New cars

BYD to launch new wave of European-specific models

New B- and C-segment cars will arrive over the next three years, starting with Dolphin G PHEV supermini in June

13 May 2026
BYD to launch new wave of European-specific models
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Autocar rendering shows what the new ID Golf could look like
New cars

Volkswagen Golf EV won't arrive until end of decade, CEO confirms

CEO Thomas Schafer confirms "we do not need an electric Golf in 2028" as "we are well set" with current line-up

13 May 2026
Volkswagen Golf EV won't arrive until end of decade, CEO confirms
New cars

Jeep Avenger update brings light-up grille and interior tweaks

First major update for three-year-old baby crossover brings its look into line with the bigger Compass

13 May 2026
Jeep Avenger update brings light-up grille and interior tweaks
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
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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
New cars

JCB targets new speed record with 32 foot-long, 1579bhp Hydromax

Hydrogen-powered attempt will take place in August, 20 years on from 350mph record run with Dieselmax

12 May 2026
JCB targets new speed record with 32 foot-long, 1579bhp Hydromax
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Lotus has released an official image of the supercar's rear – and Autocar has imagined what the rest of the car will look like
New cars

New 2028 Lotus 'Esprit' supercar to use 986bhp-plus hybrid V8

New ICE supercar will be built alongside Emira at Hethel and will rival the Ferrari 849 Testarossa

12 May 2026
New 2028 Lotus 'Esprit' supercar to use 986bhp-plus hybrid V8
New cars

Lotus tips Hethel as 'best location' to build new hybrid sports cars

US import tariffs mean Emira PHEV and new V8 supercar are most likely to be built at firm's British factory

12 May 2026
Lotus tips Hethel as 'best location' to build new hybrid sports cars
New cars

Final Saabs up for auction in curtain call for Swedish legend

Collapse of start-up NEVS means several of the last 9-3s ever built – plus prototypes – are now being sold off

12 May 2026
Final Saabs up for auction in curtain call for Swedish legend
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

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