What do the class of 2026 have in common in the new car world? If not too downbeat a hook to draw you into this story: not a great deal of originality. But stick with me. There were 29 cars from 23 brands at the annual Tannistest in northern Denmark, a test event to help… Continue reading Which of these models will be 2026 Car of the Year?
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Next Peugeot 208 hot hatch to tap 205 GTI spirit
Peugeot is set to channel the spirit of the legendary 205 GTI hot hatch with the range-topping performance version of the next 208. The French manufacturer has already revived the GTI performance sub-brand for a hot new version of its e-208 electric supermini – and now CEO Alain Favey has told Autocar that it will… Continue reading Next Peugeot 208 hot hatch to tap 205 GTI spirit
Stellantis unveils lighter, faster charging EV battery
Stellantis and French battery maker SAFT have revealed an integrated battery system that is more efficient, smaller and lighter and cuts charging times by 15%. Called IBIS (Intelligent Battery Integrated System), the battery incorporates the inverter and charger functions directly into its pack, creating a single module to deliver power to the drive motor-generator. Until… Continue reading Stellantis unveils lighter, faster charging EV battery
Autocar Pod: we ride Jaguar’s prototype ‘Type 00!
In the latest episode of My Week In Cars, Steve Cropley joins the team at JLR to ride in a prototype of Jaguar’s new electric saloon, which is still under wraps and publically known as ‘Type 00’. Cropley also interviews Jaguar managing director Rawdon Glover, and JLR’s vehicle design director, Matt Becker. As always there’s… Continue reading Autocar Pod: we ride Jaguar’s prototype ‘Type 00!
Jaguar boss: ‘We didn’t take time to explain why we had to change’
Are we still right to quote a price of £120,000? “We believe the core price will be £117,000 to £120,000 but there’s a design vision that owners who choose the highest-output model and take advantage of the opportunities we’ll provide to personalise their cars could pay £150,000 or more. There’s a big gap between the… Continue reading Jaguar boss: ‘We didn’t take time to explain why we had to change’
European law makers firm up plans for new small EV class
The European Union (EU) has firmed up plans for a new class of European-made small electric cars – and will incentivise manufacturers to produce them by offering extra credits against emissions targets. Its legislative arm, the European Commission (EC), has already agreed to work with car makers on the development of a new class of vehicles loosely based on… Continue reading European law makers firm up plans for new small EV class
Official: EU scraps 2035 ban on new ICE car sales
Combustion-engined cars will be allowed to remain on sale after 2035 in the European Union (EU) under major changes put forward by the bloc’s top legislators. The lifeline for car makers follows intensive lobbying from national governments and some of the industry’s biggest companies, including Volkswagen, Renault, Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Stellantis. More lenient rules drawn… Continue reading Official: EU scraps 2035 ban on new ICE car sales
BYD Dolphin G: PHEV hatch coming in 2026 to take on Golf GTE
BYD will take the fight to the Volkswagen Golf GTE and Toyota Prius next year with its first bespoke European-market model: a plug-in hybrid hatchback called the Dolphin G. The latest addition to BYD’s ranks is described as a B-segment hatchback and will effectively serve as a PHEV alternative to the Dolphin electric hatchback. Technical details are… Continue reading BYD Dolphin G: PHEV hatch coming in 2026 to take on Golf GTE
Toyota C-HR+ here in March to rival Skoda Elroq at £34,495
The Toyota C-HR+ electric crossover will arrive in the UK in March, priced from £34,495. The SUV is the Japanese brand’s third battery EV and sits between the bZ4X and smaller Suzuki-twinned Urban Cruiser. Described as the “core” model in Toyota’s EV line-up, the C-HR+ will give the Japanese firm a foothold in the popular electric C-SUV segment. When it goes on… Continue reading Toyota C-HR+ here in March to rival Skoda Elroq at £34,495
Thousands wrongly fined for speeding due to speed camera fault
Thousands of UK drivers have been wrongly fined and given points of their licences for speeding due to a camera fault. National Highways has confirmed that 2650 motorists have been incorrectly hit with speeding enforcement actions since 2021. The issue, which occurred on A-roads and motorways with variable speed limits, was a “slight” delay between the speed… Continue reading Thousands wrongly fined for speeding due to speed camera fault