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• The 2026 Audi A3 Loses Even More Buttons

  23-06-2026 13:35 via motor1.com
  
  The dedicated climate controls have migrated into the touchscreen.
  
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• Alpine's Next Porsche Rival Is Coming Next Month

  23-06-2026 17:00 via motor1.com
  
  The big question is: Will Alpine's new sports car finally come to the US?
  
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• Mitsubishi Says It Can't Afford To Build Its Own EVs

  23-06-2026 16:00 via motor1.com
  
  Instead of developing new products from the ground up, Mitsubishi will release 'collaboration' EVs like the Eclipse Sportback.
  
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• Jaguar's Former Design Boss Has One Big Problem With The Type 00: Interview

  23-06-2026 15:00 via motor1.com
  
  I spoke with former design chief Ian Callum, who said the new Type 00 concept lacks one thing that makes a Jaguar, a Jaguar.
  
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• Disneyland Is Being Forced To Update A Classic Attraction—Or Risk Closing It

  23-06-2026 13:00 via motor1.com
  
  Disneyland's Autopia attraction could finally switch over to electric motors with a February 2027 deadline looming.
  
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• Confirmed: Jaguar to reveal Type 01 in New York in October

  23-06-2026 11:11 via autocar.co.uk
  
  Production version of 1000bhp GT to break cover in US, almost two years after game-changing concept
  Jaguar has finally named the date and location of the launch of its hotly anticipated Type 01 luxury electric GT that kicks off the rebirth of the storied brand.
  The launch will take place in New York in October, JLR chief commercial officer Leonard Hoornik told participants at the company’s investor day, held on 17 June. “We will launch it… in a very, very special way,” h
  
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• Mitsubishi Wishes It Could Bring Back The Lancer Evolution

  23-06-2026 10:40 via motor1.com
  
  The Evo is deemed a company "treasure," but Mitsubishi isn't in a position to revive the sports sedan.
  
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• 'There’s a Reason We Don't Talk About Them Much:' The Case Against Wagons

  23-06-2026 09:28 via motor1.com
  
  Yet another car company explains why wagons are fading, and it's not just declining demand.
  
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• Hyundai developing "even more realistic" electric N cars

  23-06-2026 08:00 via autocar.co.uk
  
  R&D boss confirms next EV platform will host sports cars – and they'll do even better ICE impressionsHyundai will continue to offer electric performance cars as it moves its EVs onto a new-generation architecture and they will be "even more realistic" than the current Ioniq 5 N and Ioniq 6 N.
  Hyundai's sporting EVs have won acclaim for not just their driving dynamics and performance but also the perceived authenticity of their synthesised engine notes and gearboxes – the lat
  
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• BMW: Electric M3 Is 'Amazing' To Drive Without Chasing Horsepower

  23-06-2026 07:41 via motor1.com
  
  The quad-motor super sedan arrives next year as the first full M with an electric drivetrain.
  
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• The world’s most influential cars

  23-06-2026 07:07 via autocar.co.uk
  
  These are the cars that truly changed the direction of the motor industry, one model at a timeMost cars come and go, causing barely a ripple in the process.
  But occasionally something comes along that causes shockwaves; nowadays such products and brands are called disruptors, because they shake up the market leading to new ways of thinking. Such marketing speak was a long way into the future when most of these influential cars were dreamed up but that doesn’t diminish the fact that they al
  
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• Ford could bring F1-inspired 'skunkworks' EVs to Europe

  23-06-2026 07:00 via autocar.co.uk
  
  As landmark $30k pick up starts testing in US, Ford hints at Europe potential for affordable new EVsFuture models built using Ford's new Formula 1-influenced affordable EV platform could be offered in the UK to complement the company's revamped European line-up.
  The new platform, called Universal EV, features "cooler engineering than a hypercar", according to Ford CEO Jim Farley. It has been developed by a 'skunkworks' project in California set up by Ford to work semi-independently.
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• Toyota warns of EU 'isolation' if Made in Europe barriers remain

  23-06-2026 06:00 via autocar.co.uk
  
  New legislation will lock important non-EU nations, such as the UK and Turkey, out of crucial benefitsToyota has warned that the European Union faces “isolation” and risks losing investment if it goes through with its proposed ‘Made in Europe’ rules.
  The remarks came from Toyota Europe CEO Yoshihiro Nakata, who said the EU risks sabotaging the international ties that have long strengthened its automotive industry through the proposals listed in the Industrial Accelerator
  
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• The Junkyard finds from French Lake Auto Parts, Annandale, Minnesota

  23-06-2026 03:24 via autocar.co.uk
  
  Founded in 1956, French Lake Auto Parts (aka Junktown USA) stands as one of the premier salvage yards in the US.
  This remarkable site boasts thousands of parts cars, spanning from the 1920s to the present day. The yard is meticulously organized, with everything securely stored on firm ground. Best of all, someone has written the year of manufacture on everything, making identification a whole lot easier.PLYMOUTH SPECIAL DELUXE - 1949
  With row upon row of vintage cars, French Lake Auto Parts trul
  
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• This Is Our First Look At Jeep's Next Rugged SUV  

  22-06-2026 23:00 via motor1.com
  
  The new Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk should feature off-road upgrades, such as a raised suspension and skid plates.   
  
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• Ram Is Teaming Up With An Unlikely Tuner For A New Performance Truck

  22-06-2026 21:00 via motor1.com
  
  Roush is switching sides from Ford to Ram for its next big performance project.
  
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• 'Quite Appealing:' Toyota Admits A Maverick-Style Pickup Is Tempting

  22-06-2026 20:00 via motor1.com
  
  But will it ever happen? Toyota says not right now.
  
