric cars massively increased in the UK in March, a bumper month for new car sales – but the industry has warned the growth is unsustainable…
Formula 1’s forgotten North African heritage
Published: April 4, 2025 08:00
Algerian-born Guy Moll rose quickly from obscurity to the grand prix stage Rookie Isack Hadjar wasn't the first Algerian racing driver to compete in Formula 1 grand prix racing Formula 1 obsessives among you might have noted that 2025 rookie Isack…
Aston Martin Vanquish
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/aston-martin/vanquish
Published: April 4, 2025 08:00
V12-engined super-GT arrives with lofty ambitions. What’s the reality? Aston Martin is seldom far from the headlines. In 2025, there is more talk of debt piles, the trimming down of the workforce and share price woes. It is enough to make you wonder if…
Nissan upgrades Qashqai e-Power hybrid - and we've driven it
Published: April 4, 2025 06:00
Nissan Qashqai is one of the UK's best-selling cars New e-Power drivetrain draws on lessons from Leaf and Ariya EVs, bringing more power and better economy Nissan is leading £2 billion worth of investment into its Sunderland plant to prepare it to build…
Lotus Emira V6
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/lotus/emira-v6
Published: April 4, 2025 05:00
Lotus’s traditional V6 sports car finally meets the Autocar timing gear The Lotus Emira has had a moderately tumultuous start to life. You could argue this makes it an authentic Lotus from the off, even if that probably wasn’t the intention.Back in 2017,…
Why McLaren's merger with Forseven is a watershed moment
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/business-corporate/why-mclarens-merger-forseven-watershed-moment
Published: April 3, 2025 13:00
Merger with Forseven will see McLaren expand beyond mid-engined supercars Forseven has existed in the shadows – until now, as it forms the Manchester City of the car world Ten minutes and 26 seconds into our conversation, the bombshell drops: “What I…
Exclusive: McLaren plots reinvention in full merger with Forseven
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/exclusive-mclaren-plots-reinvention-full-merger-forseven
Published: April 3, 2025 13:00
Forseven merger will bring a broader line-up, here imagined by Autocar Full interview with CEO as British firm sets its sights on dramatic expansion beyond mid-engined supercars McLaren Automotive is to merge with the start-up company Forseven in a…
Vauxhall Luton site sold for conversion into industrial park
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/business/vauxhall-luton-site-sold-conversion-industrial-park
Published: April 3, 2025 11:18
Historic factory built its last ever vehicle, a Vivaro van, on 28 March 2025 Vauxhall's Luton factory has been sold to property firm Goodman, which will redevelop the site as an industrial park. The company said it would spend £400 million on the…
Mercedes-AMG SL 55
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/mercedes-amg/sl-55
Published: April 3, 2025 09:11
AMG-developed roadster packs a serious punch The Mercedes-AMG SL55 is the entry point to the eight-cylinder variants of the Mercedes-AMG SL.Its message is clear: with a revised raison d'etre. The SL is going Porsche 911-hunting, and has variety to help…
Skoda Elroq vRS: crossover boosted to 335bhp with 4WD
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/skoda-elroq-vrs-crossover-boosted-335bhp-4wd
Published: April 3, 2025 08:15
With 335bhp and 4WD, the Elroq vRS covers 0-62mph in 5.4sec Dual-motor set-up brings 52bhp more than standard Elroq plus lower, stiffer chassis tune Skoda has given the new Elroq crossover, its smallest EV to date, the vRS hot hatch treatment. Unveiled…
The most efficient electric cars
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/electric-cars/most-efficient-electric-cars
Published: April 3, 2025 08:00
We crunch the numbers on the electric cars on sale today to which are the most efficient For many electric car buyers, choosing which one to buy hinges on two key factors: how much range the car has, and how efficient it is. While many electric cars have…
Hyundai to launch next generation interior in 2026 - and buttons are staying
Published: April 3, 2025 05:29
Korean brand could make touchscreen smaller and easier to use too, in safety push Hyundai will launch its next generation interior next year - and bosses promise to keep physical buttons. The move, confirmed to Autocar by vice president of design Simon…
