Volkswagen ID Every1 previews £17k city car for 2027

This post was originally published on Autocar ID Every1 uses new 94bhp motor, giving a claimed top speed of 81mph Spiritual successor to the Up is described as the ‘last piece in the puzzle’ in VW’s line-up Volkswagen has vowed to realise its long-held goal of an ‘affordable’ £17,000 electric car in 2027 with the… Continue reading Volkswagen ID Every1 previews £17k city car for 2027

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Honor Earbuds Open might have just sold me on open-ear design

I consider myself a bit of an audiophile, though not quite to the degree that makes me annoying at parties. I appreciate good sounding music and normally gravitate toward in-ear earbud designs for daily use. Having spent a little time with Honor’s Earbuds Open at , I find myself mystified at how it gets so […]

The best-selling cars in the UK – who can catch the Sportage?

This post was originally published on Autocar Kia Sportage tops the sales charts for February 2025 2024 was quite the year for the car industry. New car registrations increased by 2.6% compared with the year before, while the Ford Puma was crowned the best-seller. The Blue Oval’s small SUV topped the charts for the second… Continue reading The best-selling cars in the UK – who can catch the Sportage?

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Nissan Qashqai

This post was originally published on Autocar Nissan’s Sunderland-made mid-sized crossover keeps practicality, comfort, value and ease of use at the heart of its positioning You will struggle to find a bigger British automotive success story than the Nissan Qashqai.In 2022, it was Britain’s best-selling car. It’s been off that top spot ever since; but Nissan still… Continue reading Nissan Qashqai

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Volvo to upgrade existing EX90s to more powerful ES90 computer

This post was originally published on Autocar Dual Nvidia Orin computers in the ES90 will be retrofitted to existing EX90s Complimentary upgrade is said to boost the EX90’s computing power eightfold Customers of early versions of the new Volvo EX90 will be offered a complimentary hardware upgrade to give it the more powerful computing system… Continue reading Volvo to upgrade existing EX90s to more powerful ES90 computer

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Ford Focus

This post was originally published on Autocar The driver’s hatchback continues to live up to its name after one final update Time stops for nothing, not even the Ford Focus.It follows the Fiesta in being one of those combustion-only ‘legacy’ cars that stands between its maker transferring the line-up to electrified power. Ford’s CEO is… Continue reading Ford Focus

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Hyundai Ioniq 9

This post was originally published on Autocar Korean firm’s new seven-seat electric flagship majors on practicality and long-distance refinement Between being unveiled in concept form in 2021 and reaching production, Hyundai’s newest SUV grew. Not literally but figuratively: the Seven became the Hyundai Ioniq 9, an adjustment intended to crown the large six- or seven-seater… Continue reading Hyundai Ioniq 9

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EVs account for quarter of car sales as overall UK market dips

This post was originally published on Autocar The Mini Cooper was the UK’s best-selling car last month Electric cars defied a 1% drop in registrations of new cars in February, surging by nearly 42% year on year One in every four new cars sold last month was electric, as EV registrations surged by a huge 41.7% compared… Continue reading EVs account for quarter of car sales as overall UK market dips

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New Volvo ES90 revealed as BMW i5 rival with 434 miles of range

This post was originally published on Autocar Big-battery model yields a range of 434 miles Circa-£70k fastback is positioned as brand’s technological flagship and has trick on-board computers The all-new ES90 is the first electric Volvo that’s not an SUV – and the slippery hatchback has a range well in excess of 400 miles. The Swedish… Continue reading New Volvo ES90 revealed as BMW i5 rival with 434 miles of range

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Volvo considers future without estate cars in shift to SUVs

This post was originally published on Autocar “Rather than bring a V90, for example, are we better to position [the XC60] in a slightly different way?” said Jim Rowan Boss cites limited room in product strategy and limited resources for lack of V60 and V90 replacements Volvo is preparing for a future without traditional estate… Continue reading Volvo considers future without estate cars in shift to SUVs

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My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.130)

This post was originally published on Autocar This week Cropley drives a Jeep Wrangler, visits Race Retro and the Bentley boss and Prior MOTs his Audi A2 On this week’s My Week In Cars podcast Steve Cropley visits Race Retro and gets pretty fired up about owning a competition car. He also takes a Jeep… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.130)

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BMW iX

This post was originally published on Autocar Zero-emissions luxury SUV strikes out in bold, sophisticated style and with improved dynamics and range The BMW iX has always been a conversation starter, whether you love it, hate it or simply don’t know what to make of it.Its mash-up of estate, crossover and SUV styling hasn’t stopped… Continue reading BMW iX

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Alpine A390 crossover pictured for first time ahead of May reveal

