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I love planes, but driving is just better

The irritations of flying makes it more appealing to drive to and from Europe, argues Prior

16 November 2024
I love planes, but driving is just better
New cars

Why the Suzuki Swift is the perfect detox to modern motoring

The business case is tough for affordable cars, but we're glad some car makers still serious about them

15 November 2024
Why the Suzuki Swift is the perfect detox to modern motoring
Business

Can European car makers counter China by “working smarter”?

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares says that although Chinese enjoy cost advantages, “they work harder and faster”

15 November 2024
Autocar Business
Can European car makers counter China by “working smarter”?
New cars

When multi-million pound classics get mistaken for kit cars

Can the average person spot an original from a replica, asks Prior

9 November 2024
When multi-million pound classics get mistaken for kit cars
Business

It's a "pivotal" time for future-looking Ford says Europe boss Lisa Brankin

It has been a turbulent few years for the Blue Oval, but the brand is finally profitable in the UK

8 November 2024
Autocar Business
It's a "pivotal" time for future-looking Ford says Europe boss Lisa Brankin
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The first BMW Mini is modern enough to have the kit you want, but none of the distractions you don't
New cars

The best car interiors don’t have any screens

Proper instruments provide all the information you need and no distraction from the joy of driving

6 November 2024
The best car interiors don’t have any screens
New cars

'Dodici Cilindri', or just 'Twelve C'? The car name pronunciation game

Many would call Fiat's city car a 'Five Hundred' rather than a 'Cinquecento', but that logic doesn't always apply...

2 November 2024
'Dodici Cilindri', or just 'Twelve C'? The car name pronunciation game
New cars

Who's to say whether a car's design is good or not?

We all know when we see something we like, but very few are equipped to judge if a design is objectively right

1 November 2024
Who's to say whether a car's design is good or not?
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Government is simply encouraging people to stay in their existing – and more polluting – cars
Electric vehicles

Contradictory Budget encourages drivers to stick with old ICE cars

Freeze in fuel duty plus a lack of EV incentives makes electric cars a tougher sell post-Budget

1 November 2024
Autocar Business
Contradictory Budget encourages drivers to stick with old ICE cars
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Industry digest: Why military veterans have the right skills for automotive

Not only do veterans bring technical experience, they offer soft skills like people management, teamwork, discipline and resilience.

1 November 2024
Autocar Business
Industry digest: Why military veterans have the right skills for automotive
New cars

How a Mitsubishi Evo X rally car influenced Polestar's EVs

We sit down with Polestar's chassis boss to learn how EVs are being developed with driver engagement in mind

31 October 2024
How a Mitsubishi Evo X rally car influenced Polestar's EVs
New cars

Inside the tin shed responsible for thousands of race wins

Could the Jack French garage at the Atwell-Wilson Motor Museum be the biggest unsung hero in British motorsport?

27 October 2024
Inside the tin shed responsible for thousands of race wins

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The BMW i3 of 2026 will look nothing like the quirky electric hatchback that went before
New cars

Electric BMW 3 Series spotted: first look at reborn i3 for 2026

12 November 2024
Electric BMW 3 Series spotted: first look at reborn i3 for 2026

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