New cars

Polestar 2 gains over-the-air power upgrade

Additional 67bhp released as part of a software update for electric hatchback; shaves 0.3sec off 0-62mph time

7 December 2021
Polestar 2 gains over-the-air power upgrade
Dealership, sales and marketing

Peugeot to go all-electric in Europe from 2030

CEO Linda Jackson tells Automotive News that Peugeot will switch all European models onto EV platforms

7 December 2021
Peugeot to go all-electric in Europe from 2030
Motorsport

New Fiat Panda by M-Sport is one-off 300bhp rally car

Car combines classic Panda shell with Ford Fiesta R5 powertrain; is first in line of bespoke vehicles from rally squad

7 December 2021
New Fiat Panda by M-Sport is one-off 300bhp rally car
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VW Group CEO Herbert Diess
Finance and corporate

Report: Herbert Diess to continue as Volkswagen Group CEO

Reuters reports Diess will stay on and Volkswagen brand boss Ralf Brandstätter will take on extra duties

7 December 2021
Report: Herbert Diess to continue as Volkswagen Group CEO
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The electric Fiat 500 will be one of the cars to benefit from over-the-air updates
Tech, development and manufacturing

Stellantis announces €30bn software transformation

Over-the-air features are a major part of the firm's plan to monetise software

7 December 2021
Stellantis announces €30bn software transformation
From the archive

From the motorsport archive: BRM's Monaco mastery

In May 1972, we reported on a very wet Monaco Grand Prix

7 December 2021
From the motorsport archive: BRM's Monaco mastery
Confidential

Autocar confidential: Polestar's shark designs, Boris Johnson's electric dreams and more

Our reporters empty their notebooks to round up a week in gossip from across the automotive industry

7 December 2021
Autocar confidential: Polestar's shark designs, Boris Johnson's electric dreams and more
New cars

Toyota Prius: hybrid pioneer set to enter fifth generation in 2022

Brand hints at plans to launch a new version of its popular hybrid hatchback alongside first BEVs

7 December 2021
Toyota Prius: hybrid pioneer set to enter fifth generation in 2022
Dealership, sales and marketing

Hybrids, EVs claim 27% market share as registrations climb slightly

SMMT figures for November show first uptick in four months, but chip shortage still stifling output

6 December 2021
Hybrids, EVs claim 27% market share as registrations climb slightly
Move Electric

Electric bike review: Canyon Grail:ON

Don't think you're up to cycling on gravel? This is the bike that democratises off-road for every cyclist

6 December 2021
Electric bike review: Canyon Grail:ON

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New car news

HWA EVO N24 race car front quarter static
HWA livery is inspired by the Sonax/Hugo Boss livery 190E DTM driven by Klaus Ludwig in the 1990s
New cars

Mercedes 190E to return to racing at 2026 Nurburgring 24 Hours

19 June 2025
Mercedes 190E to return to racing at 2026 Nurburgring 24 Hours

Motorsport news

HWA EVO N24 race car front quarter static
HWA livery is inspired by the Sonax/Hugo Boss livery 190E DTM driven by Klaus Ludwig in the 1990s
New cars

Mercedes 190E to return to racing at 2026 Nurburgring 24 Hours

19 June 2025
Mercedes 190E to return to racing at 2026 Nurburgring 24 Hours