This post was originally published on Autocar Alpine A390 has been undergoing cold weather testing Production model will feature tri-motor set-up and active torque vectoring for “lightweight” feel Alpine is applying the finishing touches to its first crossover, the A390, ahead of its launch on 27 May. New pictures of a mule testing in the… Continue reading Alpine A390 crossover pictured for first time ahead of May reveal

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Exclusive Jaguar interview: fresh details on 986bhp super-GT

This post was originally published on Autocar There will be a “strong lineage” between the Type 00 concept and the production GT GT will kick off a series of radical EVs that distil the best of the brand’s dynamic heritage, says Jag’s boss The electric four-door GT that will spearhead an all-new era for Jaguar… Continue reading Exclusive Jaguar interview: fresh details on 986bhp super-GT

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Ripping up Jaguar history would be 'big mistake', says brand boss

This post was originally published on Autocar Big step was needed because of move to EVs and arrival of Chinese brands Rawdon Glover reveals why the controversial rebrand was so vital to Jaguar’s future Rawdon Glover, managing director of Jaguar, says you can never remind people enough about why the brand had to change. So,… Continue reading Ripping up Jaguar history would be 'big mistake', says brand boss

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Jaguar rebrand 'played out' despite 'frustrating' response

This post was originally published on Autocar “Everything we want to do at Jaguar is to be brand-led”, said Rawdon Glover Brand’s managing director admits surprise at scale of response to its new look “I don’t think you can plan to be the most talked-about brand on the planet…” says Jaguar boss Rawdon Glover, as… Continue reading Jaguar rebrand 'played out' despite 'frustrating' response

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Mazda CX-30

This post was originally published on Autocar ‘No replacement for displacement’ is the thinking behind this compact crossover hatchback Volume car makers no longer seem to believe that bigger-capacity combustion engines have any place in smaller cars. Save, perhaps, for one.Always an advocate of a sophisticated, multi-solution approach to decarbonisation, Mazda has been quietly running… Continue reading Mazda CX-30

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Behind the wheel of the new Mercedes-Benz GLC EV prototype

This post was originally published on Autocar Indirect replacement for EQC SUV is the first electric car based on Mercedes’ new MB.EA platform The new Mercedes-Benz GLC EV will arrive later this year as an indirect replacement for the EQC SUV, marking a strategic shift in Mercedes’ electric model strategy: one focused on integration rather than… Continue reading Behind the wheel of the new Mercedes-Benz GLC EV prototype

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New A6 Avant is one of the final diesel models Audi will launch

This post was originally published on Autocar Audi’s logo has been moved from the grille for the first time on an A6 Next-generation estate, previously planned to be called A7, arrives in diesel, hybrid and petrol guises The new A6 Avant has been unveiled as one of the final diesel cars that Audi will launch and… Continue reading New A6 Avant is one of the final diesel models Audi will launch

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Lucid Air

This post was originally published on Autocar The Lucid Air is not just Another New Electric Car. It’s the most efficient car the world has ever seen. And it’s really rather good to drive Stationary traffic isn’t typically an environment to leave you gawping in wonder at your surroundings.But when that traffic is downtown Manhattan… Continue reading Lucid Air

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MG 3 Review

This post was originally published on Autocar Is the supermini able to offer quite as much bang for your buck in all-new hybrid form? MG may be making waves with its electric cars – the MG 4 EV in particular – but it isn’t one of those car makers that has already committed to a… Continue reading MG 3 Review

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Electric van makers go big on tech to woo cautious buyers

This post was originally published on Autocar Kia PV5 is the first and likely best-selling in a new range of ‘Platform Beyond Vehicles’ Extra gadgets are intended to convince diesel van buyers to make the switch – but will it work? Heated and cooled seats, heated windscreens, adaptive cruise control… Van drivers are about to become more comfortable… Continue reading Electric van makers go big on tech to woo cautious buyers

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How new technology is shaping the future of Mercedes-Benz

This post was originally published on Autocar Markus Schafer oversees the research and development of every Mercedes model Tech boss Markus Schäfer says hybrid and electric technology is transforming everything “I have one of the most interesting jobs in the industry,” says Markus Schäfer with a smile, and even though he adds he’s “sometimes joking”,… Continue reading How new technology is shaping the future of Mercedes-Benz

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The inside story behind the wild hydrogen-powered Lexus buggy

This post was originally published on Autocar The go-anywhere off-roader will help Lexus and parent firm Toyota to develop future technology The Lexus H2 ROV concept is, at first glance, perhaps the most spurious, frivolous vehicle the firm has ever produced. It’s a lightweight off-road buggy and that’s an odd fit for a brand that… Continue reading The inside story behind the wild hydrogen-powered Lexus buggy

