New cars

Mazda's first bespoke EV delayed until 2029 – local media reports

Mazda's previous EVs have been based on ICE platforms or other brands' models but now it's going it alone

21 January 2026
Mazda's first bespoke EV delayed until 2029 – local media reports
Features

Inside Magma: Why Genesis is taking on BMW M and AMG

Hyundai boss is hoping Magma will allow Genesis to grow its European sales by 650% in the next five years

21 January 2026
Inside Magma: Why Genesis is taking on BMW M and AMG
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New GLC 53 will replace the pictured GLC 63 PHEV
New cars

Mercedes-AMG priming new GLC 53 with six-cylinder PHEV

New straight-six powertrain with 600bhp will replace the four-cylinder PHEV system of the current GLC 63

21 January 2026
Mercedes-AMG priming new GLC 53 with six-cylinder PHEV
New cars

Omoda 5: Chinese Qashqai rival gets 201bhp hybrid option

New £26k SHS-H is the fifth model launched by the Chery-owned brand in the UK – and the third 5 variant

21 January 2026
Omoda 5: Chinese Qashqai rival gets 201bhp hybrid option
New cars

Kia Niro gets sharp new look and interior tweaks

Mid-sized crossover gets an angular new look and reworked interior; hybrid, PHEV and EV versions all continue

20 January 2026
Kia Niro gets sharp new look and interior tweaks
New cars

Kia sticking with buttons as it ramps up in-car tech

Balance between physical and digitl controls is key in brand's bid to appeal to global audiences

20 January 2026
Kia sticking with buttons as it ramps up in-car tech
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New Bigster put on a strong performance in the second half of 2025
Consumer

Dacia won't limit petrol car sales to meet ZEV mandate targets

Brand's market share is up across much of Europe but down in the UK; mandate poses significant challenge

20 January 2026
Dacia won't limit petrol car sales to meet ZEV mandate targets
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New-generation Clio picks up from best-selling predecessor
Car sales

Renault posts huge growth to become Europe's No2 car maker

Bosses attribute 7.4% uptick in Europe to multi-powertrain strategy; plan for EVs and small cars to continue growth

20 January 2026
Autocar Business
Renault posts huge growth to become Europe's No2 car maker
Technology

Waymo self-driving Jaguar I-Pace taxis begin testing in UK

Government-backed pilot scheme hailed as "landmark" moment for country's autonomous ambitions

19 January 2026
Waymo self-driving Jaguar I-Pace taxis begin testing in UK
Motorsport

Autocar writer vs Alpine F1 driver: Who is fitter?

Some people insist that you don’t have to be very fit to drive an F1 car. Some people are wrong

19 January 2026
Autocar writer vs Alpine F1 driver: Who is fitter?

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