New cars

Striking new fastback previews Honda's renewed focus on hybrids

Honda doubles down on hybrids – and cuts back on EVs – as it looks to recover from its first ever annual loss

14 May 2026
Striking new fastback previews Honda's renewed focus on hybrids
New cars

Kia will be forced to axe Picanto by 2030 if EV rules are not changed

Pure-petrol hatch unable to stay on sale past 2030 when only electrified new cars can remain

14 May 2026
Kia will be forced to axe Picanto by 2030 if EV rules are not changed
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Holger Hampf was appointed Mini's design chief in October 2024
New cars

Big facelifts incoming for Mini Cooper, Countryman and Aceman

Mid-life updates to three core models will usher in new era under design director Holger Hampf

13 May 2026
Big facelifts incoming for Mini Cooper, Countryman and Aceman
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

Lotus Emira to drop Toyota, AMG engines in switch to new hybrid V6

Revised sports car is due later this decade with new powertrain from Renault-Geely-owned Horse

13 May 2026
Lotus Emira to drop Toyota, AMG engines in switch to new hybrid V6
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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