New cars

Skywell gives BE11 'comprehensive revision' following criticism

Chinese electric SUV, which was given a two-star rating by Autocar, also gets a £5000 price cut

5 January 2026
Skywell gives BE11 'comprehensive revision' following criticism
Consumer

Volvo EX30 Extended Range, Twin Motor owners warned of fire risk

Some EV owners told to stop charging at 70% as big-battery models could suffer cell overheating issue

5 January 2026
Volvo EX30 Extended Range, Twin Motor owners warned of fire risk
New cars

Jeep Wrangler tipped for UK return – eventually

Non-compliance with safety regulations, plus high emissions, forced the 4x4 to be pulled from sale

8 January 2026
Jeep Wrangler tipped for UK return – eventually
Consumer

Government gives councils new power to ban pavement parking

Local authorities to be given powers to introduce wider bans on pavement parking

8 January 2026
Government gives councils new power to ban pavement parking
New cars

New DS 3 to be inspired by 2010 original

The 3 was once DS's hottest seller but is now its slowest; sporty, simple design is key for next iteration

9 January 2026
New DS 3 to be inspired by 2010 original
Manufacturing

Stellantis priming Spanish plant to build Leapmotor B10 for Europe

Spanish production line will open by the end of the year, boosting brand's push into Europe

9 January 2026
Autocar Business
Stellantis priming Spanish plant to build Leapmotor B10 for Europe
Car sales

China takes big chunk of UK's new car market

MG took second place in December, behind only VW – so why aren't European rivals pushing back?

12 January 2026
Autocar Business
China takes big chunk of UK's new car market
Consumer

Mooted VAT cut for public EV charging is 'brilliant news'

Making EV charging cheaper is part of an effort to mitigate the impact of the pay-per-mile eVED tax, due in 2028

12 January 2026
Mooted VAT cut for public EV charging is 'brilliant news'
Business

Ford is considering more partnerships with rival manufacturers

Ford once championed the idea of a world car, but increasingly "regionalised" business favours tie-ups

14 January 2026
Autocar Business
Ford is considering more partnerships with rival manufacturers
New cars

Ford 'not moving backwards on EVs' despite £14.5bn write-down

American car maker last month announced huge EV investment cut in response to slowing consumer demand

14 January 2026
Ford 'not moving backwards on EVs' despite £14.5bn write-down

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