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When racing got real: The nail-biting early days of British touring cars

The first touring car races were full of thrills, spills - and cars you could actually buy from showrooms

2 August 2025
When racing got real: The nail-biting early days of British touring cars
Features

Ultimate off-road toy? Defender Octa vs Nomad and Mach-E Rally

We've got a V8 super-SUV, a wild hyper-buggy, a rally-ready EV and an empty quarry... let's off-road!

2 August 2025
Ultimate off-road toy? Defender Octa vs Nomad and Mach-E Rally
Consumer

Lenders won't have to pay compensation over car finance deals

Supreme Court's ruling effectively puts to an end any mass compensation payout

1 August 2025
Lenders won't have to pay compensation over car finance deals
New cars

New-look 2025 Honda Civic revealed as orders open at £34k

Subtle facelift for Honda's hybrid hatchback after three years on sale

1 August 2025
New-look 2025 Honda Civic revealed as orders open at £34k
New cars

The new electric cars coming in 2025

New EVs are arriving thick and fast. Here's your guide to this year's entrants

1 August 2025
The new electric cars coming in 2025
Features

Toyota MR2: roof down, mid-engine fun for £3000

Prices for earlier MR2s are on the rise, so is this your last chance to bag a mid-engined hero for a song?

1 August 2025
Toyota MR2: roof down, mid-engine fun for £3000
Slideshow

Rare Fords you may have totally forgotten

Join us for a look at the most off-beat motors from America's blue oval - do you know any?

1 August 2025
Rare Fords you may have totally forgotten
Business

Hyundai is betting big on Genesis with dealer model move

Big-name retailers including Arnold Clark and Pendragon have invested in Genesis showrooms

1 August 2025
Autocar Business
Hyundai is betting big on Genesis with dealer model move
New cars

JLR CEO Adrian Mardell retires after 35 years at the firm

Adrian Mardell steps down after three years leading JLR, having delivered best profits in 10 years

31 July 2025
JLR CEO Adrian Mardell retires after 35 years at the firm

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