Audi will reveal a radical new sports car concept inspired by the TT later today – but leaked images have given an early look at what to expect. New images posted to online forums this morning provide a more complete look at the sleek, low-slung sports coupé, revealing a new grille treatment similar to that on the… Continue reading Audi TT concept leaked: new pictures reveal retro grille
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Next BMW X5 to add hydrogen fuel cell power in 2028
BMW has provided an update on its plans to begin sales of a hydrogen-powered version of the X5, as it readies production of a third-generation fuel cell system developed in partnership with Toyota. Due out in 2028, the new FCEV model will be sold alongside petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid and fully electric versions of the… Continue reading Next BMW X5 to add hydrogen fuel cell power in 2028
Why sports cars are swapping carbonfibre for flax
After using a sustainable, natural-fibre composite in motorsport for a number of years, BMW has announced it will be using the flax-based material, developed by Swiss firm Bcomp, on future production models. In testing, the material has proved suitable for a range of uses, including visible A-surface finishes on the interior and exterior. Several years… Continue reading Why sports cars are swapping carbonfibre for flax
Hyundai to preview Ioniq 3 with radical electric hot hatch concept
Hyundai has previewed the design of the striking electric hatchback concept it will reveal at next week’s Munich motor show. It has also revealed a name for the show car: Concept Three – which all but confirms the eventual production car will be called the Ioniq 3, and closely related to the Kia EV3 –… Continue reading Hyundai to preview Ioniq 3 with radical electric hot hatch concept
Smart #2: Fortwo successor confirmed for 2026
Smart has confirmed it will return to the city car segment with a successor to its signature model, the Fortwo, that is due to arrive late next year. Smart CEO Dirk Adelmann last year confirmed that the project was in the works, pending a feasibility study. Following the “successful” launch of the #5 (the large… Continue reading Smart #2: Fortwo successor confirmed for 2026
IT issue leaves JLR unable to register cars on crucial ‘new plate’ day
JLR is grappling with a global IT issue that has left it unable to register new cars. Autocar was first made aware of a ‘cyber incident’ at the firm earlier today, understood to be related to the system it uses to register new cars, but the precise impact has yet to be confirmed. Autocar spoke to… Continue reading IT issue leaves JLR unable to register cars on crucial ‘new plate’ day
Drivers of Change: New Talent 2025 – last chance for nominations
It’s time to submit your nominations for the Autocar Drivers of Change: New Talent awards – ahead of entries closing on 10 September. Held in association with the SMMT, the second running of the Drivers of Change awards will celebrate individuals who are either apprentices or in the first two years of their career, and the company that’s doing… Continue reading Drivers of Change: New Talent 2025 – last chance for nominations
Radical Audi TT concept leaked ahead of reveal tomorrow
Audi will reveal a radical new sports car concept inspired by the TT tomorrow – but a leaked image has given an early look at what to expect. Posted to Audi‘s Canadian social media feeds and quickly taken down, the image shows a side profile of a sleek, low-slung sports coupé that is unmistakably influenced… Continue reading Radical Audi TT concept leaked ahead of reveal tomorrow
First look: Leapmotor previews sub-£30k hatchback to rival ID 3
Leapmotor has previewed its upcoming Volkswagen ID 3 rival ahead of a debut at the Munich motor show next week. The Stellantis-backed Chinese brand published a series of shadowy teaser images to its Weibo account, giving a first look at the electric B05 hatchback that will join its European line-up early next year. Known in China as… Continue reading First look: Leapmotor previews sub-£30k hatchback to rival ID 3
Mercedes-Benz EQE saloon and SUV production to end in 2026
Mercedes-Benz plans to end production of the EQE saloon and EQE SUV in 2026 as part of a realignment of its electric cars. The decision follows internal reassessments of new electric model introductions and subsequent overlap within the German car maker’s line-up. The EQE saloon, currently produced at Mercedes’ factory in Bremen, Germany, and the… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz EQE saloon and SUV production to end in 2026