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Two smaller SUVs will use new Stellantis platform; 4x4 flagship will be a Dongfeng production
American brand rethinks its European strategy as it primes a line-up of five multi-energy models by 2030Jeep will overhaul its European product line-up with the launch of three new models in the next four years, including two small crossovers developed specifically for the region and a new large SUV co-developed with Chinese firm Dongfeng.
The three new cars, which will all be multi-energy models and ha

McLaren introduces its third '1' car in its history, with almost 1300bhp and a £2m price tag.There is a recent trend for hypercars to have four-wheel drive, with engines typically in their middle and supplemented by electric motors at the front.And with good reason, because more than 1000bhp is an awful lot for two wheels to deal with by themselves. Some engineers say that to get the best out of so much power, it must be distributed through four tyres.McLaren engineers don’t fe

McLaren introduces its third '1' car in its history, with almost 1300bhp and a £2 million price tagThere is a recent trend for hypercars to have four-wheel drive, with engines typically in their middle and supplemented by electric motors at the front.And with good reason, because more than 1000bhp is an awful lot for two wheels to deal with by themselves. Some engineers say that to get the best out of so much power, it must be distributed through four tyres.McLaren engineers don&rsqu

Hundreds of badges have been stolen to date as thieves target valuable sensor packagesTen years since the first reports emerged, grille badges that incorporate the radar unit used by their ADAS systems are still being stolen from some Volkswagen vehicles, with victims paying out hundreds of pounds in repairs.
In 2016, owners took to social media to report how thieves were prising the grille badges from the latest VW models such as the Mk7 Golf to gain access to the radar unit that

These cars are seriously quick without bragging about it - let's take a look at the ultimate Q carsWe don’t need to tell you the Audi R8 is quick.It would still look like a fast car even if it was powered by a lawnmower engine. On the other end of the spectrum, there is a whole group of cars that conceal powerful drivetrains under the sheet metal of a normal car, like this lovely Ford Mustang V8-powered Rover 75 pictured. From high-horsepower MPVs to track-ready SUVs, we’re taking a

Autocar names the car from every major car-maker that it thinks is the most important - and why
In the motoring world, the word ‘iconic’ can mean almost anything you want it to.It could describe a car which encapsulates the history and ethos of its maker, or an outstanding model with no relation to anything else wearing the same badge. Or it could refer to something else entirely.
Whatever the definition, we believe that 50 manufacturers have produced cars which could be considered i

Experts say we've taken a wrong turn on long-term road maintenanceExperts say Britain has taken a wrong turn on long-term road maintenance.
There are now more than one million potholes across the UK, roughly six for every mile of road, and the problem seems to be getting worse due to what experts say are the wrong methods being deployed to repair them.
In a bid to stop the rot, the government has committed £7.3 billion for roads over the next four years and is now pushing councils towards

EV aversion and softening legislation have put big, booming engines back on the agendaThe V8 is making a shock comeback, thanks to a green light from US regulators and foot-dragging among high-end car buyers.
Stellantis, Lotus and Mercedes-Benz are among those reinstalling V8s into their line-up, and new Chinese car makers are working on their first-ever versions.
Meanwhile, the likes of BMW, Ford and General Motors are reaffirming their support for the engine, investing in new developments in r