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• Jeep And Ram Have New Bosses

  20-07-2026 15:53 via motor1.com
  
  Two industry veterans take over as CEO Antonio Filosa continues reshaping Stellantis' North American leadership team.
  
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• New Range Rover GT: could it be the Mk2 I-Pace?

  25-07-2026 11:00 via autocar.co.uk
  
  Sleek new mid-sized Rangie is completely unrelated to Type 01 - but there could be a Jag linkSome people have suggested that the new Range Rover GT is an inflated Jaguar Type 01 – which is an understandable thought.
  It's the sort of thing a car company would normally do, after all: create a new platform and then have it underpin lots of new models; first that, then this.
  It's even less surprising considering that the first bit of the GT to have been fully revealed is its interior, whi
  
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• Exceptional unexceptional classics you can buy for £800

  25-07-2026 08:00 via autocar.co.uk
  
  Today is the annual gathering of all things weird, boring and wonderful. But what to take?The Festival of the Unexceptional (FotU), described by organiser Hagerty UK as a "celebration of the mundane motors that were once commonplace", returns to Grimsthorpe Castle, Lincolnshire, today (Saturday 25 July).
  Only cars registered between 1971 and 2001, and preferably in entry-level trim, will be eligible for entry to the display area and to the the main event, the Concours de l'Ordinaire.
  The judges
  
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• Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50: Our fastest FWD road test yet

  25-07-2026 07:00 via autocar.co.uk
  
  Most powerful series-production GTI in five decades brings special axle hardware and a clearer track focusIt comes almost as a surprise that the Golf GTI is 50 years old. So popular – so damned omnipresent – has this versatile car been on the hot hatch scene that the passing of time goes unnoticed. The Golf GTI turning 50 is almost like turning 50 yourself: faintly incomprehensible.But here we are, and to celebrate the milestone Volkswagen has seen fit to unleash a special edition.
  
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• The most reliable cars in 2025 – and the least

  25-07-2026 03:26 via autocar.co.uk
  
  Every year Autocar’s sister title What Car? carries out a survey of car-owners to help identify the most reliable cars on the market – and the least.The survey is based on the experiences of over 32,000 owners over the past two years - and is a great way to help you choose your next car if you want low hassle and low maintenance costs. Let’s take a look at the cars who came top – and bottom:Small Cars - Most reliable
  1: HYUNDAI i10 (2020+) - 100%
  The i10 is just one of ju
  
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• The best cars from British Leyland - yes, really

  25-07-2026 03:26 via autocar.co.uk
  A BL badge may not be the most hallowed in the automotive world, but let's celebrate its best cars nonethelessBritish Leyland: a reliable source of jokes for ‘Fawlty Towers’, Private Eye and anyone searching for a symbol of Failing Britain in the 1970s.
  And it was also, briefly, the second biggest car company outside the US (after Volkswagen) after it was officially formed 55 years ago, on May 13 1968. BLMC was created out of the merger between the Leyland Motor Corporation and Briti
  
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• The 39 cars that changed the world

  25-07-2026 03:26 via autocar.co.uk
  
  We look at all the cars that changed the game, one way or anotherNothing changed the world like the car.
  A car is not just a convenience, a means of carrying people and things long distances in short periods of time. For more people in more places around the world than anything else, the car is freedom. It is something that lives outside your house that will take you pretty much anywhere you like, any time you want to go there.
  In almost all cases it can be counted upon to be quiet, comfort
  
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• The 10 most reliable car brands - and the 10 LEAST

  25-07-2026 03:26 via autocar.co.uk
  We recently reported the latest results from the reliability survey from our sister magazine What Car?, highlighting the car models we believe are the most reliable - and the cars that are least reliable.In this story, we're looking at the car brands themselves, with a reliability rating for each brand. This is for cars up to five years old. We start with counting down to the most reliable brand. And then we'll countdown to the least reliable. Let's take a look:10: Citroën - 93.9%
  This is a
  
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• Supercars to make money on

  25-07-2026 03:26 via autocar.co.uk
  
  Supercars are not only for the super-rich, discovers John Evans, even in the current economic climate. Just look at these 20 gems as shrewd investments…Supercars are not only for the super-rich, discovers John Evans, even in the current economic climate. Just look at these 20 gems as shrewd investments…From the price of a new Volkswagen Golf to the price of a modest detached five-bed house in Surrey, there’s a supercar for every budget.
  You know all the usual suspects, so we&
  
