New cars

BMW M2 to gain rear-biased four-wheel drive

Buyers will get the choice between traditional rear-wheel drive and BMW's xDrive 4WD system

27 February 2026
BMW M2 to gain rear-biased four-wheel drive
New cars

Wild Toyota rally prototype hints at new Celica sports car

New Toyota-liveried rally prototype surfaces in Portugal, and it could be our first look at the new Celica

27 February 2026
Wild Toyota rally prototype hints at new Celica sports car
Features

The £50k Maserati that came with a "free" £50k restoration

Merak SS is 50kg lighter than standard car and has three larger carburettors for its V6 engine

27 February 2026
The £50k Maserati that came with a "free" £50k restoration
Features

Posh, practical and petrol-powered: 3000 miles in a Mini Cooper

Is the simple petrol hatchback a spent force? Not based on our months with a Mini

27 February 2026
Posh, practical and petrol-powered: 3000 miles in a Mini Cooper
Electric vehicles

Niche no more: How Polestar will become a mainstream EV firm

Incumbent CEO Lohscheller is targeting expanded European sales and is eyeing the US market

27 February 2026
Autocar Business
Niche no more: How Polestar will become a mainstream EV firm
Manufacturing

UK car production off to slow start in 2026 as exports decline

Output down more than 8% as fewer cars built for overseas markets

27 February 2026
Autocar Business
UK car production off to slow start in 2026 as exports decline
Electric cars

Range Rover saloon? Sleek new Velar EV sheds SUV cues

Rakish, low-riding silhouette for Land Rover's fresh Porsche Macan Electric rival, due later this year

26 February 2026
Range Rover saloon? Sleek new Velar EV sheds SUV cues
New cars

New Mitsubishi L200 here in May as £36k Ford Ranger rival

Japanese brand returns to UK market with hardy pick-up truck; new Outlander PHEV SUV to follow

26 February 2026
New Mitsubishi L200 here in May as £36k Ford Ranger rival
Features

The outrageous history of the UK’s battle with drunk drivers

As the UK prepares for a strict new 50mg blood alcohol limit, we look back at the chaotic past of drink driving laws

26 February 2026
The outrageous history of the UK’s battle with drunk drivers

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