Renault Austral gets sharper look and refinement boost
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/renault-austral-gets-sharper-look-and-refinement-boost
Published: April 3, 2025 05:00
New front end comprises diamond-shaped grille, thinner headlights and tooth-like running lights Tweaks to three-year-old, hybrid-powered family SUV are aimed at reducing interior noise The Renault Austral has been updated three years after its launch to…
Striking Genesis concepts showcase future of luxury brand
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/striking-genesis-concepts-showcase-future-luxury-brand
Published: April 3, 2025 02:55
X Gran Coupé and X Gran Convertible are spawned from G90 flagship and feature unique design elements Two striking new Genesis concepts spawned from the Korean luxury brand’s G90 flagship showcase its “new chapter”. Unveiled at the Seoul motor show, the X…
Hyundai won't raise prices in response to new US tariffs, says boss
Published: April 3, 2025 01:27
Muñoz, who took over as head of Hyundai in January, was mobbed by reporters at the Seoul motor show The US is a “very, very important market” for the brand, said José Muñoz, making up 20% of its total sales Hyundai boss José Muñoz has promised to “not…
New Hyundai Nexo hydrogen SUV revealed with 435-plus-mile range
Published: April 3, 2025 00:25
New Nexo is distinguished from Hyundai's battery-powered EVs by certain styling cues... Second-generation fuel-cell SUV gets more power, more range and more practicality, plus distinct look Hyundai has reaffirmed its commitment to hydrogen-powered cars,…
First look at hot Hyundai Ioniq 6 N ahead of July reveal
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/first-look-hot-hyundai-ioniq-6-n-ahead-july-reveal
Published: April 3, 2025 00:25
As well as aggressive aero set-up, the new N car swaps a Hyundai badge for model-specific branding Electric saloon’s transformation into BMW M3 alternative brings twin spoilers and big power boost Hyundai has released the first image of its new Ioniq 6…
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 update drops ducktail, gains N Line version
Published: April 3, 2025 00:25
New Hyundai Ioniq 6 N Line previews the full-fat Ioniq 6 N coming this summer Early facelift for Hyundai's sleek electric saloon, taking influence from wild RN22e track concept The Hyundai Ioniq 6 has lost its prominent ducktail rear wing and gained a…
Full reveal: Honda Prelude sports coupe to land this year
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/full-reveal-honda-prelude-sports-coupe-land-year
Published: April 2, 2025 16:03
Exterior styling from concept (pictured) isn't set to change dramatically for production car Revived sports coupé will be launched in 2026 with new S+ Shift system and hybrid powertrain The new Honda Prelude hybrid sports coupé has now been shown in…
IED Vision Rapida unveiled as sleek 2+2 inspired by 1990s legends
Published: April 2, 2025 13:47
Vision Rapida is around the same size as '90s icons such as the Mk4 Toyota Supra Turinese university students collaborate with Italdesign to create affordable sports car for Generation Z Italdesign and the Istituto Europeo di Design (IED) of Turin have…
Why the entry-level Volkswagen Golf is the one you actually want
https://www.autocar.co.uk/opinion/new-cars/why-entry-level-volkswagen-golf-one-you-actually-want
Published: April 2, 2025 11:00
You can keep your GTIs and Clubsports, the entry-level Golf is everything you need and nothing you don't In traditionally distracting fashion, a recent meandering office chat turned to the thorny subject of the best-ever Volkswagen Golf. A shortlist was…
New trims cut Lotus Emeya, Eletre starting prices by £5760
Published: April 2, 2025 10:19
Prices for the revised line-up range from £84,990 to £139,990 Realignment of EV model lines brings more choice, with new value-focused grades Lotus has introduced a new range of trim levels for its Eletre and Emeya EVs, cutting their starting prices by…
Volvo CEO was pushed out as financial conditions turned stormy
Published: April 2, 2025 09:01
Rowan was a key driver behind Volvo's push for software-defined vehicles Sources confirm to Autocar that Jim Rowan was pushed out, sending shockwaves through the industry Of all the recent CEO changes, Volvo dropping Jim Rowan in favour of his…
