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MINI’s one-off JCW Convertible, a bespoke MINI.01 built by hand at Oxford
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12/04/2026

MINI’s one-off JCW Convertible, a bespoke MINI.01 built by hand at Oxford

For decades, MINI owners have personalized their cars with stripes, wheels and interior accents. But now the brand has taken customization to a completely different level. In a remarkable factory-led project, MINI has hand-built a one-off MINI John Cooper Works Convertible for a long-time American enthusiast.

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Could this secret V12 monster really be faster than Formula 1?
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12/04/2026

Could this secret V12 monster really be faster than Formula 1?

After we previously reported on a strange F1-style prototype spotted testing (likely connected to Aston Martin) new unofficial information has surfaced suggesting the project could be far more extreme than anyone expected. Some insiders even claim the car could be up to ten seconds faster than a modern Formula One car around a lap. Yes. Ten seconds.

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The Saab Aero-X, a concept so bold that it still feels futuristic twenty years later
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11/04/2026

The Saab Aero-X, a concept so bold that it still feels futuristic twenty years later

Some concept cars fade into history. Others stay in the collective memory of car enthusiasts for decades. And then there is the Saab Aero-X, a concept so bold, so elegant and so unmistakably Scandinavian that it still feels futuristic nearly twenty years later. Do you remember this one?

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Mercedes-AMG could replace the SL 43’s 4-Cylinder with a straight-six
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11/04/2026

Mercedes-AMG could replace the SL 43’s 4-Cylinder with a straight-six

The current Mercedes-AMG SL 43, powered by a highly sophisticated 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder could soon disappear from the lineup. In its place, AMG is reportedly preparing a new SL 53 equipped with a 3.0-liter straight-six mild-hybrid engine.

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Porsche sales continue to slide. What’s happening in Stuttgart?
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11/04/2026

Porsche sales continue to slide. What’s happening in Stuttgart?

The Stuttgart-based sports car maker has reported another sharp decline in global sales for the first quarter of 2026, extending the downturn that already defined a difficult 2025. And the reasons behind it reveal how dramatically the luxury car market is changing.

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It's here! Tesla Full Self-Driving finally approved in Europe
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11/04/2026

It's here! Tesla Full Self-Driving finally approved in Europe

On April 10, 2026, Tesla confirmed that Full Self-Driving (Supervised) has received official regulatory approval in the Netherlands, making it the first European country where customers can activate the system on public roads. Within days, the feature will begin rolling out to vehicles through over-the-air software updates, allowing Tesla drivers to experience one of the most advanced driver-assistance systems currently available.

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The Citroën 2CV Spot turns 50: the limited edition that changed automotive marketing
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11/04/2026

The Citroën 2CV Spot turns 50: the limited edition that changed automotive marketing

In 1976, Citroën introduced something that would quietly reshape automotive marketing: the Citroën 2CV Spot, the brand’s very first limited-edition model. Only 1,800 cars were produced, and they sold out within days. Now, exactly 50 years later, the cheerful orange-and-white city car returns to the spotlight, celebrated as one of the most charming milestones in Citroën’s history.

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Aston Martin’s mysterious F1-style hypercar prototype spotted testing
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09/04/2026

Aston Martin’s mysterious F1-style hypercar prototype spotted testing

Something extraordinary has just appeared on the internet. A short video circulating on social media shows Aston Martin testing what might be one of the wildest prototypes the company has ever built. The car looks less like a road car and more like a Formula 1 machine that escaped onto a private test track.

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CUPRA Raval 2026: The rebellious electric city car finally revealed
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09/04/2026

CUPRA Raval 2026: The rebellious electric city car finally revealed

After more than four years of teasers, concepts and camouflaged prototypes, the moment has finally arrived. The CUPRA Raval has been officially unveiled. And with it, Cupra launches what might be one of the most important small electric cars in Europe’s next EV wave.

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LEGO Technic summer 2026: Koenigsegg, Aston Martin F1 and Fast & Furious icons join the line-up
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09/04/2026

LEGO Technic summer 2026: Koenigsegg, Aston Martin F1 and Fast & Furious icons join the line-up

For 2026, the LEGO Technic range is preparing one of its most ambitious line-ups in years. No fewer than twelve new sets are expected to arrive between June and August, covering everything from hypercars and Formula 1 machinery to movie icons and classic sports cars. For automotive fans, the highlight is obvious: a new hypercar in the Ultimate Car series, alongside a Formula 1 model and several famous performance cars.

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Subaru Getaway, the 7-seat electric SUV with 420 hp but Europe won’t get it
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08/04/2026

Subaru Getaway, the 7-seat electric SUV with 420 hp but Europe won’t get it

Long associated with rugged all-wheel-drive wagons, rally heritage and practical crossovers, the Japanese manufacturer is now expanding its electric lineup at an accelerating pace. The latest addition is the Subaru Getaway, a large three-row electric SUV capable of carrying seven passengers, delivering up to 420 horsepower and offering a driving range of more than 500 kilometres.

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€2.49 per litre: How the oil crisis is changing the real cost of driving in Europe
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07/04/2026

€2.49 per litre: How the oil crisis is changing the real cost of driving in Europe

Fuel prices in Europe have crossed a psychological threshold once again. Starting this week, diesel in Belgium reaches €2.49 per litre, surpassing the peak levels seen during the 2022 energy crisis. And according to Fatih Birol, the current global energy shock could become more severe than the oil crises of 1973, 1979 and 2022 combined.

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Jaguar’s radical electric rebirth: first interior details of the Type 00
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07/04/2026

Jaguar’s radical electric rebirth: first interior details of the Type 00

Sometimes a manufacturer must reinvent itself completely. That is exactly what Jaguar is attempting right now. After years of declining sales and an uncertain identity in the premium market, the British brand is preparing one of the most radical transformations in its history. At the center of that transformation sits the Jaguar Type 00, an all-electric grand tourer that is expected to define Jaguar’s future.

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