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New 2023 BMW X5 and X6 bring upgraded hybrid, new cockpit | Autocar
With changes to its combustion process, valve control and ignition system, the turbocharged 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder petrol unit (X5 xDrive50i,…
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Nominations for Autocar Great Women: Rising Stars 2023 now open | Autocar
Entries are now open for Autocar’s Great Women Rising Stars 2023 initiative, recognising the motoring industry’s best female talents who…
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Peugeot 408 review | Autocar
So what exactly is the 408? In essence, it’s effectively Peugeot’s version of the Citroën C5 X, a car that…
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New Ineos Grenadier 2023 review | Auto Express
Verdict Ineos has done something many thought it wouldn’t be able to: it’s launched an all-new car company with a…
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Peak petrol use recedes in rear-view mirror for gas-guzzling US
The gas-guzzling heyday of the world’s largest oil market is receding as more efficient cars, the arrival of mass-market electric…
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Rolls-Royce Spectre review | Autocar
“The Phantom Coupé is seen as one of the most striking Rolls-Royce cars, and it’s pretty rare: maybe only a…
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BMW X6 gets huge 2023 update to tackle coupe SUV rivals | Auto Express
We’ve seen the facelifted BMW X5 but now the sleeker X6 coupe SUV variant has also been put under the…
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Ineos readies small 4×4, EV crossover and luxury SUV by 2030 | Autocar
A rival in terms of size, if not potentially all-road capability, would be the 4.1m-long Jeep Avenger. Likewise, the luxury…
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New Ineos electric SUV plans revealed | Auto Express
Not content with launching its first model, the Grenadier, Ineos Automotive has started development of a new, slightly smaller, all-electric…
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From the archive: on this day in 1948 | Autocar
With the basic petrol station having recently been withdrawn, British drivers were left forlornly looking at their cars – but…
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New Rolls-Royce Spectre prototype review | Auto Express
Verdict Even this early taste of the Rolls-Royce Spectre highlights that the brand has achieved its co-founder’s vision of electric…
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2023 Honda Accord First Drive Review: New enough to stay at the top – Autoblog
Even in its fifth and final year, the current-generation Honda Accord still received a best-in-class rating of 9 here on…
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Ineos Grenadier review | Autocar
The sat-nav may be third-party, but its operation is straightforward and intuitive, either from the centre console or the touchscreen.…
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EV brands say car industry must cut emissions in new report | Auto Express
The automotive industry isn’t doing enough to cut its global greenhouse gas emissions, according to a report commissioned by two…
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Ineos Grenadier First Drive Review: A brute force off-road tool
LOCH LOMOND, Scotland — We weren’t around to witness its invention, but we’d hazard a guess that a tool like…
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BMW X5 and X6 gain hefty overhaul for 2023 | Autocar
With changes to its combustion process, valve control and ignition system, the turbocharged 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder petrol unit (X5 xDrive50i,…
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2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter electric van will be built and sold in U.S. – Autoblog
Mercedes-Benz has sold an electric version of the Sprinter on the other side of the pond for many years, but…
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Why the Tesla Cybertruck is years behind schedule – Autoblog
Elon Musk’s concept of an all-electric, stainless steel truck is one that you might say belongs … well, back to…
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Hennessey ‘H700’ C8 Corvette revealed, cranked to 708 supercharged horsepower – Autoblog
Hennessey’s new supercharged H700 package for the C8 Corvette packs 708 horsepower (hence the name) and 638 pound-feet of torque…
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2024 Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe spied wearing light camouflage
The next-gen Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe is well on its way, and these latest spy photos give us a great look…
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World Car of the Year 2023: contenders announced | Auto Express
Finalists for this year’s World Car of the Year Awards have been released across World Car, Electric, Luxury, Performance and…
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Auto insurance is up by more than 15% this year in some states. Here’s how to keep your premium down
Miniseries | E+ | Getty Images As with many line items in your household budget, your auto insurance probably costs…
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2024 Mazda CX-90 pricing starts at just over $40,000
The 2024 Mazda CX-90 is bigger, more powerful and more efficient than the CX-9 it’s replacing. And surprisingly, it won’t…
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New £250k Range Rover kick starts new era for SV arm | Autocar
This new £250,000 Range Rover signals Jaguar Land Rover’s intent to shake up the bespoke market, with a new-look Special Vehicle…
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Porsche Taycan heater fix confirmed for owners left in the cold | Auto Express