New Citroen C3 Hybrid offers 56.5mpg for £20,115
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-citroen-c3-hybrid-offers-565mpg-%C2%A320115
Published: April 2, 2025 08:28
Mild-hybrid set-up is claimed to cut CO2 emissions by 10% compared with the regular petrol engine New version of compact crossover undercuts rival Renault Clio E-Tech and packs 108bhp The new Citroën C3 Hybrid has gone on sale in the UK, priced from…
Omoda 9 revealed as £45k hybrid with 93-mile EV range
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/omoda-9-revealed-%C2%A345k-hybrid-93-mile-ev-range
Published: April 2, 2025 08:00
Key to Omoda 9's long electric range is a new 34.4kWh battery from CATL Cut-price rival for BMW X3 and Volvo XC60 will crown Omoda's UK line-up New Chinese marque Omoda has launched the 9 as its flagship model for the UK. Priced from £44,990 and due to…
Leapmotor to have a six-car line-up in the UK by 2027
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/leapmotor-have-six-car-line-uk-2027
Published: April 2, 2025 07:00
Leapmotor B10 SUV will join T03, C10 and C10 REEV in the UK this year New Chinese company, part-owned by giant Stellantis, wants to be the "best-value EV brand" Leapmotor will have six cars in its UK line-up by 2027 as it looks to solidify its place as…
Ferrari Purosangue
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/ferrari/purosangue
Published: April 2, 2025 05:00
It's more raised sports estate than true SUV, so is this Ferrari the market's best tall car to drive? Ah, the Ferrari Purosangue. An SUV. The first Ferrari SUV, no less. But also, according to its maker, absolutely not an SUV. You can see why Ferrari…
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.134)
Published: April 2, 2025 05:00
This week Steve Cropley asks Matt Prior what engine he's carrying in the boot of his car, and why. On this week's My Week In Cars podcast Matt Prior arrives on the scene with an engine in the boot of his car. Steve Cropley talks the 'spirit of MG'…
Vauxhall Corsa Electric update brings 266 miles of range for £29k
Published: April 1, 2025 23:10
Prices for the updated Long Range Corsa start at £28,900 Revised battery chemistry and motor improve Long Range version to 266 miles between charges The Long Range version of the Vauxhall Corsa Electric has received an update that increases its range by…
Citroen ë-C4 and ë-C4X review
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/citroen/e-c4
Published: April 1, 2025 23:01
Citroen finds its value niche within the Stellantis juggernaut with a likeable, practical electric hatchback As the various brands of the Stellantis juggernaut try to find their place and identity, Citroën appears to be morphing into the French Skoda, and…
Leapmotor C10 REEV
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/leapmotor/c10-reev
Published: April 1, 2025 19:14
Range-extender version of Leapmotor's large SUV is likeable but with some concerning foibles "What’s it called? Leapfrog?", says a friend when Leapmotor is mentioned. But all unknown brands have to start somewhere and Chinese firm Leapmotor’s joint…
Everything you need to know about car tax and VED in 2025
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/advice/car-tax-everything-you-need-know-about-ved
Published: April 1, 2025 11:56
We’ve gathered all the information you need to know to make sense of VED Our guide answers all your questions about vehicle excise duty tax, also known as road tax One of the most important taxes you must be aware of if you want to drive your car is…
New cars 2025: Your handy guide to the 137 cars coming this year
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-cars-2025
Published: April 1, 2025 10:53
From hybrid hypercars to high-rise hatchbacks, here's every new model that's set to arrive this year This year is shaping up to be crucial for the car industry, as major manufacturers battle through what is perhaps the most challenging period they have…
Hyundai Inster gets wild race-ready rework
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/hyundai-inster-gets-wild-race-ready-rework
Published: April 1, 2025 08:00
Insteroid name is a portmanteau of 'Inster' and 'steroid' Korean brand's city car gets a makeover with rally-style bodywork and stripped-out interior Hyundai has reimagined its new Inster small electric car as a futuristic hot hatch with aggressive…
How much of a fire risk are electric vehicles?
