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2024 BTCC season preview: meeting the man who makes it happen

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As this year's tin-top championship begins, boss Alan Gow talks new developments on- and off-track

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Bentley's next bespoke Mulliner car brings most powerful W12 yet

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Ducktail spoiler suggests the new car may have more sporting character than the Batur

Beijing motor show: The Chinese car industry has finally come of age

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This year's event showed how quickly some Chinese firms are surpassing some of the West's oldest names

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Retro-look Toyota Land Cruiser priced from £74,995 in the UK

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The new Land Cruiser's chassis is 50% more rigid than its predecessor, said Toyota

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Mercedes gives upcoming EVs a more traditional look

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The facelifted EQS saloon was the first model to receive a traditional front grille

Zeekr Mix: VW ID Buzz rival radically rethinks the family car

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The Mix is based on the same SEA platform as the Smart #1, #3, #5 and Volvo EX30

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Reborn Smart Fortwo ‘crucial’ to brand’s future

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Smart owners Geely and Mercedes are looking for other firms to collaborate with

MG 3 Review

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Cheap-as-chips supermini makes way for all-new hybrid aimed at bereft Ford Fiesta fans

Mini Countryman

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Mini goes large with a ‘compact’ SUV that’s bigger than a Nissan Qashqai

Thursday, Apr 25

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Report: Adrian Newey to leave Red Bull

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Legendary designer is said to have submitted his notice of resignation from dominant Formula 1 team

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Toyota unwraps family-focused bZ3X at Beijing motor show

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The bZ3X was developed in collaboration with Toyota joint-venture partner GAC

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Dacia Duster

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With a more sophisticated platform, design-savvy look and fresh tech, has this all-new version lost sight of the model’s value appeal?

Nevs Emily GT rescuer buys factory in Italy; first EVs due this year

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EV Electra has revealed a family of Emily GT variant concepts

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MG Cyberster electric roadster on sale now from £54,995

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MG claims the Cyberster is designed for the "new generation of sports car drivers"

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Honda unwraps new Ye series of EVs, including sleek GT

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A second set of Ye EVs will be revealed in the coming months, completing the six-car line-up for China

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GWM Ora 07 prototype drive

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Ora's second UK-bound model offers 402bhp and 354 miles of range for around £35,000

Next generation Volkswagen California to be revealed on 7 May

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Volkswagen says the new California concept is the “future of the camper van"

Arcfox to Zeekr: Star cars at the 2024 Beijing motor show

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The electric Mercedes G-Class, BYD's first pick-up and Ora's 395bhp sports saloon are among the headliners

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Wild Lotus Evija X revealed as 2011bhp Nurburgring record-hunter

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Colossal rear wing tops exposed carbonfibre bodyshell

Zeekr unwraps Volkswagen ID Buzz rival

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The Mix is based on the same SEA platform as the Smart #1, #3, #5 and Volvo EX30

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Lotus commercial chief leaves after 18 months

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Mike Johnstone is understood to have made the decision himself, and is said to be planning to stay in automotive

Lotus Europe boss leaves after a year

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Mike Johnstone is understood to have made the decision himself, and is said to be planning to stay in automotive

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Volkswagen rethinks EVs in China with bold ID Code concept

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Sleek new design language is aimed specifically at China

Electric Mercedes G-Class revealed as quad-motor luxury 4x4

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Motor on each wheel aids traction on slippery surfaces

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Extreme Land Rover Defender Octa due in July with snarling V8

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JLR confirmed the Octa, here imagined by Autocar, will use a twin-turbo V8

Wednesday, Apr 24

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Wild Skoda supercar packs four electric motors and 1073bhp

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Czech firm has exclusively developed a 1073bhp single-seater for the famous racing game

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New Mini Aceman is electric Renault Clio rival

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The Aceman is priced from £31,800 with first deliveries due this autumn

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How Volkswagen plans to conquer the Chinese EV market

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VW's new ID Code concept represents a strategic shift in China

Lamborghini Urus hybrid revealed as UK's most powerful ICE SUV

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Revisions to front end boost aero optimisation, and thus efficiency

BMW 4 Series and i4 refreshed in new tech and design update

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Exterior changes include a new matte chrome kidney grille surround and silver mesh air intakes