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Not Quite A Classic: Nissan Primera

The third-generation Primera represented something of a turning point, not just for Nissan but for the car-buying European public, too

Not Quite A Classic: Nissan Primera
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Subscriber Extra: Not Quite A Classic – Chevrolet Volt

Autocar investigates what went wrong with the Chevrolet Volt, the model the US firm hoped would take down the Toyota Prius

Subscriber Extra: Not Quite A Classic – Chevrolet Volt
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Not Quite A Classic: Lotus Europa S

The Lotus that was nearly a Proton and borrowed heavily from a Vauxhall sold fewer than 500 examples. Richard Bremner wonders what might have been

Not Quite A Classic: Lotus Europa S
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It’s the VIN’s last seven characters that count. Ones start at TB00076 and Coopers at TC00155, for example
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Y the obsession? The most prolific BMW Mini collectors

The first 700 or so BMW Minis were produced right at the end of the Y-reg period and are now hunted by a dedicated group of enthusiasts

Y the obsession? The most prolific BMW Mini collectors
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“They make me look good”: Busse stresses that his designs are the result of teamwork
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Stellantis' Klaus Busse named 2021 Autocar Awards Design Hero

As vice-president of design for Stellantis, Busse has embraced the challenge of reshaping Fiat, Maserati and Alfa for a changing world

Stellantis' Klaus Busse named 2021 Autocar Awards Design Hero
Opinion

Could EVs bring coachbuilding back to the mainstream?

Once a frequent sight on our roads, today coachbuilt cars are a luxury domain. That could be set to change

Could EVs bring coachbuilding back to the mainstream?
Opinion

Opel Manta Elektromod is the sporty EV we can't have

Affordable and sporty are seemingly opposing themes when it comes to electric cars – which is why Opel's restomod is so appealing

Opel Manta Elektromod is the sporty EV we can't have
Opinion

Why the best cars are the most surprising ones

A Rolls-Royce and a Kia are unlikely sports cars – but our man says they still deliver driving pleasure

Why the best cars are the most surprising ones
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Why Matchbox cars have everlasting appeal

New 'best of' model range has sent our man down memory lane

Why Matchbox cars have everlasting appeal
Opinion

Ford Mondeo: why it's time for the end of the sales rep’s special

A golden comet fired in 1962 will extinguish after a 60-year flight, as the Ford Mondeo goes off sale in 2022

Ford Mondeo: why it's time for the end of the sales rep’s special
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The BMW and the Mini share a core engine, although the GP’s tune is similar to that of the M235i rather than the 420i
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4 Series, i3 or Mini JCW GP: The best BMW for £40,000

How much choice does £40,000 provide if you stick to one manufacturer’s line-up?

4 Series, i3 or Mini JCW GP: The best BMW for £40,000

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