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/electric-cars/how-much-fire-risk-are-electric-vehicles
Published: April 1, 2025 07:07
Damage can cause lithium ion batteries to catch fire We look at why EV fires are so hard to extinguish, how fire services are handling it and how to minimise risks As the prominence of electric cars on UK roads rapidly grows, more attention is turning…
Vauxhall drops prices to swerve new 'luxury car tax' on EVs
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/consumer/vauxhall-drops-prices-swerve-new-luxury-car-tax-evs
Published: April 1, 2025 05:00
Vauxhall Grandland Electric in Ultimate trim previously cost £40,495 – putting it over the ECS threshold Average new EV exceeds the threshold triggering an extra £2125 in VED over first six years of its life Vauxhall has cut the price of the…
Rivian R1T
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/rivian/r1t
Published: April 1, 2025 05:00
American firm's pioneering electric pick-up truck enters a second era to take the fight to the Tesla Cybertruck Large pick-up trucks dominate the American car sales charts, so it’s little surprise that plenty of firms are pushing to develop electric…
Job-hit automotive suppliers brace for a very different future
Published: April 1, 2025 04:00
GKN's last UK automotive parts plant closed in 2021 Headwinds including electrification and China are forcing a number of prominent suppliers to restructure The once-in-a-generation upheaval currently sending shockwaves through Europe’s suppliers has…
MG 4 XPower
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/mg-motor/4-xpower
Published: March 31, 2025 16:00
Dual-motor MG 4 shows just what a Chinese-built EV can offer an old-fashioned petrolhead: enormous power for a limited budget Having been sidelined as a concept for some time, the hot hatchback is making something of a comeback.While tightening emissions…
Webinar: How a fresh approach to gauging risk will make modern cars insurable
Published: March 31, 2025 15:45
Sign up to learn about the huge changes to UK car insurance and how they will affect you Vehicle testing organisation Thatcham Research's new Vehicle Risk Rating represents the biggest change to the car insurance industry in decades. This new rating…
New MINI Aceman: 6 reasons why it's a proper MINI
Published: March 31, 2025 14:00
From its iconic design to its playful handling, we explain why this all-electric crossover is every bit a proper MINI There are few cars as iconic as the original Mini. Its compact boxy proportions, beady round headlights, fantastically flared wheelarches…
DS 3 review
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/ds/3
Published: March 31, 2025 13:00
Stellantis' premium supermini crossover gets styling and cabin revisions to try to cling on to its premium market positioning It’s now been a decade since the emancipation papers for DS’s breakaway from parent company Citroën were signed but, with the ink…
The best value used cars
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/used-cars-best-of/best-used-cars
Published: March 31, 2025 11:00
We bring you 10 of the most sensible, well-priced and genuinely fun used cars on the market today As prices rise and belts are tightened, our search for the best value used cars intensifies. Of course, value is largely a subjective thing and we were…
Ford Ranger Raptor
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/ford/ranger-raptor
Published: March 31, 2025 10:52
Ford’s popular pick-up truck gets a Baja rally-style performance overhaul – and this time there's a petrol V6 You only need to cast a cursory glance at the Ford Ranger Raptor to know that this isn’t your common or garden pick-up truck. It’s a far…
Official: Nissan to gain Renault Twingo-based city car in 2026
Published: March 31, 2025 10:49
New model will help Japanese firm grow its small EV line-up; part of wider restructure between Alliance partners Nissan has confirmed that it will introduce a new small electric city car based on the Renault Twingo in 2026 – bolstering hopes that the two…
Everything you need to know about hydrogen cars
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/technology/hydrogen-cars
Published: March 31, 2025 10:31
Are hydrogen cars viable? We run through all you need to know about this alternative fuel Go back a decade, and hydrogen cars were deemed by many to be the next big thing. These vehicles, powered (perhaps obviously) by hydrogen, were considered to be the…
How Jim Rowan made Volvo a software company that builds cars
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/features/how-jim-rowan-made-volvo-software-company-builds-cars
Published: March 31, 2025 08:22
Rowan has stepped down as CEO; in his final major interview he explains the "Darwinian event" facing car makers Volvo boss Jim Rowan has stepped down from the firm with immediate effect, following three years at the helm of the Swedish car firm. During…
