Renault Scenic E tech front three quarter
It uses a 167bhp motor and a 60kWh battery for a claimed range of 261 miles
New cars

New entry-level Renault Scenic cuts price to £37,495

Electric family SUV now undercuts key rivals with Comfort Range specification; still has a 261-mile range

23 February 2024
New entry-level Renault Scenic cuts price to £37,495
Electric cars

Vauxhall Corsa becomes cheapest electric car in the UK

New Yes trim level saves buyers £5550, taking the supermini beneath the MG 4 EV and Fiat 500

23 February 2024
Vauxhall Corsa becomes cheapest electric car in the UK
Evo38 side 2
The Kimera Evo38 has been created as a “what would have been” if the 037’s lineage had continued
New cars

Kimera Evo38 is Lancia 037 reborn with 600bhp, four-wheel drive

Italian firm's second reimagining of rally monster blends modern tech with classic touches

22 February 2024
Kimera Evo38 is Lancia 037 reborn with 600bhp, four-wheel drive
Vauxhall Astra MHEV front three quarter
The new powertrain promises to increase performance around town or when manoeuvring
New cars

Mild-hybrid tech boosts Vauxhall Astra economy and performance

Popular petrol hatch and estate get 48V system for first time, improving MPG by 19% and cutting 0-62mph times

21 February 2024
Mild-hybrid tech boosts Vauxhall Astra economy and performance
A big pothole
The most commonly cited issue on voters’ minds was fixing potholes
New cars

21% of UK drivers prioritise motoring issues in general election

Some want regime changes to potholes and fuel duty, plus consideration of 80mph speed limits

21 February 2024
21% of UK drivers prioritise motoring issues in general election
Luca De Meo
De Meo: "Today, our sector is facing its most profound change in 150 years."
New cars

Renault CEO Luca de Meo: how to save the car industry

Writing exclusively for Autocar, de Meo outlines a plan to drive EV uptake and remain competitive

21 February 2024
Renault CEO Luca de Meo: how to save the car industry
Volkswagen Scirocco EV render front
VW suggested it could be launched by 2028 if ultimately granted production
New cars

Volkswagen Scirocco primed for comeback as EV sports coupe

Sports coupé could be based on new Porsche Boxster platform; dual-motor, four-wheel-drive R flagship possible

21 February 2024
Volkswagen Scirocco primed for comeback as EV sports coupe
New cars

New Cupra Born VZ hot hatch boosts power to 322bhp

Rear-driven electric hatch packs VW Golf R level of power and a whopping 402lb ft of torque

20 February 2024
New Cupra Born VZ hot hatch boosts power to 322bhp
toyota prius 2023 front quarter
First UK deliveries of the fifth-generation Prius will begin in July
New cars

New Toyota Prius to go on sale priced from £37,315

Fifth-generation hybrid front-runner is the quickest Prius yet and has a 54-mile electric range

20 February 2024
New Toyota Prius to go on sale priced from £37,315
Volvo XC40  front lead
Styling is unchanged for 'new' Volvo EC40
New cars

Volvo XC40 and C40 get new names and up to 436bhp

Electric crossovers become EX40 and EC40 and are now available with more power than Mercedes-AMG A45 S

20 February 2024
Volvo XC40 and C40 get new names and up to 436bhp

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