UK production
European Union has already proposed protectionist legislation – which could lock UK out of key benefits
Corporate

UK automotive divided over protectionism vs free trade

Rise of Chinese brands has prompted argument over how best to protect British and European car industries

2 July 2026
Autocar Business
UK automotive divided over protectionism vs free trade
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Image sent to Autocar by reader Richard Jinks showcases new rear window
Electric cars

First look at Polestar 4 'estate' coming this year

New variant of Polestar's premium SUV reinstates a rear window and promises greater practicality

2 July 2026
First look at Polestar 4 'estate' coming this year
New cars

Skoda Kylaq: Brand mulls bringing £6k crossover to Europe

Electric replacement for Citigo remains years away, but Indian-market Kylaq could come to Europe

2 July 2026
Skoda Kylaq: Brand mulls bringing £6k crossover to Europe
Company cars

Charging complexity risks bottlenecking EV fleets

Fleets have gone electric; now keeping track of all the charging sessions is becoming a logistical and strategic nightmare

2 July 2026
Charging complexity risks bottlenecking EV fleets
New cars

Final Alpine A110 produced as firm gears up for electric successor

Renault-engined sports coupé bows out a week before new A110 EV breaks cover at Goodwood

1 July 2026
Final Alpine A110 produced as firm gears up for electric successor
New cars

Urus SE Performante revealed as Lamborghini's hottest SUV yet

Plug-in hybrid SUV packs 800bhp and Lambo's latest 6D chassis tech

1 July 2026
Urus SE Performante revealed as Lamborghini's hottest SUV yet
Electric cars

Geely EX2 due in UK this summer as Renault 5 rival

New small electric hatch will be instrumental in brand's plan to hit 100,000 sales in the UK by 2030

1 July 2026
Geely EX2 due in UK this summer as Renault 5 rival
New cars

New tribute to wild Alfa Romeo 155 DTM brings 740bhp

SGT Automobili's debut model pays reverence to legendary race car using Giulia Quadrifoglio underpinnings

1 July 2026
New tribute to wild Alfa Romeo 155 DTM brings 740bhp
Best cars

The best SUVs 2026 – driven, rated and ranked

The modern SUV now spans the whole car market and blends a varied mix of qualities. These are our favourites

1 July 2026
The best SUVs 2026 – driven, rated and ranked

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