The longest-range electric cars
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/advice-electric-cars/longest-range-electric-cars
Published: March 31, 2025 07:46
EVs that can break the 300-mile barrier are growing in number – as are number of those that can crack 400 miles For many new car buyers, electric cars are often judged by a single factor: their driving range. That's because, back when electric cars first…
Skoda Enyaq
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/skoda/enyaq
Published: March 31, 2025 07:11
Can the Czech brand’s re-jigged large SUV remain as one of our favourites? The new Skoda Enyaq is proof that some manufacturers stay true to their core focus, even in the age of the rebrand.Kia and Hyundai have taken the 'reinvention' baton and run a…
Honda ZR-V
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/honda/zr-v
Published: March 30, 2025 09:00
The ZR-V is a vertically stretched Civic for the fiercely contested, hybrid-powered family SUV class The Honda ZR-V may not be the best-known Honda model, but it’s made a telling difference to its corporate fortunes.It became one of Honda UK's top three…
Remembering the mad local car firms at the Geneva motor show
Published: March 30, 2025 08:00
Long-running motor show played host to a number of wild concepts like these example from Rinspeed Traditionally at this time of year, the automotive industry congregates in Geneva for the world’s most important motor show – but to our great sadness, last…
Why Zagato and Touring see a bright future for coachbuilding
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/features/why-zagato-and-touring-see-bright-future-coachbuilding
Published: March 29, 2025 09:00
AGTZ invokes an old car without actually being based on one Italy’s famous coachbuilders aren’t worried about new technology and changing tastes "It could be the revival of coachbuilding.” Andrea Zagato, CEO of the company bearing his surname, founded…
Dacia Spring vs Leapmotor T03: UK's cheapest EVs face off
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/features/dacia-spring-vs-leapmotor-t03-uks-cheapest-evs-face
Published: March 29, 2025 08:00
Small batteries and austere power outputs mean the Spring and T03 are best suited to town The Spring is widely regarded as the value champion but China's Leapmotor is here to fight it – which is better? Electric cars, and new cars in general, are…
MWIC Bonus Episode 4: Autocar meets Rolls-Royce CEO Chris Brownridge
Published: March 29, 2025 00:00
Rolls-Royce CEO, Chris Brownridge, joins Autocar's editor-at-large, Matt Prior In this bonus podcast, Autocar's Editor-at-large, Matt Prior, meets the Rolls-Royce CEO, Chris Brownridge. Speaking at the launch of the Spectre Black Badge, Brownridge tells…
Vauxhall Luton ends vehicle production after 120 years
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/business/vauxhall-luton-ends-vehicle-production-after-120-years
Published: March 28, 2025 17:06
Last Luton-built Vivaro was built at 12:18pm on Friday 28 March 2025 Vauxhall Luton has built its final vehicle, a Vivaro van, bringing to an end 120 years of production at the plant. The decision to close the historic commercial vehicle factory was…
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/mercedes-benz/e-class
Published: March 28, 2025 14:00
Sixth-generation executive saloon and estate ramp up the luxury and tech The new car market is changing faster than ever, but that doesn't mean some things can't say the same - and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a case in point. Despite years of progress,…
Hot new Skoda Elroq vRS to be revealed next week
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/hot-new-skoda-elroq-vrs-be-revealed-next-week
Published: March 28, 2025 11:19
Bright paint and more aggressive styling will mark the hot Elroq out Skoda's second sporty electric car could pack a 322bhp punch to outpace the Abarth 600e Skoda will reveal the new Elroq vRS next week as the second electric car from its sporting…
Top 10 fastest road-legal cars
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/best-cars/fastest-cars
Published: March 28, 2025 09:00
Lamborghini and Ferrari build cars that exceed 200mph. These can go significantly quicker than that… Back in the late 1800s, during the dawn of the motorised carriage, the fastest cars in the world - such as Karl Benz's Patent Motorwagen - could achieve a…
BMW M2
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/bmw/m2
Published: March 28, 2025 08:00
Uprated engine and fettled chassis for facelifted junior performance car – and there's still a manual gearbox When the second-generation BMW M2 was launched, it couldn’t escape comparison with the preceding M2 Competition and 1 Series M Coupé, and sure…
Is the hydrogen car dream as good as dead?
