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The best cars ever from Japan

We select the machines we reckon are the most important and finest examples from the Land of the Rising Sun

20 May 2025
The best cars ever from Japan
Manufacturing

Horse boss: 'definitely' more to come from ICE despite shift to EVs

Downsizing and thermal efficiency are key to the engine builder's mission as growth in EV uptake slows

20 May 2025
Autocar Business
Horse boss: 'definitely' more to come from ICE despite shift to EVs
New cars

BMW hints at Z3 M-inspired concept car for Villa d’Este 2025

New creation appears to be a rakish shooting brake based on last year’s Skytop convertible concept

19 May 2025
BMW hints at Z3 M-inspired concept car for Villa d’Este 2025
Bugatti veyron concept cars
Anti-clockwise from top right: the EB118, EB218, 18/3 Chiron and 18/4 Veyron concepts
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The long and difficult gestation of the Bugatti Veyron

After several concepts and €1 billion, the fastest and most powerful production car finally hit the road

19 May 2025
The long and difficult gestation of the Bugatti Veyron
New cars

New Mercedes-AMG super-SUV to pack more than 1000bhp

High-riding electric GT will use advanced tech to take on Lotus Eletre and Porsche Cayenne EVs

19 May 2025
New Mercedes-AMG super-SUV to pack more than 1000bhp
Corporate

Citroen appoints VW Group France boss as new CEO

Outgoing boss Thierry Koskas had been in role since 2023; oversaw launches of new C3 and C5 Aircross

19 May 2025
Autocar Business
Citroen appoints VW Group France boss as new CEO
Vehicle manufacturing

Hyundai to build 50,000 cars annually in Saudi Arabia

New joint venture makes Hyundai the first major foreign manufacturer to set up in the Gulf country

19 May 2025
Autocar Business
Hyundai to build 50,000 cars annually in Saudi Arabia
Best cars

The best affordable sports cars - driven, rated and ranked

The demise of the affordable sports car has been lamented too early. Here are the best routes to fun on a budget

19 May 2025
The best affordable sports cars - driven, rated and ranked
Slideshow

24 totally charming cars

Looks have always been important in the automotive world – and to these cars, vital to their appeal

19 May 2025
24 totally charming cars
New cars

BYD Seal 06: plug-in hybrid bound for UK as saloon and estate

Chinese brand expands its UK PHEV offering with an exec that manages more than 50 miles on EV power

19 May 2025
BYD Seal 06: plug-in hybrid bound for UK as saloon and estate

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HWA EVO N24 race car front quarter static
HWA livery is inspired by the Sonax/Hugo Boss livery 190E DTM driven by Klaus Ludwig in the 1990s
New cars

Mercedes 190E to return to racing at 2026 Nurburgring 24 Hours

19 June 2025
Mercedes 190E to return to racing at 2026 Nurburgring 24 Hours

Motorsport news

HWA EVO N24 race car front quarter static
HWA livery is inspired by the Sonax/Hugo Boss livery 190E DTM driven by Klaus Ludwig in the 1990s
New cars

Mercedes 190E to return to racing at 2026 Nurburgring 24 Hours

19 June 2025
Mercedes 190E to return to racing at 2026 Nurburgring 24 Hours