Citroen SM 1970s front quarter static
“Mechanically ornate, simple in line, beautiful yet functional."
From the archive

From the archive: On this day in 1974

Reflecting on a year and 10,000 miles with a Citroën SM long-termer

7 September 2022
From the archive: On this day in 1974
Snow Lake Lithium spodumene tubes
Mined spodumene is acid-roasted for extraction of lithium
Tech, development and manufacturing

Canadian lithium may prove pivotal in US electrification

Manitoba-based mining firm Snow Lake Lithium could hold the key to North America’s EV production

7 September 2022
Autocar Business
Canadian lithium may prove pivotal in US electrification
Deus Vayanne 2022 front static
Deus Vayanne luxury hypercar sits on new WAE EV-R platform
Tech, development and manufacturing

Williams Advanced Engineering to offer EV platform for niche brands

UK engineering firm’s new EV-R skateboard platform opens the door to low-volume sports cars

7 September 2022
Autocar Business
Williams Advanced Engineering to offer EV platform for niche brands
Hyundai N Vision 74 2022 front tracking hero
Retro-futuristic design of the N Vision 74 was an instant hit on the internet
Features

The future of N: Hyundai N Vision 74 and RN22e driven

Hyundai looks back at its history to push the boundaries of eco-friendly tech, as two of its latest prototypes reveal

6 September 2022
The future of N: Hyundai N Vision 74 and RN22e driven
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Former transport secretary Grant Shapps
Consumer

Transport secretary Grant Shapps sacked by new PM

Shapps was appointed in 2019 but loses job to Anne-Marie Trevelyan in reshuffle by Liz Truss

6 September 2022
Transport secretary Grant Shapps sacked by new PM
Nissan X Trail 2022 lead front quarter tracking
Prices for Nissan's large SUV start from £32,030
New cars

2023 Nissan X-Trail priced from £32,030 with hybrid-only power

Nissan's European range-topper due in dealerships soon with Qashqai's innovative electrified powertrain

6 September 2022
2023 Nissan X-Trail priced from £32,030 with hybrid-only power
Slideshow

33 magnificently random things made by car makers

Hotels, missiles and an entire town...read on to find out more

6 September 2022
33 magnificently random things made by car makers
Ionetic battery render exploded view
Ionetic is targeting better density than Nissan Leaf and Tesla Model 3 battery packs
Tech, development and manufacturing

UK start-up targets niche marques with cost-cutting battery R&D

New UK tech start-up Ionetic to offer small car makers battery development and production capacity from 2023

6 September 2022
Autocar Business
UK start-up targets niche marques with cost-cutting battery R&D
Smart Roadster Mk1 front tracking
Agile responses and a sweet turbo triple are two main draws of the Smart Roadster
Used car buying guides

Used car buying guide: Smart Roadster

The Smart Roadster is small in size and price but big on fun

6 September 2022
Used car buying guide: Smart Roadster
Long-Term Review

Audi Q4 E-tron Sportback 2022 long-term test

Has Audi’s electric SUV lived up to its ‘right-sized’ billing? Eleven months on, here’s our verdict

6 September 2022
Audi Q4 E-tron Sportback 2022 long-term test

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