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/business-electric-vehicles/hydrogen-car-dream-good-dead
Published: March 28, 2025 05:00
BMW uses Toyota fuel cells in its fleet of hydrogen iX5 demonstrators Rough start to the year has brought filling station closures and collapse of commercial vehicle businesses This year has started very badly for the prospects of hydrogen as a…
The best Porsches on sale now
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/best-cars/best-porsches-sale-now
Published: March 27, 2025 16:00
Porsche is synonymous with performance and quality, but which is the best from each model group? Owning a Porsche is quite a boast. But with so many models on sale, how do you choose the best for your driveway? Ever since Ferdinand Porsche released the…
Car makers brace for huge financial impact of Trump tariffs
Published: March 27, 2025 12:50
BMW builds SUVs in Spartanburg, South Carolina, but actual local content is reported to be only around 30% All cars and light commercial vehicles imported into the US will be hit with a 25% tariff from 2 April Car makers in the UK and Europe are…
Jeep Avenger
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/jeep/avenger
Published: March 27, 2025 11:59
The least traditional Jeep gets a hybrid off-roader option that impresses on the rough stuff The Jeep Avenger has always felt slightly oxymoronic in its conception as a diddy urban crossover from a brand so intrinsically associated with go-anywhere…
Dacia Bigster
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/dacia/bigster
Published: March 27, 2025 11:00
What do you get when you make a Duster bigger? A silly name and a real worry for the likes of Ford and Hyundai So massive is the gravitational pull of the C-SUV – of which the new Dacia Bigster is the latest exponent – that it’s now quicker to list the…
UK and US in "intense" talks after Trump announces 25% car tariff
Published: March 27, 2025 10:15
President claims new levy on all cars and car parts shipped into US will create "tremendous growth" “Intense negotiations” are taking place between the UK and US after President Donald Trump last night announced new 25% tariffs on all cars and car parts…
Dacia to reveal next stage of reinvention plan in November
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/dacia-reveal-next-stage-reinvention-plan-november
Published: March 27, 2025 09:51
Bigster follows the design language introduced with Duster and Sandero New Bigster SUV is described as closing the first chapter of the brand's regeneration The second phase of Dacia’s strategy road map will be revealed in November, four years after the…
Hillclimbs are the best beginner motorsport, bar none
https://www.autocar.co.uk/opinion/new-cars/hillclimbs-are-best-beginner-motorsport-bar-none
Published: March 27, 2025 09:00
No other motorsport gets you as close to the action, trackside or in the paddock I guess it helps that the very first motorsport event I attended in this country upon emigrating was a hillclimb – a short-course speed event for more than 100 disparate…
Why Stellantis persists with Vauxhall brand despite 'Opel question'
Published: March 27, 2025 05:00
New Stellantis UK chief – and interim Vauxhall boss – asks why the brand couldn't be sold outside the UK Brand snobbery follows Vauxhall around, perhaps best articulated by the suggestion of: ‘Why don’t they just make them Opels?’ It’s true that this…
Trump announces 25% tariff on all cars imported to US
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/business-car-sales/trump-announces-25-tariff-all-cars-imported-us
Published: March 26, 2025 21:58
New levy to come into effect on 2 April; will create "tremendous growth" for US, said president A new tariff of 25% will be imposed on all cars imported into the United State, president Donald Trump has announced. This new levy will come into effect from…
Nissan boss hints at new GT-R and Z in halo car pledge
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/nissan-boss-hints-new-gt-r-and-z-halo-car-pledge
Published: March 26, 2025 14:31
Hyper Force concept shown in 2023 hinted at the next iteration of the GT-R In fresh hint at the GT-R's return, new CEO vows to keep models 'that really represent what Nissan is about' Incoming Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa has vowed that “driving excitement…
Nissan: future of Sunderland factory is "very safe"
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/business-manufacturing/nissan-future-sunderland-factory-very-safe
Published: March 26, 2025 09:30
Sunderland plant currently builds Qashqai and Juke; new Leaf EV is coming this year Nissan will soon start building new Leaf and Juke EVs in Sunderland but Qashqai EV delayed due to market uncertainty Nissan remains committed to the long-term future of…
New Nissan Leaf revealed as crossover with over 372 miles of range
