Fireman Access 1
Removable disc in the battery casing allows water to reach the cells in the event of a fire
Electric cars

Renault makes EV fire suppression tech open to all manufacturers

Fireman Access device is said to allow an EV fire to be extinguished in the same time as an ICE vehicle

18 February 2025
Renault makes EV fire suppression tech open to all manufacturers
New cars

Fiat 500 and Panda to be reborn in ground-up brand overhaul

Larger SUV, fastback and possible new Punto on the way in next stage of brand's reinvention

18 February 2025
Fiat 500 and Panda to be reborn in ground-up brand overhaul
Mazda 2 Mazda 2 Hybrid
2 Hybrid (middle) is confirmed as the direct replacement for the older model
New cars

Mazda 2 supermini axed after a decade on sale

Pure-petrol and mild-hybrid hatchback is dropped in favour of newer, Toyota Yaris-based 2 Hybrid

17 February 2025
Mazda 2 supermini axed after a decade on sale
BMW driving experience lead
Vision Driving Experience is test mule for Neue Klasse models
New cars

BMW Vision Driving Experience is a radical quad-motor test mule

The Vision Driving Experience is a test mule for the brand's next-gen vehicle dynamics technology

16 February 2025
BMW Vision Driving Experience is a radical quad-motor test mule
New cars

Peugeot 5008, e-5008 now available with five seats for bigger boot

Sacrificing third row expands capacity to 994 litres; EV has also gained 321bhp dual-motor powertrain option

14 February 2025
Peugeot 5008, e-5008 now available with five seats for bigger boot
vw id suv render 2023 web
Volkswagen's smallest electric SUV will look nothing like the ID 4 and ID 5
Electric cars

Volkswagen ID 2X: £25k EV's name confirmed ahead of Munich debut

Electric T-Cross replacement will be launched in 2026 with bold styling and up to 280 miles of range

14 February 2025
Volkswagen ID 2X: £25k EV's name confirmed ahead of Munich debut
2026 Vauxhall Corsa Autocar render
Next Corsa will get bold 'Vizor' grille and 'Compass' lighting motif
New cars

New 2026 Vauxhall Corsa to bring bold redesign and big tech boost

Next-gen supermini will usher in new-era design and tech as Vauxhall eyes Mini

14 February 2025
New 2026 Vauxhall Corsa to bring bold redesign and big tech boost
VW ID Every1 sketch
Sketch reveals chunky, upright proportions and bold styling
New cars

Up returns: VW previews £17k city car ahead of March reveal

New sketch reveals bold look for Volkswagen's long-awaited 'ID 1', due in showrooms in 2027

13 February 2025
Up returns: VW previews £17k city car ahead of March reveal
Smart 6 Autocar render front quarter tracking
The #6 will be Smart's slipperiest model yet, offering range figures north of 400 miles
New cars

Smart #6 saloon to rival Model 3 with up to 638bhp

New rakish four-door saloon will be the brand's quickest model ever

13 February 2025
Smart #6 saloon to rival Model 3 with up to 638bhp
Kia EV2 concept teaser front
Kia EV2 concept will preview a production car due in 2026
New cars

Kia to show £25k EV2, EV4 and ID Buzz rival on 27 February

Production EV4 and PV5 are due this year; EV2 concept previews electric Rio replacement for 2026

12 February 2025
Kia to show £25k EV2, EV4 and ID Buzz rival on 27 February

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