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• This Reborn Ford GT40 Isn't A Ford At All

  22-06-2026 18:00 via motor1.com
  
  Cape Advanced Vehicles’ GT MkII has a twin-supercharged 4.2-liter V8 engine producing 800 horsepower.
  
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• Cheap tax increasingly big pull in fleet EV growth

  22-06-2026 16:53 via autocar.co.uk
  
  Survey finds that a desire for employees to reduce tax bills is now almost as big a pull for electrifying fleets as pure environmental reasonsCheap tax and charging have made employee demand one of the biggest catalysts for the UK’s fast-growing fleet of electric company cars, according to a new survey by leasing firm Arval.
  Almost a third (30%) of British fleets are deploying electric cars to fulfil requests from company car drivers, according to the latest Arval Mobility Observatory Baro
  
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• BYD to take bite out of UK pick-up market with Shark PHEV

  22-06-2026 13:53 via autocar.co.uk
  
  New pick-up will make its debut at the upcoming Goodwood Festival of SpeedBYD has confirmed its first pick-up, the Shark, will be sold in the UK.
  Sold elsewhere as the Shark 6, it is a plug-in hybrid rival for the Ford Ranger. 
  The specification of UK-market Sharks remains to be confirmed, but in Australia it is available with a choice of turbocharged 1.5-litre or 2.0-litre petrol engines.
  Both are paired with two electric motors (one per axle) for combined outputs of either 430bhp and 470l
  
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• Porsche's New Strategy: Sell Fewer Cars, Make More Money

  22-06-2026 11:06 via motor1.com
  
  Despite a planned production cut, the 718 is still coming back.
  
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• The New Smart #2 Has A Bench Seat Design

  22-06-2026 09:33 via motor1.com
  
  The city car returns strictly as an EV, designed to make the most of its small cabin.
  
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• Zeekr 7GT

  22-06-2026 09:00 via autocar.co.uk
  
  With superfast 800V charging and a 637bhp dual-motor powertrain, can the 7GT really challenge the European elite?
  This is the Zeekr 7GT, a sleek new shooting brake-styled electric grand-tourer from up-and-coming Chinese brand, Zeekr.Backed by Chinese powerhouse Geely, Zeekr has already established a foothold across mainland Europe, and set to make its UK debut at the end of 2026, with the low-slung, load-lugging 7GT tipped to be one of the first models to launch in British shores.But unlik
  
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• Updated Renault Megane brings new face and 310 miles of range

  22-06-2026 08:00 via autocar.co.uk
  
  Fresh new look and bigger battery take fight to growing number of electric hatch rivalsRenault has updated its electric Megane E-Tech hatchback after four years on sale, with a new look and more range among the headline enhancements.
  The mid-life nip and tuck for the firm’s first bespoke EV comes as rivals including the Volkswagen ID 3, Cupra Born, Vauxhall Astra and Peugeot e-308 also receive updates to boost their competitiveness alongside the Hyundai Ioniq 3, Kia EV4 and Mini Aceman.
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• The Electric Renault Megane Gets A Fresh Face And More Range

  22-06-2026 08:00 via motor1.com
  
  Faster charging is also included with the EV's mid-cycle facelift.
  
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• Stellantis priming robotaxi-ready versions of One and van platforms

  22-06-2026 06:00 via autocar.co.uk
  
  Level-four-ready architectures will be adapted from vans and next-generation small carsStellantis’s new STLA One platform, due next year, can accommodate autonomous vehicles after the Vauxhall and Peugeot owner decided to incorporate the needs of robotaxi operators, the company has said.
  The global car maker has announced a deal with UK autonomous vehicles software provider Wayve and ride-share company Uber that will see it supplying vehicles for robotaxi trials starting this year in
  
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• Hyundai primes new i20 N in return to affordable petrol hot hatches

  22-06-2026 00:01 via autocar.co.uk
  
  "An i20 N for Europe is a must," says Hyundai's R&D boss, paving way for stunning hot hatch comebackHyundai has pledged to return to affordable performance vehicles, and is set to soon unwrap a new petrol-powered i20 N hot hatch.
  The previous performance version of the i20 was launched in 2021 as a rival to the Ford Fiesta ST, Mini Cooper S and Volkswagen Polo GTI - with 201bhp, a six-speed manual gearbox and a mechanical limited slip-differential. 
  It served as the entry point to
  
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• Volvo Just Made Charging Your EV Way Easier

  21-06-2026 18:00 via motor1.com
  
  Volvo's new feature lets you leave your credit card or tap payment in your pocket. The car can do it all.
  
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• The history of horsepower - and why it doesn't work as a metric

  21-06-2026 17:00 via autocar.co.uk
  
  You wouldn't want a Ferrari F80 pulling coal from a mine all day, even if it does make a huge 1183bhpHorsepower has an interesting backstory. If you're a keen petrolhead, however, I'd advise you not to read it, as I have this week. Enjoy your blissful ignorance if you can.
  There are only three things you really need to know about it, in any case. First, that celebrated Scot James Watt didn't actually invent it, he just formalised it. Second, that it's more of an idea than a measurable product of
  
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• Ford's most controversial cars

  21-06-2026 15:39 via autocar.co.uk
  
  We count the biggest troublemakers that landed the illustrious blue oval in hot waterThere are many kinds of controversy, and a car manufacturer which has been operating for 120 years, as Ford Motor Company has, will inevitably have experienced most of them.Here are 40 examples of the company’s models which have caused disputes of one kind or another. They’re listed in chronological order, and were marketed either by Ford itself or by brands Ford owned before 1950, but not ones it ac
  
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