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How could a modern-spec electric car ever adhere to the spirit of the original Beetle?
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Volkswagen Beetle fans rejoice: it's not coming back

An electric new-age Beetle wouldn't fit the mould of the original, so it's reassuring that a retro revival is off the cards

26 June 2023
Volkswagen Beetle fans rejoice: it's not coming back
Volvo EX30 front quarter static
Pricing places the EX30 in competition with the Vauxhall Corsa Electric, Jeep Avenger and Kia Niro EV
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How has Volvo made the EX30 so cheap?

Priced from £33,795, Volvo's new crossover is a convincing proposition against more expensive rivals

8 June 2023
How has Volvo made the EX30 so cheap?
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The DBS 770 Ultimate (pictured) offers the guiding philosophy for the new DB12
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Why the Aston Martin DB12 should be finely honed from the off

Aston's most recent outing for this kind of car was the superb DBS 770 Ultimate, and V8 power should enhance the handling

24 May 2023
Why the Aston Martin DB12 should be finely honed from the off
Lotus Eletre
Lotus also has shared parts, distribution and marketing know-how on its side
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Four reasons to be excited about Lotus going electric

Several factors mean Lotus's expansion looks to have the right ingredients for success

15 May 2023
Four reasons to be excited about Lotus going electric
MG Cyberster 2023 rear quarter
The Cyberster was conceived not for money but to please driving enthusiasts
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New MG Cyberster takes the marque back to the good old days

After a spate of hatchbacks and estates, this roadster will give MG the respectability of Porsche

11 May 2023
New MG Cyberster takes the marque back to the good old days
Alpine A290 Beta rear quarter studio
Alpine faces a big challenge in selling the production A290
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Is Alpine's 'gaming generation' push the right approach?

The Alpine A290 Beta concept signals the brand's intention to sell cars to a younger audience

9 May 2023
Is Alpine's 'gaming generation' push the right approach?
Porsche Cayenne 2023 studio hybrid front quarter
The new Cayenne majors on ergonomics, comfort and daily drivability
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New Porsche Cayenne shows that super-SUVs can do subtle

Stuttgart's heavily refreshed flagship stands out in a busy segment by virtue of its comparative restraint

18 April 2023
New Porsche Cayenne shows that super-SUVs can do subtle
Lancia Stratos Delta rally
Lancia has an extensive list of rally-honed hits from the 20th Century
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Is Lancia's future as bright as its past?

Lancia offers a look at its future with the Pura-HPE concept, borrowing snippets from its past

15 April 2023
Is Lancia's future as bright as its past?
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Ford Explorer echoes Focus but DIY approach is dead

Ford's mid-sized SUV will sit on VW's platform - will it be able to stand out?

21 March 2023
Ford Explorer echoes Focus but DIY approach is dead
Volkswagen ID 2all 2023 with Thomas Schaefer
The ID 2all was unveiled by Volkswagen boss Thomas Schäfer at an event on 15 March
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Volkswagen goes 'boring' with ID 2all design – and it's a good thing

The new concept car previews a sub-£22,000 electric car that's due to go on sale in 2026

16 March 2023
Volkswagen goes 'boring' with ID 2all design – and it's a good thing
Kia EV9 front raised
Bosses are keen to avoid using the words ‘premium’ and ‘luxury’ when talking about the car
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Can the Kia EV9 be a flagship offering to target young buyers?

The up-to-£80k electric SUV arrives amidst Kia's fashionable age, but it must stay in touch with its market

14 March 2023
Can the Kia EV9 be a flagship offering to target young buyers?
porsche 911 gt2 rs hybrid rear three quarter
New 911 GT2 RS will use race-derived hybrid tech to top 700bhp
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Porsche's 911 GT2 RS Hybrid will be rapid, but how can it be tuned?

Trust Stuttgart's boffins to find a talented solution, even when it's hard to improve on the status quo

6 March 2023
Porsche's 911 GT2 RS Hybrid will be rapid, but how can it be tuned?

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New line-up will be inspired by Zero Saloon concept shown at CES earlier this year
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Honda primes radical saloon to rival Tesla Model 3 by 2030

17 May 2024
Honda primes radical saloon to rival Tesla Model 3 by 2030