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First Caterham Project V prototype to be shown in January

First Caterham Project V prototype to be shown in January

Renault 4 following Ford Puma Gen E front

Renault 4's Ampr Small platform is expected to underpin a replacement for the Puma Gen-E

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Why Ford chose Renault over Volkswagen for small EVs

Why Ford chose Renault over Volkswagen for small EVs

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BMW XM project manager named new head of M development

BMW XM project manager named new head of M development

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Leasing firms pivot to ‘second-life’ deals to combat EV depreciation

Leasing firms pivot to ‘second-life’ deals to combat EV depreciation

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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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C1 first arrived in 2005 but was pulled from sale in 2020

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Citroën mulls sub-£15k EV to replace C1 city car

Citroën mulls sub-£15k EV to replace C1 city car

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Mercedes-Benz CLA Hybrid review

Mercedes-Benz CLA Hybrid

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Blue Oval pledges its Renault-based EVs will look and drive like Fords

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Ford to use Renault platform for two affordable EVs in Europe

Ford to use Renault platform for two affordable EVs in Europe

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

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

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New Kia Seltos inbound as "expressive" SUV to rival VW T-Roc

New Kia Seltos inbound as "expressive" SUV to rival VW T-Roc

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Citroen rethinks small cars with tiny six-seat supermini

Citroen rethinks small cars with tiny six-seat supermini

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Radical Skoda EV edges closer to production with Vision O prototype

Radical Skoda EV edges closer to production with Vision O prototype

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Citroen C5 Aircross

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Citroen C5 Aircross

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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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Citroen C5 Aircross

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Toyota Urban Cruiser

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

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Citroen e-C5 Aircross

Citroen's range-topping EV SUV gets the UK's full Electric Car Grant support. But could it be too good to be true?

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Citroen e-C5 Aircross

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Toyota Aygo X

Toyota's city car has swapped pure petrol power for a hybrid system. Does that turn it into a rival for new baby EVs?

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CAR REVIEW

Mercedes-Benz CLA Hybrid

This smart new saloon has changed the EV game – but can the petrol version prove as significant?

Mercedes-Benz CLA Hybrid

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Skoda Elroq

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

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CAR REVIEW

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Wide-ranging overhaul of Toyota's first electric car puts it on a competitive footing for the first time

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BMW iX3

SUV has all-new platform, drivetrain, battery and digital interface. The brand’s electric reboot starts here

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Mercedes C-Class

Mercedes looks to cover off every angle with super-configurable, fifth-generation C-Class

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Mercedes C-Class

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Used McLaren 570S 2015-2019 review

This Woking wonder punches far above its weight

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Selling the 5's underpinnings to Ford was a coup for Renault, catching much of the industry off-guard

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You should never buy a car in the hope that you’ll make money on it. The key is to buy what you like and if it rises in value to offset the running costs – well that’s just a bonus.

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BMW XM project manager named new head of M development

Alexander Karajlovic is appointed as vice-president for development at M as Dirk Häcker retires

BMW XM project manager named new head of M development

Renault 4 following Ford Puma Gen E front

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

How Chinese brands' influence over Europe could shrink

How Chinese brands' influence over Europe could shrink

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Growth in electric car sales drops to lowest point in two years

Growth in electric car sales drops to lowest point in two years

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

It's the perfect time of year to treat yourself...or a loved one...to a used car

"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

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Can E-rallying in an Alpine live up to the Monte Carlo dream?

Can E-rallying in an Alpine live up to the Monte Carlo dream?

Opinion

We're encouraged to buy local food, so why not our cars too?

Brands love to shout about British production, but I'm not sure a Union Jack helps to shift metal

We're encouraged to buy local food, so why not our cars too?

How Chinese brands' influence over Europe could shrink

How Chinese brands' influence over Europe could shrink

Bugatti Veyron WIL column

A car like the Bugatti Veyron may never happen again

A car like the Bugatti Veyron may never happen again

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

It's the perfect time of year to treat yourself...or a loved one...to a used car

"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

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Ambassador was AMC's UK success story

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

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

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

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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

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