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-nissan-leaf-revealed-crossover-over-372-miles-range
Published: March 26, 2025 09:30
New Leaf borrows design cues from the larger Ariya; has been developed with focus on aerodynamics Third-generation EV is shown in production form, confirming it to be a high-riding family hatchback The third-generation Nissan Leaf has been shown in…
Electric Nissan Micra unwrapped: Renault 5 twin lands in 2026
Published: March 26, 2025 09:30
New Micra is twinned with the Renault 5 but references the early-2000s K12 Micra New electric supermini was designed in London and will be built in France, alongside Renault 5 The Nissan Micra will return this year as an electric car twinned with the…
First look at new electric Nissan Juke ahead of 2026 launch
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Published: March 26, 2025 09:30
Preview shows how new electric Juke will evolve from radical Hyper Punk concept Nissan's rival to the Ford Puma Gen-E and Kia EV3 will enter production in the UK next year The next-generation, electric Nissan Juke has been previewed as the firm ramps up…
More power doesn't necessarily make for a more enjoyable car
https://www.autocar.co.uk/opinion/new-cars/more-power-doesnt-necessarily-make-more-enjoyable-car
Published: March 26, 2025 08:00
Upgrading to the hot model of a particular car used to mean extra character too – but no longer Flick through some of our recent road test results and you will notice that we’ve just given 4.5 stars to a sensible electric supermini, the Renault 5, but…
The best small electric cars - driven, rated and ranked
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Published: March 26, 2025 06:00
Electric cars may already be cheaper than you think – and they're set to get even cheaper. Here's the best of the crop Accessibility has never been associated with small electric cars, especially when they first filtered into the mainstream market more…
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.133)
Published: March 26, 2025 06:00
Cropley travels to Goodwood to drive a shedload of great value cars, while Prior drives a Rolls-Royce Spectre On this week's My Week In Cars podcast Steve Cropley and Matt Prior have a busy week trying a plethora of new metal, including a Mini Cooper,…
Official: Peugeot e-208 GTi green-lit by new CEO
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Published: March 25, 2025 13:35
Autocar render shows what a new e-208 GTI might look like Brand's new management revives performance line in effort to "nurture driving sensations" in its cars Peugeot will launch a GTi variant of the e-208, new boss Alain Favey has confirmed, with the…
Aston Martin Vanquish Volante revealed as 214mph V12 roadster
Published: March 25, 2025 13:12
Roof folds out of sight in 14sec and can be shut in 16sec while on the move New drop-top version of thunderous GT brings similar performance; 95kg heavier than coupé Aston Martin has revealed the drop-top version of its 824bhp V12-powered Vanquish…
Lower Thames Crossing approved to ease Dartford pressure
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Published: March 25, 2025 11:16
Lower Thames Crossing will use a 2.6-mile tunnel running under the River Thames New road connecting Kent and Essex, including 2.6-mile tunnel beneath river, gets green light from the government The government has approved the construction of the Lower…
How to charge your electric car at home
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Published: March 25, 2025 10:50
Wallbox or smart charger? And how do you install it? We answer common questions about home EV charging Despite the ever-increasing number of electric car chargers installed across the UK, there’s no greater convenience than owning your own at home. Home…
New Audi A5 PHEV brings 67-mile electric range for £49k
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Published: March 25, 2025 10:42
Plug-in powertrain pairs 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine with electric motor for 295bhp combined output The new Audi A5 will gain a plug-in hybrid variant in June, one of ten new PHEVs to be launched by the German brand across its line-up in 2025. The A5…
MG S5 EV
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Published: March 25, 2025 09:00
Follow-up to the MG 4 is a crossover to take on the Kia EV3 and Skoda Elroq Sometimes reviewing cars can feel like shouting at clouds. But in the case of the new MG S5 EV, the product presentation felt a bit like having our MG 4 road test read back to me.…
All-new MG 4 EV isn't coming to UK; smaller update inbound instead
Published: March 25, 2025 09:00
Second-generation MG 4 (inset) won't replace current 4 (main) on UK market Current 4 EV will get a fresh interior and updated technology to mirror the new S5 EV crossover The MG 4 EV will be updated for the UK market in the coming months, but it won’t…