Electric cars

New pictures showcase production-ready Freelander 8

First model from new JLR-Chery brand is a large 2980kg SUV – which could come to the UK

11 May 2026
New pictures showcase production-ready Freelander 8
Electric cars

Kia will build wild Stinger successor - but is waiting for costs to drop

"Sports saloon for the gamer generation" is planned for production, and it could spawn an estate

11 May 2026
Kia will build wild Stinger successor - but is waiting for costs to drop
Peugeot 308 GTI 2015
Previous 308 GTi was discontinued in 2021, but it could return as an EV
Electric cars

Peugeot boss says bringing back 308 GTi 'makes a lot of sense'

Plans are afoot for rapid expansion of GTi range after revered performance badge returns on hot 208

10 May 2026
Peugeot boss says bringing back 308 GTi 'makes a lot of sense'
Electric cars

Volkswagen readying 282bhp ID Polo GTI Clubsport

New software will also provide electric hot hatch with Hyundai-style 'gearchanges' to boost engagement

8 May 2026
Volkswagen readying 282bhp ID Polo GTI Clubsport
Electric cars

Jaguar to announce Type 00 production name next week

Electric GT is first of British firm's new era vehicles; will be unveiled in September with 1000bhp powertrain

6 May 2026
Jaguar to announce Type 00 production name next week
Electric cars

Leapmotor B03X: First taste of China's cut-price Renault 4 rival

Small electric crossover brings 121bhp and around 250 miles of range – can it trouble Europe's best?

5 May 2026
Leapmotor B03X: First taste of China's cut-price Renault 4 rival
BMW iM3 render 2026 web
Autocar rendering shows how BMW may make the electric M3 distinct from the i3 on which it is based
Electric cars

1000bhp BMW M3 EV to be priced 'in same ballpark' as petrol twin

Hallowed super-saloon will return as both quad-motor EV and next-generation ICE car, offering buyers "the choice"

4 May 2026
1000bhp BMW M3 EV to be priced 'in same ballpark' as petrol twin
Renault R5 FD 2025   ME 5
Renault said EV enquiries on its website have risen 42% compared with January-February
Electric cars

Electric car interest surges following spike in fuel prices

Buyers are considering EVs to insulate themselves from instability – but it's not all good news for car firms

1 May 2026
Electric car interest surges following spike in fuel prices
Electric cars

I saved £22k on a used Porsche Taycan – what was it like?

A brilliant EV can be an even better used buy, with few pitfalls. Here's what we learned running a Taycan

1 May 2026
I saved £22k on a used Porsche Taycan – what was it like?
New cars

Volkswagen eyes Chinese-market cars for Europe to boost competitiveness

German giant outlines plans to cut complexity and boost competitiveness globally after profits slide

30 April 2026
Volkswagen eyes Chinese-market cars for Europe to boost competitiveness

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