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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

Lotus confirms new V8 hybrid supercar for 2028

Company will channel spirit of Esprit with mid-engined follow-up to Emira, which is "likely" to be built in Europe

12 May 2026
Lotus confirms new V8 hybrid supercar for 2028
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
Peugeot 308 GTI 2015
Previous 308 GTi was discontinued in 2021, but it could return as an EV
Electric cars

Peugeot boss says bringing back 308 GTi 'makes a lot of sense'

Plans are afoot for rapid expansion of GTi range after revered performance badge returns on hot 208

10 May 2026
Peugeot boss says bringing back 308 GTi 'makes a lot of sense'
New cars

How the 'wrong' tyres are sabotaging your car’s MPG

We marvel at thermal efficiency and hybrid tech, yet overlook the basics of tyres

8 May 2026
How the 'wrong' tyres are sabotaging your car’s MPG
New cars

Renault 4 now available with folding cloth roof for £27k

New Plein Sud variant of EV evokes the open-top option that was available with the original 4 in the 1960s

8 May 2026
Renault 4 now available with folding cloth roof for £27k
New cars

Vauxhall to launch new SUV developed with Leapmotor

Firm vows new model, due in 2028, will blend Chinese technology and European engineering

8 May 2026
Vauxhall to launch new SUV developed with Leapmotor

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