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Lotus tips Hethel as "best location" to build new hybrid sports cars

US tariffs mean Emira PHEV and new V8 'Esprit' most likely to be built at historic Lotus HQ

12 May 2026

Lotus tips Hethel as "best location" to build new hybrid sports cars

Last Saabs at Trollhattan

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Final Saabs up for auction in curtain call for Swedish legend

Collapse of start-up NEVS means several of the last 9-3s ever built – plus prototypes – are now being sold off

12 May 2026

Final Saabs up for auction in curtain call for Swedish legend

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Renault 4 gets beach buggy treatment for new JP4x4 concept

New concept car is inspired by French beachcomber from the 1980s, with open sides and a pick-up bed

12 May 2026

Renault 4 gets beach buggy treatment for new JP4x4 concept

Lotus news 2026 b (1)

Lotus has released an official image of the supercar's rear – and Autocar has imagined what the rest of the car will look like

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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

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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

Freelander 8 MIIT front quarter

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

BMW Vision Alpina teaser

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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

de tomaso p900 front lead

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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

Kia Meta Turismo 2

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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'

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