Confidential

Autocar confidential: Ssangyong's sales success, more low-volume Lamborghinis and more

Our reporters empty their notebooks to round up a week in gossip from across the automotive industry

27 July 2021
Autocar confidential: Ssangyong's sales success, more low-volume Lamborghinis and more
New cars

New 2022 BMW M2 coupe begins advanced road tests

Rear-drive 420bhp M2 will pave the way for an M2 Gran Coupé and fiery full-fat M 1 Series

27 July 2021
New 2022 BMW M2 coupe begins advanced road tests
New cars

Renault 5 Turbo reborn with 400bhp and carbonfibre body

Turbo 3 has been recreated with modern technology, retaining a "time machine" feel

26 July 2021
Renault 5 Turbo reborn with 400bhp and carbonfibre body
New cars

Mercedes-Benz S-Class plug-in hybrid goes on sale from £104,490

Luxury saloon is equipped with a 28.6kWh battery that provides up to 63 miles of electric-only range

26 July 2021
Mercedes-Benz S-Class plug-in hybrid goes on sale from £104,490
Environment and energy

Inside the industry: Are classic car shows becoming an endangered species?

Emissions rulings could force such gatherings to end - despite evidence suggesting a limited environmental impact

26 July 2021
Inside the industry: Are classic car shows becoming an endangered species?
Used car buying guides

Used car buying guide: Renault Twingo RS

Fettled by Renault Sport, the Twingo RS is quick, agile and fun. It’s also available from £1500 these days, which makes it a star buy

26 July 2021
Used car buying guide: Renault Twingo RS
Dealership, sales and marketing

Stock take: Stellantis thinks big on used cars

Huge Spoticar brand to run group’s approved used activity and tap online potential

26 July 2021
Stock take: Stellantis thinks big on used cars
Technology

Under the skin: Why magnetic dampers still have a ticket to ride

A powerful controller varies the magnetic field in the fourth-generation Magneride damper by 1000 times per second

26 July 2021
Under the skin: Why magnetic dampers still have a ticket to ride
New cars

Lamborghini boss details 2023 super-hybrid and new models

CEO Stephan Winkelmann opens up on new super-saloon, hybrid V12s and preserving the firm's character

26 July 2021
Lamborghini boss details 2023 super-hybrid and new models
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Formula E

Formula E talking points: British racers shine in London

Jake Dennis and Alex Lynn both celebrate home victories in a pair of dramatic and chaotic races at the Excel exhibition centre

25 July 2021
Formula E talking points: British racers shine in London

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