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• Spy pics: All-new Audi A2

  25-07-2026 03:26 via autocar.co.uk
  
  New model will replace both A1 supermini and Q2 small crossover as Audi looks to simplify its line-upAudi has begun testing a new entry-level model that is set to indirectly replace the A1 and Q2 when they are retired next year.It will be the smallest car Audi offers, and is set to be positioned as an electric counterpart to both the A3 hatchback and Q2 crossover.Audi A2 E-tron
  Seen by Autocar photographers for the first time, the new EV looks like a smaller version of the Q4 E-tr
  
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• A Genesis Pickup Truck Could Be Back On The Table Thanks To Hyundai

  24-07-2026 23:00 via motor1.com
  
  The idea of a Genesis pickup truck isn't dead after all. In fact, it may be closer to reality than ever.
  
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• The New BMW X5 Costs Over $95,000 With Every Option

  24-07-2026 19:30 via motor1.com
  
  The 2027 BMW X5 configurator is live, so we built the most expensive version possible.  
  
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• The story of the mysterious Lancia Thesis

  24-07-2026 18:59 via autocar.co.uk
  
  Lancia poured time and money into development, but fewer than 20,000 sold in eight years - we look backLancia ThesisCompared with the Thesis, few cars from Lancia had so much time and money invested in them.
  A a car of slightly mysterious allure but plenty of technology, it was developed on its own bespoke chassis and the same sort of suspension used in the Maserati Spyder, Granturismo and Quattroporte. It even had radar-guided cruise control - the fi
  
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• The weird, weird world of forgotten car accessories

  24-07-2026 18:57 via autocar.co.uk
  
  Need some inflatable seats for your car or a felt safety cap to protect your bonce? There was a time when you could buy such things…Motorists take safety, comfort and reliability for granted nowadays.The modern car is an incredibly complicated piece of machinery, but it wasn't always like that. Decades ago we were expected to spend our cash on an array of accessories to make our lives easier and more comfortable – although how useful many of these products were is debatable.
  We've b
  
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• Is this the world's finest car junkyard?

  24-07-2026 18:33 via autocar.co.uk
  
  The world’s finest junkyard? Gems from L&L Classic Auto in Wendell, IdahoL&L Classic Auto of Wendell, Idaho, is surely one of the world’s greatest salvage yards, and definitely one of the US’s biggest vintage car specialists.
  The yard was founded in 1968, and has more than 8000 parts vehicles spread over its sprawling 120-acre site, ranging in age from the 1920s to the 1990s. Additionally there are more than 400 project cars for sale, and several warehouses packed full
  
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• Ford Recalls 566,000 Broncos For Engine Compartment Fires

  24-07-2026 17:30 via motor1.com
  
  Exposed wiring can result in an arc that ignites surrounding components.
  
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• The 2027 Nissan Z Is More Expensive, But It Gets One Smart Upgrade

  24-07-2026 16:21 via motor1.com
  
  The base Z starts at $45,735, while the range-topping Z Nismo costs $68,505.
  
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• Kia Has 8 Models Coming In 2026. Here's All Of Them

  24-07-2026 15:00 via motor1.com
  
  Kia is already performing better than ever, and a wave of new models could propel the Korean brand even further.
  
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• Sporty cars that looked fast - but actually really weren’t

  24-07-2026 14:02 via autocar.co.uk
  
  We take a look at the cars whose looks wrote cheques their engines couldn’t always cash
  Sharp styling, large spoilers and sculpted air dams will occasionally trick us into thinking a meatier engine lies underneath.
  Looks can be deceiving and don't always mean great acceleration or top speed. Here are some cars that we think look more meteoric than they are:Toyota Celica
  With its low-slung stance, small bonnet scoop and carved lines, the Celica started off in life with just 143bhp from its
  
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• Some Interesting Junkyard Finds at Collins Auto Salvage in Auburn, Georgia

  24-07-2026 13:52 via autocar.co.uk
  
  We visit Auto Salvage to find out if there really is gold in those hillsAuburn, Georgia is home to Collins Auto Salvage, a yard with close to 1000 cars.
  At this yard the cars are strewn all over the place instead of being stacked-up neatly on racking, as is the norm these days. In other words, it’s exactly the kind of place we love to explore…
  A few years ago we spent a wet November morning digging around in the undergrowth, uncovering this wonderful collections of unloved classics.
  
