New cars

Mercedes must pay damages if it used defeat devices on diesel cars

German federal courts must now determine whether the software in question qualifies as a defeat device

21 March 2023
Mercedes must pay damages if it used defeat devices on diesel cars
Wrightbus Electroliner front quarter static
The Electroliner seats 74 and is capable of driving up to 200 miles between recharges
New cars

Leicester ditches diesel buses in £22m EV shift

Depot will use the new UK-built Wrightbus Electroliner, claimed to be the world's most efficient electric bus

21 March 2023
Leicester ditches diesel buses in £22m EV shift
Lynk&Co 08 front three quarter
The 08's styling cues will influence the design language of future models
New cars

New Lynk&Co 08 crossover to arrive in 2024 as Volvo XC60 sibling

Hybrid SUV rides on Volvo/Geely's CMA 2.0 platform and takes design cues from radical concept

20 March 2023
New Lynk&Co 08 crossover to arrive in 2024 as Volvo XC60 sibling
New cars

Rolls-Royce Wraith special is final V12 coupe

New ultra-limited edition will be the final V12 coupé to be produced by Goodwood as it moves to EVs

20 March 2023
Rolls-Royce Wraith special is final V12 coupe
Skoda Superb hatch silhouette 001
Skoda Superb will continue to be offered in hatch and estate form
New cars

New Skoda Superb to be revealed later this year

New look and powertrains for Skoda's popular executive saloon, which will also come as an estate

20 March 2023
New Skoda Superb to be revealed later this year
E fuel drum Porsche
An e-fuel exemption to the 2035 ICE ban would allow Porsche to continue selling the profitable 911
Environment and energy

E-fuel debate is 'unnecessary noise', says Volkswagen boss

Brand head Thomas Schäfer argues synthetic fuels are better suited to trucks and planes than cars

20 March 2023
Autocar Business
E-fuel debate is 'unnecessary noise', says Volkswagen boss
Dacia Bigster front quarter static 2022
The production version of the Dacia Bigster will be built in Mioveni, Romania
Manufacturing

Dacia reshuffles production planning for new Bigster SUV

The Dacia Jogger will move from Romania to Morocco to free factory space for the new SUV

20 March 2023
Autocar Business
Dacia reshuffles production planning for new Bigster SUV
Hyundai Ioniq 5 front three quarter
The Ioniq 5 has brought a mix of customers from premium brands
New cars

Hyundai boss admits surprise at success of Ioniq 5

Sharply-styled SUV was pitched above Hyundai's normal offerings but market has not faltered

20 March 2023
Hyundai boss admits surprise at success of Ioniq 5
Move Electric

First ride: Lunaz Upcycled Electric Vehicle bin lorry

New UEV is the British firm's latest conversion project, but how successful can it be?

19 March 2023
First ride: Lunaz Upcycled Electric Vehicle bin lorry
citroen oli 2022 front quarter tracking
Citroën Oli concept is tipped to provide design cues for the new EVs
New cars

Citroen readying mix of "aggressively priced" electric cars

Cars will look to undercut rivals and offer alternative to premium brands as "some people don’t have that kind of money to buy a car"

17 March 2023
Citroen readying mix of "aggressively priced" electric cars

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