New cars

Skoda Octavia confirmed to gain full-hybrid power

Volkswagen Golf and T-Roc will share their new powertrain with Czech family hatchback and estate

19 May 2026
Skoda Octavia confirmed to gain full-hybrid power
Electric cars

Skoda's Renault 4 rival is here: Epiq undercuts petrol Kamiq at £25k

Skoda's baby EV arrives with 190-272 miles of range and fresh styling, plus plenty of physical buttons inside

19 May 2026
Skoda's Renault 4 rival is here: Epiq undercuts petrol Kamiq at £25k
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New Itala 35 crossover is a revised GAC Trumpchi GS3
New cars

Reborn Itala brand taps ex-Ferrari tech chief to adapt Chinese SUVs

Historic Italian brand returns with revised GAC petrol crossover; will coexist with revived sports car maker Osca

19 May 2026
Reborn Itala brand taps ex-Ferrari tech chief to adapt Chinese SUVs
New cars

BYD to challenge Defender with new seven-seat hybrid SUV

Rugged-looking Ti7 is due in the UK later this year as Chinese brand's new flagship

19 May 2026
BYD to challenge Defender with new seven-seat hybrid SUV
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Citroën and Fiat have recently hinted at plans for entry-level affordable EVs
Electric cars

Reborn 2CV and Panda in frame as Stellantis confirms new affordable EVs for 2028

Multinational company launches new 'E-car project to develop and build small, affordable EVs for Europe

19 May 2026
Reborn 2CV and Panda in frame as Stellantis confirms new affordable EVs for 2028
New cars

G80 BMW M3 bows out with RWD, manual, special-edition CS

Sixth-gen sports saloon gets stick-shift swansong in US; replacement due next year with ICE and EV power

18 May 2026
G80 BMW M3 bows out with RWD, manual, special-edition CS
New cars

Ford to launch five 'rally-bred' cars in Europe by 2029

Bid to rejoin Europe's biggest car makers comprises new 'Fiesta', Bronco and more small EVs

18 May 2026
Ford to launch five 'rally-bred' cars in Europe by 2029
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New estate option is aimed at broadening appeal of segment-bending Polestar 4
Electric cars

Polestar committed to premium appeal as it adds mainstream models

CEO is "not worried at all" about new estate and crossover stepping on toes of sibling brand Volvo

18 May 2026
Polestar committed to premium appeal as it adds mainstream models
Electric cars

BMW 1 Series to return to RWD with new 322bhp EV

Fourth-generation hatchback will be offered with combustion and electric power, focusing on younger buyers

18 May 2026
BMW 1 Series to return to RWD with new 322bhp EV
Features

Renaissance man: How Gilles Vidal will reshape Stellantis in Europe

After five years overseeing hit after hit at Renault, Vidal has returned to Stellantis as its European design chief

17 May 2026
Renaissance man: How Gilles Vidal will reshape Stellantis in Europe

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