Bentley electric urban suv render
EV will be first in a run of new EVs and PHEVs launching at a rate of one per year from 2026
New cars

Bentley to launch ‘urban SUV’ in 2026 as its first EV

British firm announces new details of first EV as it pushes back its deadline to go electric-only

7 November 2024
Bentley to launch ‘urban SUV’ in 2026 as its first EV
Mercedes AMG SUV teaser
Preview image released by AMG reveals prominent haunches and rakish roofline
New cars

Mercedes-AMG confirms it will build electric super-SUV

EV rival for the BMW XM will sit on a purpose-built AMG platform

7 November 2024
Mercedes-AMG confirms it will build electric super-SUV
Dacia Spring Cargo loading
Spring Cargo is priced from £14,995 (excluding VAT)
New cars

Dacia Spring Cargo unveiled as UK’s cheapest electric van

New load-carrying variant of budget-friendly city car offers 1085-litre boot and 370kg payload

5 November 2024
Dacia Spring Cargo unveiled as UK’s cheapest electric van
Mercedes Benz EQS battery
New plant can recover enough material to build new batteries for 5000 electric cars annually
Technology

Mercedes: electric car battery recycling won't stop mining

Batteries will still require mined material despite recycling gains at new Kuppenheim plant

5 November 2024
Mercedes: electric car battery recycling won't stop mining
Suzuki eVitara launch front quarter
New eVitara sits on an EV-tailored platform, to the benefit of packaging
New cars

Suzuki eVitara revealed as brand’s first EV with 250 miles of range

New Mini Aceman rival arrives with recognisable name to tempt buyers

4 November 2024
Suzuki eVitara revealed as brand’s first EV with 250 miles of range
Kia EV2 prototype front quarter
Kia EV2 will be targeted at Europe and built in Slovakia
New cars

First pictures of £25,000 Kia EV2 city car

Korean firm expands EV line-up to include a European-built Vauxhall Corsa rival with a hot GT version

4 November 2024
First pictures of £25,000 Kia EV2 city car
DEI

Autocar Drivers of Change awards: final day to enter

Get your nominations in for our new awards celebrating diverse automotive talent

1 November 2024
Autocar Drivers of Change awards: final day to enter
Nissan Leaf Vs Nissan Ariya   2024   ME 1
The original Leaf in today’s money would cost from around £33,000...
Features

Nissan Ariya vs Mk1 Leaf: How far have EVs come in a decade?

Nissan took 11 years to give us a second EV. Was it worth the wait?

1 November 2024
Nissan Ariya vs Mk1 Leaf: How far have EVs come in a decade?
Hyundai Initium concept front quarter off roading
Plus-shaped lights will be used to distinguish Hyundai's hydrogen fuel cell models
New cars

Bold Hyundai Initium concept is first look at new Nexo

SUV introduces new 'Art of Steel' design language and more potent hydrogen powertrain

31 October 2024
Bold Hyundai Initium concept is first look at new Nexo
Nissan Ampere A segment car teaser
Key reasons for collaboration are the reduced costs and faster pace brought by shared underpinnings
New cars

Nissan primes Renault Twingo twin for Europe

Japanese manufacturer is in talks with Renault EV division Ampere about producing a new A-segment car

30 October 2024
Nissan primes Renault Twingo twin for Europe

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