Best cars

The best diesel cars 2026 – driven, rated, ranked

Diesel isn't dead yet. These are the 10 best oil-burning models still holding firm

2 July 2026
The best diesel cars 2026 – driven, rated, ranked
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£1.2m Spéirling Pure is the ultimate track toy for the thrill-seeking driving enthusiast
New cars

McMurtry Speirling revealed: £1.2m fan car is the ultimate track toy

"Craziest go-kart ever made" is a 1000bhp, ground-hugging hypercar that you can easily drive with your friends

2 July 2026
McMurtry Speirling revealed: £1.2m fan car is the ultimate track toy
Motorsport

Alpine "will stay in F1" as Gucci deal bolsters brand awareness

The Renault Group's F1 team has gradually slimmed down in recent years, prompting sell-off rumours

2 July 2026
Alpine "will stay in F1" as Gucci deal bolsters brand awareness
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Renault’s Google integration is a gamechanger

Forget clunky infotainment. Renault’s openR link puts Google Maps, Google Assistant and Google Play right at the heart of your driving experience

2 July 2026
Renault’s Google integration is a gamechanger
Slideshow

Understated cars that are secretly quick

These cars are seriously quick without bragging about it - let's take a look at the ultimate Q cars

2 July 2026
Understated cars that are secretly quick
UK production
European Union has already proposed protectionist legislation – which could lock UK out of key benefits
Corporate

UK automotive divided over protectionism vs free trade

Rise of Chinese brands has prompted argument over how best to protect British and European car industries

2 July 2026
Autocar Business
UK automotive divided over protectionism vs free trade
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Image sent to Autocar by reader Richard Jinks showcases new rear window
Electric cars

First look at Polestar 4 'estate' coming this year

New variant of Polestar's premium SUV reinstates a rear window and promises greater practicality

2 July 2026
First look at Polestar 4 'estate' coming this year
New cars

Skoda Kylaq: Brand mulls bringing £6k crossover to Europe

Electric replacement for Citigo remains years away, but Indian-market Kylaq could come to Europe

2 July 2026
Skoda Kylaq: Brand mulls bringing £6k crossover to Europe
Company cars

Charging complexity risks bottlenecking EV fleets

Fleets have gone electric; now keeping track of all the charging sessions is becoming a logistical and strategic nightmare

2 July 2026
Charging complexity risks bottlenecking EV fleets

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