New cars

Kia sticking with buttons as it ramps up in-car tech

Balance between physical and digitl controls is key in brand's bid to appeal to global audiences

20 January 2026
Kia sticking with buttons as it ramps up in-car tech
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Taylor Made concept hints at DS's plan to make more potent range-toppers stand out
New cars

More powerful DS No4 primed to become brand's first hot hatch

Company bosses hint that this wild concept car will influence a sporty version of its hatchback

16 January 2026
More powerful DS No4 primed to become brand's first hot hatch
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Leapmotor B10 and C10 could share REx powertrain with Stellantis equivalents
New cars

Vauxhall, Peugeot, Citroen in line for Leapmotor range-extender tech

Chinese firm could put its REx powertrain in other brands' cars and use Stellantis platforms for future models

16 January 2026
Vauxhall, Peugeot, Citroen in line for Leapmotor range-extender tech
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Autocar render shows what a short, chunky EV1 could look like
New cars

Kia 'continues to study' potential for EV1 city car

Petrol Picanto continues to sell well, but there remains an opportunity for an electric counterpart

15 January 2026
Kia 'continues to study' potential for EV1 city car
Business

Ford is considering more partnerships with rival manufacturers

Ford once championed the idea of a world car, but increasingly "regionalised" business favours tie-ups

14 January 2026
Autocar Business
Ford is considering more partnerships with rival manufacturers
New cars

Fiat mulls 73mph limit for 500, Panda city cars

Limiting top speeds could be a more cost-effective solution for city car safety than ADAS

14 January 2026
Fiat mulls 73mph limit for 500, Panda city cars
New cars

Leapmotor priming second-generation T03 city car for Europe

Dacia Spring-rivalling EV has been on sale in China since 2019; new model will bring design and interior overhaul

13 January 2026
Leapmotor priming second-generation T03 city car for Europe
Kia EV2 GT Line
EV2 GT Line gets more aggressive styling – and could hint at what to expect from a full-fat GT
New cars

Kia not ruling out EV2 GT despite front-wheel-drive limitation

Korean firm mulls small electric hot hatch to rival Alpine A290 and Volkswagen ID Polo GTI

12 January 2026
Kia not ruling out EV2 GT despite front-wheel-drive limitation
Manufacturing

Stellantis priming Spanish plant to build Leapmotor B10 for Europe

Spanish production line will open by the end of the year, boosting brand's push into Europe

9 January 2026
Autocar Business
Stellantis priming Spanish plant to build Leapmotor B10 for Europe
New cars

New DS 3 to be inspired by 2010 original

The 3 was once DS's hottest seller but is now its slowest; sporty, simple design is key for next iteration

9 January 2026
New DS 3 to be inspired by 2010 original

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