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Autocar render shows what a GTI based on the next 208 could look like
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Next Peugeot 208 hot hatch to tap 205 GTI spirit

Brand will make greater use of GTi branding – but on electric models only

Next Peugeot 208 hot hatch to tap 205 GTI spirit
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Fresh images of Bentley's EV reveal new details and tech-filled cabin

Fresh images of Bentley's EV reveal new details and tech-filled cabin
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I drove 15,000 miles in a 50-year-old Volkswagen Beetle

I drove 15,000 miles in a 50-year-old Volkswagen Beetle
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Kia PV5 review

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Which of these models will be 2026 Car of the Year?

Which of these models will be 2026 Car of the Year?
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Kia EV5 review

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"Best-riding car ever" - 150mph first ride in 1000bhp Jaguar GT

"Best-riding car ever" - 150mph first ride in 1000bhp Jaguar GT
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Leapmotor B10 review

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Electric vehicles

Ford leads push for UK to follow EU on electric car rollback

Ford leads push for UK to follow EU on electric car rollback
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Mercedes-Benz design boss Wagener to leave after 28 years

Mercedes-Benz design boss Wagener to leave after 28 years
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New cars

Jaguar boss: 'We didn't take time to explain why we had to change'

Jaguar boss: 'We didn't take time to explain why we had to change'
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Corporate

Kia appoints new European CEO

Kia appoints new European CEO
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New cars

Official: EU scraps 2035 ban on new ICE car sales

Official: EU scraps 2035 ban on new ICE car sales
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Technology

Stellantis unveils lighter, faster charging EV battery

Stellantis unveils lighter, faster charging EV battery
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600 miles in the Audi A6 Avant e-tron - the perfect electric estate?

600 miles in the Audi A6 Avant e-tron - the perfect electric estate?

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Latest reviews

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Kia PV5

Bullish Korean brand bursts onto the van market with futuristic-looking electric MPV to rival Volkswagen ID Buzz

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CAR REVIEW

Leapmotor B10

Electric SUV offers a lot of tech and luxury for a low price but demands some compromises

Leapmotor B10
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CAR REVIEW

Kia EV5

New SUV aims to convert legions of Sportage fans to electric motoring

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CAR REVIEW

Chery Tiggo 9

Flagship for Chinese brand is a big, seven-seat SUV with the longest electric-only range of any PHEV on sale

Chery Tiggo 9
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CAR REVIEW

Renault Clio

Supermini class-leader gets regenerated with bigger body, snouty face, latest hybrid powertrain and more

Renault Clio
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CAR REVIEW

Xpeng G6

Mid-sized electric SUV from China majors on space, technology, charging speed and value for money

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CAR REVIEW

Volkswagen ID Polo prototype review

Cupra may have led development of this electric supermini, but Volkswagen insists that it’s a proper Polo

Volkswagen ID Polo prototype review
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BYD Seal 6

Chinese brand continues range expansion with big, plug-in hybrid estate to rival Skoda Superb

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CAR REVIEW

Toyota Urban Cruiser

Second EV in Japanese giant's line-up is a compact crossover – and actually a rebadged Suzuki

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CAR REVIEW

Citroen C5 Aircross

Citroën pushes the boat out to make its new SUV a flagship, not just a big C3 Aircross. Has it succeeded?

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TOP 10s The best cars on sale in the UK

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Latest testing snaps give the best look yet at Crewe's first electric car ahead of its arrival in late 2026
Fresh images of Bentley's EV reveal new details and tech-filled cabin
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Performance cars
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"Best-riding car ever" - 150mph first ride in 1000bhp Jaguar GT Read more
Our first experience of Jaguar's new era shows it's on the right track
"Best-riding car ever" - 150mph first ride in 1000bhp Jaguar GT
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Company cars
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What is Gap insurance, and does your new car need it? Read more
Despite ‘fair value’ concerns, providers say it offers essential protection
What is Gap insurance, and does your new car need it?
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Autocar Business

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Ouass (left) and Rahn (right) are the managing partners of the Halo Cars Group

First T50 buyer behind £90m funding for Gordon Murray Automotive

Tarik Ouass was GMA’s first customer; now he is part of a significant investment into the supercar maker

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First T50 buyer behind £90m funding for Gordon Murray Automotive
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China draws level with Japan on UK market share

China draws level with Japan on UK market share
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Kia appoints new European CEO

Kia appoints new European CEO
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Renault 4's Ampr Small platform is expected to underpin a replacement for the Puma Gen-E

Why Ford chose Renault over Volkswagen for small EVs

Why Ford chose Renault over Volkswagen for small EVs
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BMW appoints Milan Nedeljkovic as new CEO

BMW appoints Milan Nedeljkovic as new CEO
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Features

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I drove 15,000 miles in a 50-year-old Volkswagen Beetle

I bought a 1972 VW Beetle as my first car, and drove it the equivalent of two laps around the world

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I drove 15,000 miles in a 50-year-old Volkswagen Beetle
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Plug vs petrol: Porsche Macan EV faces BMW X3 M50, Audi SQ5

Plug vs petrol: Porsche Macan EV faces BMW X3 M50, Audi SQ5
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"Bag a Vantage or an M-threeee" - the best used cars for Christmas

"Bag a Vantage or an M-threeee" - the best used cars for Christmas

Opinion

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Lancia lights and Lambo levers: confessions of a parts bin addict

Sharing is caring - especially for car manufacturers

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Lancia lights and Lambo levers: confessions of a parts bin addict
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We're encouraged to buy local food, so why not our cars too?

We're encouraged to buy local food, so why not our cars too?
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How Chinese brands' influence over Europe could shrink

How Chinese brands' influence over Europe could shrink

Used cars

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3000 miles in my Mazda MX-5: a roadster for life, not just summer

I live in a London flat without a garage. Naturally, I've bought a manual-gearbox, soft-top sports car…

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3000 miles in my Mazda MX-5: a roadster for life, not just summer
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"Bag a Vantage or an M-threeee" - the best used cars for Christmas

"Bag a Vantage or an M-threeee" - the best used cars for Christmas
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After 24 years of ownership, Richard Webber is parting ways with his Delta Integrale Evo

Ciao, belter: why I'm selling my Lancia Delta Integrale after 24 years

Ciao, belter: why I'm selling my Lancia Delta Integrale after 24 years

Autocar archive

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When big American saloons were built in... Chiswick?

The story starts way back in 1911, when a London dealer introduced Brits to Hudson cars

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When big American saloons were built in... Chiswick?
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How GM's ownership of Lotus went 'appallingly wrong'

How GM's ownership of Lotus went 'appallingly wrong'
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Japanese brand's enjoyed success at the expense of British car firms

When Britain halted the flood of Japanese car imports

When Britain halted the flood of Japanese car imports
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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AUTOCAR AWARDS
Autocar Awards 2025
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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