Long-Term Review

5000 miles in a 2005 BMW 3 Series: Can you daily drive a modern classic?

We trade ADAS bongs and touchscreens for a simple straight-six coupé, making tweaks to bring it up to date

4 June 2026
5000 miles in a 2005 BMW 3 Series: Can you daily drive a modern classic?
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Stellantis will launch 60 new cars and 50 "significant" refreshes as part of new strategy
Corporate

"Product is king": Stellantis pivots back to volume in bold growth plan

Multinational giant's “straightforward” reboot in US contrasts with trickier path to success in struggling Europe

4 June 2026
Autocar Business
"Product is king": Stellantis pivots back to volume in bold growth plan
Slideshow

The mysterious world of the three-wheeled car

Believe it or not, the three-wheeler class was quite an important one - meet some of its most notable members

4 June 2026
The mysterious world of the three-wheeled car
From the archive

Tsars and their cars: When world leaders first took the wheel

Today the US president uses The Beast; a century ago, steam-powered Pullmans proved their worth

3 June 2026
Tsars and their cars: When world leaders first took the wheel
Manufacturing

Jaecoo owner Chery partners Nissan to build cars at Sunderland plant

Thriving Chinese manufacturer signs deal to build cars on spare line at Nissan's UK factory from 2027

3 June 2026
Autocar Business
Jaecoo owner Chery partners Nissan to build cars at Sunderland plant
New cars

Fiat Grizzly SUV unwrapped as Grande Panda's bigger brother

New family SUV completes the Panda range; will offer choice of petrol, hybrid or electric drivetrains

3 June 2026
Fiat Grizzly SUV unwrapped as Grande Panda's bigger brother
Autocar Awards

Siemens to partner 2026 Autocar Awards

The industry's brightest minds and best cars will be announced on 10 June

3 June 2026
Siemens to partner 2026 Autocar Awards
New cars

Exclusive: New Westfield owner plans German factory, more models

Dutch-German track day operator Driving-Fun will move sports car specialist's production out of Britain

3 June 2026
Exclusive: New Westfield owner plans German factory, more models
Slideshow

Used sports cars that should go up in value

Get a great car AND make some money too? It's possible - we drill down the finest

3 June 2026
Used sports cars that should go up in value
Electric cars

Leapmotor B05 to bring 300-mile range for £29k – we've already driven it

New mid-sized electric hatchback is a value-focused Cupra Born rival – but is it up to the task?

3 June 2026
Leapmotor B05 to bring 300-mile range for £29k – we've already driven it

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