Consumer

EVs putting independent rental firms at risk of closure

Insurance, chargers and resale costs make EVs pricey for indie firms

23 May 2025
EVs putting independent rental firms at risk of closure
New cars

Testing ramps up ahead of Porsche Cayman EV's 2026 launch

New electric coupé is due next year, six months after Boxster EV drop-top

22 May 2025
Testing ramps up ahead of Porsche Cayman EV's 2026 launch
New cars

Official reveal: Nissan Micra reinvented as Renault 5 twin

Micra returns after two-year hiatus; blockier, funkier design borrows elements from its 2002 forebear

21 May 2025
Official reveal: Nissan Micra reinvented as Renault 5 twin
New cars

New Lexus ES may be sold in UK exclusively with electric power

Audi A6 and BMW 5 Series-rivalling saloon is due to arrive in the UK next year with up to 338bhp

21 May 2025
New Lexus ES may be sold in UK exclusively with electric power
Consumer

EV charger rollout is failing disabled drivers

Obstructions, cable weights and force required to attach connectors it too great for many impaired motorists

20 May 2025
EV charger rollout is failing disabled drivers
New cars

New Mercedes-AMG super-SUV to pack more than 1000bhp

High-riding electric GT will use advanced tech to take on Lotus Eletre and Porsche Cayenne EVs

19 May 2025
New Mercedes-AMG super-SUV to pack more than 1000bhp
New cars

Freelander due UK return as electrified 4x4 with JLR design

Chery-built crossover will have range-extender and pure-EV options plus Gerry McGovern styling

14 May 2025
Freelander due UK return as electrified 4x4 with JLR design
New cars

Hot new Vauxhall Mokka GSe primed as sub-brand goes EV-only

Racier version of small crossover is most likely to borrow hardware from its Abarth 600e cousin

14 May 2025
Hot new Vauxhall Mokka GSe primed as sub-brand goes EV-only
volkswagen id2all front three quarter
Production version of ID 2all concept will be VW's first EV with an LFP battery
New cars

Volkswagen EVs to get new platform, cheaper batteries from 2026

Launch of the new ID 2 electric supermini will commence an overhaul of every electric Volkswagen

13 May 2025
Volkswagen EVs to get new platform, cheaper batteries from 2026
Electric vehicles

Ineos CEO: politicians must recognise need for hybrids after 2035

There is "no chance" that Ineos will force its customers to go electric, says Lynn Calder

13 May 2025
Autocar Business
Ineos CEO: politicians must recognise need for hybrids after 2035

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