Alpine A290 Beta rear quarter studio
Alpine faces a big challenge in selling the production A290
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Is Alpine's 'gaming generation' push the right approach?

The Alpine A290 Beta concept signals the brand's intention to sell cars to a younger audience

9 May 2023
Is Alpine's 'gaming generation' push the right approach?
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Tavares warns that less-developed nations could be forced out of the new-car market by rising prices
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Editor's letter: Is anybody listening to Carlos Tavares?

Stellantis's vocal leader airs concerns over dogmatism surrounding EVs and decarbonisation

9 May 2023
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Editor's letter: Is anybody listening to Carlos Tavares?
Tesla Model 3 2021 front quarter tracking
Tesla's pricing has fallen from the realm of BMW and Mercedes-Benz to that of Ford and Renault
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Inside the industry: Do Tesla's price cuts push it into the mainstream?

Huge savings have propelled the American brand up the sales charts and worried established rivals

9 May 2023
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Inside the industry: Do Tesla's price cuts push it into the mainstream?
Lotus Emira production line
"Skills are transferable, and that talent with the right attitude can achieve almost anything"
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Industry digest: It's never too late to change in automotive

The automotive industry thrives on transferable skills and the right attitude, as shown by its high-fliers

2 May 2023
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Industry digest: It's never too late to change in automotive
Cupra Born front quarter tracking 2022
The Cupra brand continues to grow at a rapid pace
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Inside the industry: Electric cars lead European industry comeback

First-quarter figures reflect the market's recovery as the semiconductor shortage eases

2 May 2023
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Inside the industry: Electric cars lead European industry comeback
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Was pushing PHEVs to company car drivers doing big mileages the wrong approach?
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Beyond the boardroom: giving up on PHEVs would be an own goal

The latest generation of plug-in hybrids is on the cusp of delivering the efficiency gains promised by the tech

28 April 2023
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Beyond the boardroom: giving up on PHEVs would be an own goal
Volkswagen ID Buzz front quarter tracking 2023
Volkswagen ID Buzz is one of a select few EVs not currently available with a cash discount
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Inside the industry: EV makers discreetly follow Tesla price cuts

What Car? Target Price data suggests that the average EV discount is at an all-time high of £1805

25 April 2023
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Inside the industry: EV makers discreetly follow Tesla price cuts
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During the pandemic, it seemed the dealership's role would be in permanent decline
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Inside the industry: Do we still need car dealerships?

Digital car buying accelerated during the pandemic, but buyers still prefer face-to-face contact

18 April 2023
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Inside the industry: Do we still need car dealerships?
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The new Cayenne majors on ergonomics, comfort and daily drivability
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New Porsche Cayenne shows that super-SUVs can do subtle

Stuttgart's heavily refreshed flagship stands out in a busy segment by virtue of its comparative restraint

18 April 2023
New Porsche Cayenne shows that super-SUVs can do subtle
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Hyundai, Kia and Genesis's plan to have 31 new EVs on sale by 2030 translates to roughly 10 cars per brand
Electric vehicles

Editor’s letter: Hyundai’s clever EV strategy can make it a top player

The Hyundai Group's distinctive electric cars give it a once-in-a-generation opportunity for reinvention

17 April 2023
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Editor’s letter: Hyundai’s clever EV strategy can make it a top player
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Lancia has an extensive list of rally-honed hits from the 20th Century
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Is Lancia's future as bright as its past?

Lancia offers a look at its future with the Pura-HPE concept, borrowing snippets from its past

15 April 2023
Is Lancia's future as bright as its past?
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The new Ford Explorer kicks off the brand's American-inspired marketing push
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Inside the industry: Echoes of Chevy as Ford goes American in Europe

The history of American attempts to enter the European car market serves as a stark warning to Ford

11 April 2023
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Lamborghini SC63 introduces an all-new twin-turbocharged 3.8-litre V8
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Lamborghini bound for Le Mans with 671bhp hybrid hypercar

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Lamborghini bound for Le Mans with 671bhp hybrid hypercar

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