Best for: Interior versatility Here’s another van-based MPV, but this is a full-sized one that’s perfect for the largest of families. Based on VW’s new T7, the Multivan is arguably the most stylish and car-like version to appear in ‘T’ history, which can trace its roots back nearly 80 years. Underpinned by the brand’s MQB […]
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Nearly a quarter of U.S. auto manufacturing capacity sat idle at the end of last year. But firing up that extra space isn’t so easy. Some automakers have more flexibility than others and many affordable EVs and gas cars built abroad can’t just be made in the U.S. without losing their cost edge. Extra factory
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Welcome to Movers and Shakers, a new Autocar Business feature covering the latest job moves from across the automotive industry. This page will be updated regularly with all the biggest transfers, promotions and departures in the sector, covering everything you need to know. Name: James Taylor Company: Nissan GB Role: Managing director Former Vauxhall UK boss James
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Volkswagen is preparing a second facelift for the five-year-old ID 3 as part of efforts to keep the electric hatchback fresh until it is replaced by the electric Golf in 2028. Set to be launched in the UK in 2026, the upgraded ID 3 is planned to adopt a bolder front-end design and higher-quality interior trims
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“I truly believe that there will be situations and use cases where, even already, it’s not fun to drive: in a city, queues, commuting,” said Körber. “And then people will in other areas and use cases make a conscious decision to actively drive. They will do that consciously. With a conscious decision to drive, [engaging vehicle dynamics] will
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Mercedes-AMG has released a teaser image of its first bespoke EV. The four-door AMG fastback will be fully revealed in July. Its electric motors make 480 hp each, but we don’t know how many it will have. Mercedes-AMG is working on a bespoke electric fastback that will take the fight to the Porsche Taycan, which
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Tesla has been in the news cycle a lot lately, and not for the best reasons. Yes, sales are down. Profits are way down. And Elon Musk is stirring the political pot faster than a Model S Plaid gets to 60 mph. But let’s forget all that for a moment and remember one thing Teslas
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Slate dropped a bombshell this week when it revealed both itself and its first model: a utilitarian electric pickup truck expected to cost under $20,000 after factoring in the federal tax credit for plug-in cars. Cheap electric vehicles have been elusive for years, in part because EV batteries have historically been so expensive. So this
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“We need to know how to react to changes in the market,” explains Willoughby. “We have to be a bit diversified and understand how our skillset maps into the market, and where it has value.” As he speaks, Willoughby is forced to raise his voice over the deafening growl of a Gordon Murray V12 that’s
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Here’s something I figured out pretty quickly at the Shanghai Auto Show this past week: You can tell a lot from which cars and which brands the crowds are interested in. This event is, after all, the biggest annual automotive trade show (along with its biennial counterpart in Beijing) in the world’s largest new car market and
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