New cars

Aston won't launch EV until at least 2033, will keep V8 and V12

Due to uncertain EV demand and changing legislation, the British firm will focus on ICE cars for the rest of the decade

2 October 2026
Aston won't launch EV until at least 2033, will keep V8 and V12
Slideshow

The brilliant car designs of Marcello Gandini

Having come up with designs for Maserati, Fiat, BMW and Lamborghini, Marcello Gandini proved he was nothing if not versatile

2 October 2026
The brilliant car designs of Marcello Gandini
New cars

New 2027 Hyundai Tucson gets bold look and practicality boost

UK-bound fifth-generation SUV gets interior overhaul with large touchscreen and Peugeot-style dashboard

1 October 2026
New 2027 Hyundai Tucson gets bold look and practicality boost
New cars

New Fiat Multiplay to preview cross between SUV and pick-up

New concept car, to be revealed at Paris motor show, will put a fresh spin on Multiplas of the past

1 October 2026
New Fiat Multiplay to preview cross between SUV and pick-up
ford rally car render 2026 web
Autocar's vision for Ford's new WRC contender, launching in 2029
New cars

Ford returns to World Rally Championship with factory team in 2028

Blue Oval revives WRC works team after a 16-year absence, in partnership with Cumbria's M-Sport

1 October 2026
Ford returns to World Rally Championship with factory team in 2028
Manufacturing

BMW opens new German battery factory to power electric i3

Bavaria's Plant Irlbach-Strasskirchen was built in just 2.5 years as part of wider €1 billion investment

1 October 2026
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BMW opens new German battery factory to power electric i3
Electric cars

New Renault Megane starts at £28k thanks to upgraded EV grant

Facelifted Megane and bigger Scenic undercut key rivals thanks to £3750 discount from UK government

1 October 2026
New Renault Megane starts at £28k thanks to upgraded EV grant
New cars

BMW X3 M50 gains power boost to 437bhp

Turbocharged straight six upgraded as part of latest revisions to M Performance model

1 October 2026
BMW X3 M50 gains power boost to 437bhp
Slideshow

Surprising cars that are related to each other

These separated-at-birth cars showcase how flexible modern technology has become

1 October 2026
Surprising cars that are related to each other

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