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• Polestar 4 SUV almost ready for 2 September reveal

  14-07-2026 05:00 via autocar.co.uk
  
  'More versatile' version of electric family SUV brings a traditional rear window and nearly 400 miles of rangePolestar is putting the finishing touches on the new, more upright version of its 4 crossover ahead of its unveiling on 2 September.
  The new rival for the BMW iX3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric has now been spotted testing on the Nürburgring Nordschleife with production-ready bodywork, showcasing how it has been transformed from a rakish saloon into a more conventional SUV
  
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• A Wild New V10 Off-Road Supercar Is Coming From Rezvani

  14-07-2026 20:00 via motor1.com
  
  Rezvani teases its new Dune supercar, and all you need is a $1,500 deposit.
  
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• 'Prepare for more work', fleet bosses told as eVED is confirmed

  14-07-2026 19:36 via autocar.co.uk
  
  Changes to eVED target reduced administrative burden for operators but concerns remain ahead of 2028 introductionFleet operators are being urged to prepare for the extra workload eVED (electric vehicle excise duty) will inevitably now bring when it is introduced in less than two years’ time.
  The Treasury has confirmed fleet-focused changes to the incoming pay-per-mile tax for electric cars following warnings that the system was complex enough to risk a £260 million annual compliance
  
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• This New Engine Runs On Methanol And Could Give EVs A Boost

  14-07-2026 19:00 via motor1.com
  
  Horse Powertrains's compact D20 Methanol engine uses axial-flux motors to charge an EV battery.
  
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• Saab had 99 problems, but it never made a boring car

  14-07-2026 17:17 via autocar.co.uk
  
  Saab launched relatively few cars in 71 years – but most of them were greatAre you familiar with the American sitcom The Goldbergs? No, me neither. But there is a brilliant snippet from one episode doing the rounds on social media that resonates with me.
  As miserable teen Erica munches through a tray of brownies after being dumped by her boyfriend, her mum attempts to lighten the mood by suggesting that she go on a date with another chap called Bruce, who she says "drives a way cooler car
  
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• Alfa Romeo Teases New Crossover. No, Still Not The Stelvio

  14-07-2026 17:00 via motor1.com
  
  While owners patiently wait for a Stelvio replacement, Alfa teases a new mystery model.
  
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• The Lexus LS Refuses To Die

  14-07-2026 16:00 via motor1.com
  
  The LS may be gone here in America, but some markets can still buy the flagship Lexus sedan.
  
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• 'Unexpected' Isn't Over: Lamborghini Hints At More Sterrato Models

  14-07-2026 15:00 via motor1.com
  
  Lamborghini tells us that more Sterrato models could be on the way.
  
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• First look at Alfa Romeo Tonale replacement due in 2028

  14-07-2026 13:08 via autocar.co.uk
  
  First teaser hints at fresh shape for new compact crossover, confirmed for unveiling next yearAlfa Romeo has released the first image of its replacement for the Tonale compact crossover, due in early 2028.
  The image showcases the rear flank of the car, with a new and sharper rear light design and a scalloped wing. This suggest it could have a more rakish, coupé-like roofline than the upright Tonale.
  The new car, which has yet to be named, will be one of two Alfa Romeo models in the C
  
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• Leaf it alone: Inside Nissan's self-driving Tokyo taxi

  14-07-2026 13:00 via autocar.co.uk
  
  Japanese car maker's plans are part of massive collaboration with Uber, Nvidia, and WayveA pilot scheme using Nissan Leaf robotaxis is set to be launched in Tokyo later this year, subject to approval by the authorities. The scheme is part of Nissan's plan to deploy robotaxis worldwide in collaboration with Wayve, Nvidia and Uber.
  The major difference between the Leaf-based taxis and regular retail Leafs is that Nissan is developing fully redundant systems for the robotaxi versions. This is a wid
  
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• Genesis Box Buggy is a quad-motor luxury EV for the golf course

  14-07-2026 13:00 via autocar.co.uk
  
  Genesis channels the 1970s for its latest concept, which can move sideways and has more than 200bhpGenesis has reinvented the humble golf buggy as a quad-motor, open-sided and luxuriously appointed off-road cruiser. 
  Making its UK debut at the Genesis Scottish Open golf tournament over the weekend, the Box Buggy is the work of Genesis design chief Luc Donckerwolke and a small team of the Korean brand's designers.
  It was first shown at the Le Mans 24 Hours last month, where it
  
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• Spotted: Audi Is Making An RS Model It's Never Offered Before

  14-07-2026 11:57 via motor1.com
  
  A new spy video shows the first-ever RS Q5 with fender flares and oval exhausts.
  
