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Autocar

Automotive news and review publication

autocar.co.uk

Headquarters: Twickenham, United Kingdom
Founded year: 1895
Company type: Private company
Number of employees: 50–80
Industry: Consumer Publishing

Last updated October 29

Latest news about Autocar

In short: Autocar reported UK EV tax changes, Paris show launches, Jaguar Type 01 and Volvo cuts.

Company announcements

October 29 Autocar

Autocar reports UK budget tax hikes on EVs and PHEVs

Benefit-in-kind rates for electric and plug-in hybrid company cars increase by April 2030. Fleet specialists criticize the move as a missed opportunity to support demand.

October 23 Autocar

Volvo cuts 2500 jobs due to profit downturn

Deliveries fell 11% and revenues dropped 23% in Q3 2026, prompting workforce reductions by mid-2027 as part of a turnaround plan.

September 23 Autocar

JLR targets resilience with 4000 job cuts

Nick Gibbs argues the layoffs lower breakeven production to 300,000 units for strategic resilience against global headwinds like tariffs and inflation.

October 7, 2025 Autocar

FCA confirms car finance scandal payouts begin this year

Around 14 million UK drivers could receive £700 each, totaling £8.2 billion. Scheme details publish this month; free and streamlined access follows Supreme Court ruling.

Media coverage

September 28 MSN

Calling young writers: entries to Autocar-Jaguar competition close next week

Entries for the 2026 Sir William Lyons Award, a partnership between Autocar, Jaguar and the Guild of Motoring Writers, closes on Monday 5 October...

June 11 MSN

Lamborghini CEO takes top honour at 2026 Autocar Awards

Autocar Awards, in partnership with Siemens, recognise the industry's best people, innovations and cars ...

May 18 MSN

Autocar Awards 2025: The best cars on sale today

Once a year, Autocar celebrates all the finest new cars you buy today, and these are the winners for 2025...

June 25, 2025 MSN

Autocar Awards 2025: The best cars on sale today

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