
2024's Most Impactful Car Stories: From Affordable SUVs to Electric Innovations
Electric cars, price cuts, and affordable family vehicles dominated automotive news in 2024. Here are the year's most significant stories that captured readers' attention:
- New Dacia Bigster An affordable SUV alternative to the Nissan Qashqai and Kia Sportage, set to launch in 2025. The Bigster represents Dacia's continued success in delivering value-focused vehicles.

Blue Dacia Bigster SUV front view
- Tesla Cybertruck Despite not being available in the UK, this controversial electric pickup generated significant interest with its sci-fi design, impressive range, and ongoing reliability discussions.

Tesla Cybertruck in desert setting
- Toyota Land Cruiser The all-new version combines retro styling with modern luxury and capability, continuing the model's 70-year legacy of reliability.

Land Cruiser First Edition side view
- Used Tesla Model 3 Experience A real-world test of a 40,000-mile Tesla Model 3 addressed common concerns about used electric vehicles.

Blue Tesla Model 3 Performance sedan
- Porsche Macan Electric Porsche's second all-electric vehicle marks a significant shift for the luxury brand's best-selling model.

White Porsche Macan Electric driving rear-quarter
- PCP Finance Investigation The Financial Conduct Authority's investigation into pre-2021 car loans revealed potential compensation for thousands of buyers affected by inflated interest rates.

Person calculating car finance on laptop
- Tesla Model Y Price Reduction Significant price cuts on Tesla models impacted both new and used car markets throughout 2024.

Tesla Model Y front view
- Renault 5 Electric The retro-inspired electric hatchback showcases Renault's impressive recovery and commitment to EVs.

Yellow Renault 5 EV concept car
- Tesla Model Q The ongoing saga of Tesla's compact electric car continued with new rumors about the Model Q project.

Blue Tesla Model 3 front view
- Tesla Model Y Juniper Updates to the globally popular Model Y include improved styling, quality, technology, and range.

Tesla Model Y on dirt road
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