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• How bad software can ruin an otherwise decent car

  08-05-2025 11:00 via autocar.co.uk
  
  The Jaecoo 7 will need the mother of all software updates to make the gradeAutocar is fast filling up with mentions of ‘software-defined vehicles’ – cars whose performance and functionality is primarily defined electronically rather than physically.
  The computing power of the car becomes its ruling characteristic and the software for it can be improved and updated time and again, so that it’s never finished, rather in a constant state of flux.
  The car industry is pre
  
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• The Genesis G70 Might Not Be Dead Yet: Report

  09-01-2026 21:40 via motor1.com
  
  Genesis is reportedly planning to give the sedan another facelift.
  
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• Audi's New F1 Boss Is A Real Gearhead. Here's Why That Matters

  09-01-2026 20:30 via motor1.com
  
  The former Benetton mechanic and Red Bull sporting director is set to lead Audi’s 2026 F1 era.
  
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• Mazda Launches A New Electric Crossover For Europe With Chinese Roots

  09-01-2026 19:30 via motor1.com
  
  The Mazda CX-6e is the European version of the China-Built EZ-60 crossover, and it goes on sale there this summer.
  
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• Italdesign reinvents Honda NSX hybrid, inspired by 1989 original

  09-01-2026 16:54 via autocar.co.uk
  Legendary Italian design house fuses modern styling cues with greatest hits from Japanese supercar's historyItaldesign has overhauled the second-generation Honda NSX, drawing on the greatest hits from the Japanese supercar’s history.
  Chief among the homages to the 1989 original is the addition of a deck-like rear spoiler, emphasised by a ‘floating ring’ brake light. The indicators and reverse lights are concealed behind the spoiler.
  Fitted to the roof is a new scoop that r
  
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• Dead: Chrysler And Jeep's Plug-In Hybrids

  09-01-2026 16:30 via motor1.com
  
  The automaker will focus on other forms of electrification instead, such as regular hybrids and range-extended vehicles.
  
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• The Nissan Z Is Already Getting A Facelift

  09-01-2026 15:48 via motor1.com
  
  The updated Fairlady Z in Japan previews the new look for Nissan's sports car.
  
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• New DS 3 to be inspired by 2010 original

  09-01-2026 14:02 via autocar.co.uk
  The 3 was once DS's hottest seller but is now its slowest; sporty, simple design is key for next iterationDS will take inspiration from the first-generation DS 3 – its first stand-alone car from the mid-2010s – for the next iteration of the hatch, which will arrive in the next few years with a “sporty, hot” and "futuristic” design, DS design chief Thierry Métroz has told Autocar.
  The current DS 3 is the oldest model in the brand’s three-car line-up, whi
  
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• The New Kia EV2 Is A Boxy Little EV With A Quirky Design

  09-01-2026 12:49 via motor1.com
  
  It gets a visually beefier GT-Line trim from day one.
  
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• Radical Mazda CX-6e launched as Audi Q6 rival with 26in screen

  09-01-2026 12:20 via autocar.co.uk
  SUV is due in the UK this year as an electric counterpart to the CX-60The Mazda CX-6e marks a radically different new look for the Japanese brand – and the firm's Europe design boss, Jo Stenuit, says the tech-heavy cabin showcases the direction in which the car maker wants to take its interiors.
  The SUV, unveiled at the Brussels motor show on Friday, also introduces a number of firsts for Mazda, such as a 26in infotainment screen, camera wing 'mirrors', Bluetooth speake
  
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• Mercedes-Benz CLA named Car of the Year 2026

  09-01-2026 12:12 via autocar.co.uk
  The CLA is available with both electric and petrol drivetrainsCLA soars ahead of Skoda Elroq to give Mercedes first win since 1974 – plus how Autocar voted for each finalistThe Mercedes-Benz CLA has been named Car of the Year 2026.
  The CLA is the first Mercedes to win Europe's top new car prize since the 450SE in 1974 and the first time a Mercedes has made the podium since the 1997 E-Class. 
  The award was announced at the Brussels motor show, where the CLA saw off competition fro
  
