New cars

New 2022 Mazda 2 Hybrid goes on sale from £20,300

Mazda will sell Yaris-based 2 Hybrid alongside the existing petrol-powered 2 in the UK

16 February 2022
New 2022 Mazda 2 Hybrid goes on sale from £20,300
From the archive

From the archive: on this day in 1967

GM squares up to Ford, while MG upgrades the Midget

16 February 2022
From the archive: on this day in 1967
Environment and energy

SMMT calls for regulated EV charge point mandate

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has proposed a seven-point plan and a regulatory body

16 February 2022
Autocar Business
SMMT calls for regulated EV charge point mandate
Dealership, sales and marketing

Why van versions of the Ineos Grenadier help with CO2 rules

By offering a commercial variant from the off, Ineos has boxed clever with EU and UK emissions regs

16 February 2022
Autocar Business
Why van versions of the Ineos Grenadier help with CO2 rules
New cars

New Mercedes-AMG EQE: hot EV saloon packs up to 677bhp

EQE 43 and EQE 53 duo are set to rival the Porsche Taycan

15 February 2022
New Mercedes-AMG EQE: hot EV saloon packs up to 677bhp
New cars

Fiat 500X and Fiat Tipo gain hybrid powertrains

New additions mean every model in the Italian brand's line-up is now available with an electrified powertrain

15 February 2022
Fiat 500X and Fiat Tipo gain hybrid powertrains
Advice

How to look after your turbocharged car

Got a turbocharged car? Here are the things you need to worry about, and the things that you don’t

15 February 2022
How to look after your turbocharged car
Fuel combustion chamber - cutaway
Here, fuel and air are microseconds away from being compressed and ignited in a direct-injection petrol engine. How much it can be compressed depends on the octane rating of the fuel
Technology

What's the difference between regular and super unleaded fuel?

You might think pricier petrol liberates some extra horsepower from your car's engine - we explain when that's not the case

15 February 2022
What's the difference between regular and super unleaded fuel?
New tyres on display
Do your tyres need renewing? Make sure you're clued up with our comprehensive guide
Advice

Car tyres: everything you need to know

Your tyres are the only component of your car that actually touches the road, so make sure you know what state they're in

15 February 2022
Car tyres: everything you need to know
Tech, development and manufacturing

Why a UK base at MIRA is so important to Polestar

MIRA centre will expand to 800 employees by 2023 as the Swedish EV firm develops the Polestar 5

15 February 2022
Autocar Business
Why a UK base at MIRA is so important to Polestar

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