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Barrett owns a Mini Comtesse (left), SEAB Flipper (centre) and a William Cyclo (right)
Features

Welcome to the weird world of the 1970s microcar

This collector focuses on these miniature marvels and plans to drive one all over the UK. We learn more

14 April 2024
Welcome to the weird world of the 1970s microcar
lexus lc and rc drifting
Lexus's vocal 5.0-litre V8 bows out of the UK along with the LC and RC F
New cars

Lexus line-up goes electrified only as LC and RC F retired

Lexus drops its two coupés, meaning it no longer offers a V8 or a sports car

12 April 2024
Lexus line-up goes electrified only as LC and RC F retired
Mercedes AMG SUV concept side
Super-SUV will have unique styling and be unveiled in 2026
New cars

Mercedes-AMG primes 1000bhp super-SUV as next bespoke EV

All-new BMW XM rival will sit on a purpose-built AMG platform to become a ‘technological pioneer'

12 April 2024
Mercedes-AMG primes 1000bhp super-SUV as next bespoke EV
Consumer

Report finds WLTP hugely over-estimates car fuel economy

Real-world data from EU-mandated in-car tech has highlighted shortcomings in testing

12 April 2024
Report finds WLTP hugely over-estimates car fuel economy
tesla scrap model 2
Tesla has long been tipped to be readying a budget-friendly 'Model 2' electric car
Electric vehicles

Tesla pivot threatens to blow a hole in the investor case

EV maker last week confirmed plans to build robotaxi; reports claim budget 'Model 2' cancelled to make way

12 April 2024
Autocar Business
Tesla pivot threatens to blow a hole in the investor case
New product tests

Which car glass cleaner is best?

Clean glass is about safety as well as pride in the maintenance and appearance of your car, so we’ve been out with the sprays and microfibres to find out which is best

11 April 2024
Which car glass cleaner is best?
Manufacturing

Lotus reviews future of sports car design studio in Hethel

Future unclear for studio that penned Esprit, Elise, Evora et al; brand mulls moving all design activity to Coventry

11 April 2024
Autocar Business
Lotus reviews future of sports car design studio in Hethel
alfa romeo milano side
Speaking at the launch of the Alfa Romeo Milano (pictured), Tavares said a bid from China for a brand had been turned down
Corporate

Carlos Tavares refutes Stellantis brand sell-off rumours

Stellantis boss dismisses rumours firm could quit production in Italy or sell off any of its brands as “fake news”

11 April 2024
Autocar Business
Carlos Tavares refutes Stellantis brand sell-off rumours
Alpine Alpenglow prototype front end preview
Preview hints that Alpenglow track car will have more realistic design than concept
New cars

Alpine to run hydrogen-combustion supercar at Spa next month

Alpenglow prototype aims to prove that hydrogen-fuelled engines can "enhance driving pleasure" tenfold

11 April 2024
Alpine to run hydrogen-combustion supercar at Spa next month
2024 mercedes eqs front lead
The electric saloon has gained an extra 51 miles of range and a new front-end design
New cars

Mercedes-Benz EQS gains new face and 511-mile range

Mammoth 118kWh battery adds 51 miles to restyled and upgraded electric saloon

10 April 2024
Mercedes-Benz EQS gains new face and 511-mile range

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