Ford Focus RS front quarter cornering
RS models arrive once in a blue moon; hottest Focus bowed out six years ago
New cars

Fast Fords will survive into the electric era

Firm's design boss says it will stick with making road-focused performance cars in the EV age

29 October 2024
Fast Fords will survive into the electric era
Porsche 911 GT3 front tracking
Next-generation GT3 could switch to a variation of the hybrid system used by the new 911 GTS
New cars

Porsche 911 GT3 has two years left without hybrid or turbo

The 4.0-litre engine is one of just two from the German car maker not to feature forced induction or a hybrid element

29 October 2024
Porsche 911 GT3 has two years left without hybrid or turbo
Slideshow

The highs & lows of cars that returned to life

Many cars and car-brands have been revived over the years, some to great success. Others, not so much

29 October 2024
The highs & lows of cars that returned to life
AC Ace Classic electric front final
Ace Electric uses Tremec motor and battery package
New cars

AC Ace goes electric with 300bhp and 1134kg kerb weight

Reborn 1950s roadster gains EV option that weighs little more than its petrol-engined sibling

28 October 2024
AC Ace goes electric with 300bhp and 1134kg kerb weight
Abarth 600e green track sliding
Torsen limited-slip differential and stiffer rear axle should make the Abarth more lively than the regular 600e
New cars

Abarth 600e brings 278bhp and 124mph top speed for £42k

Hotter version of Fiat’s small electric crossover gets power boost, reworked chassis and aggressive styling

28 October 2024
Abarth 600e brings 278bhp and 124mph top speed for £42k
New cars

Lancia Gamma: new flagship crossover to arrive in 2026

New model will sit on STLA Medium platform, be related to new Vauxhall Insignia and successor to DS 9

28 October 2024
Lancia Gamma: new flagship crossover to arrive in 2026
Finance and corporate

Volkswagen to close three factories and cut jobs in major costs plan

Restructuring of German giant includes 10% salary reduction for all staff and two-year pay freeze

28 October 2024
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Volkswagen to close three factories and cut jobs in major costs plan
Company cars

Autumn Budget critical for fleet decision-makers

Operators calls for clear and consistent fiscal policy as new Labour government hints at tax rises

28 October 2024
Autumn Budget critical for fleet decision-makers
The Skoda Enyaq: a fully electric SUV with thrilling vRS drive
The Skoda Enyaq: a fully electric SUV with thrilling vRS drive
Promoted by Skoda

Find your perfect Skoda company car

From fully electric to plug-in hybrid, petrol and diesel, here’s our simple guide for user-choosers, salary-sacrifice drivers and fleet managers

28 October 2024
Find your perfect Skoda company car
New cars

First pictures of reinvented 2025 Nissan Leaf crossover

The third-generation electric family car is a UK-built baby Ariya that will major on efficiency

28 October 2024
First pictures of reinvented 2025 Nissan Leaf crossover

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