New cars

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

New cars

New 2028 Lotus Esprit to offer V6 in addition to hybrid V8

New ICE supercar will be built alongside Emira at Hethel and offer choice of powertrains

27 August 2026

New 2028 Lotus Esprit to offer V6 in addition to hybrid V8

LEPAS L6 EV Exterior Dynamic

Electric cars

Lepas L6 coming to UK as 214bhp, 279-mile VW ID 4 rival

Jaecoo sibling brand's first UK-bound electric car goes big on standard kit and interior space

27 August 2026

Lepas L6 coming to UK as 214bhp, 279-mile VW ID 4 rival

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New cars

Mazda MX-5 1.5-litre gets more power as 2.0-litre dropped in UK

New updates bring a small bump in power and torque for the 1.5 MX-5, plus extra kit from the 2.0

26 August 2026

Mazda MX-5 1.5-litre gets more power as 2.0-litre dropped in UK

New cars

Hyundai and Genesis to launch 41 new cars in Europe by 2030

Big rollout will include a Europe-specific small SUV, a new i20 and much more

26 August 2026

Hyundai and Genesis to launch 41 new cars in Europe by 2030

Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio Luna Rossa review 2026 028

New cars

Giulia Quadrifoglio Luna Rossa driven: Ultra-rare special is a V6 ace

Sailing-themed super-saloon is a 10-off collector special from Alfa's new special projects arm

26 August 2026

Giulia Quadrifoglio Luna Rossa driven: Ultra-rare special is a V6 ace

Renault 5 E Tech electric (16)

New cars

Updated Renault 5 gains extra range, red paint and Williams style

Aero tweaks, LFP battery chemistry and fresh options for retro electric supermini's second birthday

25 August 2026

Updated Renault 5 gains extra range, red paint and Williams style

Electric cars

First look at Suzuki e-Sky: sub-£20k EV due in UK next year

Boxy kei car will rival the Renault Twingo and Honda Super-N as the brand's entry-level EV

24 August 2026

First look at Suzuki e-Sky: sub-£20k EV due in UK next year

Volvo XC90 T8 Hybrid LT KC 2025 jb43

New cars

Volvo pledges long-range PHEVs that can be “used as intended”

Volvo set to expand line-up of PHEVs as EV adoption slows, warning that the ZEV mandate needs a “reality check”

24 August 2026

Volvo pledges long-range PHEVs that can be “used as intended”

Toyota MR2 render 2026

Autocar rendering shows how the new MR2, influenced by the FT-SE, could look on the road

New cars

Reborn Toyota MR2: Full story on mid-engined sports car for 2028

Mid-engined model primed with 2.0-litre engine that could offer as much as 600bhp

24 August 2026

Reborn Toyota MR2: Full story on mid-engined sports car for 2028

Features

Exclusive: Mercedes boss on why car fans will love its future EVs

Its cars are becoming more electric and digital, but Merc's CEO won't lose sight of the brand's spirit

22 August 2026

Exclusive: Mercedes boss on why car fans will love its future EVs

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