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2025 Nissan Micra front
New Micra is twinned with the Renault 5 but references the early-2000s K12 Micra
New cars

Electric Nissan Micra unwrapped: Renault 5 twin due this year

New electric supermini was designed in London and will be built in France, alongside Renault 5

Electric Nissan Micra unwrapped: Renault 5 twin due this year
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Car sales

Trump announces 25% tariff on all cars imported to US

Trump announces 25% tariff on all cars imported to US
Nissan Hyper Force at 2023 Tokyo motor show front
Hyper Force concept shown in 2023 hinted at the next iteration of the GT-R
New cars

Nissan boss hints at new GT-R and Z in halo car pledge

Nissan boss hints at new GT-R and Z in halo car pledge
2026 Nissan Leaf front
New Leaf borrows design cues from the larger Ariya; has been developed with focus on aerodynamics
New cars

New Nissan Leaf revealed as crossover with over 372 miles of range

New Nissan Leaf revealed as crossover with over 372 miles of range
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Corporate

Why Stellantis persists with Vauxhall brand despite 'Opel question'

Why Stellantis persists with Vauxhall brand despite 'Opel question'
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Autocar render shows what a new e-208 GTI might look like
New cars

Official: Peugeot e-208 GTi green-lit by new CEO

Official: Peugeot e-208 GTi green-lit by new CEO
Hillclimb sprint why I love
New cars

Hillclimbs are the best beginner motorsport, bar none

Hillclimbs are the best beginner motorsport, bar none
2026 Nissan Juke teaser image front three quarters
Preview shows how new electric Juke will evolve from radical Hyper Punk concept
New cars

First look at new electric Nissan Juke ahead of 2026 launch

First look at new electric Nissan Juke ahead of 2026 launch
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Bigster follows the design language introduced with Duster and Sandero
New cars

Dacia to reveal next stage of reinvention plan in November

Dacia to reveal next stage of reinvention plan in November
Best small electric cars
Best cars

The best small electric cars - driven, rated and ranked

The best small electric cars - driven, rated and ranked
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Roof folds out of sight in 14sec and can be shut in 16sec while on the move
New cars

Aston Martin Vanquish Volante revealed as 214mph V12 roadster

Aston Martin Vanquish Volante revealed as 214mph V12 roadster
Qashqai in the final inspection light tunnel at Nissan Sunderland
Sunderland plant currently builds Qashqai and Juke; new Leaf EV is coming this year
Manufacturing

Nissan: future of Sunderland factory is "very safe"

Nissan: future of Sunderland factory is "very safe"
Nissan Leaf Mk2 production Sunderland
Production of Mk2 Nissan Leaf recently ended in Sunderland, making way for Mk3 later this year
Manufacturing

UK car production drops for 12th consecutive month

UK car production drops for 12th consecutive month
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CAR REVIEW

MG S5 EV

MG S5 EV
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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CAR REVIEW

MG S5 EV

Follow-up to the MG 4 is an electric crossover to take on the Kia EV3 and Skoda Elroq

MG S5 EV
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CAR REVIEW

Suzuki Swift review

Suzuki’s stalwart supermini promises tech, style and an engaging drive. Does it deliver?

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Suzuki Swift review
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CAR REVIEW

BYD Sealion 7

Chinese giant aims straight at the Tesla Model Y with its new electric family SUV

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BYD Sealion 7
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CAR REVIEW

Vauxhall Mokka

Sharp looks to match clever tech – the Vauxhall Mokka wants you to have your cake and eat it

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Vauxhall Mokka
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CAR REVIEW

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

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

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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe
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CAR REVIEW

Abarth 600e

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
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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

Rolls-Royce Spectre

Rolls-Royce fights the habit of 120 years and launches its first electric car

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Rolls-Royce Spectre
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CAR REVIEW

Maserati Grecale Folgore

Big SUV relinquishes V6 engine as Italian luxury brand initiates electric transition

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Skoda Octavia
USED CAR REVIEW

Used Skoda Octavia 2014-2020 review

Skoda’s practical and spacious family hatchback takes a step up in size

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Used Skoda Octavia 2014-2020 review
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TOP 10s The best cars on sale in the UK

Electric cars
2026 Nissan Juke teaser image front three quarters
First look at new electric Nissan Juke ahead of 2026 launch Read more
Nissan's rival to the Ford Puma Gen-E and Kia EV3 will enter production in the UK next year
First look at new electric Nissan Juke ahead of 2026 launch
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Performance cars
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Used Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate 2023-2024 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
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Company cars
Podpoint Solo 3 Home Charging
How to charge your electric car at home Read more
Wallbox or smart charger? And how do you install it? We answer common questions about home EV charging
How to charge your electric car at home
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Autocar Business

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Trump announces 25% tariff on all cars imported to US

President claims new levy on all cars and car parts shipped into US will create "tremendous growth"

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Trump announces 25% tariff on all cars imported to US
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Are electric cars making money for car companies yet?

Are electric cars making money for car companies yet?
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New CEO named for Renault's EV development spin-off

New CEO named for Renault's EV development spin-off
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BYD perceives the Yangwang U9 as a rival for the likes of Ferrari's SF90

BYD's bold plan to take on Mercedes, Ferrari and more

BYD's bold plan to take on Mercedes, Ferrari and more
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Courier (silver) and Puma (yellow) are built at Craiova

Ford Highway: the road that Puma built

Ford Highway: the road that Puma built
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Features

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BMW's Neue Klasse concept previewed a bold new direction for its future cabins

How car interiors are sparking new levels of creativity

The electric age has spawned lounge-like interior designs that are redefining how cars look and feel inside

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How car interiors are sparking new levels of creativity
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Not only is the MX-5 good on track, it also swallowed up the six-hour drive to Anglesey with aplomb

Night light: We try overnight track ‘day’ in the Mazda MX-5

Night light: We try overnight track ‘day’ in the Mazda MX-5
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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?

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

Opinion

Hillclimb sprint why I love

Hillclimbs are the best beginner motorsport, bar none

No other motorsport gets you as close to the action, trackside or in the paddock

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Hillclimbs are the best beginner motorsport, bar none
Illya Verpraet Porsche Macan Turbo EV opinion

More power doesn't necessarily make for a more enjoyable car

More power doesn't necessarily make for a more enjoyable car
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Why electric propulsion is the perfect fit for Rolls-Royce

Why electric propulsion is the perfect fit for Rolls-Royce

Used cars

Skoda Octavia

Used Skoda Octavia 2014-2020 review

Skoda’s practical and spacious family hatchback takes a step up in size

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Used Skoda Octavia 2014-2020 review
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Used Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate 2023-2024 review

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

Used BMW M4 2014-2020 review

Used BMW M4 2014-2020 review

Autocar archive

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It’s hard to believe, but this trusted body has its origins law-dodging

That's right - the AA started operating in Surrey and Sussex in 1905 as an activist group

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It’s hard to believe, but this trusted body has its origins law-dodging
Sahara desert drive archive column

Going recklessly into the Sahara desert, 98 years ago

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
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
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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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