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• Ford's Latest Recalls Affect 110,000 Vehicles—Including The Mustang

  08-07-2026 04:00 via motor1.com
  
  Two recalls were issued for the Ford Mustang and the Mustang Mach-E.
  
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• Company car, cash allowance or salary sacrifice – which is best?

  08-07-2026 09:00 via autocar.co.uk
  
  If you need a car for your job, there are a few ways your employer can help. Which one is right for you?Businesses have offered company cars to job-need drivers (and as a perk to retain staff) for decades. They are owned or leased by the employer, but also available for drivers to use outside work hours, just like a privately owned car. 
  What are the advantages of a company car? 
  You’re unlikely to get any unexpected bills. Employers pay for the car (or lease it), most of the run
  
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• The Dacia Striker Is Europe's Cheap All-In-One Car

  08-07-2026 08:47 via motor1.com
  
  All the car most people will ever need, without breaking the bank.
  
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• The 80s cars that we idolised

  08-07-2026 07:25 via autocar.co.uk
  
  The 80s was a time of great music, quirky fashion and some downright brilliant cars - prepare for nostalgia
  Big hair, shoulder pads, Ronnie & Maggie… and some amazing cars that often caught the zeitgeist.
  Here’s the selection that we think firmly holds the hero car medal from the memorable decade that was the 1980s: 
   Porsche 944
  The 924 was an important car in Porsche’s yesteryear with the company selling over 150,000 cars between 1976 and 1986 - an admirable fi
  
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• Full reveal: Dacia Striker SUV-estate to start under £25k in UK

  08-07-2026 07:00 via autocar.co.uk
  
  Rugged, high-riding Octavia rival promises to be the best-value option in its classDacia has fully revealed its new petrol-powered Striker crossover and said the Skoda Octavia rival will start from less than £25,000 when it hits the UK in the coming months.
  The Striker is a high-riding, 4x4-influenced model that, says Dacia, combines “the qualities of an SUV, estate car and saloon”.
  It is Dacia’s second C-segment model after the closely related Bigster SUV. It will b
  
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• £12k SUVs, £2bn profits: Why Chery's margins are triple the VW Group's

  08-07-2026 06:00 via autocar.co.uk
  
  Modular T1X platform helps Chery to build cars at low cost
  Chinese firms are often accused of making losses but some, such as BYD and Chery, are generating huge marginsA common refrain about the Chinese car industry is that its firms don’t make money. For rivals, it would be comforting to know that phenomenal market-share growth among Chinese brands isn’t sustainable.
  For some, including electric-focused start-ups like Nio and Xpeng, that’s true. But it’s not true for the
  
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• Fiat mulls hot Abarth Topolino in bid to lure younger buyers

  08-07-2026 05:00 via autocar.co.uk
  
  Autocar rendering shows how the Topolino could be made more sporting
  More aggressive version of the cute quadricycle could boost standing with under-17sFiat is considering launching a hot Abarth version of the Topolino quadricycle in order to boost interest among younger buyers.
  The tiny two-seater is part of a wider push by the Italian firm into micromobility designed to increase uptake among younger drivers.
  The Topolino is classified as an L6 quadricycle, which means in countries such as
  
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• Updated Land Rover Defender brings urban-focused Vertex edition

  08-07-2026 01:01 via autocar.co.uk
  
  City-slicking Defender Vertex brings a fresh look for the 4x4, as old 'AJ' V8 retires and hardcore Octa loses 93bhpThe Land Rover Defender has gained a new urban-focused specification as part of a wide-reaching mid-life update.
  Named Defender Vertex, it is positioned alongside the second-from-top X trim and brings a fresh look for the six-year-old SUV.
  It introduces a notably larger front grille, body-coloured skirts and cladding and a subtle roof spoiler – though the spoiler can be added
  
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• O'Reilly Wants To Buy NAPA Auto Parts, Creating an Aftermarket Giant

  08-07-2026 00:00 via motor1.com
  
  O'Reilly Automotive Inc has placed a $10 billion bid to acquire Genuine Parts Company’s automotive unit.  
  
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• The Fiat Topolino Is America's Cheapest New 'Car' At Just $15,000

  07-07-2026 21:53 via motor1.com
  
  With a top speed of just 19 miles per hour, you can snag an adorable Topolino for just $14,985 with destination.
  
