Technology

Why sports cars are swapping carbonfibre for flax

Manufacturers like BMW will use flax-fibre parts on upcoming production models

2 September 2025
Why sports cars are swapping carbonfibre for flax
New cars

IT issue leaves JLR unable to register cars on crucial 'new plate' day

No new Land Rover models registered in UK yesterday as manufacturer races to solve system fault

2 September 2025
IT issue leaves JLR unable to register cars on crucial 'new plate' day
New cars

Radical Audi TT concept leaked ahead of reveal today

First look at Audi's retro new design manifesto, set for public debut at Munich motor show

2 September 2025
Radical Audi TT concept leaked ahead of reveal today
New cars

Hyundai to preview Ioniq 3 with radical electric hot hatch concept

Striking new Concept Three will star at Munich next week, before evolving into a Cupra Born rival

2 September 2025
Hyundai to preview Ioniq 3 with radical electric hot hatch concept
New cars

Smart #2: Fortwo successor confirmed for 2026

City car enters final stages of development; will be one of Europe's smallest electric cars

1 September 2025
Smart #2: Fortwo successor confirmed for 2026
Drivers of Change

Drivers of Change: New Talent 2025 - last chance for nominations

Latest edition will celebrate rising automotive talent; winners to be celebrated at a special event at Stellantis HQ in November

1 September 2025
Drivers of Change: New Talent 2025 - last chance for nominations
New cars

New Kia EV5 on sale now with 329 miles of range for £39,295

Electric equivalent of the Sportage will arrive before the end of 2025 as a rival to the Ford Explorer and Skoda Elroq

1 September 2025
New Kia EV5 on sale now with 329 miles of range for £39,295
New cars

2026 Kia Stonic revealed with new look and overhauled cabin

Bold new look for Ford Puma rival, which gets an upmarket interior but keeps ICE power and a manual option

1 September 2025
2026 Kia Stonic revealed with new look and overhauled cabin
Corporate

Dacia CEO Denis Le Vot steps down after four years

Le Vot replaced by ex-Mercedes VP Katrin Adt in wide-reaching reshuffle of Renault Group management

1 September 2025
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Dacia CEO Denis Le Vot steps down after four years

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