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 hybrid V8 from Horse

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 hybrid V8 from Horse
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
New cars

First images of Audi Q9 show plush interior ahead of July unveiling

Replacement for A8 limousine is huge luxury SUV with plush cabin focused on rear passengers' comfort

11 May 2026
First images of Audi Q9 show plush interior ahead of July unveiling
Electric cars

New pictures showcase production-ready Freelander 8

First model from new JLR-Chery brand is a large 2980kg SUV – which could come to the UK

11 May 2026
New pictures showcase production-ready Freelander 8
New cars

BMW to preview Alpina's future with radical GT concept this week

Vision BMW Alpina will be revealed on 15 May, giving a first glimpse at the German tuner's new era

11 May 2026
BMW to preview Alpina's future with radical GT concept this week
New cars

How new 10,200rpm De Tomaso V12 makes 888bhp

The P900's engine is developed exclusively for track use and does without turbocharging or hybrid assistance

11 May 2026
How new 10,200rpm De Tomaso V12 makes 888bhp
Electric cars

Kia will build wild Stinger successor - but is waiting for costs to drop

"Sports saloon for the gamer generation" is planned for production, and it could spawn an estate

11 May 2026
Kia will build wild Stinger successor - but is waiting for costs to drop

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