New cars

G80 BMW M3 bows out with RWD, manual, special-edition CS

Sixth-gen sports saloon gets stick-shift swansong in US; replacement due next year with ICE and EV power

18 May 2026
G80 BMW M3 bows out with RWD, manual, special-edition CS
Environment and energy

Ford: Europe emissions targets must 'reflect reality' of EV transition

Ford of Europe chief Jim Baumbick says legislation "decoupled" from actual demand is "counterproductive"

18 May 2026
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Ford: Europe emissions targets must 'reflect reality' of EV transition
New cars

Ford to launch five 'rally-bred' cars in Europe by 2029

Bid to rejoin Europe's biggest car makers comprises new 'Fiesta', Bronco and more small EVs

18 May 2026
Ford to launch five 'rally-bred' cars in Europe by 2029
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New estate option is aimed at broadening appeal of segment-bending Polestar 4
Electric cars

Polestar committed to premium appeal as it adds mainstream models

CEO is "not worried at all" about new estate and crossover stepping on toes of sibling brand Volvo

18 May 2026
Polestar committed to premium appeal as it adds mainstream models
Electric cars

BMW 1 Series to return to RWD with new 322bhp EV

Fourth-generation hatchback will be offered with combustion and electric power, focusing on younger buyers

18 May 2026
BMW 1 Series to return to RWD with new 322bhp EV
Slideshow

The greatest German engines ever made

Germany has given birth to some amazing engines over the years – we reckon these are the best

18 May 2026
The greatest German engines ever made
From the archive

The Jaecoo of the 1970s: How Datsun cracked the UK car market

Chinese brands are making rapid inroads into the UK market - how did the Japanese do it fifty years ago?

17 May 2026
The Jaecoo of the 1970s: How Datsun cracked the UK car market
Features

Renaissance man: How Gilles Vidal will reshape Stellantis in Europe

After five years overseeing hit after hit at Renault, Vidal has returned to Stellantis as its European design chief

17 May 2026
Renaissance man: How Gilles Vidal will reshape Stellantis in Europe
Slideshow

Treasures of the BMW museum

Join us for a virtual tour of the official BMW car museum in Munich

17 May 2026
Treasures of the BMW museum

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