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It had previously been suggested the 7 SUV would replace the 2 liftback; that's no longer the case
New cars

Polestar 2 to get direct successor later this decade

Recently announced Polestar 7 SUV won't replace popular model, new CEO of Swedish EV brand says

Polestar 2 to get direct successor later this decade
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Land Rover Defender P400e hybrid
Defender is already offered with PHEV but "it's not easy to find the extra space" needed for more batteries
New cars

Land Rover Defender to get EV in next generation

Land Rover Defender to get EV in next generation
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The A290 is £10,505 more expensive than the regular Renault 5
New cars

Alpine A290 hot hatch goes on sale in UK, priced from £33,500

Alpine A290 hot hatch goes on sale in UK, priced from £33,500
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Decision to add PHEV tech to #5 is a response to market trends in China
New cars

Smart #5 to gain plug-in hybrid as brand slows EV plans

Smart #5 to gain plug-in hybrid as brand slows EV plans
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New entry-level Pure model is £7000 cheaper than the Pure+ that it replaces; offers one mile less range
New cars

GWM Ora 03 gains new entry level, bringing £7k lower price

GWM Ora 03 gains new entry level, bringing £7k lower price
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France cut its EV subsidy in November and a month later, sales fell dramatically
Electric vehicles

Electric car sales in EU drop as governments withdraw subsidies

Electric car sales in EU drop as governments withdraw subsidies
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Innoviz lidar is used to enable level 3 autonomous driving in the BMW 7 Series
Autonomous vehicles

Europe’s most outspoken tech boss dishes the dirt on lidar

Europe’s most outspoken tech boss dishes the dirt on lidar
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CAR REVIEW

Land Rover Defender Octa review

Land Rover Defender Octa review
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CAR REVIEW

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New cars

The new electric cars coming in 2025

The new electric cars coming in 2025
From the archive

London's war on driving has been raging since 1973

London's war on driving has been raging since 1973
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Sonatus is using a Ford Bronco electromod as a demonstrator
Software

Meet the company that 'invented software-defined vehicles'

Meet the company that 'invented software-defined vehicles'
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You can't miss the Honda Jet...
Features

79 years of innovation: Highlights from the Honda heritage hall

79 years of innovation: Highlights from the Honda heritage hall
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Best cars

The best first cars for new drivers - driven, rated and ranked

The best first cars for new drivers - driven, rated and ranked
CUPRA Born: meet Autocar’s Best Electric Car for 2024

CUPRA Born: meet Autocar’s Best Electric Car for 2024

CUPRA Born: meet Autocar’s Best Electric Car for 2024

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Latest reviews

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CAR REVIEW

Compact SUV offers lots of practicality, outstanding value for money, and an electrified ‘feel’ without the charging

MG ZS

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MG ZS
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CAR REVIEW

Going from diminutive sports cars to a posh hyper-SUV was a gamble by Lotus. Has it paid off?

Lotus Eletre review

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Lotus Eletre review
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CAR REVIEW

Gaydon goes very large indeed on both performance and 4x4 capability for its very first ultimate Defender

Land Rover Defender Octa review

Land Rover Defender Octa review
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CAR REVIEW

New look, new platform, new powertrain tech, new four-wheel drive system and even new name for compact executive car

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Audi A5
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CAR REVIEW

S4 gets a new name – and potentially a greater focus on driver rewards

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Audi S5
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CAR REVIEW

Mazda has launched a rear-wheel-drive, six-cylinder diesel SUV. Mad or brilliant?

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Mazda CX-60
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USED CAR REVIEW

Junior supercar marks the end of the V10 Lamborghini era – here's why you should grab a used example

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Used Lamborghini Huracan 2014-2019 review
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CAR REVIEW

Ford gets in on the off-road sports car trend with a lifted version of the Mustang Mach-E GT

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Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally
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CAR REVIEW

Sporty Italian brand launches its take on the compact crossover with electric and hybrid options

Alfa Romeo Junior

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Alfa Romeo Junior
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CAR REVIEW

Medium-sized SUV, the sales star of the Mercedes range, is re-engineered to stay fighting fit

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Going from diminutive sports cars to a posh hyper-SUV was a gamble by Lotus. Has it paid off?
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Performance cars
You should never buy a car in the hope that you’ll make money on it. The key is to buy what you like and if it rises in value to offset the running costs – well that’s just a bonus.
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Company cars
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EVs that can break the 300-mile barrier are growing in number – as are number of those that can crack 400 miles
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Autocar Business

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"We overestimate people's knowledge", says Pigounakis

MG aims to beat UK's biggest brands with 1/6 the workforce

MG dealers are now busier than Vauxhall’s, Peugeot’s, Skoda’s or Renault’s

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MG aims to beat UK's biggest brands with 1/6 the workforce
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309,302 Sanderos left European showrooms last year

Dacia Sandero claims European sales crown

Dacia Sandero claims European sales crown
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Audi suffered a sales slump in China

Audi, China drag on VW Group sales for 2024 while Lambo shines

Audi, China drag on VW Group sales for 2024 while Lambo shines
Renault 5 and Renault Scenic head to head
Renault CEO: "I don't think Renault 5 and 4 will make the Mégane and Scenic disappear"

Renault eyes retail and fleet growth with dual-pronged line-up

Renault eyes retail and fleet growth with dual-pronged line-up
Maserati Grancabrio

Maserati can be turned around, says new boss, but it's "not easy"

Maserati can be turned around, says new boss, but it's "not easy"
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Features

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You can't miss the Honda Jet...

79 years of innovation: Highlights from the Honda heritage hall

Honda has a history of pursuing dreams until they come true – as the prize exhibits in its Heritage Hall show.

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79 years of innovation: Highlights from the Honda heritage hall
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Your handy guide to the 159 new cars launching in 2025

Your handy guide to the 159 new cars launching in 2025
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Meeting the Gay Bikers Motorcycle Club at 50

Meeting the Gay Bikers Motorcycle Club at 50

Opinion

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Breakfast club car meets are keeping the car community alive

From full English to Continental, breakfast club car meets cater to all tastes

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Breakfast club car meets are keeping the car community alive
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Will fake gearshifts in hybrids and EVs win over enthusiasts?

Will fake gearshifts in hybrids and EVs win over enthusiasts?
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Come April, will all pick-up drivers move into vans?

Come April, will all pick-up drivers move into vans?

Used cars

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Good for a few more rounds: the best used Volkswagen Golfs

The Golf has sold in so many forms that choosing one can be confusing - we pick the gems

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Good for a few more rounds: the best used Volkswagen Golfs
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The dream used cars to buy in 2025, from £1000-£100k

The dream used cars to buy in 2025, from £1000-£100k
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Could you guess which one of these cars has done 129,000 miles, at a glance?

How to buy a high-mileage used car for half price

How to buy a high-mileage used car for half price

Autocar archive

London's war on driving has been raging since 1973

Restrictions on cars in town centres and parking limitations meant navigating London was a challenge

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London's war on driving has been raging since 1973
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How the average car went from £1000 to £29,000 in 75 years

How the average car went from £1000 to £29,000 in 75 years
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What sports car track tests looked like in the 1960s

What sports car track tests looked like in the 1960s
NEW CARS 2025
NEW CARS 2025
From hybrid hypercars to high-rise hatchbacks, here's every new model you could put on your drive this year
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Autocar honours the very best people and cars from the past 12 months
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Video | Audi RS e-tron GT: the ultimate all-electric hot lap
We head on-track at Goodwood in Audi’s game-changing all-electric grand tourer
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