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Autocar's class of 1951
From the archive

From the archive: on this day in 1951

We look back at our road test yearbook and more from 71 years ago

19 January 2022
From the archive: on this day in 1951
New cars

Porsche 911 special edition marks 50 years of Porsche Design

Just 750 examples of the 911 Targa GTS-based special will be built, priced from £144,360

18 January 2022
Porsche 911 special edition marks 50 years of Porsche Design
BMW 7 Series US configurator
BMW 7 Series US configurator - The Final V12 model not pictured
New cars

BMW V12 to bow out with limited-edition 7 Series

US-only M760i The Final V12 will mark the end of 12-cylinder production later this year

18 January 2022
BMW V12 to bow out with limited-edition 7 Series
Dealership, sales and marketing

Volkswagen finishes 2021 as best-selling brand in Europe

Around 9.7 million cars were sold across Europe in 2021; German brand led by a significant margin

18 January 2022
Autocar Business
Volkswagen finishes 2021 as best-selling brand in Europe
Environment and energy

EV chargers almost as profitable as fuel pumps, says BP

EV charging has been seen as a loss leader in the past, but the tide is beginning to turn

18 January 2022
Autocar Business
EV chargers almost as profitable as fuel pumps, says BP
Le Mans and Sportscars

Peugeot readies 9X8 hypercar for race debut at 2022 Le Mans

World Endurance Championship's latest hybrid hypercar features bold styling elements but no rear wing

18 January 2022
Peugeot readies 9X8 hypercar for race debut at 2022 Le Mans
Formula E

Porsche Taycan named new Formula E safety car

Electric saloon will this year replace electric Mini Pacesetter and BMW i8 Roadster

18 January 2022
Porsche Taycan named new Formula E safety car
Tech, development and manufacturing

Rimac Technology to develop EV tech as standalone company

Rimac Group separates engineering division from newly created Bugatti Rimac hypercar company

18 January 2022
Autocar Business
Rimac Technology to develop EV tech as standalone company
Long-Term Review

Kia Sorento plug-in hybrid 2022 long-term test

Kia's seven-seat plug-in hybrid SUV is big, but is it also clever? We found out

18 January 2022
Kia Sorento plug-in hybrid 2022 long-term test
Government and legislation

Are disabled people being left behind by electrification?

Purchase costs, charging accessibility and EVs themselves pose issues, says leading charity

18 January 2022
Autocar Business
Are disabled people being left behind by electrification?

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