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Can flood of cheap new EVs coming to Europe save its carmakers?

Analysts argue 2024 is minor blip and that lobbying for relaxation of rules could harm industry in long term

The Guardian - UK

The top 10 BTCC support drivers of the past 10 seasons

There have been 258 drivers who have triumphed in a race in one of the support categories at a British Touring Car Championship event in the past 10 seasons. That’s a truly staggering number and certainly makes picking the best 10 of these a very tricky task.

Autosport

Our writers' favourite cars from the 1990s

The last Formula 1 race of the 20th Century occurred 9190 days ago. That means we are now closer to the start of the 2050 season, assuming the world championship is still around to commemorate its centenary anniversary, than we are from the 1990s.

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Autosport writers' favourite cars from the 1990s

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Watch The Stig Drift the Ford SuperVan on the Top Gear Test Track

Top Gear is on indefinite hiatus, but The Stig still seeks ultimate speed. The tame racing driver recently tore up the test track at Dunsfold in a Ford Transit, of all things. Of course, this particular Transit isn't a typical van. Really, it's not a van at all.

Motor1

Deals and wheels: Ineos reveals special Grenadier, Kia EV9 GT details and Renault 5 Turbo is EV with 500bhp

A round-up of the latest car reveals, consumer issues and hot deals.

The Independent UK

Carlos Ghosn Can Save Stellantis

In 1998, Chrysler turned into Daimler-Chrysler, which morphed into FCA, and now, for some reason, it's called Stellantis. Whatever the name may be, the smallest member of Detroit's Big Three is seemingly in permanent need of a savior. For Stellantis, the highs are stratospheric, but the lows are somewhere in…

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It's Official: Honda and Nissan Planning Merger for 2026

It's happening. Honda and Nissan have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore integrating both automakers into a single new holding company. If all goes well, that company could launch in 2026. Here's what we know so far.

Motor1

Chinese EV brand Nio launches budget Firefly model aimed at new Renault 5

Firefly is the third Nio brand after Nio and Onvo, but there’s still no sign of any of them coming to the UK

The Independent UK

What is the Red Bull Junior Team? A look at the unique F1 academy

Almost half of the Formula 1 grid in 2025 will have come from the Red Bull Junior Team, making it one of the most successful academy programmes in motorsport. Jack Doohan, Pierre Gasly, Alex Albon, Carlos Sainz, Isack Hadjar, Yuki Tsunoda, Liam Lawson and reigning world champion Max Verstappen have…

Autosport

Year in review: the top 10 cars of 2024, selected by transport editor Jonathan Bell

What are our cars of the year? We’ve scoured the archives to unveil the machines that most impressed us over the past 12 months, from retro revivals to high-tech EVs

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Honda HR-V: Calm before the storm

CAR REVIEW: With the mergers and mega deals, along comes a revision to Honda’s long-running hybrid. As the bigger boys look intent on swallowing the market, Sean O’Grady sees if this old Japanese favourite can give the company some purchase going into the new year

The Independent UK

'It’s A Desperate Move': Ex-Nissan Boss Carlos Ghosn On Honda Merger

Carlos Ghosn was never one to pull his punches. Even at the peak of his power at the helm of one of the world's largest automakers, he always had a lot to say. So following his daring escape from Japanese prosecution for alleged financial crimes, nobody should have expected the…

InsideEVs

Honda-Nissan Merger May Prevent A Hostile Takeover

The world was a bit shocked when news of a potential merger between Honda and Nissan was dropped. But the bigger question that crossed many minds was, "Why?" We know Nissan has been in some financial trouble lately, but for Honda to consider throwing it such a lifeline is perplexing.…

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The Guardian - UK

Nissan’s mooted merger with Honda may be best answer to industry’s EV problem

Potential deal sounds more like a credible plan for crisis-hit carmaker as its troubled alliance with Renault hits a dead end

InsideEVs

The Nissan-Honda Crisis, Explained

The news sent shockwaves across the auto industry, Wall Street and even the consumer space: Struggling Japanese automaker Nissan may merge with considerably less struggling Japanese automaker Honda. If you own, have owned or are a fan of either brand, this may come as a total surprise to you, and…

InsideEVs

Trump Pitches A Complete U-Turn On Federal Support For EVs

As Biden's presidential term comes to an end, the torch is being placed back into Trump's hands for the next four years. The incoming administration's transition team is readying a sweeping set of policy changes that are more akin to a U-Turn than fostering progress, and a huge focus of…

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The top 10 concept cars of 2024, as selected by Wallpaper’s Transport Editor

We round up our favourite forays into futuristic design with this collection of concepts and design studies showcasing the transport of tomorrow

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The Renault 5 Turbo is back! Production version of mad EV hot hatch confirmed

Renault is going to build a 500-horsepower version of its electric 5 hatchback

Motorsport

Backfired: The top F1 free agent moves that flopped

The freedom of being a free agent in the F1 world can be refreshing, but a wrong choice can make for a long season, or a slow burn to your career.

InsideEVs

Crazy Renault 5 Turbo 3E Is Headed To Production

French automakers have a knack for making weird stuff that sometimes turns out to be extremely interesting. The Citroen SM rings a bell, and so does the original Renault 5. The latter went through several iterations, but probably the most recognizable of them all is the properly bonkers Renault 5…

Motor1

The Renault 5 Turbo Returns With Crazy Power

Electric hot hatches are few and far between. Models that spring to mind include the Abarth 500e, Cupra Born VZ, Mini John Cooper Works, and the lesser-known MG4 XPower. Renault wants to overshadow all of them—including its very own Alpine A290—with a ludicrously powerful iteration of the reborn 5. Yes,…

The Independent UK

The Renault 5 Turbo is back: Wild hot hatch EV confirmed for production

A limited-run version of the Renault 5, called the Turbo 3E, will pack two motors and 500 horsepower

Autosport

A welder or the new Hamilton? Kevin Magnussen's parallel universes

Life is a weird thing. You set goals. You work. You plan. But something completely random can change its course so dramatically that you just know: if that something hadn't happened, it would all be different. An airline algorithm could put you in the seat next to your future business…

Autosport

What is Verstappen's record against his F1 team-mates?

The job of Max Verstappen’s team-mate is one of the hardest in Formula 1 with huge mental strength required to go up against the four-time world champion.

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