Electric cars

"Clearly a proper GTI": UK exclusive first drive in new VW ID Polo GTI

VW finally finds the courage to put the hallowed letters on an EV – we've had a first taste in a prototype

15 May 2026
"Clearly a proper GTI": UK exclusive first drive in new VW ID Polo GTI
Electric cars

Volkswagen ID Polo GTI revealed as "real hot hatch" with 223bhp

New-age electric hot hatch has "everything that belongs to a real GTI", says VW's technical chief

15 May 2026
Volkswagen ID Polo GTI revealed as "real hot hatch" with 223bhp
New cars

Watch: Caterham Project V hits the test track

New video shows British company's 268bhp, 1430kg electric sports car on the move as development ramps up

14 May 2026
Watch: Caterham Project V hits the test track
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
NoWordmark
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
Electric cars

Renault 4 gets beach buggy treatment for new JP4x4 concept

New concept car is inspired by French beachcomber from the 1980s, with open sides and a pick-up bed

12 May 2026
Renault 4 gets beach buggy treatment for new JP4x4 concept
Electric cars

New pictures showcase production-ready Freelander 8

First model from new JLR-Chery brand is a large 2980kg SUV – which could come to the UK

11 May 2026
New pictures showcase production-ready Freelander 8
Electric cars

Kia will build wild Stinger successor - but is waiting for costs to drop

"Sports saloon for the gamer generation" is planned for production, and it could spawn an estate

11 May 2026
Kia will build wild Stinger successor - but is waiting for costs to drop
Peugeot 308 GTI 2015
Previous 308 GTi was discontinued in 2021, but it could return as an EV
Electric cars

Peugeot boss says bringing back 308 GTi 'makes a lot of sense'

Plans are afoot for rapid expansion of GTi range after revered performance badge returns on hot 208

10 May 2026
Peugeot boss says bringing back 308 GTi 'makes a lot of sense'
Electric cars

Volkswagen readying 282bhp ID Polo GTI Clubsport

New software will also provide electric hot hatch with Hyundai-style 'gearchanges' to boost engagement

8 May 2026
Volkswagen readying 282bhp ID Polo GTI Clubsport

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