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Our favourite cars of 2023: Rolls-Royce Spectre

Rolls-Royce makes the transition to electric power more naturally than others, says Matt Prior

24 December 2023
Our favourite cars of 2023: Rolls-Royce Spectre
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Our favourite cars of the year 2023: Aston Martin DB12

Chaos amid cancelled flights revealed this to be all a GT should be

23 December 2023
Our favourite cars of the year 2023: Aston Martin DB12
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Our favourite cars of 2023: Maserati MC20 Cielo

Open-top Maserati MC20 shows the marque's got its mojo back, according to Vicky Parrott

22 December 2023
Our favourite cars of 2023: Maserati MC20 Cielo
Alpina D3S Touring front three quarter
Big-tanked diesels allow you, not the car, to dictate when to stop
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Why cars aren't just "for the elite"

Prior talks healthy ranges, Rufford Ford, straight-six engines, and out-of-touch politicians

16 December 2023
Why cars aren't just "for the elite"
Matt Prior opinion
Slogans take years to sink into public consciousness, even if they’re very clever
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Why don't car firms have good slogans anymore?

The best slogans are those that stay around for decades, but reinvented ones come with a big problem

9 December 2023
Why don't car firms have good slogans anymore?
Matt Prior opinion
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N has endless driving mode combinations
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How many drive modes is too many?

With Hyundai's Ioniq 5 N having 2000 combinations for its drive modes, has it all gone too far?

2 December 2023
How many drive modes is too many?
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Why the record-breaking Bloodhound project has a future

Bloodhound is looking for £12 million - is it the project's last shot?

25 November 2023
Why the record-breaking Bloodhound project has a future
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Nissan's Qashqai EV commitment shows strength of British car industry

The next generation Qashqai could be a symbol of the continued strength of our car industry

24 November 2023
Nissan's Qashqai EV commitment shows strength of British car industry
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Editor’s letter: UK EV making looks secure, but who will buy the cars?

Nissan has committed to manufacturing electric successors to the Qashqai and Juke in Sunderland

23 November 2023
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Editor’s letter: UK EV making looks secure, but who will buy the cars?
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The unlikely design inspiration for the Lotus Evija

Prior discusses the influence of the Lotus 340R, and just how feasible is mega-miling a car?

18 November 2023
The unlikely design inspiration for the Lotus Evija
Matt Prior opinion
Motorists are finding some of the latest safety features, that will have to be fitted, annoying
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Why EU law makers should be careful what they wish for

In-car safety systems are getting more intrusive, and firms are vilified if they don't fit them - does the public care?

11 November 2023
Why EU law makers should be careful what they wish for
Autocar Matt Prior opinion Yamaha
Yamaha OX99-11 pre-dates other F1-inspired road cars but never really worked
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A love for dead-on-arrival Yamahas and V8 desirability

Prior recounts an obsession with Yamaha's OX99-11 and its modern equivalent; is amazed at the V8's longevity

4 November 2023
A love for dead-on-arrival Yamahas and V8 desirability

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2024 Mercedes AMG CLE53 nose cornering
It's the latest model from Mercedes-AMG to get a mild-hybrid powertrain
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Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 cabriolet guns for BMW M440i

6 May 2024
Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 cabriolet guns for BMW M440i