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In this issue

How Nissan will reinvent the Micra
New DS Nº4 family hatch revealed
Polestar 7 targets the mass market
Industry unites to save small cars
Why supercar makers turn to Yasa
New 911 GT2 RS to be 750bhp hybrid
ADAS and the widening ‘trust gap’

NISSAN GOES AFTER YOUNG BUYERS FOR NEW MICRA EV

Brand aims to shed 'grandma car' image with upmarket Renault 5 twin

3 mins

DS 4 HEADS UPMARKET TO REIGNITE FLAGGING SALES

Rebranded as N°4, the new-look hatch gains an EV alongside its hybrids

2 mins

MAINSTREAM 7 WILL BE A 'PROPER POLESTAR'

New crossover to retain brand's sporting focus in pursuit of volume sales

2 mins

RENAULT, STELLANTIS BOSSES FIGHT TO SAVE SMALL CARS

De Meo and Elkann call on the EU to adopt a new CO2 life-cycle policy

3 mins

YASA CORNERS MARKET FOR PERFORMANCE EVS

Ferrari, Lambo, AMG and others want UK firm's radical electric motors

2 mins

FIFTH-GEN GT2 RS TO BE MOST EXTREME 911 YET

Porsche eyes 750bhp for petrol-electric 911 range-topper

2 mins

A QUARTER OF MOTORISTS 'UNHAPPY' WITH THEIR ADAS

Survey's findings spark debate over how to close the ADAS 'trust gap'

2 mins

Matt Prior

Is there a supermini whose character, over the years, has changed as much as that of the Nissan Micra? At least in the eyes of its maker, if not in the minds of its buyers.

3 mins

Damien Smith

\"The two indulged in a bit of 'afters' - how very old-school\"

3 mins

PORSCHE TAYCAN TURBO GT

Porsche's GT-badged electric range-topper finally deploys its 1000bhp-plus on UK roads

4 mins

VOLVO EX30 SINGLE MOTOR

You can save thousands by choosing the base powertrain. Should you?

2 mins

AUDI SQ5

New Q5 has underwhelmed us. Can the 362bhp sports version elevate it?

4 mins

TOYOTA LAND CRUISER

Can the go-anywhere off-roader also be taken upmarket?

10+ mins

BENTLEY FLYING SPUR

Super-saloon begins post-W12 era with even more power and luxury

7 mins

Testing, testing

\"Poor George had the temerity to glance sideways at an HGV\"

3 mins

The tweaked shall inherit the earth

In a bid to win sales, Tesla's popular Model Y has been revised – and so has the Skoda Enyaq Coupé. JAMES DISDALE sizes them up

7 mins

Aligning the stars

As a smaller car maker, Subaru can't afford any missteps in this era of electrification. JAMES ATTWOOD hears how the brand will change – and grow – while staying true to its heritage

7 mins

Van extraordinaire

A Mk1 Transit by design legend Peter Stevens? JOHN EVANS had to see it

3 mins

CUPRA TAVASCAN

Is it an athletic family car or just a pretend one in a tracksuit? Verdict's in

3 mins

VOLVO EX40

So is the lowest-profile Volvo EV the one you should take most notice of?

3 mins

MINI ACEMAN

New electric-only baby crossover joins the fleet in its cheapest form

4 mins

FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM

Many in the know want to capture a Yeti – and for very good reason

2 mins

4x4 fan with a very light Cross to bear

For today’s battered asphalt, Jack Anderson reckons he has the perfect car: a Fiat Panda Cross.

2 mins

Lost in the archive

Rover's American dream turns sour

3 mins

Why I love...RICHARD BURNS

If I were to ask everyone in the office to name their favourite rally driver, I'd put money on names like Röhrl, Kankkunen, Sainz, Mäkinen and McRae being thrown about.

2 mins

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Autocar UK Magazine Description:

Publisher: haymarket-consumer-media

Category: Automotive

Language: English

Frequency: Weekly

Autocar UK – The Ultimate Authority on Cars

Autocar UK is the world’s longest-running and most respected automotive magazine, delivering expert reviews, industry insights, and the latest car news since its inception in 1895. It is the go-to source for car enthusiasts, industry professionals, and buyers looking for in-depth analysis and expert opinions on the automotive world. In every issue you will find:

1. Exclusive Car Reviews – Detailed road tests and comparisons of the latest models. 

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3. Industry Insights & Innovations – The latest in automotive technology, electric vehicles, and future mobility trends. 

4. Buying Guides & Expert Advice – Informed recommendations to help you choose the right car. 

5. Global Car News – Breaking stories, manufacturer updates, and emerging trends from the auto industry.

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