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The Mini line-up has gone automatic-only as global

Korean marques home in on Europe

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CEO Moers leaves Aston Martin

Brief tenure ends after mediocre financial results and many senior staff departures

New car prices shoot up 6.6% as price crunch takes hold

Electrification, parts shortages and rising costs of raw materials bring rapid inflation

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The German’s portfolio represents the gold standard of automotive design success. Steve Cropley meets him

GORDON MURR AY

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SANGYUP LEE

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ASH SUTTON

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GUY PIGOUNAKIS

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SKODA ENYAQ iV

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AUDI Q4 E-TRON

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LEXUS UX 300e

The UK’s EV charging network clearly still has some room for improvement

DACIA DUSTER

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