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Ford and the VW Group could at first co-develop next-gen commercial vehicles

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Ford and Volkswagen Group announce plans for strategic alliance

American and German brands could share development costs of vehicles with joint projects

19 June 2018

Ford and Volkswagen Group announce plans for strategic alliance

Red Bull Racing

Red Bull Racing has used Renault power since 2007

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Red Bull Racing to ditch Renault for Honda power in 2019

Multi-year contract with Japanese firm intends to bring Red Bull back into title contention

19 June 2018

Red Bull Racing to ditch Renault for Honda power in 2019

UK fuel stations overcharging motorists by 'at least' 5p per litre

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UK fuel stations overcharging motorists by 5p per litre, says study

Minister calls for independent monitoring body to prevent unfair pricing

19 June 2018

UK fuel stations overcharging motorists by 5p per litre, says study

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UK mayors to call for 2030 petrol and diesel car ban

Cross-party city leaders are joining forces to encourage the end of pure-combustion car sales

19 June 2018

UK mayors to call for 2030 petrol and diesel car ban

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2018 Kia Ceed: £18,295 price and UK specs confirmed for Ford Focus rival

Kia’s rival to the Golf and Focus was shown at the Geneva motor show alongside an estate version

19 June 2018

2018 Kia Ceed: £18,295 price and UK specs confirmed for Ford Focus rival

A1 exterior designer Jürgen Löffler (left) talks to Autocar's Sam Sheehan about his newest creation

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Audi A1 designer Jurgen Loffler on why his car has gone 'to the gym'

Audi's smallest car is no longer its softest-looking, because the second-gen hatch has been given an injection of muscle

18 June 2018

Audi A1 designer Jurgen Loffler on why his car has gone 'to the gym'

A1 exterior designer Jürgen Löffler said Audi’s rallying heritage inspired the look of its new supermini, seen here in launch guise

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New Audi S1 due in 2019 with 250bhp

New hot hatch is expected late next year with a higher-powered version of the Volkswagen Group’s turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine

18 June 2018

New Audi S1 due in 2019 with 250bhp

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2018 Audi A1 makes first public appearance at Paris motor show

Sportier A1 will draw heavily on high-tech safety and convenience kit

18 June 2018

2018 Audi A1 makes first public appearance at Paris motor show

Volvo XC60 with recycled plastics

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Volvo to use 25% recycled plastic in cars from 2025

Swedish firm has produced one-off XC60 plug-in with recycled parts

18 June 2018

Volvo to use 25% recycled plastic in cars from 2025

BMW 8 Series leaked image

This is one of two images leaked onto the internet ahead of the BMW 8 Series' reveal

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BMW 8 Series leaks online ahead of official unveiling at Le Mans

BMW's new flagship model will be revealed later today; it is due to go on UK sale in November

15 June 2018

BMW 8 Series leaks online ahead of official unveiling at Le Mans

Vauxhall Zafira Tourer

Sales of the Zafira Tourer have been hit by SUV demand

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Vauxhall Zafira Tourer and GTC axed due to rise of SUVs

Low sales for seven-seat and three-door models prompts removal from production

15 June 2018

Vauxhall Zafira Tourer and GTC axed due to rise of SUVs

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