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Technology

Under the skin: a crash course in making electric cars collision-safe

EVs have different structures and safety technology to provide protection in a collision. We take a closer look

18 May 2020
Under the skin: a crash course in making electric cars collision-safe
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New cars

2020 Porsche 911 range opens up with two new Targas

New Targa arrives in 380bhp and 444bhp guises to join cabriolet and coupé 911s

17 May 2020
2020 Porsche 911 range opens up with two new Targas
70 years of Formula One - decades of Ferrari
Features

F1 at 70: why car firms can't resist the thrill of racing

On the platinum anniversary of the Formula 1 World Championship, we consider why this pinnacle of motorsport has always been so alluring to car makers

17 May 2020
F1 at 70: why car firms can't resist the thrill of racing
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BMW M135i
Features

Top leasing deals: BMWs and Range Rovers for less than a PCP

Leasing rather than financing can often let you bag a more swish car, especially at the market’s higher end. We guide you through the options

17 May 2020
Top leasing deals: BMWs and Range Rovers for less than a PCP
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Crunch. "What was that?" "Erm..."
Features

The stories you've never heard: Autocar's secret launch diaries

Our team tell their favourite stories from reporting on the car industry

16 May 2020
The stories you've never heard: Autocar's secret launch diaries
Nick Rogers
Nick Rogers, executive director of product engineering, was a vital cog in bringing the new Defender to fruition
Features

Defender heroes: the people behind Land Rover's definitive 4x4

What does it take to make a car as crucial as the 2020 Defender? We meet five people who know

16 May 2020
Defender heroes: the people behind Land Rover's definitive 4x4
Traffic on Westminster Bridge, London
Business

London congestion charge returns with 30% price hike

Daily fee increased from £11.50 to £15 to fund a £1.6bn bailout programme for Transport for London

15 May 2020
London congestion charge returns with 30% price hike
Traffic
New cars

Government vows to ‘accelerate’ investment in UK road network

UK government steps up previous commitments while traffic is low, with £200m of road improvements fast-tracked during lockdown

15 May 2020
Government vows to ‘accelerate’ investment in UK road network
BMW car dealership
Business

Insight: four lessons from April's car sales

After a bruising April for new cars, we look at what’s selling and why – and what’s next

15 May 2020
Insight: four lessons from April's car sales
BMW i8 2014 - hero front
BMW i8
Second-hand picks

Buy them before we do: second-hand picks for 15 May

Gentle to the environment and also (within reason) your wallet - a BMW i8 coupe for £40,000? Yes please

15 May 2020
Buy them before we do: second-hand picks for 15 May

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