New cars

Audi Sphere trio previews autonomous SUV, coupé and saloon

Ingolstadt will reveal three concepts in next 12 months to preview its plans for autonomous cars

5 July 2021
Audi Sphere trio previews autonomous SUV, coupé and saloon
New cars

Volkswagen launches first over-the-air ID 3 update

Manufacturer will offer quarterly software upgrades with the ability to buy extra services in the future

5 July 2021
Volkswagen launches first over-the-air ID 3 update
New cars

New car registrations up 28%, but chip shortage stunts growth

Latest SMMT figures show sector's pandemic recovery is ongoing, but registrations still below decade average

5 July 2021
New car registrations up 28%, but chip shortage stunts growth
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Autocar's prediction of the Emira
New cars

Lotus Emira: Firm's final combustion car to land later today

Successor to Elise and Exige will offer a choice of four- and six-cylinder engines

5 July 2021
Lotus Emira: Firm's final combustion car to land later today
F1

F1 talking points: Verstappen wins Austrian GP – again

Red Bull driver dominates from pole position to stretch his championship lead over Lewis Hamilton

5 July 2021
F1 talking points: Verstappen wins Austrian GP – again
Finance and corporate

Inside the industry: JLR chief Bolloré must strike a fine balance in rebooting Jaguar

It's not going to be easy steadying the ship, and some decisions will surely irk staff

5 July 2021
Inside the industry: JLR chief Bolloré must strike a fine balance in rebooting Jaguar
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Viewed from any angle, it could only be a 1990s car
Used car buying guides

Used car buying guide: Ford Probe

The Probe – a Mazda MX-6 with an American accent – struggled in the UK when new so today it is rare and offers a slice of 1990s cool from just £2k

5 July 2021
Used car buying guide: Ford Probe
New cars

Jaguar Land Rover to crack down on poor reliability

Boss Thierry Bolloré vows to improve company’s negative reputation for build quality

5 July 2021
Jaguar Land Rover to crack down on poor reliability
Dealership, sales and marketing

Analysis: why used car prices are set to rise further

What’s behind the price rises, which cars are affected most and how long will it last?

5 July 2021
Analysis: why used car prices are set to rise further
Technology

Under the skin: Will hydrogen combustion engines become viable?

Hydrogen burns faster than petrol, which can improve the response of a combustion engine

5 July 2021
Under the skin: Will hydrogen combustion engines become viable?

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