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• Renault primes range-extender 'super hybrid' tech for next-gen EVs

  09-01-2026 11:44 via autocar.co.uk
  New 1.5-litre engine with integrated generator and inverter could be the key to offering greater flexibility in big EVsRenault could offer its next-generation electric cars with a new "super hybrid" powertrain that uses a small petrol engine to boost range.
  The firm is working on a new EV platform for its next mid-sized cars but, in response to lagging uptake for EVs in certain regions and prevailing range anxiety, is now also considering offering them with a range-extender system.
  The syst
  
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• Wild new DS No4 concept gets hot hatch treatment

  09-01-2026 11:25 via autocar.co.uk
  No4 Taylor Made showcases elements coming to future performance versions of mainstream DS modelsDS has unveiled a sporty reimagining of its No4 hatchback, which showcases some new features coming to its models in the future, according to design boss Thierry Métroz.
  Called the No4 Taylor Made (because it was partially penned by DS Formula E driver Taylor Barnard), the concept is based on the standard EV but sits lower, has a wider track and gains a host of aero features.
  Tha
  
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• Sub-£25k Kia EV2 goes after Renault 4 with 278-mile range

  09-01-2026 10:40 via autocar.co.uk
  Supermini-sized electric crossover, intended to make Kia EVs more accessible, draws on bigger siblingsThe new Kia EV2 will take on the Renault 4 and forthcoming Volkswagen ID Cross in the fast-growing electric crossover segment – and it is set to offer the longest range in its class.
  Revealed at the Brussels motor show on Friday, the B-segment model is the sixth – and smallest – car in Kia’s line-up of bespoke electric models built on the E-GMP platform. It will be produc
  
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• Kia bolsters performance car range with hot EV3, EV4 and EV5

  09-01-2026 10:40 via autocar.co.uk
  New performance versions of mid-sized EVs "go beyond just offering enhanced power"Kia will add three new electric performance models to its line-up with GT versions of the EV3 crossover, EV4 hatch and fastback, and EV5 SUV.
  The trio were unveiled at the Brussels motor show and will join GT versions of the EV6 and EV9 in the firm’s line-up of performance range-toppers. They all feature dual-motor set-ups that offer extra power, along with a series of other performance modifications.
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• Honda Visually Beefs Up The New Prelude

  09-01-2026 10:33 via motor1.com
  
  Honda's racing division, HRC, is also giving the Civic Type R a few cosmetic mods.
  
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• Why big brands have failed in car sharing

  09-01-2026 10:15 via autocar.co.uk
  Car makers have attempted to tap daily rentals as a revenue stream, but it has thus far failedA global company with the incredible technical and organisational skill to make cars at scale should be able to monetise a car in more ways than just selling it to a dealer.
  This core belief has gripped the car industry for the past decade but so far has met with little success. Alternative forms of ownership in particular have been pursued with a single-mindedness whipped into fever pitch by consu
  
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• Bold Hyundai Staria MPV goes electric – and gears up for UK launch

  09-01-2026 10:00 via autocar.co.uk
  Hyundai's new electric MPV is its biggest EV yet
  Hyundai's biggest EV yet revealed with up to nine seats and a maximum range of 249 milesHyundai is going after the Kia PV5 and Ford E-Tourneo Custom with an electric version of its bold Staria MPV - and it's planned to come to the UK.
  The futuristic Staria was launched in 2021 as a large van-shaped MPV based on the same platform as the Santa Fe SUV. It has been offered in various other European markets since launch with diesel power - but has now
  
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• Sleek Zeekr 7GT is ID 7 rival for £40,000 – and it's coming to the UK

  09-01-2026 09:40 via autocar.co.uk
  EV, revealed at the Brussels motor show, offers an electric range of up to 413 miles
  Geely-owned Zeekr has launched the sleek 7GT in mainland Europe ahead of a planned entry into the UK market later this year.
  First revealed last year in its home market of China – there it carries the 007 GT nameplate – but now launched in EU-spec at the Brussels motor show today, the electric estate is 4817mm long, 2070 tall, and 1456mm wide, making it a rival for the likes of the Volkswag
  
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• Italdesign Brings Back The NSX With Honda's Blessing

  09-01-2026 09:31 via motor1.com
  
  It takes cues from the first generation and comes only in right-hand drive.
  
