2024 VW California awning out
The new California strongly resembles the concept shown by Volkswagen in 2023
New cars

Volkswagen California camper van goes plug-in hybrid

Seventh-generation California also gets car underpinnings, interior improvements and new technology

7 May 2024
Volkswagen California camper van goes plug-in hybrid
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Hyundai owners could soon find features such as heated seats behind a paywall
Technology

Hyundai considering pay-to-use in-car features, such as heated seats

Korean company will also go a step beyond others in using the tech to improve features in older models

7 May 2024
Hyundai considering pay-to-use in-car features, such as heated seats
2024 Rolls Royce Cullinan  front lead
New Cullinan is expected to lift the base price up slightly to around £330,000
New cars

Rolls-Royce Cullinan revamp brings fresh look and new options

Revised styling, new infotainment and a raft of extra options for Goodwood's V12 SUV

7 May 2024
Rolls-Royce Cullinan revamp brings fresh look and new options
Bentley Batur Convertible front three quarter
The drop-top Batur is the third bespoke model from Bentley's Mulliner coachbuilding division
New cars

Bentley Batur convertible is brand's most expensive car yet

Ultra-exclusive W12-engined drop-top will comfortably exceed £2 million; just 16 to be built

7 May 2024
Bentley Batur convertible is brand's most expensive car yet
Audi A3s on dealer forecourt
The Audi A3 was one of the UK's best-selling cars in April, with 3010 registrations
Car sales

Electrified models stabilise UK new car market as private sales dip

Hybrids, plug-in hybrids and electric cars played starring roles as petrol car sales fell by 3.1% in April

7 May 2024
Autocar Business
Electrified models stabilise UK new car market as private sales dip
Nissan electric car concepts Tokyo motor show 2023
Nissan remains committed to its EV objectives but will prioritise 'flexibility'
New cars

Nissan CEO: Powertrain 'flexibility' key as EV demand fluctuates

Makoto Uchida commits to Nissan's long-term electrification goals but admits "the pace may have to be adjusted"

7 May 2024
Nissan CEO: Powertrain 'flexibility' key as EV demand fluctuates
Ford Focus front three quarter
The Focus is currently in its fourth generation
New cars

Ford Focus will not live beyond 2025 despite drop in EV demand

As rival firms give cars a stay of execution, Ford's CEO is "deeply convinced" EVs are the future

7 May 2024
Ford Focus will not live beyond 2025 despite drop in EV demand
Car sales

Inside one brand’s struggle to stay ahead in China’s cut-throat car market

Motivational messages posted in factory reveal high stakes for Zeekr in a make-or-break year

7 May 2024
Autocar Business
Inside one brand’s struggle to stay ahead in China’s cut-throat car market
New cars

New Kia EV3 set for full reveal this month

Entry-level car in Kia's bespoke EV line-up will maintain bold styling of concept; is tipped to cost less than £30k

7 May 2024
New Kia EV3 set for full reveal this month
2024 Mercedes AMG CLE53 nose cornering
It's the latest model from Mercedes-AMG to get a mild-hybrid powertrain
New cars

Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 cabriolet guns for BMW M440i

New drop-top gets 442bhp, bespoke AMG styling upgrades and performance-led chassis tweaks

6 May 2024
Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 cabriolet guns for BMW M440i

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New car news

Mercedes G Class Electric and combustion
Electric G-Class sets the tone for Mercedes' future in ditching the EQ badge
New cars

Mercedes to keep investing in separate ICE and EV platforms

9 October 2024
Mercedes to keep investing in separate ICE and EV platforms

Motorsport news

Genesis X Gran Racer VGT
Genesis X Gran Racer VGT concept previously hinted at brand's ambitions to go racing
Motorsport

Genesis to enter top-flight endurance racing

12 September 2024
Genesis to enter top-flight endurance racing