New cars

Nissan gives X-Trail rugged makeover, reduces engine options

Minor update for 2026 revives N-Trek trim, bringing chunkier exterior design, but removes petrol mild hybrid

11 March 2026
Nissan gives X-Trail rugged makeover, reduces engine options
Corporate

Leiters' challenge: reshaping Porsche for a different world

Tariffs, softened EV sales targets and threat from Chinese brands have forced a total rethink for Porsche

13 March 2026
Autocar Business
Leiters' challenge: reshaping Porsche for a different world
Electric cars

VW sales boss: ZEV mandate will increase ICE car prices in UK

Martin Sander warns that manufacturers will need to compensate for heavy EV discounts by hiking ICE prices

12 March 2026
VW sales boss: ZEV mandate will increase ICE car prices in UK
Manufacturing

BMW slams 'protectionist' Made in Europe laws as 'doomed to fail'

New EU act is intended to help European car makers in fight against cheaper Chinese imports

13 March 2026
Autocar Business
BMW slams 'protectionist' Made in Europe laws as 'doomed to fail'
Consumer

Car park operator NCP appoints administrators

Administrators are prioritising "continuity of service" while considering site closures or a sale of the business

16 March 2026
Car park operator NCP appoints administrators
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Autocar's vision for a new DS 3, inspired by the original
New cars

DS 3 reborn: Retro-styled Renault 5 rival coming "in near future"

French brand taps spirit of original 2010 DS 3 for new premium supermini, due within months

18 March 2026
DS 3 reborn: Retro-styled Renault 5 rival coming "in near future"
New cars

BMW i4 production to end after arrival of new i3 saloon

EV has been on sale since 2021 and was originally positioned as an electric alternative to the 3 Series

18 March 2026
BMW i4 production to end after arrival of new i3 saloon
Used cars

Forget a Corsa – I bought a 355bhp Audi S8 as my first car

Teenager seeks first car and buys Audi S8: It's not the conventional way to do it, but Cameron loves his 15mpg V8

9 April 2026
Forget a Corsa – I bought a 355bhp Audi S8 as my first car
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MG S9 PHEV could be first to receive the upgraded 'Hybrid+' set-up
New cars

New MG hybrids to get e-turbos and 'noise-cancelling' motors

MG confirms first semi-solid-state EV battery for 2026 and improved hybrids coming soon after

24 March 2026
New MG hybrids to get e-turbos and 'noise-cancelling' motors
New cars

Monstrous new 1064bhp Aston Martin Valhalla rated

Ferrari fighter is monstrous PHEV with mid-mounted V8 and 600kg of downforce

30 March 2026
Monstrous new 1064bhp Aston Martin Valhalla rated

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