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• Peugeot 408 facelift brings fresh styling and new tech

  09-01-2026 09:30 via autocar.co.uk
  Electric variant of fastback now offers 283 miles of range and easier payments at public chargersThe Peugeot 408 fastback has been updated, bringing a slick new look and a swathe of technological tweaks. 
  The revised styling brings it into line with the new 308 hatchback. The main-beam headlights are set lower on the front end than previously, making a new ‘three-claw’ daytime running light signature the focal point of the design. At the rear end, the 'Peugeot' script is ba
  
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• Alfa Romeo bespoke arm reveals wild Giulia Quadrifoglio Luna Rossa

  09-01-2026 09:00 via autocar.co.uk
  New collaboration with sailing team manifests the most aerodynamically efficient Giulia yetAlfa Romeo has unveiled the first car to come from its Bottegafuorisere bespoke division, a wild Giulia Quadrifoglio with a low-drag bodykit and split rear spoiler.
  Named Luna Rossa after an Italian sailing team, the new limited-run model – that was unveiled at the Brussels motor show – is pitched as the most extreme Quadrifoglio model yet. 
  Chief among the changes made for the Luna R
  
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• Nissan's New Nismo Hot Hatch Has An Unusual Powertrain

  09-01-2026 08:13 via motor1.com
  
  There is a gas engine under the hood, but it doesn't drive the wheels.
  
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• Stripped-out, £38k Tesla Model 3 Standard coming to UK in Feb

  09-01-2026 07:00 via autocar.co.uk
  Cut-down version of electric saloon brings a £2000 saving compared with the previous entry-level carTesla has added the cheaper Standard variant to the Model 3 line-up in the UK, cutting the saloon's starting price by £2000 to £39,990.
  Key changes from the previous entry level, the Rear-Wheel Drive, include swapping faux-leather upholstery for cloth and trading a centre console for an open storage area.
  The sound system forgoes a subwoofer and AM and FM radio, while the dr
  
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• Exhaust pipe position affects how much air pollution we breathe, research finds

  09-01-2026 07:00 via theguardian.com
  Cars that emit fumes closer to pavement result in pedestrians experiencing40% more pollutionSome vehicles are much more polluting than others and the design of exhaust pipes could affect how much air pollution we breathe when we walk along a busy road, research has found.Diesel vehicles still dominate exhaust pollution 10 years after the International Council on Clean Transportation revealed that many diesel cars were highly polluting, emitting far more nitrogen oxides on the road than in offici
  
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• This Isn't The New Subaru WRX STI. It's Another Concept

  09-01-2026 03:08 via motor1.com
  
  The WRX STI Sport# Prototype is the closest thing we've seen to a real production STI yet.
  
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• This Hardcore Toyota GR Yaris Was Designed For The Track

  09-01-2026 01:41 via motor1.com
  
  This GR Yaris Morizo RR was designed to tear up the nearest circuit.
  
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• General Motors reports $7bn earnings loss after pulling back from EVs

  08-01-2026 23:12 via theguardian.com
  GM says end of tax incentives and less stringent emissions regulations slowed consumer demand for EVs in 2025General Motors said on Thursday it will record a one-time earnings hit of $7.1bn in its quarterly financial results, mostly due to its pullback from electric vehicles in light of shifting US policies.The Detroit auto giant’s fourth-quarter results will be dented by $6bn in charges connected to reversals on EV investments, according to a securities filing. The remaining $1.1bn includ
  
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• Toyota Might Debut A Special Sports Car Tonight: Watch The Livestream

  08-01-2026 22:30 via motor1.com
  
  The livestream kicks off tonight at 7:30 PM ET, or 9:30 AM on Friday local time in Japan.
  
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• Toyota Might Debut A Special Sports Car In Tokyo: Watch The Livestream

  08-01-2026 22:30 via motor1.com
  
  The livestream kicks off tonight at 7:30 PM ET, or 9:30 AM on Friday local time in Japan.
  
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