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Mercedes to turn itself into a 'modern luxury company'

Wider profit margin achieved during chip crisis prompts firm to head upmarket

PHANTOM TRUCK

In 1931, a big Rolls rushed precious cargo from the Solent to Derby. John Evans retraces its route in the marque's modern-day equivalent, a Cullinan Black Badge

MAZDA CX-5

Comparison with a 2016 model highlights Mazda's guile

CHALLENGING THE STATUS QUO

Amateur drivers such as Rick Parfitt Jr and Michael Crees can push the star-name professionals in the BTCC. Matt Salisbury asks them how it's done

TOYOTA GR86

Can it build on the strengths of its five-star GT86 predecessor or does this newcomer fall flat? A drive on road and track reveals all

Land Rover tops Defender range with eight-seat 130

Extra-long, luxurious 4x4 outstretches X7 and G-Class; prices start from £73,895

BMW 2 Series

Does the junior BMW coupé still make a convincing case with its entry-level engine?

AUDI S8

Clever active suspension gives 563bhp V8 a unique selling point among limos

IN THE THICK OF IT

How Mitch Evans is staking a claim to Jaguar's first Formula E title

Kia Sportage

Kia's talismanic European-built SUV opens a new chapter in exterior design

TOYOTA bZ4X

Important new platform underpins important new RAV4-sized battery-electric SUV

Is EV charging at night safe?

Safety issues around charging late at night need to be addressed, say campaigners

CATON HEALEY

Continuation specialist introduces restomod brand with upgraded 1953 roadster

McLaren is latest supercar maker to succumb to SUVS

Woking to follow rivals in chase for big profits; new high-riders will be electric-only

McLAREN ARTURA

After two years of turmoil emerges a crucial new supercar with plug-in hybrid power

Industry strives to raise female representation

Manufacturers are setting bolder gender targets as Autocar again honours women excelling in senior automotive roles

Basic instinct

As the world becomes more chaotic and complicated, a brand predicated on simplicity will only appeal more. Jim Holder talks to Dacia boss Denis Le Vot about his plans for growth

24 HOURS IN PSE

Peugeot is returning to endurance racing with a new hypercar. Vicky Parrott reports

STUCK IN THE MIDDLE WITH YOU

Lotus's latest mid-engined sports car isn't entirely unfamiliar, but it breaks new ground for the brand. Matt Saunders pitches it against the class benchmark

WIESMANN PROJECT THUNDERBALL

TESTED 27.5.22, NICE, FRANCE ON SALE 2023 PRICE £255,000 (EST) | Known for retro-style sports cars powered by BMW Mengines, this German firm is now set on making a properly engaging EV

Urban Rebel is baby Cupra EV

Brand's entry-level EV due in 2025 with new platform, 231bhp and 273-mile range

Used car checks in spotlight

There are concerns that many pre-sale used-car inspections may be falling short

Renault ramps up refurb plant

Car maker embraces refurbishment as part of motoring's more sustainable future

SWEDE DREAMS

How Marcus Ericsson joined racing's immortals at the Brickyard

Mercedes-AMG EQS

The blueprint for Mercedes' traditional flagship saloon gets an electric reinvention

ONE CAREFUL OWNER

It may have had a hard working life, but a diligently cared-for ex-police vehicle can make for a sound used car bargain. John Evans finds out more

BEVs CAN'T BE THE ONLY ANSWER

Gill Pratt, CEO of the Toyota Research Institute, fears hype rather than science is rushing us into a battery-only future we might well regret. Jim Holder meets him

All-new GLC takes fight to Q5

Advanced tech, including long-range PHEVs and AMGs, underpins SUV's challenge

Chevrolet Corvette

Mid-engined and finally in right-hand drive, the C8 is a car of momentous firsts

ELECTROGENIC MINI COOPER

TESTED 18.3.22, BICESTER HERITAGE ON SALE NOW | What could be better for modern urban motoring than an electrified classic Mini?