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• New range-extender hybrid uses supercar tech for efficiency boost

  14-07-2026 11:43 via autocar.co.uk
  
  Horse's D20 powertrain uses power-dense axial-flux electric motors to save space and boost efficiencyHorse Powertrain, a joint venture of Geely and the Renault Group, has revealed a new range-extender hybrid powertrain with an advanced axial-flux electric motor.
  The pancake-shaped axial-flux design is much more compact and power-dense than the drum-like radial-flux design that's commonly used in today’s electric and hybrid cars. 
  Horse claims its motor is 46% shorter than a
  
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• Volkswagen could build its Chinese saloons and SUVs in Europe

  14-07-2026 11:14 via autocar.co.uk
  
  Tesla Model 3-sized ID Unyx 07 is among the Chinese models VW could build in Germany
  Chinese-market Tesla Model 3 rival and Touareg-sized SUV could fill capacity at VW's German plantsVolkswagen is studying plans to produce its Chinese-developed EVs at under-utilised German factories as part of a wider effort to increase production, safeguard jobs and make better use of manufacturing capacity.
  The proposal, reportedly backed by the German state of Lower Saxony, Volkswagen's second-largest shareho
  
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• When car production was restricted - and reselling banned

  14-07-2026 11:00 via autocar.co.uk
  
  Despite empty purses and a 66% sales tax, demand for new cars was strong – and unfulfilled – in post-war BritainPorsche recently created a special 911 to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the firm's British debut, at the 1951 motor show in London.
  "[The 356's] extremely low build and smooth lines, apart from its being the first German car to be shown at Earls Court since the war, should arouse considerable interest," commented Autocar. "This beautifully streamlined, high-performance
  
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• The Electric BMW M3 Will Wear The Same Badge As Its Gas Sibling

  14-07-2026 10:42 via motor1.com
  
  BMW M boss refutes rumors about the iM3 name.
  
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• Volkswagen Group Internal Memo Reportedly Calls For Doubling Layoffs

  14-07-2026 10:02 via motor1.com
  
  CEO Oliver Blume told the staff a 'theoretical reduction' of another 50,000 jobs is under consideration.
  
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• The junkyard gems of Roswell, New Mexico

  14-07-2026 09:54 via autocar.co.uk
  
  With well over 500 classic cars and trucks , A-1 Auto Salvage of Roswell, New Mexico was one of the best yards we had ever had the pleasure of exploring.
  But sadly we’ll never be going back. Within a few years of our visit the place closed down, after the owner decided he wanted to do something else with the land. However, rather than simply cube everything (which is so often the case in these instances) he held a no-reserve auction, with anything not finding a buyer being fed to the crush
  
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• Agency model: Why some car makers stuck with tricky direct sales

  14-07-2026 06:00 via autocar.co.uk
  
  Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, Mini and Honda are among those to have cracked the difficult 'agency' formulaHave established car makers finally found the magic solution to sell direct to customers?
  Volvo for one reckons it has, praising its system for boosting private sales (the most valuable sales) in the UK by 21% in the first six months of this year.
  Direct sales were popularised by Tesla and eagerly rolled out by other brands starting around 2022, as manufacturers looked to cut their distribution cos
  
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• Suzuki to take on Twingo in 2027 with sub-£20k city EV

  14-07-2026 05:00 via autocar.co.uk
  
  New rival for the Honda Super-N will be instrumental in the brand meeting EV sales targetsA new sub-£20,000 electric city car in 2027, growing sales of the Swift hatchback and a third EV in 2029 underpin Suzuki's UK expansion plan after the upheaval of the early years of the zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate.
  UK boss David Kateley, who took over in January last year, has refocused the company's strategy under the mandate's influence. The firm is pushing sales of the eVitara, Suzuki's fir
  
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• I've got a Renault 4 and a Renault 5 – which should you choose?