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Donkervoort F22

This post was originally published on Autocar At heart, this is a Lotus Seven – just one with 666bhp per tonne and Le Mans-grade materials tech You descend into the cockpit of the Donkervoort F22 to find Sabelt harnesses but also, if specified, heated seats. At just 750kg wet, it is light enough to belong in… Continue reading Donkervoort F22

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BMW i5

This post was originally published on Autocar Munich’s 50-year-old executive car icon goes boldly into the electric age Before we delve into the various strengths and weaknesses of the BMW i5, let’s rewind.After all, executive saloons have over previous decades gained a reputation for conservatism that, while hard to shake, is now entirely unjustified.Twenty-five years ago, company car… Continue reading BMW i5

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Plans tabled to relax EU's CO2 laws and make it driverless tech leader

This post was originally published on Autocar European Commission’s pledges come as “it is very clear now that it is time for action on a number of priorities” Car makers could have longer to hit CO2 targets and join forces on an autonomous vehicle push as part of plans to make the industry in the EU more competitive and… Continue reading Plans tabled to relax EU's CO2 laws and make it driverless tech leader

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Lanzante Project 95-59 to be three-seat, 700bhp/tonne hypercar

This post was originally published on Autocar Project 95-59 design is the work of McLaren P1 exterior designer Paul Howse Three-seater based on McLaren platform commemorates 30 years since the specialist’s win at Le Mans Lanzante, the Petersfield-based specialist behind the F1-engined Porsche 911 TAG Turbo, will build a three-seat supercar with a whopping 700bhp… Continue reading Lanzante Project 95-59 to be three-seat, 700bhp/tonne hypercar

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Kia appoints new marketing and sales directors

This post was originally published on Autocar Steve Hicks and Sanka De Silva effectively swap roles at the Korean car maker Welcome to Movers and Shakers, a new Autocar Business feature covering the latest job moves from across the automotive industry. This page will be updated regularly with all the biggest transfers, promotions and departures in… Continue reading Kia appoints new marketing and sales directors

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Ranked: The fastest electric cars

This post was originally published on Autocar Gone are the days when buying an EV meant pottering around in a Nissan Leaf. Now, EVs are proper speed machines When electric cars first launched into the mainstream, they utilised early technology and didn’t exactly push the boundaries of performance.  The likes of the Peugeot iOn and… Continue reading Ranked: The fastest electric cars

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Why there's no stopping the rise of brake-by-wire technology

This post was originally published on Autocar Bosch’s brake-by-wire still uses hydraulics to operate the calipers A recent Bosch test drive of over 2000 miles in a mix of climatic conditions on public roads has paved the way for the market launch of a brake-by-wire system this autumn. Orders are already in place from various… Continue reading Why there's no stopping the rise of brake-by-wire technology

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Defender vs Land Cruiser vs Grenadier in ultimate 4×4 showdown

This post was originally published on Autocar The showdown: which 4×4 is the king of the class? Does Toyota’s perennial off-roader have what it takes worry the Land Rover Defender and Ineos Grenadier? We may not be in the same league as the indigenous peoples of North America when talking about snow, or those of… Continue reading Defender vs Land Cruiser vs Grenadier in ultimate 4×4 showdown

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Grime and punishment: the best used 4x4s

This post was originally published on Autocar Dacia Duster is more than capable driving on the rough stuff… If you’re not willing to pit your expensive 4×4 against Mother Nature, consider these used alternatives instead Ah yes: depreciation. It has been working tirelessly for years, taking chunks out of the pricing of large, expensive cars… Continue reading Grime and punishment: the best used 4x4s

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Mercedes-Benz priming 21 new cars for next two years

This post was originally published on Autocar Cars coming include more than a dozen new models, eight facelifts and two concepts Unprecedented overhaul of the firm’s line-up will include compact models, potent AMGs and supercar Mercedes-Benz is gearing up for one of the most ambitious range expansion plans in its history when more than a… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz priming 21 new cars for next two years

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Byway not the highway: why you should take your 4×4 off-road

This post was originally published on Autocar Our editor-at-large loves ploughing through mud in his Defender Ever taken a 4×4 or off road or green-laning? Its about time you did… It was once estimated that the rise in popularity of SUVs had effectively undone all of the efficiency improvements made on internal combustion engines. As in,… Continue reading Byway not the highway: why you should take your 4×4 off-road

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Why are car makers displaying ads on the touchscreen?

This post was originally published on Autocar Jeep played a blinder with its Harrison Ford Super Bowl commercial – but not with its in-car ads Jeep has had quite the few weeks. Initially things went rather well for it, because it convinced Harrison Ford to star in its Super Bowl half-time commercial, which not surprisingly… Continue reading Why are car makers displaying ads on the touchscreen?

