peugeot e 208 rallye rendeer 2024
Autocar render shows what a new e-208 GTI might look like
New cars

Official: Peugeot e-208 GTi green-lit by new CEO

Brand's new management revives performance line in effort to "nurture driving sensations" in its cars

25 March 2025
Official: Peugeot e-208 GTi green-lit by new CEO
Aston Martin Vanquish Volante front quarter tracking
Roof folds out of sight in 14sec and can be shut in 16sec while on the move
New cars

Aston Martin Vanquish Volante revealed as 214mph V12 roadster

New drop-top version of thunderous GT brings similar performance; 95kg heavier than coupé

25 March 2025
Aston Martin Vanquish Volante revealed as 214mph V12 roadster
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New Audi A5 PHEV brings 67-mile electric range for £49k

Plug-in powertrain pairs 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine with electric motor for 295bhp combined output

25 March 2025
New Audi A5 PHEV brings 67-mile electric range for £49k
MG 4
Second-generation MG 4 (inset) won't replace current 4 (main) on UK market
New cars

All-new MG 4 EV not yet planned for UK; update inbound instead

Current 4 EV will get a fresh interior and updated technology to mirror the new S5 EV crossover

25 March 2025
All-new MG 4 EV not yet planned for UK; update inbound instead
2025 Toyota Hilux mild hybrid front quarter
Electrical assistance reduces engine idle speed from 720rpm to 600rpm
New cars

Mild-hybrid diesel Toyota Hilux goes on sale at £49,640

Electrical assistance is said to improve engine's refinement and responsiveness without hurting truck's capabilities

24 March 2025
Mild-hybrid diesel Toyota Hilux goes on sale at £49,640
Renault 5 Turbo 3E front
Van den Acker said now is the time for 70s/80s cars and in 10 years we could see the 90s and 00s return
New cars

Renault to revive 'Fast and Furious cars' as it taps into retro

Chief designer believes in “window of opportunity” to create more "cool" retro revivals after 5 Turbo 3E

24 March 2025
Renault to revive 'Fast and Furious cars' as it taps into retro
2025 seat ibiza and arona facelift
Updated Arona and Ibiza (pictured) are due later this year – but now face fresh threat
New cars

Seat boss: Chinese EV tariffs threaten ICE cars and European jobs

Brand warns it may have to “start firing people” and "stop building Ibiza, Arona" due to tariffs on Tavascan

24 March 2025
Seat boss: Chinese EV tariffs threaten ICE cars and European jobs
Smart 5 summit front quarter
Smart #5 Summit gets a roof rack and side-mounted ladders
New cars

Smart #5 gets 366-mile range and 4x4-inspired special edition

Off-road-styled #5 electric SUV is by far Smart’s largest and most potent car yet

21 March 2025
Smart #5 gets 366-mile range and 4x4-inspired special edition
2026 Volkswagen T Roc testing front
New T-Roc will be unveiled at the Munich motor show in September
New cars

Volkswagen to introduce full-hybrid powertrains with 2026 T-Roc

Toyota Prius-style system will be rolled out across most VW Group models

21 March 2025
Volkswagen to introduce full-hybrid powertrains with 2026 T-Roc
byd seagull
Seagull is also known as the Dolphin Mini in some markets, but will be named the Dolphin Surf here
New cars

New BYD Dolphin Surf bound for UK as sub-£20k EV

Seagull EV will be renamed the Dolphin Surf and upgraded when it goes on sale in the UK later this year

21 March 2025
New BYD Dolphin Surf bound for UK as sub-£20k EV

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