New cars

New Q9 SUV to replace axed A8 as Audi flagship

Luxury flagship will prioritise rear passenger comfort and will likely offer option of V8 power

17 March 2026
New Q9 SUV to replace axed A8 as Audi flagship
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Preview image reveals that new A2 will take heavy styling inspiration from its 1990s forebear
Electric cars

Audi A2 name officially confirmed for new electric hatchback

First look at replacement for A1 and Q2, which lands this year with VW ID 3 innards and sub-£30k start price

17 March 2026
Audi A2 name officially confirmed for new electric hatchback
Electric cars

Mercedes C-Class EQ: First impressions of crucial new saloon

Brand's best-selling model goes electric with a range of more than 435 miles – and it feels like a true Benz

17 March 2026
Mercedes C-Class EQ: First impressions of crucial new saloon
Slideshow

20 cars that aren't as good as you think

Overrated is a strong word - we wouldn't want you to think any of these aren't much good, but they do have overlooked flaws

17 March 2026
20 cars that aren't as good as you think
Slideshow

The best cars never sold in America

We take a look at the great cars that America has missed out on over the years

17 March 2026
The best cars never sold in America
New cars

BMW M3 Touring racer revealed: April Fools' joke made real

Last year's viral 1 April gag becomes reality, as GT3-spec wagon heads for the grid next weekend

16 March 2026
BMW M3 Touring racer revealed: April Fools' joke made real
Electric cars

Leapmotor A05 coming as cut-price Volkswagen ID 3 rival

Electric hatchback will be key in establishing Chinese company as a value-focused alternative to European mainstays

16 March 2026
Leapmotor A05 coming as cut-price Volkswagen ID 3 rival
Manufacturing

MG mulls positioning shift as European production to lift prices

Chinese firm is planning to build a European factory, but that will inevitably undermine its cost advantage

16 March 2026
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MG mulls positioning shift as European production to lift prices
Electric cars

Hot Panda inbound as Abarth plots return to petrol power

Poor sales of hot EVs have prompted Italian performance brand to rethink – and a new Panda is first in line

16 March 2026
Hot Panda inbound as Abarth plots return to petrol power

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