New cars

Ford to launch five 'rally-bred' cars in Europe by 2029

Bid to rejoin Europe's biggest car makers comprises new 'Fiesta', Bronco and more small EVs

18 May 2026
Ford to launch five 'rally-bred' cars in Europe by 2029
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New estate option is aimed at broadening appeal of segment-bending Polestar 4
Electric cars

Polestar committed to premium appeal as it adds mainstream models

CEO is "not worried at all" about new estate and crossover stepping on toes of sibling brand Volvo

18 May 2026
Polestar committed to premium appeal as it adds mainstream models
Electric cars

BMW 1 Series to return to RWD with new 322bhp EV

Fourth-generation hatchback will be offered with combustion and electric power, focusing on younger buyers

18 May 2026
BMW 1 Series to return to RWD with new 322bhp EV
Features

Renaissance man: How Gilles Vidal will reshape Stellantis in Europe

After five years overseeing hit after hit at Renault, Vidal has returned to Stellantis as its European design chief

17 May 2026
Renaissance man: How Gilles Vidal will reshape Stellantis in Europe
New cars

New Kimera K-39 hypercar brings 986bhp Koenigsegg V8

Italian firm follows Lancia 037 restomods with original hypercar that will take to Pikes Peak

15 May 2026
New Kimera K-39 hypercar brings 986bhp Koenigsegg V8
New cars

BMW reveals striking V8 coupe to show future of Alpina

Concept showcases future slanted to exclusivity and comfort, bridging gap between BMW and Rolls-Royce

15 May 2026
BMW reveals striking V8 coupe to show future of Alpina
New cars

New Ferrari HC25 special introduces fresh design cues

One-off introduces thinner headlights and vertical daytime running lights to F8 Spider design

15 May 2026
New Ferrari HC25 special introduces fresh design cues
Electric cars

"Clearly a proper GTI": UK exclusive first drive in new VW ID Polo GTI

VW finally finds the courage to put the hallowed letters on an EV – we've had a first taste in a prototype

15 May 2026
"Clearly a proper GTI": UK exclusive first drive in new VW ID Polo GTI
Electric cars

Volkswagen ID Polo GTI revealed as "real hot hatch" with 223bhp

New-age electric hot hatch has "everything that belongs to a real GTI", says VW's technical chief

15 May 2026
Volkswagen ID Polo GTI revealed as "real hot hatch" with 223bhp

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