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McLaren to retire Artura, GTS and 750S in next two years

Three core models will be phased out by end of 2028 as brand primes new supercar and SUV

McLaren to retire Artura, GTS and 750S in next two years
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Toyota RAV4: new PHEV nails the family SUV brief

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Toyota RAV4: new PHEV nails the family SUV brief
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Volvo primes saloons and estates in 13-model blitz by 2030

Volvo primes saloons and estates in 13-model blitz by 2030
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Full test: Aston Martin DB12 S is a sharper, louder and lighter GT, but is it better?

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Full test: Aston Martin DB12 S is a sharper, louder and lighter GT, but is it better?
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McLaren and Nissan boosts buy time, but UK lags in EV race

McLaren and Nissan boosts buy time, but UK lags in EV race
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BYD Dolphin G driven: Can this £24k PHEV rewrite the supermini rulebook?

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BYD Dolphin G driven: Can this £24k PHEV rewrite the supermini rulebook?
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Fixing the EV error: Straight six Dodge Charger saves the muscle car

Fixing the EV error: Straight six Dodge Charger saves the muscle car
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Volvo to hint at new look with 2027 concept; more buttons promised

Volvo to hint at new look with 2027 concept; more buttons promised
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Nissan's plan to build Kicks in Sunderland rests on lower EV targets

Nissan's plan to build Kicks in Sunderland rests on lower EV targets
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Used cars

A current Range Rover for £8000? How to bag a bargain Evoque

A current Range Rover for £8000? How to bag a bargain Evoque
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McLaren to add SUV and second factory in major UK expansion

McLaren to add SUV and second factory in major UK expansion
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Used cars

Buying a used car? Be wary of the dealer's pre-sale inspection

Buying a used car? Be wary of the dealer's pre-sale inspection
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Electric cars

New 322bhp Volkswagen ID 3 is first rear-driven GTI

New 322bhp Volkswagen ID 3 is first rear-driven GTI
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LEVC to launch new black cab in 2027 – but may not build in UK

LEVC to launch new black cab in 2027 – but may not build in UK
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CUPRA Raval: How it spices up the small electric car formula

CUPRA Raval: How it spices up the small electric car formula

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Toyota RAV4: new PHEV nails the family SUV brief

World’s best-selling car gets tougher look and new plug-in hybrid drivetrain with more power and electric range

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Toyota RAV4: new PHEV nails the family SUV brief
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BYD Dolphin G driven: Can this £24k PHEV rewrite the supermini rulebook?

Chinese giant takes on the Renault Clio with a made-for-Europe, plug-in hybrid hatchback

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BYD Dolphin G driven: Can this £24k PHEV rewrite the supermini rulebook?
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Aion UT tested: Chinese newcomer takes aim at small EV elite

New Chinese brand ventures into burgeoning small EV segment with 268–mile hatchback

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Aion UT tested: Chinese newcomer takes aim at small EV elite
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Skoda Epiq

It's Skoda's turn to introduce an affordable small EV – and this one will have its rivals worried

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Audi RS5

RS4 replacement is a 2.4-tonne plug-in hybrid, yet the engineers promise it’s much more fun to drive

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Leapmotor B03X

Another 4.3m-long, circa-£30k Chinese electric crossover – but one with a hint of character

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Mazda CX-6e

Mazda keeps the styling fresh and the prices fresher still for its smart new mid-sized electric SUV

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Cupra Formentor VZ5

Facelifted crossover hits the UK with some five-cylinder fire in its belly

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CAR REVIEW

Toyota Yaris Cross

Toyota's efficient petrol-electric entry to the compact crossover class goes under the knife for another update

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Toyota Yaris Cross
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Nissan Leaf

Can the EV trailblazer once more lead by example in its third generation?

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How the UK saved the Chinese car industry in 2026

The UK is among the top export markets for the Chinese industry, alongside Russia and Brazil

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ZEV mandate review could give a hybrid lifeline to UK car factories
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Chinese car makers take a fifth of the UK market – can they keep growing?

Chinese car makers take a fifth of the UK market – can they keep growing?
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Hyundai expects to sell 20,000 Ioniq 3 EVs in Europe by the year's end

Hyundai pins hopes on new models after European sales slide

Hyundai pins hopes on new models after European sales slide
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Aston Martin's cars are the best yet - why aren't its finances?

Aston Martin's cars are the best yet - why aren't its finances?
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Fixing the EV error: Straight six Dodge Charger saves the muscle car

The EV Charger bombed, so now it's got a punchy six-pot - and it's coming to Europe. We try it out

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Renault 4 Plein Sud: Should you spec this SUV as a 'convertible'?

Renault 4 Plein Sud: Should you spec this SUV as a 'convertible'?
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The pro racer who turned his A-Class into a 220bhp GTI chaser

The pro racer who turned his A-Class into a 220bhp GTI chaser

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McLaren and Nissan boosts buy time, but UK lags in EV race

New McLaren factory and Nissan SUV bring investment and create jobs – but UK auto's growth is still rooted in ICE

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McLaren and Nissan boosts buy time, but UK lags in EV race
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Boom in EV demand catches car makers off guard

Boom in EV demand catches car makers off guard
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VW's new concept changes the EV game – why can't we buy it?

VW's new concept changes the EV game – why can't we buy it?

Used cars

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Buying a used car? Be wary of the dealer's pre-sale inspection

Dealers love to boast about pre-sale preparation, but the most of these checks protect the seller more than the buyer

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Buying a used car? Be wary of the dealer's pre-sale inspection
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A current Range Rover for £8000? How to bag a bargain Evoque

A current Range Rover for £8000? How to bag a bargain Evoque
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The pro racer who turned his A-Class into a 220bhp GTI chaser

The pro racer who turned his A-Class into a 220bhp GTI chaser

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Lessons in survival: Merc's Joachim Zahn showed car makers how to beat a crisis

As CEO, Zahn doubled Mercedes production during the 1970s by refusing to chase reckless growth

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