Manufacturing

Car prices to rise as manufacturers battle huge supply struggles

Geopolitical issues, artificial intelligence boom and more challenges all drive up the cost of materials

18 August 2026
Autocar Business
Car prices to rise as manufacturers battle huge supply struggles
Slideshow

The fantastic designs of Italdesign

We take a close look at some of the greatest designs by the Italdesign design studio

18 August 2026
The fantastic designs of Italdesign
Consumer

Calls for MOT test cap to be raised from £54.85 to £95

MOT test price cap has been unchanged since 2010, but garage industry says costs make it "unsustainable"

17 August 2026
Calls for MOT test cap to be raised from £54.85 to £95
New cars

Mercedes C-Class gets fresh look – but drops diesel in UK

Petrol, diesel and PHEV powertrains get more power as they are updated to meet Euro 7 emissions requirements

17 August 2026
Mercedes C-Class gets fresh look – but drops diesel in UK
Used cars

An SUV you can buy with heart and head: get a Mazda CX-5 for £6k

The Mk2 CX-5 is a slick, premium alternative to German SUVs – and yours from just £6000

17 August 2026
An SUV you can buy with heart and head: get a Mazda CX-5 for £6k
Electric cars

Hyundai Ioniq 3: Renault 5 rival to offer 208-mile range for £22k

Small EV offers up to 309 miles of range and features 441 litres of boot space

17 August 2026
Hyundai Ioniq 3: Renault 5 rival to offer 208-mile range for £22k
MINI render front 2026 FINAL
Autocar's artist impression showcases what a new Mini inspired by the 2001 car could look like
Electric cars

Next Mini Cooper to be inspired by 2001 'R50' – and could go RWD

Shift to BMW's Gen6 platform would be a landmark moment for the Mini; brand will choose "optimum" layout

17 August 2026
Next Mini Cooper to be inspired by 2001 'R50' – and could go RWD
Features

Top of the Europa league: I've owned 14 examples of this rare Lotus

How to Europa correctly? There's one man who knows them better than anyone else

16 August 2026
Top of the Europa league: I've owned 14 examples of this rare Lotus
Technology

Horse reveals methanol-powered range-extender for electric cars

Horse D20 uses clever motor tech and an extremely efficient methanol-burning engine to slash emissions

16 August 2026
Horse reveals methanol-powered range-extender for electric cars

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