  14-07-2026 05:00 via autocar.co.uk
  
  Renault’s practical new crossover comes face-to-face with its retro-styled electric sibling
  I don't like to brag, but I reckon I could currently be the most knowledgeable and experienced person in the UK on the subject of small electric Renaults. Perhaps excluding the people who sell them.
  Not only have I recently swapped an Alpine A290 for its Renault 4 relation, but my partner and I have also just taken delivery of a new Renault 5 – giving me valuable lived experience of each of th
  
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• First look: Polestar 4 SUV breaks cover ahead of September debut

  14-07-2026 05:00 via autocar.co.uk
  
  'More versatile' version of electric family SUV brings a traditional rear window and nearly 400 miles of rangePolestar is putting the finishing touches on the new, more upright version of its 4 crossover ahead of its unveiling on 2 September.
  The new rival for the BMW iX3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric has now been spotted testing on the Nürburgring Nordschleife with production-ready bodywork, showcasing how it has been transformed from a rakish saloon into a more conventional SUV
  
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• 20 cars that aren't as good as you think

  13-07-2026 23:16 via autocar.co.uk
  
  Overrated is a strong word - we wouldn't want you to think any of these aren't much good, but they do have overlooked flawsIt’s not a lemon list, more a herd of sacred cows about which the world thinks of in one way yet the reality can be slightly different.All – or, at least, most – of these cars have some mega plus-points, but they also have reputations that are a bit larger than life. We take a look at some, and explain why those reputations can be over the top:Land Rover Se
  
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• The 10 Fastest Cars At Goodwood This Year

  13-07-2026 23:00 via motor1.com
  
  Combustion-powered cars had no chance against this electric Ford track car.
  
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• Roush Built The V8-Powered Ram The RHO Should Have Been

  13-07-2026 21:00 via motor1.com
  
  If you wanted a tough-looking off-road Ram truck with a Hemi, it’s finally here.
  
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• The Need For Speed Franchise May Be On Life Support

  13-07-2026 20:00 via motor1.com
  
  The studio behind the latest installment in the racing series is 'solely focused on Battlefield.'
  
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• Slate Lets You Pick A Color Straight From The Crayola Crayon Box

  13-07-2026 17:04 via motor1.com
  
  The $25,000 Blank Slate will offer Crayola wraps for owners who don't want a gray pickup truck.
  
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• Over 300,000 Honda Odyssey Minivans Have Backup Camera Issues

  13-07-2026 15:00 via motor1.com
  
  Honda’s most family-friendly vehicle may leave owners with limited rear visibility. A fix will be provided.
  
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• Genesis eGV70: the luxury SUV that has to be your next company car

  13-07-2026 14:00 via autocar.co.uk
  
  Comfort, performance and low running costs – company car and salary sacrifice drivers really can have it allDid you know that almost half of the UK’s business-leased cars are battery electric? It’s easy to see why. Electric vehicles offer unrivalled refinement, enhanced performance and the latest and greatest in-car tech, all at a fraction of the monthly cost of petrol or diesel alternatives thanks to ultra-low Benefit-in-Kind rates and generally cheaper running costs.
  But whil
  
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• Fake noise vs real V12s: Goodwood highlights performance EV problem

  13-07-2026 13:08 via autocar.co.uk
  
  Can you beat the majesty of a highly strung V10 or V12 engine? Festival of Speed showed much remains to be decidedGiven it’s the closest thing Britain now has to a motor show, the Goodwood Festival of Speed is a chance to gauge the state of the car industry, and the displays laid out on the Duke of Richmond’s lawn this year represented a microcosm of the changes it’s undergoing.
  We saw established firms leaning ever further into their heritage beside the ever-growing confidence
  
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