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Matt Windle on Lotus Emira production line
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New Lotus Europe boss plans to build more cars at Hethel

Production at the brand's UK base could be broadened, says Matt Windle, potentially to include the Polestar 6

New Lotus Europe boss plans to build more cars at Hethel
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RML P39 road car
The P39 is RML's second model and is based on a Porsche 911 Turbo S
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How to build and buy RML’s new 900bhp, £540k monster

How to build and buy RML’s new 900bhp, £540k monster
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Three dead after fire at Bicester Heritage site

Three dead after fire at Bicester Heritage site
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Ford Ranger MS-RT review

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New Renault 4 goes 4x4 with rugged twin-motor concept

New Renault 4 goes 4x4 with rugged twin-motor concept
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New Pop trim loses roof rails and swaps alloy wheels for trimmed steel wheels...
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Fiat Grande Panda Hybrid gains new £18k trim level

Fiat Grande Panda Hybrid gains new £18k trim level
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MWIC Bonus Episode 7: Autocar Meets Andersen EV CEO David Martell

MWIC Bonus Episode 7: Autocar Meets Andersen EV CEO David Martell
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Audi SQ5 review

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Production version of ID GTI is due next year as first of new family of EV hot hatches
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Volkswagen developing "whole group" of "mind-blowing" GTI EVs

Volkswagen developing "whole group" of "mind-blowing" GTI EVs
Oliver Blume speaks at the Volkswagen Group AGM
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VW Group CEO campaigns against costs as profits drop 37%

VW Group CEO campaigns against costs as profits drop 37%
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New cars

Toyota bZ4X Touring revealed as rugged SUV-estate

Toyota bZ4X Touring revealed as rugged SUV-estate
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Chery's Aimoga division recently revealed the humanesque Mornine robot
Tech, development and manufacturing

Why car companies are banking on humanoid robots to drive sales

Why car companies are banking on humanoid robots to drive sales
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Dacia owner Renault and Citroën parent Stellantis are rivals but share a belief that affordable small cars must survive
Government and legislation

Renault and Stellantis bosses team up to 'fight for future of small cars'

Renault and Stellantis bosses team up to 'fight for future of small cars'
CUPRA Born: meet Autocar’s Best Electric Car for 2024

CUPRA Born: meet Autocar’s Best Electric Car

CUPRA Born: meet Autocar’s Best Electric Car

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Audi SQ5 review

The new-generation Q5 has underwhelmed, but a 362bhp sports version is another matter

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Mercedes-Benz V-Class

Mercedes’ van-based MPV offers economical diesel engines and up to eight seats but commands a hefty premium

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Mazda MX-5

Fourth-generation MX-5 heads back to Mazda's roadster's roots, surpassing its predecessor in every area

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Volkswagen Tayron

All-new combustion-engined seven-seat SUV slots in between the Tiguan and Touareg

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Bentley Batur

Bentley looks to continue its success with another ultra-exclusive Mulliner Coachbuilt car

Bentley Batur
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Mercedes-AMG E53

Affalterbach ditches its beloved V8 engine for a six-cylinder PHEV system in new range-topping E-Class

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Jeep Avenger

As well as an EV, Jeep's baby is now available as a modest petrol manual, an electrified petrol auto and a 4WD hybrid off-roader

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Volkswagen ID7 GTX

Hot version of talented saloon EV is intended to be not just rapid but also engaging

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Ford Ranger MS-RT review

New sporting variant of luxo-truck takes different approach to Raptor

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Bugatti Chiron
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Bugatti Chiron review

The 300mph production car is a £2.5 million-plus engineering masterpiece

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Oliver Blume speaks at the Volkswagen Group AGM
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Oliver Blume says the Volkswagen Group "must address all cost categories" as part of turnaround plan
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Performance cars
Matt Windle on Lotus Emira production line
New Lotus Europe boss plans to build more cars at Hethel Read more
Production at the brand's UK base could be broadened, says Matt Windle, potentially to include the Polestar 6
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Company cars
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Autocar Business

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JLR records best profit in a decade as it primes new EVs

Pre-tax profit of £2.5 billion in the 12 months to the end of March 2025 is up 15% compared with the year prior

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JLR records best profit in a decade as it primes new EVs
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Dealer 'renaissance' and new models boost Polestar sales by 76%

Dealer 'renaissance' and new models boost Polestar sales by 76%
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VW Group appoints new R&D boss amid Porsche executive overhaul

VW Group appoints new R&D boss amid Porsche executive overhaul
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Envision wins £1 billion funding for Nissan Sunderland battery plant

Envision wins £1 billion funding for Nissan Sunderland battery plant
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Trump tariff gloom lifts following UK trade deal and BMW news

Trump tariff gloom lifts following UK trade deal and BMW news
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Features

RML P39 road car
The P39 is RML's second model and is based on a Porsche 911 Turbo S

How to build and buy RML’s new 900bhp, £540k monster

RML specialises in doing things it can’t talk about, but the new P39 changes that

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How to build and buy RML’s new 900bhp, £540k monster
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Not quite a classic: Fiat Coupe

Not quite a classic: Fiat Coupe
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How to make your car a family heirloom

How to make your car a family heirloom

Opinion

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Forget Gran Turismo - Super Mario Kart is the finest racing game

So fun was Super Mario Kart that kids young and old still love it today

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Forget Gran Turismo - Super Mario Kart is the finest racing game
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Software is redefining automotive, but do car buyers care?

Software is redefining automotive, but do car buyers care?
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How bad software can ruin an otherwise decent car

How bad software can ruin an otherwise decent car

Used cars

BMW 3 Series Touring

Used BMW 3 Series Touring 2012-2019 review

The formidable 3 Series is equally compelling in estate form. Is it as good a used buy?

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Used BMW 3 Series Touring 2012-2019 review
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Used Porsche Panamera 2016-2023 review

Used Porsche Panamera 2016-2023 review
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Used Fiat Panda 2012-2024 review

Used Fiat Panda 2012-2024 review

Autocar archive

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When Cosworth built its own F1 car - with four-wheel drive

Cosworth's engines dominated F1 in the 60s and 70s – but it also made its own unconventional race car

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When Cosworth built its own F1 car - with four-wheel drive
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Chevette, launched in the UK as a Vauxhall in 1975, was merely a renosed Opel Kadett

How Vauxhall lost its independence to Opel

How Vauxhall lost its independence to Opel
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Algerian-born Guy Moll rose quickly from obscurity to the grand prix stage

Formula 1’s forgotten North African heritage

Formula 1’s forgotten North African heritage
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