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Vertige's aesthetics are unchanged but internals have been fettled
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New Wells Vertige: 860kg Brit sports car uprated with bigger engine

Series 2 of £85k lightweight moves from 2.0-litre Ford Duratec to bigger unit, promising greater tractability

New Wells Vertige: 860kg Brit sports car uprated with bigger engine
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Range Rover Velar render 2026
Autocar rendering showcases the Velar replacement's segment-straddling shape
Electric cars

Full details on radical 'saloon' successor to Range Rover Velar

Full details on radical 'saloon' successor to Range Rover Velar
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Number plate "wild west" in UK as 750k cars 'disappear' every year

Number plate "wild west" in UK as 750k cars 'disappear' every year
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Autocar rendering showcases how Torcal will draw on the EXP 15 concept
Electric cars

Bentley reveals name for electric car ahead of 23 September debut

Bentley reveals name for electric car ahead of 23 September debut
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Electric vehicles

UK warns of critical threat for EVs as tariff cliff edge looms

UK warns of critical threat for EVs as tariff cliff edge looms
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Skywell brand in limbo after UK importer closes doors

Skywell brand in limbo after UK importer closes doors
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June car sales boom - but industry says EV targets still out of reach

June car sales boom - but industry says EV targets still out of reach
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Driving a £21 million Gullwing in the world's wildest classic race

Driving a £21 million Gullwing in the world's wildest classic race
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The disastrous World Cup Rally that inspired the Dakar

The disastrous World Cup Rally that inspired the Dakar
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CAR REVIEW

Aston Martin Vantage S review

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Mercedes C-Class Electric first ride: BMW should be worried

Mercedes C-Class Electric first ride: BMW should be worried
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New cars

Gunther Werks F-26: 1067bhp 911 'Slantnose' bids for Goodwood hill record

Gunther Werks F-26: 1067bhp 911 'Slantnose' bids for Goodwood hill record
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Ferrari brings manual gearbox back for special £500k 12Cilindri

Ferrari brings manual gearbox back for special £500k 12Cilindri
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Tester’s notes

Matt Prior: Keep the culture wars out of the car world

Matt Prior: Keep the culture wars out of the car world
Genesis GV60

New Genesis GV60: 5 reasons why it’s the perfect company car

New Genesis GV60: 5 reasons why it’s the perfect company car

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Aston Martin Vantage S review 2026 01
CAR REVIEW

Aston Martin Vantage S

The S badge is shorthand for a sportier Aston. Does it also denote a superior one?

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Aston Martin Vantage S
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CAR REVIEW

Fiat Topolino

Tiny two-seat EV finally lands in the UK. Can Italian charm overcome its limitations?

Fiat Topolino
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CAR REVIEW

Kia EV9 GT

Kia's performance sub-brand reaches the EV9 electric SUV

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Kia EV9 GT
Porsche Cayenne Coupe review 2026 01
CAR REVIEW

Porsche Cayenne & Cayenne Coupe Electric

Stalwart luxury SUV gets an electric double for its next generation – with an astonishing peak output of 1141bhp

Porsche Cayenne & Cayenne Coupe Electric
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CAR REVIEW

Hyundai Ioniq 3

Hyundai's entry-level electric hatchback is designed and engineered to crack the European market. Will it?

Hyundai Ioniq 3
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Used Renault Clio Renaultsport 2013-2016 review

New Renaultsport hot hatch has sophistication, but can it excite when direct rivals like the Ford Fiesta ST have perfected the formula?

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CAR REVIEW

McLaren W1

McLaren introduces its third '1' car in its history, with almost 1300bhp and a £2 million price tag

McLaren W1
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Audi Q4 E-Tron

Big-selling electric SUV looks to boost its well-established appeal

Audi Q4 E-Tron
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CAR REVIEW

Mazda 6e

Mazda enlists Chinese help to finally build a long-range EV – can it take the fight to Tesla?

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CAR REVIEW

Zeekr 7GT

With superfast charging and a 637bhp dual-motor powertrain, can the 7GT really challenge the European elite?

Zeekr 7GT
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Bentley's second SUV is an EV with Porsche Cayenne underpinnings and radical concept car looks
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Vertige 202601
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Series 2 of £85k lightweight moves from 2.0-litre Ford Duratec to bigger unit, promising greater tractability
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Autocar Business

LEAF Production 2

UK warns of critical threat for EVs as tariff cliff edge looms

EU's rules of origin could threaten competitiveness of Nissan Leaf and Land Rover EVs, among others

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UK warns of critical threat for EVs as tariff cliff edge looms

Renault Group chief: European car industry 'are not losers'

Renault Group chief: European car industry 'are not losers'
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European Union has already proposed protectionist legislation – which could lock UK out of key benefits

UK automotive divided over protectionism vs free trade

UK automotive divided over protectionism vs free trade
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JLR to keep moving away from volume "killing fields" in push upmarket

JLR to keep moving away from volume "killing fields" in push upmarket
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Toyota warns of EU 'isolation' if Made in Europe barriers remain

Toyota warns of EU 'isolation' if Made in Europe barriers remain
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Features

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Image: Jim Gavin

The disastrous World Cup Rally that inspired the Dakar

After the inaugural World Cup Rally was a huge hit, the 1974 follow-up hit trouble in the Sahara desert

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The disastrous World Cup Rally that inspired the Dakar
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My manual 355 GTS is the sweet spot for classic Ferraris

My manual 355 GTS is the sweet spot for classic Ferraris
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Driving a £21 million Gullwing in the world's wildest classic race

Driving a £21 million Gullwing in the world's wildest classic race

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Matt Prior: Keep the culture wars out of the car world

The automotive world must reject the toxic political marketing chosen by Indian Motorcycle

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Matt Prior: Keep the culture wars out of the car world
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Diesel engines were revered for mega-mileage potential, but they're a niche case now

VW Golf dropping diesel is a blow – but EVs can go the distance now

VW Golf dropping diesel is a blow – but EVs can go the distance now
Fiat 500 generations

Why the Fiat 500 is the ultimate retro revival

Why the Fiat 500 is the ultimate retro revival

Used cars

1 Ferrari 355

My manual 355 GTS is the sweet spot for classic Ferraris

Raj Sangha previously owned a 360 and a 430, but the older 355 is his favourite of all

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My manual 355 GTS is the sweet spot for classic Ferraris
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Driving a £21 million Gullwing in the world's wildest classic race

Driving a £21 million Gullwing in the world's wildest classic race
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50mpg and 4WD for £5k: How to buy a tough Dacia Duster

50mpg and 4WD for £5k: How to buy a tough Dacia Duster

Autocar archive

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The disastrous World Cup Rally that inspired the Dakar

After the inaugural World Cup Rally was a huge hit, the 1974 follow-up hit trouble in the Sahara desert

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The disastrous World Cup Rally that inspired the Dakar
Upscaled 1960

How a Land Rover conquered the world's scariest jungle

How a Land Rover conquered the world's scariest jungle
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What if you drove an Autocar? The name that's more than a magazine

What if you drove an Autocar? The name that's more than a magazine
NEW CARS 2026
NEW CARS 2026
Your handy guide to every new car coming in 2026
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Autocar honours the very best people and cars from the past 12 months
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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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