Business

Ford takes £14.5bn hit as it rethinks global EV plan

Decision comes off the back of weak EV demand in the US – but it isn't expected to impact European plans

16 December 2025
Autocar Business
Ford takes £14.5bn hit as it rethinks global EV plan
New cars

Smart #2: Fortwo successor begins testing ahead of 2026 launch

New city car enters final stages of development; will be one of Europe's smallest electric cars

15 December 2025
Smart #2: Fortwo successor begins testing ahead of 2026 launch
Changan Viia front quarter
VIIA concept shown in 2023 could form the basis for a 'dream machine'
New cars

China's Changan mulling 'dream machine' to build brand

As firm expands into Europe and UK, a halo car – possibly a rakish GT – could help to build awareness

15 December 2025
China's Changan mulling 'dream machine' to build brand
New cars

Skoda Fabia vRS return hinges on success of new 130 warm hatch

Insiders suggest the new Fabia 130 is a proof of concept for a revival of the vRS hot hatch, axed in 2014

15 December 2025
Skoda Fabia vRS return hinges on success of new 130 warm hatch
Slideshow

29 very strange cars

Forget your small SUVs, superminis and family hatchbacks, this story is about the downright strangest cars ever made

15 December 2025
29 very strange cars
New cars

Next-gen Porsche 718 EVs being reworked for petrol power

Porsche will install petrol power into its previously electric-only new duo

14 December 2025
Next-gen Porsche 718 EVs being reworked for petrol power
gac aion ut milan design week front quarter
Aion UT is aimed at the Mini Cooper and Renault 5
New cars

Chinese brand Aion reveals UK launch plans

GAC subsidiary will arrive in the UK next year with rivals for the Volkswagen ID 4 and Mini Cooper EVs

13 December 2025
Chinese brand Aion reveals UK launch plans
Technology

Are BMW's upcoming FCEVs the last chance for hydrogen?

BMW's third-gen fuel cell system will enter production in 2028

13 December 2025
Are BMW's upcoming FCEVs the last chance for hydrogen?
Slideshow

The best new cars coming in 2026 and beyond

We take a close look at all the interesting new cars coming our way in the coming year and beyond

13 December 2025
The best new cars coming in 2026 and beyond
Features

Plug vs petrol: Porsche Macan EV faces BMW X3 M50, Audi SQ5

How does the new Macan 4S Electric fare against ICE-powered rivals from Audi and BMW?

13 December 2025
Plug vs petrol: Porsche Macan EV faces BMW X3 M50, Audi SQ5

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