New cars

Nissan to shut production line at Sunderland in cost saving move

Car maker will also cut 9000 jobs across Europe - but confirms roles at Sunderland are safe

5 May 2026
Nissan to shut production line at Sunderland in cost saving move
Electric cars

Nissan's new solar tech adds 11 miles of free range every day

Could solar power end plug-in charging for EVs? Nissan's Sakura solar-charging concept will make production

5 May 2026
Nissan's new solar tech adds 11 miles of free range every day
New cars

New restomod pays tribute to 1995 Audi TTS concept

Dutch firm Autoforma reinstates cues from radical concept car, including primer-grey paintwork

5 May 2026
New restomod pays tribute to 1995 Audi TTS concept
Features

Why I swapped my MX-5 for a Toyota MR2 – and won't look back

After running a Fiat Coupe and MX-5, it was time to give a mid-engined sportster a try

5 May 2026
Why I swapped my MX-5 for a Toyota MR2 – and won't look back
Electric cars

UK records two millionth EV sale – but 'will miss' 2026 ZEV target

EVs currently make up 23% of all new cars sold in 2026 – well short of the government's 33% target

5 May 2026
Autocar Business
UK records two millionth EV sale – but 'will miss' 2026 ZEV target
New cars

New £25k Skoda Epiq to be revealed on 19 May

Skoda's Fabia-sized electric SUV will pack a big boot and up to 267 miles of range

5 May 2026
New £25k Skoda Epiq to be revealed on 19 May
New cars

Mini priming new John Cooper Works hot hatches after record year

British brand's five-strong model line-up is now complete, but more derivatives are on their way

5 May 2026
Mini priming new John Cooper Works hot hatches after record year
Slideshow

Surprising cars that are related to each other

These separated-at-birth cars showcase how flexible modern technology has become

5 May 2026
Surprising cars that are related to each other
New cars

Exclusive: 1200bhp Red Bull RB17 ready to hit the track

Adrian Newey-designed V10 hypercar has entered its final build phase; 50 to be built by 2028

5 May 2026
Exclusive: 1200bhp Red Bull RB17 ready to hit the track
Vans

Europe's van giants forced to adapt under threat from new EV rivals

Cheap, electric-focused newcomers from Asia are forcing established brands to rethink – and get in on the act

5 May 2026
Autocar Business
Europe's van giants forced to adapt under threat from new EV rivals

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