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Stellantis partners JLR on new car development for US market

Potential for JLR to share tech with Jeep and Ram as two manufacturers "leverage complementary strengths"

Stellantis partners JLR on new car development for US market
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CAR REVIEW

Volvo EX60 review

Volvo EX60
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Electric cars

Revealed: Mercedes-AMG GT goes EV with 1169bhp and V8 rumble

Revealed: Mercedes-AMG GT goes EV with 1169bhp and V8 rumble
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Fuel duty frozen until at least end of 2026

Fuel duty frozen until at least end of 2026
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Mid-sized Voyah Free SUV among the possible Dongfeng models that could be built in France
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Stellantis signs deal to sell and build Dongfeng cars in Europe

Stellantis signs deal to sell and build Dongfeng cars in Europe
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Skoda's Renault 4 rival is here: Epiq undercuts petrol Kamiq at £25k

Skoda's Renault 4 rival is here: Epiq undercuts petrol Kamiq at £25k
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Electric cars

"A new level of EV feedback": I drove wild 1169bhp AMG GT

"A new level of EV feedback": I drove wild 1169bhp AMG GT
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Chinese cars have played a big role in boosting UK PHEV sales but they are falling back home
Electric vehicles

Are plug-in hybrids reaching the end of the road?

Are plug-in hybrids reaching the end of the road?
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"Not a real Mini..." How BMW's reinvented icon overcame early furore

"Not a real Mini..." How BMW's reinvented icon overcame early furore
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Skoda Octavia confirmed to gain full-hybrid power

Skoda Octavia confirmed to gain full-hybrid power
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Citroën and Fiat have recently hinted at plans for entry-level affordable EVs
Electric cars

Reborn 2CV and Panda in frame as Stellantis confirms new affordable EVs for 2028

Reborn 2CV and Panda in frame as Stellantis confirms new affordable EVs for 2028
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CAR REVIEW

Kia Seltos review

Kia Seltos
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New cars

BYD to challenge Defender with new seven-seat hybrid SUV

BYD to challenge Defender with new seven-seat hybrid SUV
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Finally, a proper EV hot hatch? My winter fling with the Alpine A290

Finally, a proper EV hot hatch? My winter fling with the Alpine A290
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Skoda Elroq: 8 key things to know

Skoda Elroq: 8 key things to know

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CAR REVIEW

Volvo EX60

Volvo takes aim at the BMW iX3 and Mercedes GLC with its own 400-plus-mile SUV

Volvo EX60
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CAR REVIEW

Kia Seltos

Kia's popular Sportage SUV gets a kid brother, combining hybrid power with more affordable prices

Kia Seltos
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Mazda MX-5

Is the affordable sports car icon still at the top of its game in 2026?

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Mazda MX-5
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Tech upgrades and driveline refinements headline the most extensive facelift in the limousine’s 54-year history

Mercedes-Benz S-Class
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Cupra Raval

The Volkswagen Group will focus its electric efforts on superminis through 2026, and the Cupra Raval is the first and most important of them

Cupra Raval
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CAR REVIEW

Ford E-Tourneo Courier

Puma-based MPV turns all-electric but aims to retain its usefulness

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Ford E-Tourneo Courier
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Peugeot 408

Striking French crossbreed aims to tempt people away from SUVs

Peugeot 408
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Peugeot e-408

The electric version of Peugeot’s striking crossbreed is updated for 2026

Peugeot e-408
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Aston Martin DB12 S

New upper-level DB12 'super tourer' gets 20bhp extra, weighs up to 50kg less, and aims for a sportier feel.

Aston Martin DB12 S
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Honda Prelude

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

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Electric GT 4-Door Coupé majors on driver engagement with mega power, engine note and simulated gearbox
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Super-saloon goes electric with new 800V platform, axial-flux motors and V8 simulation
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Ford: Europe emissions targets must 'reflect reality' of EV transition

Ford of Europe chief Jim Baumbick says legislation "decoupled" from actual demand is "counterproductive"

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Ford: Europe emissions targets must 'reflect reality' of EV transition
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Nissan CEO "sure" it can find partner to share Sunderland factory

Nissan CEO "sure" it can find partner to share Sunderland factory
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Chinese leap ahead of Japanese in UK after sales surge

Chinese leap ahead of Japanese in UK after sales surge
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Outgoing BMW boss hits out at 'punitive' EU measures

Outgoing BMW boss hits out at 'punitive' EU measures
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Why inviting the Chinese to share factories could prove tough

Why inviting the Chinese to share factories could prove tough
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1 Mini archive

"Not a real Mini..." How BMW's reinvented icon overcame early furore

The controversial reinvention of the Mini was blamed on BMW - but it turned out to be a winner

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"Not a real Mini..." How BMW's reinvented icon overcame early furore
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Ruf is the antidote to today's clean-cut supercar firms

Ruf is the antidote to today's clean-cut supercar firms
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The Jaecoo of the 1970s: How Datsun cracked the UK car market

The Jaecoo of the 1970s: How Datsun cracked the UK car market

Opinion

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Chinese cars have played a big role in boosting UK PHEV sales but they are falling back home

Are plug-in hybrids reaching the end of the road?

China pulled incentives for PHEVs and EVs this year and the former's sales dipped – but the latter actually grow

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Are plug-in hybrids reaching the end of the road?
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Why I bought a Skoda Kodiaq – and how the dealer let me down

Why I bought a Skoda Kodiaq – and how the dealer let me down
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Holey land: Britain's knackered roads are still a haven for car lovers

Holey land: Britain's knackered roads are still a haven for car lovers

Used cars

1 Mini archive

"Not a real Mini..." How BMW's reinvented icon overcame early furore

The controversial reinvention of the Mini was blamed on BMW - but it turned out to be a winner

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"Not a real Mini..." How BMW's reinvented icon overcame early furore
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I converted this abandoned Renault Twingo into a rally special

I converted this abandoned Renault Twingo into a rally special
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A used Lamborghini Urus is a surprisingly sound financial decision

A used Lamborghini Urus is a surprisingly sound financial decision

Autocar archive

1 Mini archive

"Not a real Mini..." How BMW's reinvented icon overcame early furore

The controversial reinvention of the Mini was blamed on BMW - but it turned out to be a winner

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"Not a real Mini..." How BMW's reinvented icon overcame early furore
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The Jaecoo of the 1970s: How Datsun cracked the UK car market

The Jaecoo of the 1970s: How Datsun cracked the UK car market
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From clay to crystal ball: the story of the first concept car

From clay to crystal ball: the story of the first concept car
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NEW CARS 2026
Your handy guide to every new car coming in 2026
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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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