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Even Volkswagen's Boss Dislikes Touch Sliders

Volkswagen used to offer some of the best interior quality in the mainstream segment before the current generation of vehicles. In 2019, the Golf Mk8 ushered in a simplified cabin with fewer physical controls. That same year, the electric ID.3 pushed things further by eliminating dedicated rear window switches. To…

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'Visually Jarring:' Former BMW Designer Criticizes The iX3's Styling

The iX3 is a big deal for several reasons. Not only is BMW rolling out its next-generation electric motors and batteries, but also its tenth iteration of iDrive. Hardware and software aside, the first Neue Klasse model in the modern era also ushers in a fresh design language. It’ll spread…

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Every BMW M3 Generation: Explained

Taking your compact sedan and making it go really fast is essentially the standard operating procedure for most luxury automakers these days, but that wasn’t always the case. While the BMW M3 may not strictly have been the first car of its kind, it’s definitely the one that popularized the…

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Watch out, Tesla – the early Rivian R2 verdicts suggest it's going to be a serious Model Y rival

World's top media get an early drive with Rivian's R2 and early reports suggest the company is on to a winner

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Freddie Flintoff ‘defects to ITV’ as BBC show Field of Dreams is axed

The former ‘Top Gear’ host now has no upcoming projects with the BBC

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Audi declares war on ‘giant iPad’ dashboards – as design boss signals return to the analog buttons everyone’s craving

Audi's design boss sees a return to analog switches and dials for the brand, as massive screens aren't the answer.

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Bugatti Almost Made An Even More Powerful Veyron

The Bugatti Veyron had a 10-year production run during which it spawned multiple special editions. While the base model had to make do with a “measly” 987 horsepower, later iterations dialed up the W16 considerably. The quad-turbo, 8.0-liter monster eventually peaked at 1,183 hp in the Super Sport and Grand…

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Storm Goretti forces Jeremy Clarkson to cut short first TV break in 40 years as he teases Clarkson’s Farm filming

The presenter, 65, is currently midway through what he has described as his first proper pause from filming in four decades

Evening Standard

Jeremy Clarkson recalls being branded 'racist' over his dog's name

The presenter, 65, faced an investigation by the BBC after a series of incidents

Evening Standard

Jaguar Explains Its Radical Rebrand: The Old Strategy 'Didn't Work'

Jaguar’s future won’t look like its past, and that’s on purpose. Until just recently, the British brand was focused on competing with German automakers in the premium space with a lineup of luxury sedans, SUVs, and sports cars. Unfortunately, that strategy never worked, with the company failing to keep up…

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The New Electric Jaguar Has Over 1,000 Horsepower. Does It Even Matter?

Jaguar is in no hurry to reinvent itself as a super-luxury brand. Even though it’s down to a single model, the aging F-Pace, the struggling company isn’t rushing the Type 00 to market. Time certainly flies, considering it’s already been a little over a year since the concept broke cover,…

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How Lewis Hamilton overruled Ron Dennis to drive on "Top Gear"

Former 'Top Gear' boss Andy Wilman reveals how rookie Lewis Hamilton overruled McLaren chief Ron Dennis to tackle the BBC show’s Star in a Reasonably Priced Car

Motorsport

Did Egg get a Michelin star? Did Super Hans make it to Macedonia? The TV shows that most need a comeback

From a newer, greener Top Gear to the greatest comedy of all time, here are the series Guardian readers most want back on our screens

The Guardian - UK

Quentin Willson obituary

Motoring journalist and presenter of the BBC’s Top Gear and Channel 5’s Fifth Gear who became an advocate of electric cars

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Evening Standard

Jeremy Clarkson leads tributes to former Top Gear presenter Quentin Willson

James May and Tiff Needell, who have also appeared on the BBC motoring show, also paid tribute.

The Independent UK

Jeremy Clarkson leads tributes to former Top Gear presenter who died aged 68

Broadcaster Quentin Willson died ‘peacefully surrounded by his family’ on Saturday

InsideEVs

This Retro Truck Is The Electric Defender You Really Want—And Great Off-Road

It may look like it’s from 1985, but the Munro M280's square body hides serious go-anywhere gear and electric power.

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The Audi RS6 EV Is Dead On Arrival

Automakers are in a tough spot. Electric vehicle adoption isn't progressing as quickly as many had expected, prompting companies to reassess their strategies. Several manufacturers have already canceled planned EV projects—and the latest casualty appears to be the Audi RS6 E-Tron.

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Yes, The Audi Concept C Looks Better In Person

Audi has revealed that its electric TT and R8 successor will also come with simulated gear shifts and engine sounds. Good news for its best-looking car in years.

TechRadar

Don’t have a pile of cash? Don’t worry: you may soon be able to get an affordable car with Apple CarPlay Ultra

Hyundai's Ioniq 3 will reportedly have Apple CarPlay Ultra support for deep infotainment connectivity.

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Ex-Ferrari Designer: Jaguar's New Car Looks 'Unfinished'

Frank Stephenson is a man who speaks his mind. Some of his opinions may be controversial, but he has every right to talk about car design. Having been involved in styling everything from the Ferrari F430 to the original BMW X5, the Moroccan automotive designer knows a thing or two…

This car just set a new world record for the longest electric range – and it's seriously far

It's a new Guinness World Record and in a car you can buy now.

Evening Standard

Gang jailed for dealing cocaine to thousands of users in the City of London

The gang behind a drugs line called Top Gear or City Gear had around 10,000 customers.

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Zenvo's Next Hypercar Might Have an Even Better Engine: 'We're Already Working on a V-10'

Zenvo's quad-turbocharged, V-12-powered Aurora hypercar hits the road soon. We caught a glimpse of the near-production body last year in Monterey, and this year at Goodwood, the company ran final prototypes of its upcoming hypercar up the iconic hillclimb.

Evening Standard

Jeremy Clarkson branded 'egotist' and 'massive show-off' by former Top Gear host

The 61-year-old said he ‘butted heads’ with Clarkson when they hosted the BBC show

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