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Seagull is also known as the Dolphin Mini in some markets, but will be named the Dolphin Surf here
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BYD Seagull to be launched in UK this year at sub-£20k

Seagull EV will be renamed the Dolphin Surf and upgraded when it goes on sale in the UK later this year

BYD Seagull to be launched in UK this year at sub-£20k
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Anniversary special edition will be based on new GTI Clubsport
New cars

Volkswagen to unveil 50th anniversary Golf GTI at Nurburgring 24hr

Volkswagen to unveil 50th anniversary Golf GTI at Nurburgring 24hr
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Audi E concept shows off Audi's new design approach for Chinese-market EVs
New cars

Audi to launch first AUDI model for China in Shanghai next month

Audi to launch first AUDI model for China in Shanghai next month
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Autocar revealed earlier this year that design work on a 2CV-inspired model had begun
New cars

Reborn Citroën 2CV part of plan for 'daring and shocking' models

Reborn Citroën 2CV part of plan for 'daring and shocking' models
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Audi is tipped to return to the sports coupé segment with a TT successor
New cars

Original TT could inspire new Audi sports coupé

Original TT could inspire new Audi sports coupé
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Abarth 600e review

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Abarth 600e review
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Polo-based A1 is Audi's smallest model
New cars

Audi A1 and Q2 retire next year to make way for new entry EV

Audi A1 and Q2 retire next year to make way for new entry EV
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Electric cars

How long do batteries last in electric cars?

How long do batteries last in electric cars?
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CAR REVIEW

Skoda Elroq review

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Skoda Elroq review
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BYD has increased its global sales tenfold in five years
Manufacturing

BYD rules out UK factory as conditions "not friendly"

BYD rules out UK factory as conditions "not friendly"
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CAR REVIEW

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe review

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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe review
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Finance and corporate

Bentley profits dip as investment ramps up for electric future

Bentley profits dip as investment ramps up for electric future
BYD reveals new Han and Tang on stage with Super E Platform (2)
New BYD Han and Tang are the first models to move onto the new architecture
Electric cars

New BYD electric car platform brings 1000kW charging, 1084bhp

New BYD electric car platform brings 1000kW charging, 1084bhp
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USED CAR REVIEW

Used Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate 2023-2024 review review

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Used Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate 2023-2024 review review
Audi

Vorsprung durch Technik Live: Join Autocar for the ultimate Audi experience day

Vorsprung durch Technik Live: Join Autocar for the ultimate Audi experience day

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Latest reviews

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CAR REVIEW

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe review

Can the second-generation version emerge from the 3 Series’ shadow?

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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe review
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CAR REVIEW

Abarth 600e review

Fiat performance brand's first UK-bound crossover is also its most powerful car yet – but is it fun?

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Abarth 600e review
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CAR REVIEW

Volkswagen ID 5

Is Volkswagen's family-friendly ID 4 electric SUV better when it's trying to mimic a coupé?

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Volkswagen ID 5
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CAR REVIEW

Vauxhall Mokka Electric

Stylish compact crossover offers appealing looks and interior tech. Does it have the drive to match?

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Vauxhall Mokka Electric
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CAR REVIEW

Skoda Elroq review

Skoda shifts its focus to EVs, starting with a Scenic-rivalling compact SUV

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Skoda Elroq review
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USED CAR REVIEW

Used Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate 2023-2024 review review

Last-of-the-line DBS is a stunning swansong for Gaydon's full-fat grand-touring coupé

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Used Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate 2023-2024 review review
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CAR REVIEW

Ferrari Purosangue

It's more raised coupe than true SUV, so does this make the Ferrari Purosangue the market's best tall car to drive?

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Ferrari Purosangue
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CAR REVIEW

Honda Civic

Fresh iteration of the hatchback gets a new hybrid powertrain and a smarter interior

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Honda Civic
BMW M4
USED CAR REVIEW

Used BMW M4 2014-2020 review

Straight six turbo BMW coupe obviously has its charms. Especially at these prices

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Used BMW M4 2014-2020 review
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CAR REVIEW

Lexus RZ

Lexus enters fast-filling premium electric SUV club with a jazzed-up Toyota bZ4X

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Lexus RZ
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TOP 10s The best cars on sale in the UK

Electric cars
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How long do batteries last in electric cars? Read more
Should you be worried about the battery life of an electric car? Not if you pay close attention to our guide
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Performance cars
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Used Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate 2023-2024 review review Read more
Last-of-the-line DBS is a stunning swansong for Gaydon's full-fat grand-touring coupé
Used Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate 2023-2024 review review
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Company cars
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How long do batteries last in electric cars? Read more
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Autocar Business

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Courier (silver) and Puma (yellow) are built at Craiova

Ford Highway: the road that Puma built

Building cars in road-deficient Romania is hard work, but Ford’s persistence is paying off

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Ford Highway: the road that Puma built
BYD production

Why China won’t come to the aid of European car manufacturing

Why China won’t come to the aid of European car manufacturing
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UK ban on new hybrid car sales from 2030 to be relaxed - report

UK ban on new hybrid car sales from 2030 to be relaxed - report
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Volkswagen sets out 10-year plan to become global tech trailblazer

Volkswagen sets out 10-year plan to become global tech trailblazer
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Car makers back plan to relax EU CO2 rules – but Volvo 'flabbergasted'

Car makers back plan to relax EU CO2 rules – but Volvo 'flabbergasted'
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Features

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Old meets new: does the CLE 53 capture some of the CLK's magic?

Affalterbach battle: Can a CLE 53 keep up with a CLK Black Series?

Despite their different briefs and eras, there are many similarities between the CLE and CLK

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Affalterbach battle: Can a CLE 53 keep up with a CLK Black Series?
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Designer Callum (left) and Riversimple boss Spowers cast a keen eye over every model

The shape of things to come: the next generation of car designers

The shape of things to come: the next generation of car designers
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Performance, practicality, ride and handling balance: Legacy GT-B nails them all

An enduring Legacy: farewell to one of Subaru's greatest hits

An enduring Legacy: farewell to one of Subaru's greatest hits

Opinion

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You can sleep in Xpeng's new EV – but should you?

In-car sleeping is an advertised feature of Xpeng's G6, not just a theoretical possibility

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You can sleep in Xpeng's new EV – but should you?
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Get your kicks on Route 66: why American road trips rule

Get your kicks on Route 66: why American road trips rule
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The Americans have transformed F1 into a pop culture icon

The Americans have transformed F1 into a pop culture icon

Used cars

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Used Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate 2023-2024 review review

Last-of-the-line DBS is a stunning swansong for Gaydon's full-fat grand-touring coupé

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Used Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate 2023-2024 review review
BMW M4

Used BMW M4 2014-2020 review

Used BMW M4 2014-2020 review
Range Rover Evoque

Used Range Rover Evoque 2011-2018 review

Used Range Rover Evoque 2011-2018 review

Autocar archive

Sahara desert drive archive column

Going recklessly into the Sahara desert, 98 years ago

It took a brave soul to go into a desert in a 1920s car. No satellite phones, either

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Going recklessly into the Sahara desert, 98 years ago
Clay model car

The story behind clay modelling - and why it's still used today

The story behind clay modelling - and why it's still used today
Self proppelled bus archive

The genesis of self-propelled buses and vans

The genesis of self-propelled buses and vans
NEW CARS 2025
NEW CARS 2025
From hybrid hypercars to high-rise hatchbacks, here's every new model you could put on your drive this year
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NEW CARS 2025
AUTOCAR AWARDS
Autocar Awards
Autocar honours the very best people and cars from the past 12 months
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PROMOTED: AUDI E-TRON
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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