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Big-tanked diesels allow you, not the car, to dictate when to stop
New cars

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"
Electric vehicles

Editor's letter: EV makers build case for smaller batteries

Customers' desire for range is hampering EV cost-cutting

15 December 2023
Autocar Business
Editor's letter: EV makers build case for smaller batteries
Matt Prior opinion
Slogans take years to sink into public consciousness, even if they’re very clever
New cars

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?
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From 2024, 22% of a car maker's sales must be BEVs – or it faces a £15,000 fine for every car that does not conform
Electric vehicles

Editor's letter: EV sales must increase by 50% in 2024 – how?

Electric vehicle sales are dropping less than a month before the ZEV mandate begins

8 December 2023
Autocar Business
Editor's letter: EV sales must increase by 50% in 2024 – how?
Matt Prior opinion
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N has endless driving mode combinations
New cars

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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Stellantis was created in 2021 following a merger of the PSA and FCA groups
Corporate

Editor's letter: The big task for Stellantis UK's new boss

Maria Grazia Davino, who took on the role in September, says the group has “major operational problems”

1 December 2023
Autocar Business
Editor's letter: The big task for Stellantis UK's new boss
New cars

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
New cars

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
New cars

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
Autocar Business
Editor’s letter: UK EV making looks secure, but who will buy the cars?
New cars

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
Polestar 4
The new Polestar 4 electric SUV will arrive in the UK next year
Business

Editor's letter: Polestar shows how tough being a start-up can be

Volvo spin-off brand has spent more than $1.5 billion (£1.2bn) on day-to-day operations in 2023 alone

17 November 2023
Autocar Business
Editor's letter: Polestar shows how tough being a start-up can be
Matt Prior opinion
Motorists are finding some of the latest safety features, that will have to be fitted, annoying
New cars

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

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New car news

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The UK will join Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden in getting the G6
New cars

Xpeng lands in Germany ahead of UK launch later this year

28 March 2024
Xpeng lands in Germany ahead of UK launch later this year

Motorsport news

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The full broadcasting schedule is set to be revealed in the coming weeks
Motorsport

2024 BTCC race season to be streamed live via TikTok

27 March 2024
2024 BTCC race season to be streamed live via TikTok