Holger Hampf with Mini Paul Smith edition
Holger Hampf was appointed Mini's design chief in October 2024
New cars

Big facelifts incoming for Mini Cooper, Countryman and Aceman

Mid-life updates to three core models will usher in new era under design director Holger Hampf

13 May 2026
Big facelifts incoming for Mini Cooper, Countryman and Aceman
New cars

BYD to launch new wave of European-specific models

New B- and C-segment cars will arrive over the next three years, starting with Dolphin G PHEV supermini in June

13 May 2026
BYD to launch new wave of European-specific models
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Autocar rendering shows what the new ID Golf could look like
New cars

Volkswagen Golf EV won't arrive until end of decade, CEO confirms

CEO Thomas Schafer confirms "we do not need an electric Golf in 2028" as "we are well set" with current line-up

13 May 2026
Volkswagen Golf EV won't arrive until end of decade, CEO confirms
New cars

Jeep Avenger update brings light-up grille and interior tweaks

First major update for three-year-old baby crossover brings its look into line with the bigger Compass

13 May 2026
Jeep Avenger update brings light-up grille and interior tweaks
Slideshow

Best selling cars of all time, from each car maker

Some of the information was easy to find, others difficult, and some of the results were surprising

13 May 2026
Best selling cars of all time, from each car maker
Slideshow

Interesting engines we forgot all about

If Bugatti’s quad-turbocharged W16 is unique but memorable, here are those engines that are forgotten and distinctive

13 May 2026
Interesting engines we forgot all about
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New GT's name is short but significant, for several reasons
Electric cars

Jaguar Type 01: Name of electric super-GT finally revealed

The 1000bhp EV has been named in tribute to brand's legendary sports cars and its era-defining status

13 May 2026
Jaguar Type 01: Name of electric super-GT finally revealed
New cars

Toyota bZ4X Touring driven: oddball estate with true off-road ability

More practical, rangier and distinctive than the bZ4X yet only £200 more expensive like for like: It's a no-brainer

13 May 2026
Toyota bZ4X Touring driven: oddball estate with true off-road ability
New cars

JCB targets new speed record with 32 foot-long, 1579bhp Hydromax

Hydrogen-powered attempt will take place in August, 20 years on from 350mph record run with Dieselmax

12 May 2026
JCB targets new speed record with 32 foot-long, 1579bhp Hydromax

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