Mercedes-Benz R-Class
A petrol auto Merc R-Class will get you into London’s ULEZ
Used cars

James Ruppert: the best ULEZ-beaters for urban families

Ultra-low-emission zones are changing how we choose cars, so let's take stock of what's on offer

16 April 2019
James Ruppert: the best ULEZ-beaters for urban families
Mini Clubman
Mini Clubman
Shanghai auto show

Mini Clubman facelift brings styling tweaks and trim changes

Volkswagen Golf rival receives redesigned front end, new colour options and sports suspension package

16 April 2019
Mini Clubman facelift brings styling tweaks and trim changes
Renault City KZ-E
Renault City KZ-E
Shanghai auto show

Renault City K-ZE: production version of budget EV revealed

New urban crossover will go on sale in China this year before being launched in other markets

16 April 2019
Renault City K-ZE: production version of budget EV revealed
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

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New car news

MirafioriPlant
Fiat is developing a new hybrid 500 and an upgraded electric 500 to boost output at Mirafiori
New cars

Fiat 500e production pause extended due to sales slump

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Motorsport news

Genesis X Gran Racer VGT
Genesis X Gran Racer VGT concept previously hinted at brand's ambitions to go racing
Motorsport

Genesis to enter top-flight endurance racing

12 September 2024
Genesis to enter top-flight endurance racing