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Mini plans Minor revival, new EV hot hatch and larger SUV

Brand’s EV reinvention includes a smaller hatch, larger Countryman and new MPV, as brand turns electric only

12 April 2021

Many fuel stations did well last year as more people shopped locally

Analysis: What future is there for rural petrol stations?

Fuel forecourts face being left behind amid the rollout of EV charging infrastructure

12 April 2021

Under the skin: The featherweight battery that could revolutionise EVs

Scientists believe that massless energy storage, whereby the car’s body acts as a battery, could reduce the weight of an EV by 50%

12 April 2021

Mini Rocketman, rendered above

Opinion: Why BMW has changed its mind on EV platforms

The German firm has rowed back on its early snubbing of EV 'skateboard' architecture

12 April 2021

Celebrating 20 years of the BMW Mini

In 1959, BMC launched what became the most iconic of all British cars: the Mini. In 2001, BMW did it all over again. We look back on the past two decades of the brand

11 April 2021

Idol fancy: Autocar writers' dream second-hand cars

Opposite ends of the spectrum: Ford Puma ST vs Lamborghini Urus

Vergne and Vandoorne win Rome Formula E double header

How smart are smart motorways really?

Autocar's favourite racing drivers: Armin Schwarz

First drive: 2021 Bentley Mulliner Bacalar prototype review

New MG Cyberster: EV sports car shown ahead of Shanghai debut

Report: Driving tests delayed eight months as lockdown eases

Many fuel stations did well last year as more people shopped locally

Analysis: What future is there for rural petrol stations?

Fuel forecourts face being left behind amid the rollout of EV charging infrastructure

12 April 2021

Under the skin: The featherweight battery that could revolutionise EVs

Scientists believe that massless energy storage, whereby the car’s body acts as a battery, could reduce the weight of an EV by 50%

12 April 2021

Mini Rocketman, rendered above

Opinion: Why BMW has changed its mind on EV platforms

The German firm has rowed back on its early snubbing of EV 'skateboard' architecture

12 April 2021

Celebrating 20 years of the BMW Mini

In 1959, BMC launched what became the most iconic of all British cars: the Mini. In 2001, BMW did it all over again. We look back on the past two decades of the brand

11 April 2021

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