Honda Civic Swindon factory
Honda's Swindon plant produces 150,000 cars per year
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Honda confirms Swindon factory closure following consultation

Japanese manufacturer says no "viable alternative" could be found to keep plant open; 3500 workers set to lose jobs

13 May 2019
Honda confirms Swindon factory closure following consultation
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Dealerships still key to an evolving industry, says Seat boss

Established manufacturers have a clear advantage over start-ups when it comes to getting customers into cars, according to Luca de Meo

10 May 2019
Dealerships still key to an evolving industry, says Seat boss
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Mazda plans straight-six Skyactiv-X petrol and diesel engines

Japanese brand to develop inline-six engines with compression ignition tech, financial presentation reveals

9 May 2019
Mazda plans straight-six Skyactiv-X petrol and diesel engines
Range Rover Astronaut Edition
Range Rover Astronaut Edition
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Range Rover Astronaut Edition launched for space flight customers

Revamped version of Range Rover Autobiography features exclusive design tweaks, will only be offered to Virgin Galactic flyers

9 May 2019
Range Rover Astronaut Edition launched for space flight customers
James Dyson
James Dyson first came up with the idea of an electric car in the '90s
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James Dyson: why we’re building an electric car

Britain’s best-known inventor speaks to Autocar about the thinking behind his firm’s electric car project

9 May 2019
James Dyson: why we’re building an electric car
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Dyson electric car: new patents show mould-breaking design

Newly revealed details provide insight into Dyson's unique take on the EV

8 May 2019
Dyson electric car: new patents show mould-breaking design
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First ride: Mercedes-Benz GLB 2019 prototype

New seven-seat compact SUV will go on sale this year priced from around £30,000

8 May 2019
First ride: Mercedes-Benz GLB 2019 prototype
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Polestar sets up R&D centre in Coventry to develop more EVs

Volvo’s now-separate performance brand to engineer future models in West Midlands

8 May 2019
Polestar sets up R&D centre in Coventry to develop more EVs
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Hybrid Honda Jazz confirmed for 2020

New supermini, the first in the maker’s European line-up to be offered only as a hybrid, to be revealed at Tokyo motor show

8 May 2019
Hybrid Honda Jazz confirmed for 2020
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New Hyundai i20 N hot hatch tests at the Nürburgring

Hyundai's Ford Fiesta ST rival will arrive next year after N-brand launch hiatus for 2019, and first prototype has emerged

8 May 2019
New Hyundai i20 N hot hatch tests at the Nürburgring

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