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• Toyota Is Bringing The Tacoma Back To America

  07-07-2026 20:00 via motor1.com
  
  Toyota will build the mid-size truck alongside the Tundra and Sequoia.
  
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• Winners And Losers From June Auto Sales  

  07-07-2026 18:00 via motor1.com
  
  Hyundai, Kia, and Stellantis were up while Ford and General were down. 
  
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• Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026: Every car you need to see

  07-07-2026 17:38 via autocar.co.uk
  
  From the electric Alpine A110 to Toyota's new V8 supercar, the West Sussex extravaganza will host huge debutsThe Goodwood Festival of Speed will return this Thursday (9-12 July), and it's shaping up to be one of the highlights in the motoring calendar.
  A variety of the world’s most anticipated new cars will descend on West Sussex, offering a first chance to see them up close – and some of them in action too.
  Among the highlights are the Toyota GR GT, the Alpine A110 Future &ndas
  
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• The Next Range Rover Velar Could Look Very Different

  07-07-2026 16:00 via motor1.com
  
  Land Rover will turn its sleekest Range Rover into an entirely new kind of vehicle.
  
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• Photos: Porsche 911 GT3 S/C

  07-07-2026 15:17 via motor1.com
  
  We drove the new Porsche 911 GT3 S/C in Germany—these are the photos.
  
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• Porsche 911 GT3 S/C rated: a convertible, yet still an epic driver's car

  07-07-2026 14:00 via autocar.co.uk
  
  GT3 S/C is a convertible version of a world-beating sports car, and could be the one to haveThis might seem like a niche within a niche, but here is the Porsche 911 GT3 S/C, in short a 911 GT3 cabriolet, so an open version of one of Porsche's keenest driver's cars. If you think that's an odd thing, what with cabrios typically being floppier and therefore less good than coupés, you're not alone.
  "The number one talking point is 'why?'," admits the boss of Porsche's GT division, Andreas Pre
  
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• Porsche 911 GT3 S/C driven: Legend drops its top - not its standards

  07-07-2026 14:00 via autocar.co.uk
  
  GT3 S/C is a convertible version of a world-beating sports car, and could be the one to haveThis might seem like a niche within a niche, but here is the Porsche 911 GT3 S/C, in short a 911 GT3 cabriolet, so an open version of one of Porsche's keenest driver's cars. If you think that's an odd thing, what with cabrios typically being floppier and therefore less good than coupés, you're not alone.
  "The number one talking point is 'why?'," admits the boss of Porsche's GT division, Andreas Pre
  
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• Dongfeng-based EVs will be 'real Peugeots' - but won't reach Europe

  07-07-2026 13:43 via autocar.co.uk
  
  Rakish estate concept is thought to evolve into a 508 successor
  Sharp estate and large SUV will be "100%" Peugeot designs but won't be sold in brand's home marketPeugeot will ensure its two new flagship EVs will feel like "real Peugeots", despite being based on a platform from Dongfeng - but the striking new D-segment duo will not be sold in Europe.
  Peugeot unwrapped two new concept cars at the Beijing motor show earlier this year, previewing a pair of premium-oriented large EVs to be engineered
  
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• Dongfeng-based EVs will be "real Peugeots" - but swerve Europe

  07-07-2026 13:43 via autocar.co.uk
  
  Rakish estate concept is thought to evolve into a 508 successor
  Sharp estate and large SUV will be "100%" Peugeot designs but won't be sold in brand's home marketPeugeot will ensure its two new flagship EVs will feel like "real Peugeots", despite being based on a platform from Dongfeng - but the striking new D-segment duo will not be sold in Europe.
  Peugeot unwrapped two new concept cars at the Beijing motor show earlier this year, previewing a pair of premium-oriented large EVs to be engineered
  
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• Peugeot to show future with two "striking" concept cars in October

  07-07-2026 12:50 via autocar.co.uk
  
  Last year's Polygon concept previews next 208; Paris concepts could hint at other models
  Paris motor show concepts will preview how French brand's past will influence its futurePeugeot will reveal two "striking" new concept cars at the Paris motor show in October, as a preview of the design language and technology that will define its future production cars.
  Speaking to European journalists today (7 July), Peugeot CEO Alain Favey confirmed the unveilings and said the show cars will "show a
  
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• Ferrari Hails China's 'Incredible Jewels' But Sees No Real Threat

  07-07-2026 12:34 via motor1.com
  
  It praises China's progress but ultimately describes the cars as "kind of consumable."
  