Hundreds of Porsche Taycan owners have been left in the cold by the failure of their cars’ heater matrix. Owners…
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VinFast cuts jobs in North America, including its U.S. CFO – Autoblog
Electric-vehicle maker VinFast has cut about 80 jobs in North America, including its U.S. chief financial officer, raising questions about…
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Toyota Corolla Commercial: long-term test review | Auto Express
Verdict It’s not going to win any fashion contests whether it has wheel trims or not, but the Corolla Commercial…
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Citroen boss: Cars must get smaller, lighter – and more fun | Autocar
“If I reduce weights by 50kg, the impact is nearly zero. But if I improve aerodynamics, or powertrain efficiency, the…
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Next Peugeot 508 to rival Tesla Model 3 as radical electric saloon | Autocar
While the 508’s replacement is likely to keep the same name, it will be heavily restyled and subtly repositioned in…
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2023 Retromobile Mega Gallery | The Paris show in pictures – Autoblog
PARIS — Once a year, the city of Paris sets aside its hatred of cars and welcomes enthusiasts from around…
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The Best Valentine’s Day Gifts for Car Lovers in 2023 – Autoblog
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Lamborghini Invencible and Autentica are its final NA V12 cars – Autoblog
A few months ago, we wrote that the final production units of the Lamborghini Aventador Ultimae represented the end of…
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New Audi Q8 to get exterior refresh for 2023 | Auto Express
These latest spy shots show the Audi Q8 is getting ready for its mid-life update, which will see the exterior…
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Lamborghini Aventador hybrid replacement unveiling imminent | Autocar
He added: “We’re still working on the supercapacitor. We’re at the moment working on the next step, because the first…
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Warren Buffett’s 14-year bet pays off as Berkshire Hathaway cashes in on BYD – Autoblog
Warren Buffett’s firm has sold off more than 11 million shares in the EV maker in last month. AP Berkshire…
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Trucks dominated the best-selling used vehicle charts in 2022
Used car shopping was stressful in 2022, as prices were high and selection was spotty. That didn’t stop tens of…
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Bollinger Motors sues Munro Vehicles over MK_1 design
Well, that didn’t take long. Scotland’s Munro Vehicles announced in December that it began taking reservations for its MK_1 battery-electric…
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740-hp McLaren 750S reportedly due in 2023 to replace 720S
McLaren quietly put the 720S out to pasture in late 2022, but the model’s spot in the range won’t stay…
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Toyota’s new chief set to steer conventional course towards electric future
The timing was a surprise but the choice was anything but. Toyota’s chief executive Akio Toyoda unexpectedly announced last month…
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Tesla stock rallies as U.S. expands EV tax credit and China sales jump from price cuts – Autoblog
Elon Musk in front of a Tesla Getty Shares of Tesla climbed Friday on news of an expanded EV tax…
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Klaus Zellmer: Ex-Porsche boss unwraps plan for Skoda reinvention | Autocar
The brand will always stay in “value for money” territory, he says, with today’s £17,000 Fabia currently at the entry…
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Nearly new buying guide: Volkswagen Passat Estate | Autocar
After the facelift, Volkswagen simplified the trim range to just SE Nav, SEL and R-Line. SE Nav improved on the…
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Auto loan delinquencies are rising. Here’s what to do if you’re struggling with payments
Fotostorm | E+ | Getty Images For a rising share of car owners, monthly auto loan payments appear to be…
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Cupra Leon vs BMW 118i vs Mazda 3: 2023 group test review | Auto Express
Picture the scene: you’ve got 30 grand to spend on a new car. You’re not a fan of SUVs, so a…
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Nissan to launch first solid-state EV in 2028 | Autocar
“If you can put in energy three times faster, is it any different to filling a [petrol] vehicle?” said Moss.…
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Rivian to lay off 6% of its workforce as EV price war concerns grow
Workers inspect a Rivian R1T electric vehicle (EV) pickup truck on the assembly line at the company’s manufacturing facility in…
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Saudi Aramco backs Brooklyn-based startup turning ammonia into fuel
In the race to find cleaner fuels, the heavy duty transportation sector is woefully behind because batteries don’t have enough…
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2023 Renault Megane E-Tech Iconic lands as range-topping version | Auto Express
The Megane E-Tech has gained a new Iconic trim level to sit at the top of the all-electric hatchback’s range.…
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Ford’s U.S. sales start 2023 on strong footing, boosted by F-Series and Bronco
Ford workers produce the electric F-150 Lightning pickup on Dec. 13, 2022 at the automaker’s Ford Rouge Electric Vehicle Center…
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One-off Bugatti Chiron Profilee sells for £10m at auction | Autocar
The one-off Bugatti Chiron Profilée and one of the final W16-powered Bugattis has sold for a record-breaking €9,792,500 (£8,731,041) at RM…
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