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XC40, Volvo's best-seller last year, is one of the models affected
Consumer

Volvo recalls over 100,000 cars due to automatic safety brake issues

Brand's entire range affected by issue; global recall impacts 10,000 cars in UK

25 January 2023
Volvo recalls over 100,000 cars due to automatic safety brake issues
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The Toyota Aygo X was released last year
vehicle manufacturing

Toyota to temporarily close Czech plant over lack of parts

Japanese firm's Kolin plant, which produces the Aygo X and Yaris, will shut for the whole of February

25 January 2023
Toyota to temporarily close Czech plant over lack of parts
New cars

2024 MG 3: full hybrid set to raise price to £20,000

Second-generation supermini to rival Renault Clio and Toyota Yaris with full hybrid power and comprehensive kit

25 January 2023
2024 MG 3: full hybrid set to raise price to £20,000
Volvo CEO Jim Rowan
CEO Jim Rowan is applying his tech know-how to the future-facing EX90
New cars

Volvo safety software is 'digital seatbelt' for new era

CEO bets on advanced tech to enhance safety and lead industry change; aims to win younger buyers with EX30 SUV

25 January 2023
Volvo safety software is 'digital seatbelt' for new era
audi q5 scrapped
Covid lockdowns meant fewer cars were being crashed – further depleting the stock of scrap
Manufacturing

Salvage industry's future uncertain as new car shortage bites

Rising used car prices prevent cars from going to scrappers, increasing costs

25 January 2023
Autocar Business
Salvage industry's future uncertain as new car shortage bites
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With a shortened wheelbase independent suspension, the Alfa's roadholding was excellent
From the archive

From the archive: on this day in 1939

Alfa Romeo's rival-beating 2900B racer, Australia's summer of motorsport and the outstanding Packard Six

25 January 2023
From the archive: on this day in 1939
My Week in Cars

My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 20)

The boys talk about the prospect of four-year MOTs, absurd marketing phrases, and ferrets... yes, really

25 January 2023
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 20)
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Editors Briefing

Editors Briefing: Is it too late for UK to go electric?

The team discusses the collapse of Britishvolt, plus the success of luxury brands, and the new Afeela brand

25 January 2023
Autocar Business
Editors Briefing: Is it too late for UK to go electric?
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The updated Polestar arrives with an array of changes under the skin, such as a move to a rear-wheel-drive layout
New cars

Updated Polestar 2 gets RWD layout and 395-mile range

Single-motor variant of Sino-Swedish brand's electric saloon now sends power to rear wheels for improved efficiency

24 January 2023
Updated Polestar 2 gets RWD layout and 395-mile range
Slideshow

Junkyard gems: The world's greatest collection of abandoned cars

L&L Classic Auto in Idaho is a goldmine of forgotten automotive gems. Join us for a look around

24 January 2023
Junkyard gems: The world's greatest collection of abandoned cars

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