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Illegal mileage blockers could be used to duck pay-per-mile EV tax

Hard-to-detect tech is used illegally on UK roads – prompting fears about its use with incoming eVED

Illegal mileage blockers could be used to duck pay-per-mile EV tax
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Used cars

Clean, fast and 1000 miles to a tank – so why is diesel a dirty word?

Clean, fast and 1000 miles to a tank – so why is diesel a dirty word?
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Electric cars

Cybertruck hits the UK: Can EV beast win over London's car fans?

Cybertruck hits the UK: Can EV beast win over London's car fans?
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Electric cars

"No excess": This 'EV Stratos' shows China cares about enthusiasts

"No excess": This 'EV Stratos' shows China cares about enthusiasts
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Who would have tipped engine maker Horse to be leading the race to net zero?
New cars

'SBTi': Four letters that have got every car company rattled

'SBTi': Four letters that have got every car company rattled
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CAR REVIEW

Porsche 911 Cabriolet review

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Electric cars

Thirsty work: Fixing the most annoying thing on my Alpine A290

Thirsty work: Fixing the most annoying thing on my Alpine A290
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Manufacturing

BMW slams 'protectionist' Made in Europe laws as 'doomed to fail'

BMW slams 'protectionist' Made in Europe laws as 'doomed to fail'
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New cars

Honda scraps radical 0 Series saloon and SUV in EV U-turn

Honda scraps radical 0 Series saloon and SUV in EV U-turn
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Electric cars

Volkswagen ID 3 gains new name as part of major update

Volkswagen ID 3 gains new name as part of major update
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Electric cars

Stellantis demands government begins UK EV targets review 'now'

Stellantis demands government begins UK EV targets review 'now'
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Leiters' challenge: reshaping Porsche for a different world

Leiters' challenge: reshaping Porsche for a different world
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New cars

Ferrari Amalfi Spider revealed: 631bhp V8 cruiser gets drop top

Ferrari Amalfi Spider revealed: 631bhp V8 cruiser gets drop top
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Features

Mini Cooper S vs Skoda Fabia 130: Last call for warm hatches?

Mini Cooper S vs Skoda Fabia 130: Last call for warm hatches?
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Skoda Elroq: 8 key things to know

Skoda Elroq: 8 key things to know

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Latest reviews

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CAR REVIEW

Porsche 911 Cabriolet

The 911 coupe gets plenty of attention so here we focus on the cab – in 534bhp, four-wheel drive GTS form

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USED CAR REVIEW

BMW iX3

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

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BMW iX3
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CAR REVIEW

Volvo V60

Does revived estate hit sweet spot between classic and modern appeal?

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Volvo V60
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CAR REVIEW

Cupra Terramar

Cupra completes its model range with a big sibling to the Ateca

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Cupra Terramar
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CAR REVIEW

Mazda CX-5

Mazda pulls out the stops for the all-new third-generation version of its big-selling CX-5

Mazda CX-5
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CAR REVIEW

Omoda 7

Latest temptingly priced SUV from Chinese giant Chery is a 4.7m-long plug-in hybrid

Omoda 7
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CAR REVIEW

Audi RS5

RS4 replacement is a 2.4-tonne plug-in hybrid, yet the engineers promise it’s much more fun to drive

Audi RS5
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CAR REVIEW

Ineos Quartermaster

Hard-grafting and capable off-roader gains a longer, pick-up truck variant

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Ineos Quartermaster
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CAR REVIEW

Honda Prelude

Affordable sporty coupé returns with an interesting hybrid powertrain and tech from Civic

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Honda Prelude
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CAR REVIEW

Changan Deepal S05

Changan impressed with its first UK model. Now the smaller version is shaping up to be a worthy contender, too

Changan Deepal S05
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Cybertruck hits the UK: Can EV beast win over London's car fans? Read more
It's Elon vs Elan as we rock the Southside Hustle in Musk's 833bhp monster
Cybertruck hits the UK: Can EV beast win over London's car fans?
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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

Dan Harrowell explains mega casting technology to guests, EV Blueprint launch 1

Inside the UK-led battle to cut the cost of EV repair bills

Many EVs have parts vulnerable to damage and nightmarish to repair; Thatcham Research aims to change that

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Inside the UK-led battle to cut the cost of EV repair bills
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First details of new Renault concept and Dacia crossover coming this week

First details of new Renault concept and Dacia crossover coming this week
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Why it’s not easy for car makers in the US to ditch electric cars

Why it’s not easy for car makers in the US to ditch electric cars
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Renault Embleme concept previews a Scenic EV replacement that could use a REx powertrain

Renault CEO calls for range-extender EVs to replace 'fake PHEVs'

Renault CEO calls for range-extender EVs to replace 'fake PHEVs'
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Niche no more: How Polestar will become a mainstream EV firm

Niche no more: How Polestar will become a mainstream EV firm
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Features

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I went to buy a family car and came home with a 54-year-old Marcos

Meet the owner who swapped domestic bliss for a V6-powered, fiberglass Marcos GT 3-Litre

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I went to buy a family car and came home with a 54-year-old Marcos
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I accidentally drove 200 miles in my Ford Capri – but learned a lot

I accidentally drove 200 miles in my Ford Capri – but learned a lot
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Mini Cooper S vs Skoda Fabia 130: Last call for warm hatches?

Mini Cooper S vs Skoda Fabia 130: Last call for warm hatches?

Opinion

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Who would have tipped engine maker Horse to be leading the race to net zero?

'SBTi': Four letters that have got every car company rattled

Some of the world’s biggest car makers are finding themselves on the 'naughty step' of a new emissions watchdog

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'SBTi': Four letters that have got every car company rattled
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"No excess": This 'EV Stratos' shows China cares about enthusiasts

"No excess": This 'EV Stratos' shows China cares about enthusiasts
WIL diesels

Clean, fast and 1000 miles to a tank – so why is diesel a dirty word?

Clean, fast and 1000 miles to a tank – so why is diesel a dirty word?

Used cars

1 Marcos GT

I went to buy a family car and came home with a 54-year-old Marcos

Meet the owner who swapped domestic bliss for a V6-powered, fiberglass Marcos GT 3-Litre

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I went to buy a family car and came home with a 54-year-old Marcos
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A proper RWD BMW coupé for £3500? How to buy a used 2 Series

A proper RWD BMW coupé for £3500? How to buy a used 2 Series
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I drive my rare Citroen CX Turbo daily – it's the perfect cruiser

I drive my rare Citroen CX Turbo daily – it's the perfect cruiser

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F1's failed 2010 expansion: from Campos Meta to Stefan GP

Wonder why the FIA is so coy about letting new teams in? The 2010 season is a good place to start

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F1's failed 2010 expansion: from Campos Meta to Stefan GP
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The outrageous history of the UK’s battle with drunk drivers

The outrageous history of the UK’s battle with drunk drivers
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The campaign to turn Britain's railways into roads

The campaign to turn Britain's railways into roads
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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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