New cars

New car sales slow in August ahead of September's new plate month

Ford Puma topped registrations for the month, followed closely by Kia Sportage, while EV share jumped

5 September 2024
New car sales slow in August ahead of September's new plate month
Features

Safer in 10 minutes: Our Land Rover Defender gets a security boost

Gary and his laptop go places that an over-the-air update simply can’t...

5 September 2024
Safer in 10 minutes: Our Land Rover Defender gets a security boost
New cars

Crucial Volvo EX60 to be launched in 2026 on bold new platform

Electric equivalent of best-selling XC60 SUV will be 'huge boost' to firm's EV ambitions, claims financial chief

5 September 2024
Crucial Volvo EX60 to be launched in 2026 on bold new platform
Slideshow

The best cars you’ve (probably) never heard of

If you've heard of these four-wheeled wonders you may as well enter for an Autocar Award

5 September 2024
The best cars you’ve (probably) never heard of
R17 Electric Restomod front quarter
Revived Renault 17 swaps 1.3-litre petrol engine for a rear-mounted electric motor
New cars

Renault 17 reborn with 270bhp, RWD and carbonfibre chassis

French brand revives 1970s coupé with striking new look and power to match modern VW Golf GTI

4 September 2024
Renault 17 reborn with 270bhp, RWD and carbonfibre chassis
Volvo ES90 teaser 2
Swooping roofline hints at the focus on aerodynamics
New cars

First look: Volvo confirms ES90 saloon

EV sibling to the S90 is expected to use the same 111kWh battery as the larger EX90 SUV

4 September 2024
First look: Volvo confirms ES90 saloon
Volvo XC90 2024 facelift 0
New XC90 range will be headed by T8 PHEV with a 44-mile electric range
New cars

New petrol Volvo XC90 revealed as firm hints at ICE sales after 2030

BMW X5 rival gets makeover inspired by new EX90 electric sibling, along with suspension and powertrain upgrades

4 September 2024
New petrol Volvo XC90 revealed as firm hints at ICE sales after 2030
New cars

Volkswagen ID Buzz GTX is 335bhp electric MPV for £67,435

Type 2-inspired EV gets more powerful dual-motor powertrain and long-wheelbase option

4 September 2024
Volkswagen ID Buzz GTX is 335bhp electric MPV for £67,435
Elm Evolv front quarter warehouse
Single seat is mounted centrally to boost visibility and reduce adaptation costs
New cars

Prodrive reveals radical £25,000 electric van for 2028

Maker of affordable and lightweight cargo hauler believes “this could be the next tuk-tuk”

4 September 2024
Prodrive reveals radical £25,000 electric van for 2028
Government and legislation

EU tariffs on Chinese-made EVs would 'wipe out' Cupra

Boss Wayne Griffiths says extra 21.3% tax "puts whole financial future of the company at risk"

4 September 2024
Autocar Business
EU tariffs on Chinese-made EVs would 'wipe out' Cupra

Pages