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Lexus RX

This post was originally published on Autocar Lexus changes hybrid tack in pursuit of driver appeal for its large SUV Car marques like Lexus haven’t typically been around long enough to have been involved in the conception of many current vehicle types – but, with the Lexus RX luxury SUV, Toyota’s premium brand does claim… Continue reading Lexus RX

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The story behind clay modelling – and why it's still used today

This post was originally published on Autocar Clay models have been shaping how cars look since the 1930s, as we discovered on a visit to Austin In an age when nearly everything we do relies on digital technology, clay models are still crucial for car designers. The reason is simply that while computer-aided design now… Continue reading The story behind clay modelling – and why it's still used today

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Volkswagen won't revive old names unless cars are “true to genes”

This post was originally published on Autocar VW CEO has said retired names, such as Scirocco, will return only when a new model’s DNA suits it Volkswagen will bring back discontinued names, such as the Scirocco, only if the intended vehicle is “true to the genes” of the original model.  Brand CEO Thomas Schäfer said: “The Scirocco is… Continue reading Volkswagen won't revive old names unless cars are “true to genes”

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Volkswagen puts niche cars on ice as it focuses on 'core line-up'

This post was originally published on Autocar The Volkswagen Tayron is the latest model in the brand’s “core” line-up Boss Thomas Schäfer says the German brand doesn’t currently “have the money to gamble” on non-vital models Volkswagen won’t launch any niche or low-volume models until it has built the “perfect fleet of vehicles”, CEO Thomas Schäfer… Continue reading Volkswagen puts niche cars on ice as it focuses on 'core line-up'

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Used Volkswagen Golf GTI 2013-2017 review

This post was originally published on Autocar Can the hottest Volkswagen Golf GTI ignite the passion and reclaim its crown now lost to the Ford Focus ST? The seventh-generation Volkswagen Golf GTI is one of those rare hot hatchbacks that deftly balances performance and athleticism with genuine comfort and refinement.And now that prices for early… Continue reading Used Volkswagen Golf GTI 2013-2017 review

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Porsche Macan Electric

This post was originally published on Autocar Can the highly popular SUV retain traditional Porsche qualities as it enters the age of EVs? The new Porsche Macan Electric has an unambiguous task ahead of it: to become a worthy successor of the celebrated Porsche Macan, only powered by electricity.If only this was as simple as it sounds. For many, the… Continue reading Porsche Macan Electric

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Porsche Macan Turbo Electric

This post was originally published on Autocar Can the Macan retain its prized driver’s SUV status in electric guise? The range-topping 630bhp Porsche Macan Turbo Electric has a lot to prove.It needs to demonstrate that it’s a real Porsche, for one, as well as show that it is distinct from its Audi Q6 E-tron sibling.Throughout its history, Porsche has been an expert at… Continue reading Porsche Macan Turbo Electric

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Mercedes-Benz GLE

This post was originally published on Autocar Fourth-generation SUV gets fresh styling, new interior features and a new electrified AMG derivative in mid-life refresh The Mercedes-Benz GLE is, rather alarmingly, rapidly approaching its 30th birthday. And having racked up more than two million sales worldwide since it went on sale in 1997, badged as the… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz GLE

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Kia working on baby 'EV1' as Renault Twingo rival

This post was originally published on Autocar EV1 would be roughly equivalent to the existing Picanto (pictured) Brand’s president says it “definitely needs” an entry-level electric car aimed at the mass market Kia “definitely needs” an entry-level model to broaden the appeal of electric cars, according to company president Ho Sung Song. Speaking at the… Continue reading Kia working on baby 'EV1' as Renault Twingo rival

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Kia EV4 saloon is Tesla Model 3 rival with 391 miles of range

This post was originally published on Autocar EV4 saloon is longer than even the EV6 SUV Latest entrant to Kia’s range of bespoke EVs fills the gap between the EV3 hatchback and EV5 crossover The new Kia EV4 will attempt to dethrone the Tesla Model 3 when it arrives later this year, priced from €37,000 (£30,600) and… Continue reading Kia EV4 saloon is Tesla Model 3 rival with 391 miles of range

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Kia PV5 revealed as electric van for diesel Ford Transit money

This post was originally published on Autocar Passenger van will be offered with 51.5kWh and 71.2kWh batteries; cargo van also gets 43.3kWh pack First in a line of ‘Platform Beyond Vehicles’ gets futuristic looks and MPV variant; more derivatives to come The Kia PV5 has been unveiled as an electric van for less money than… Continue reading Kia PV5 revealed as electric van for diesel Ford Transit money

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Stellantis taking heat from dealers, UAW amid EV push

This post was originally published on Autonews As Stellantis tries to build sales momentum in the U.S. and presses forward with its EV offensive, it’s facing unrest among several constituencies that are monumentally important to its success.

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