Best cars

The best small electric cars - driven, rated and ranked

EVs may already be cheaper than you think – and they're set to get even cheaper. We rank the best small ones on sale

20 January 2026
The best small electric cars - driven, rated and ranked
New cars

Kia Niro gets sharp new look and interior tweaks

Mid-sized crossover gets an angular new look and reworked interior; hybrid, PHEV and EV versions all continue

20 January 2026
Kia Niro gets sharp new look and interior tweaks
New cars

Kia sticking with buttons as it ramps up in-car tech

Balance between physical and digitl controls is key in brand's bid to appeal to global audiences

20 January 2026
Kia sticking with buttons as it ramps up in-car tech
dacia bigster rt 2025 jh a 13
New Bigster put on a strong performance in the second half of 2025
Consumer

Dacia won't limit petrol car sales to meet ZEV mandate targets

Brand's market share is up across much of Europe but down in the UK; mandate poses significant challenge

20 January 2026
Dacia won't limit petrol car sales to meet ZEV mandate targets
Slideshow

50 of the biggest missed opportunites in the automotive world

We look at the cars that could have been highly successful, but weren't for a wide variety of reasons

20 January 2026
50 of the biggest missed opportunites in the automotive world
Renault Clio full hybrid E Tech Techno Absolute Green
New-generation Clio picks up from best-selling predecessor
Car sales

Renault posts huge growth to become Europe's No2 car maker

Bosses attribute 7.4% uptick in Europe to multi-powertrain strategy; plan for EVs and small cars to continue growth

20 January 2026
Autocar Business
Renault posts huge growth to become Europe's No2 car maker
Technology

Waymo self-driving Jaguar I-Pace taxis begin testing in UK

Government-backed pilot scheme hailed as "landmark" moment for country's autonomous ambitions

19 January 2026
Waymo self-driving Jaguar I-Pace taxis begin testing in UK
Motorsport

Autocar writer vs Alpine F1 driver: Who is fitter?

Some people insist that you don’t have to be very fit to drive an F1 car. Some people are wrong

19 January 2026
Autocar writer vs Alpine F1 driver: Who is fitter?

Pages

New car news

Ford suv render 2025 webjpg
Ford's new SUV will be related to the Kuga and take visual cues from the legendary Bronco
New cars

New 2027 Ford Bronco: CEO hints at name for crucial Kodiaq rival

19 January 2026
New 2027 Ford Bronco: CEO hints at name for crucial Kodiaq rival