Slideshow

The triumphs and disasters of nameplate revivals

Which revivals got it right, and which fell criminally short? We look at the most famous winners - and losers

20 May 2026
The triumphs and disasters of nameplate revivals
Electric cars

Revealed: Mercedes-AMG GT goes EV with 1169bhp and V8 rumble

Electric GT 4-Door Coupé majors on driver engagement with mega power, engine note and simulated gearbox

20 May 2026
Revealed: Mercedes-AMG GT goes EV with 1169bhp and V8 rumble
New cars

Skoda Octavia confirmed to gain full-hybrid power

Volkswagen Golf and T-Roc will share their new powertrain with Czech family hatchback and estate

19 May 2026
Skoda Octavia confirmed to gain full-hybrid power
Electric cars

Skoda's Renault 4 rival is here: Epiq undercuts petrol Kamiq at £25k

Skoda's baby EV arrives with 190-272 miles of range and fresh styling, plus plenty of physical buttons inside

19 May 2026
Skoda's Renault 4 rival is here: Epiq undercuts petrol Kamiq at £25k
itala 35 front
New Itala 35 crossover is a revised GAC Trumpchi GS3
New cars

Reborn Itala brand taps ex-Ferrari tech chief to adapt Chinese SUVs

Historic Italian brand returns with revised GAC petrol crossover; will coexist with revived sports car maker Osca

19 May 2026
Reborn Itala brand taps ex-Ferrari tech chief to adapt Chinese SUVs
New cars

BYD to challenge Defender with new seven-seat hybrid SUV

Rugged-looking Ti7 is due in the UK later this year as Chinese brand's new flagship

19 May 2026
BYD to challenge Defender with new seven-seat hybrid SUV
Best cars

The best 4x4s and off-road cars – driven, rated and ranked

Where we're going, we don't need roads: these high-riders are capable on just about any surface

19 May 2026
The best 4x4s and off-road cars – driven, rated and ranked
Technology

Ruf is the antidote to today's clean-cut supercar firms

Stained mugs, cheery engineers and questionable calendars: Ruf's workshop is a living monument to going fast

19 May 2026
Ruf is the antidote to today's clean-cut supercar firms

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