99 alpine a110 ev autocar render front quarter
The next Alpine A110 was planned to share its chassis and tech with the Lotus Type 135
New cars

Alpine and Lotus axe deal to co-develop electric sports car

“Mutual decision” means the two firms will go it alone on their flagship EVs

22 May 2023
Alpine and Lotus axe deal to co-develop electric sports car
2023 Rolls Royce Spectre at Villa d'este 1022
The Rolls Royce Spectre is the first electric car from the luxury British firm
New cars

Rolls-Royce Spectre set to enter production in September

CEO says testing of ultra-luxurious EV is nearly finished, and suggests each car will sell for more than £435,000

22 May 2023
Rolls-Royce Spectre set to enter production in September
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Sutton's fast start in the first race set up his winning weekend
BTCC

BTCC 2023: Sutton stamps his mark on title race

Ford Focus ST driver takes double win at Snetterton before Hyundai man Ingram wins finale

22 May 2023
BTCC 2023: Sutton stamps his mark on title race
Lexus LBX teaser 2023 headlight
Lack of 'Z' designation suggests the new model isn't battery-electric
New cars

2024 Lexus LBX hybrid crossover to be revealed on 5 June

All-new model is announced by the Japanese premium brand ahead of its unveiling

22 May 2023
2024 Lexus LBX hybrid crossover to be revealed on 5 June
BMW i8 Coupe
The i8 arrived as a butterfly-doored, low-slung plug-in hybrid
Nearly new buying guides

Used car buying guide: BMW i8

Munich's tech-laden electrified streak is surprisingly couth - here's how it stacks up as a used purchase

22 May 2023
Used car buying guide: BMW i8
VW APP550 drivetrain
Volkswagen’s APP550 electric drivetrain is for next-gen ID cars
Technology

Under the skin: How Volkswagen's EV drivetrains get more from less

With more windings and redeveloped inverter, VW's EV developments draw parallels with ICE tuners

22 May 2023
Under the skin: How Volkswagen's EV drivetrains get more from less
Slideshow

In pictures: stunning new BMW Z4 Touring Coupe

Tantalising one-off shooting brake stars at Villa d'Este; shows what a hardtop Z4 would look like

20 May 2023
In pictures: stunning new BMW Z4 Touring Coupe
2023 BMW Z4 Touring Coupe concept at Villa d'este 08
One-off Touring Coupé is the breadvan reborn
New cars

BMW Z4 Touring concept channels spirit of Z3 Coupe

Tantalising one-off shooting brake stars at Villa d'Este; shows what a hardtop Z4 would look like

20 May 2023
BMW Z4 Touring concept channels spirit of Z3 Coupe
2023 BMW M3 CS at Villa d'este 5
Angrier, open front grille matches BMW’s GT4-spec M4 racer
New cars

2023 BMW M3 CS: track-ready saloon is most powerful M3 yet

Lightweight, super-honed saloon makes its public debut in Italy: home of its Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA rival

20 May 2023
2023 BMW M3 CS: track-ready saloon is most powerful M3 yet
Volvo XC40 Recharge studio charging
Volvo CEO Jim Rowan previously called the traditional car sales model "flawed"
Dealers

Volvo UK confirms switch to agency sales model from June

UK to become Swedish brand’s first market in which it solely sells cars directly to buyers

19 May 2023
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Volvo UK confirms switch to agency sales model from June

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