Mercedes-Benz EQC press front
Mercedes boss Ola Källenius says we won't be buying solid-state battery-powered EVs before 2025
Confidential

Autocar confidential: Morgan's factory expansion plans, BMW's hydrogen doubts and more

Our reporters empty their notebooks to round up this week's gossip from across the automotive industry

16 April 2019
Autocar confidential: Morgan's factory expansion plans, BMW's hydrogen doubts and more
Shanghai auto show

Volkswagen hints at upcoming rugged electric 4x4

Roomzz and Crozz electric SUVs could be followed by MEB platform-based off-roader

15 April 2019
Volkswagen hints at upcoming rugged electric 4x4
Jetta VS7 - front
Flagship VS7 is a budget-friendly seven-seat SUV based on the Seat Tarraco
Shanghai auto show

Jetta: New China-only Volkswagen models shown at Shanghai

Budget brand will target younger buyers, offering a rebadged Volkswagen Jetta saloon and a pair of Seat-derived SUVs

15 April 2019
Jetta: New China-only Volkswagen models shown at Shanghai
Mercedes-Benz GLB concept - front 3/4
The GLB is the eighth model to be built on the MFA platform
Shanghai auto show

Mercedes-Benz targets Audi Q3 with rugged GLB concept

G-Class inspired compact SUV to offer five and seven-seat options in production form

15 April 2019
Mercedes-Benz targets Audi Q3 with rugged GLB concept
Business

Former Volkswagen CEO charged with Dieselgate fraud

Martin Winterkorn has been charged by German prosecutors for his role in the diesel emissions testing scandal

15 April 2019
Former Volkswagen CEO charged with Dieselgate fraud
Early cars made 237bhp; the last GTS got 345bhp
Used cars

Used car buying guide: Porsche 928

The once unloved Porsche 928 has now found favour as a relatively modern classic, and prices are on the rise

15 April 2019
Used car buying guide: Porsche 928
Audi AI:ME show picture - front
The AI:ME concept is designed for Level Four autonomous driving
Shanghai auto show

Futuristic Audi AI:ME concept hints at Volkswagen ID rival

Shared-mobility concept could make production as an electric crossover

15 April 2019
Futuristic Audi AI:ME concept hints at Volkswagen ID rival
Mazda SkyActiv-X petrol-compression engine
The Skyactive-X petrol engine realises the Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition-combustion concept that manufacturers have strived to perfect for years
Technology

Under the skin: How Mazda is changing internal combustion

The Japanese company's new range of Skyactiv-X petrol engines work in the same way as diesel motors. Here's why

15 April 2019
Under the skin: How Mazda is changing internal combustion
2019 Volkswagen ID Roomzz concept
Illuminated VW badge will be an option across upcoming ID range
Shanghai auto show

Volkswagen Roomzz concept previews 2021 Model X rival

Largest ID concept is electric seven-seater with 302bhp and advanced autonomous features

14 April 2019
Volkswagen Roomzz concept previews 2021 Model X rival
Porsche Taycan prototypes in winter testing
Clever electronics give the Taycan impressive traction even on snow
Features

First ride: Porsche Taycan development prototype

Porsche has built its sporting reputation on the 911, but can the Taycan pave the way to an electric future?

14 April 2019
First ride: Porsche Taycan development prototype

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