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• 19 interesting French luxury barges

  07-07-2026 11:59 via autocar.co.uk
  
  Looking back at France's greatest luxury saloon hits and misses
  Before the second world war, French companies built many of the world’s most luxurious cars.Prestigious names like Bugatti, Delage, Delahaye and Salmson thrived in their home country and abroad. Profitably making luxury saloons became much more difficult after the war.
  Petrol was rationed, the French economy was slow and the government began collecting a stiff tax on what it classified as non-essential goods. The class didn&rs
  
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• Baby Mercedes G-Class Might Not Be Made In Germany After All

  07-07-2026 10:31 via motor1.com
  
  In a cost-cutting move, the 'Little G' could be assembled in Hungary.
  
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• New Polestar 4 SUV to launch on 2 September as 536bhp iX3 rival

  07-07-2026 09:56 via autocar.co.uk
  
  'More versatile' version of electric family SUV brings a traditional rear window and nearly 400 miles of rangePolestar will launch a new, more upright version of its 4 crossover on 2 September to rival the BMW iX3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric.
  The Polestar 4 SUV will place a greater emphasis on "flexibility and practicality", the company said as it released a new official preview image, with "versatile storage capabilities for every journey".
  Confirming the first technical detai
  
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• New Polestar 4: SUV to launch on 2 September as 536bhp iX3 rival

  07-07-2026 09:56 via autocar.co.uk
  
  Polestar's family SUV brings a traditional rear window and nearly 400 miles of rangePolestar will launch a new, higher-riding SUV version of its 4 crossover on 2 September to rival the BMW iX3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric.
  The more upright version of the Polestar 4 will place a greater emphasis on "flexibility and practicality", the company said as it released a new official preview image, with "versatile storage capabilities for every journey".
  Confirming the first technical details of i
  
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• Onboard With The BMW M2 As It Breaks Its Own Nurburgring Record

  07-07-2026 09:12 via motor1.com
  
  Despite having less power and more weight than the M2 CS, it shaved off half a second from the lap time. Here's how.
  
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• Hyundai Ioniq 6 N road test: The ultimate electric driver's car?

  07-07-2026 09:00 via autocar.co.uk
  
  After the definitive performance crossover EV comes this Taycan hunterThe electrification of Hyundai’s N performance brand has so far gone rather better than plenty of people probably imagined it might. The lightning rod for the transformation has been the Ioniq 5 N, which was launched in the UK in 2024. It arrived with a twin-motor powertrain of remarkable torque-vectoring and combustion-aping qualities – and duly proved itself to be a breakthrough moment in the development na
  
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• UK warns of critical threat for EVs as tariff cliff edge looms

  07-07-2026 06:00 via autocar.co.uk
  
  EU's rules of origin could threaten competitiveness of Nissan Leaf and Land Rover EVs, among othersThe SMMT has warned of a critical threat to the UK's EV manufacturing industry just as it sits on the cusp of significant numbers with new models such as the Nissan Leaf, Range Rover Electric and Bentley Torcal.
  The threat comes in the form of a 10% tariff on cars exported to the EU if they don’t comply with tougher local content rules to be enforced from 1 Janua
  
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• Numberplate "wild west" in UK as 750k cars 'disappear' every year

  07-07-2026 06:00 via autocar.co.uk
  
  Tighter controls are hoped to reduce criminal activity behind cars behind 'lost' every yearThree-quarters of a million vehicles are 'disappearing' from Britain's roads every year, being stolen for scrap and illegal export or transferred onto false numberplates.
  Andy Latham, chair of the Vehicle Recyclers Association, told Autocar that large numbers of cars effectively vanish once they move through certain areas of the motor trade.
  "We recently completed a Freedom of Information request to the DV
  
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• Number plate "wild west" in UK as 750k cars 'disappear' every year

  07-07-2026 06:00 via autocar.co.uk
  
  Tighter controls are hoped to reduce criminal activity behind cars behind 'lost' every yearThree-quarters of a million vehicles are 'disappearing' from Britain's roads every year, being stolen for scrap and illegal export or transferred onto false numberplates.
  Andy Latham, chair of the Vehicle Recyclers Association, told Autocar that large numbers of cars effectively vanish once they move through certain areas of the motor trade.
  "We recently completed a Freedom of Information request to the DV
  
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