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Bob Laishley joined as strategy boss after a top role at Nissan
New cars

Light work: Ex-Nissan sports car boss on his Caterham battle plan

Bob Laishley tells us how he's taking control of the British sports car maker’s future

6 July 2021
Light work: Ex-Nissan sports car boss on his Caterham battle plan
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Electric Chiron successor will not be mechanically identical to Rimac's Nevera (left)
New cars

Bugatti to launch EVs but also retain ICE power

New partnership with Rimac secures Bugatti EV powertrains, but hybrid tech will allow W16 to live on

5 July 2021
Bugatti to launch EVs but also retain ICE power
New cars

Audi Sphere trio previews autonomous SUV, coupé and saloon

Ingolstadt will reveal three concepts in next 12 months to preview its plans for autonomous cars

5 July 2021
Audi Sphere trio previews autonomous SUV, coupé and saloon
New cars

Volkswagen launches first over-the-air ID 3 update

Manufacturer will offer quarterly software upgrades with the ability to buy extra services in the future

5 July 2021
Volkswagen launches first over-the-air ID 3 update
New cars

New car registrations up 28%, but chip shortage stunts growth

Latest SMMT figures show sector's pandemic recovery is ongoing, but registrations still below decade average

5 July 2021
New car registrations up 28%, but chip shortage stunts growth
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Autocar's prediction of the Emira
New cars

Lotus Emira: Firm's final combustion car to land later today

Successor to Elise and Exige will offer a choice of four- and six-cylinder engines

5 July 2021
Lotus Emira: Firm's final combustion car to land later today
F1

F1 talking points: Verstappen wins Austrian GP – again

Red Bull driver dominates from pole position to stretch his championship lead over Lewis Hamilton

5 July 2021
F1 talking points: Verstappen wins Austrian GP – again
Finance and corporate

Inside the industry: JLR chief Bolloré must strike a fine balance in rebooting Jaguar

It's not going to be easy steadying the ship, and some decisions will surely irk staff

5 July 2021
Inside the industry: JLR chief Bolloré must strike a fine balance in rebooting Jaguar
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Viewed from any angle, it could only be a 1990s car
Used car buying guides

Used car buying guide: Ford Probe

The Probe – a Mazda MX-6 with an American accent – struggled in the UK when new so today it is rare and offers a slice of 1990s cool from just £2k

5 July 2021
Used car buying guide: Ford Probe
Technology

Under the skin: Will hydrogen combustion engines become viable?

Hydrogen burns faster than petrol, which can improve the response of a combustion engine

5 July 2021
Under the skin: Will hydrogen combustion engines become viable?

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