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• The most underrated cars ever made

  24-07-2026 13:33 via autocar.co.uk
  
  It’s time these great cars received the recognition they deserveNot all great cars get the recognition they deserve.Some genuinely brilliant cars seem to slip under the radar. We’ve pulled together a list of some of the most underrated cars of the past 60 years to give them the pat on the back they truly deserve. Which cars would you add to our list of 40?Citroën GS
  Many column inches and screen time have been devoted to the Traction Avant, 2CV and DS, but less is said about the
  
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• VW Group plans "major reduction" of up to 50% of models

  24-07-2026 12:13 via autocar.co.uk
  
  VW Group's five 'core' brands each sell a Golf - but firm wants to remove complexity
  Company will remove derivatives and cut equipment options by 75% as it gives each brand a clearer line-upThe Volkswagen Group aims to improve the quality and profitability of its cars by cutting up to half the models it sells, as part of a strategy to dramatically reduce costs and complexity.
  The firm posted a dramatic drop in profits in the first half of 2026, returning a margin of just 3.8%, which it says
  
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• Maserati Grancabrio review: Can new-look V6 GT beat Mercedes SL?

  24-07-2026 11:00 via autocar.co.uk
  
  Stylish drop-top comes in for a nip and tuck – and leaves with one of the best-sounding engines in the gameUnfortunate slogan choice in the artsy video that Maserati showed journalists at the launch event for its facelifted 2026 line-up: “In a world that mistakes volume for presence, we have never raised our voice.”You get the point: it’s about the Italian brand being subtle, refined and considered while rivals bicker over power figures, battery capacities and Nurb&
  
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• Driven: Maserati Grecale gains 385bhp V6 to fill the Macan gap

  24-07-2026 11:00 via autocar.co.uk
  
  New Modena V6 version adds GT appeal to an overlooked sports SUV, but is it worth £10k more than a BMW X3 M50?Maserati bosses talk a good game about a stellar future. Sales figures and sell-off rumours be damned: the outlook has never looked brighter for the Italian brand, they suggest, with its positioning as Stellantis’s only true luxury brand and the scope for cost-efficient platform- and part-sharing within that group, such that its current lacklustre commercial performance
  
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• Mercedes Had The Nurburgring All To Itself For Wild AMG V8 Coupe Test

  24-07-2026 10:57 via motor1.com
  
  It rented the German track and went full throttle in the extreme CLE Mythos.
  
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• The New Mercedes GLA Debuts Next Week

  24-07-2026 09:24 via motor1.com
  
  The third-generation compact luxury crossover will break cover on July 29.
  
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• The best company cars 2026 - driven, ranked and rated

  24-07-2026 09:00 via autocar.co.uk
  
  Which models strike the best balance of driver appeal, everyday practicality and low benefit-in-kind tax bills?One of the best perks of any job is a company car, and choosing a new one is not only an exciting prospect but also a good way of saving you money. 
  Over the past few years, the company car landscape has undergone significant change, with strict emissions regulations and tax bandings pushing buyers away from petrol and diesel cars. 
  In their place, electric and plug-in hy
  
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• BMW M boss: Electric M3 is petrol car's "natural enemy"

  24-07-2026 07:00 via autocar.co.uk
  
  New electric version of super-saloon prioritises driver engagement rather than more power, says M division bossBMW is producing its “own natural enemy” in the electric M3, according to M division boss Frank van Meel, as buyers of the next-generation M3 will be lured away from the petrol variant by the EV’s superior dynamics. 
  The M3 EV was previewed by last month’s unveiling of the M Concept Neue Klasse. This represents a total transformation
  
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• Ford's Next EVs Will Ditch Google for Apple Maps

  23-07-2026 23:00 via motor1.com
  
  Ford's upcoming affordable EV will get native Apple Maps with smarter charging and better BlueCruise.
  
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• The golden age of the rear-engine car

  23-07-2026 22:59 via autocar.co.uk
  
  Millions of rear-engined cars roamed the globe in the 1960sAn entire generation of motorists learned to drive with a rear-engined car.This type of car became immensely popular during the 1950s and the 1960s and companies from all over the automotive spectrum touted their merits in every market they sold cars in. Moving the engine to the back reduced the cost of a car and made its interior more spacious while keeping its overall dimensions in check, they argued.
  However most car companies moved a
  
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