Italdesign has overhauled the second-generation Honda NSX, drawing on the greatest hits from the Japanese supercar’s history. Chief among the homages to the 1989 original is the addition of a deck-like rear spoiler, emphasised by a ‘floating ring’ brake light. The indicators and reverse lights are concealed behind the spoiler. Fitted to the roof is a… Continue reading Italdesign reinvents Honda NSX hybrid, inspired by 1989 original
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New DS 3 to be inspired by 2010 original
DS will take inspiration from the first-generation DS 3 – its first stand-alone car from the mid-2010s – for the next iteration of the hatch, which will arrive in the next few years with a “sporty, hot” and “futuristic” design, DS design chief Thierry Métroz has told Autocar. The current DS 3 is the oldest… Continue reading New DS 3 to be inspired by 2010 original
Radical Mazda CX-6e launched as Audi Q6 rival with 26in screen
The Mazda CX-6e marks a radically different new look for the Japanese brand – and the firm’s Europe design boss, Jo Stenuit, says the tech-heavy cabin showcases the direction in which the car maker wants to take its interiors. The SUV, unveiled at the Brussels motor show on Friday, also introduces a number of firsts for Mazda,… Continue reading Radical Mazda CX-6e launched as Audi Q6 rival with 26in screen
Mercedes-Benz CLA named Car of the Year 2026
The Mercedes-Benz CLA has been named Car of the Year 2026. The CLA is the first Mercedes to win Europe’s top new car prize since the 450SE in 1974 and the first time a Mercedes has made the podium since the 1997 E-Class. The award was announced at the Brussels motor show, where the CLA… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz CLA named Car of the Year 2026
Renault primes range-extender ‘super hybrid’ tech for next-gen EVs
Renault could offer its next-generation electric cars with a new “super hybrid” powertrain that uses a small petrol engine to boost range. The firm is working on a new EV platform for its next mid-sized cars but, in response to lagging uptake for EVs in certain regions and prevailing range anxiety, is now also considering offering… Continue reading Renault primes range-extender ‘super hybrid’ tech for next-gen EVs
Wild new DS No4 concept gets hot hatch treatment
DS has unveiled a sporty reimagining of its No4 hatchback, which showcases some new features coming to its models in the future, according to design boss Thierry Métroz. Called the No4 Taylor Made (because it was partially penned by DS Formula E driver Taylor Barnard), the concept is based on the standard EV but sits lower, has a… Continue reading Wild new DS No4 concept gets hot hatch treatment
Kia bolsters performance car range with hot EV3, EV4 and EV5
Kia will add three new electric performance models to its line-up with GT versions of the EV3 crossover, EV4 hatch and fastback, and EV5 SUV. The trio were unveiled at the Brussels motor show and will join GT versions of the EV6 and EV9 in the firm’s line-up of performance range-toppers. They all feature dual-motor… Continue reading Kia bolsters performance car range with hot EV3, EV4 and EV5
Sub-£25k Kia EV2 goes after Renault 4 with 278-mile range
The new Kia EV2 will take on the Renault 4 and forthcoming Volkswagen ID Cross in the fast-growing electric crossover segment – and it is set to offer the longest range in its class. Revealed at the Brussels motor show on Friday, the B-segment model is the sixth – and smallest – car in Kia’s… Continue reading Sub-£25k Kia EV2 goes after Renault 4 with 278-mile range
Why big brands have failed in car sharing
A global company with the incredible technical and organisational skill to make cars at scale should be able to monetise a car in more ways than just selling it to a dealer. This core belief has gripped the car industry for the past decade but so far has met with little success. Alternative forms of ownership… Continue reading Why big brands have failed in car sharing
Montra Electric Expands Dealership Network in Delhi NCR
Montra Electric, the clean mobility arm of the Murugappa Group, has expanded its dealership network in the National Capital Region with the opening of two new outlets: an electric small commercial vehicle (e-SCV) dealership in Libaspur, North Delhi, and an electric three-wheeler (e-3W) dealership in Surajpur, Greater Noida. The new dealerships add to Montra Electric’s… Continue reading Montra Electric Expands Dealership Network in Delhi NCR