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Volkswagen says the new California concept is the “future of the camper van"
New cars

Next generation Volkswagen California to be revealed on 7 May

Next-gen campervan previewed with more space, hybrid power, improved kitchen and a second sliding door

25 April 2024
Next generation Volkswagen California to be revealed on 7 May
Lotus Evija X front quarter
Colossal rear wing tops exposed carbonfibre bodyshell
New cars

Wild Lotus Evija X revealed as 2011bhp Nurburgring record-hunter

Track version of electric hypercar has already claimed the third-fastest 'Ring time – and has more to give

25 April 2024
Wild Lotus Evija X revealed as 2011bhp Nurburgring record-hunter
Mike Johnstone Lotus
Johnstone joined Lotus from Volvo
Corporate

Lotus commercial chief leaves after 18 months

Mike Johnstone is understood to have made the decision himself, and is said to be planning to stay in automotive

25 April 2024
Lotus commercial chief leaves after 18 months
Smart 5 concept Beijing motor show front quarter
Segmented LED lights are key to Smart's new, more rugged look
New cars

Smart #5 concept previews rapid-charging electric 4x4

Brand’s biggest model, due in UK in 2025, introduces off-roader-esque design language and new interior layout

25 April 2024
Smart #5 concept previews rapid-charging electric 4x4
VW ID Code front Beijing motor show
Sleek new design language is aimed specifically at China
New cars

Volkswagen rethinks EVs in China with bold ID Code concept

Electric SUV previews new range of China-focused electric cars, with window animations and blinking headlights

25 April 2024
Volkswagen rethinks EVs in China with bold ID Code concept
Mercedes AMG GT PHEV front quarter Beijing motor show
More than 800bhp and 1000lb ft make this one of the hottest PHEVs around
New cars

Mercedes-AMG GT hybrid revealed as firm's quickest car yet

V8 PHEV makes 804bhp and more than 1000lb ft – making GT PHEV nearly as rapid as the Ferrari SF90

25 April 2024
Mercedes-AMG GT hybrid revealed as firm's quickest car yet
Mini Oxford production line
Oxford will produce only combustion-engined versions of the new Mini Cooper until 2026
Manufacturing

UK car production falls amid several model changeovers

SMMT attributes a 27% drop in volume to the volatility of the new car market

25 April 2024
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UK car production falls amid several model changeovers
lr svx render 2024
JLR confirmed the Octa, here imagined by Autocar, will use a twin-turbo V8
New cars

Extreme Land Rover Defender Octa due in July with snarling V8

New brand for flagship Defenders kicks off with a hardcore super-4x4 that’s tipped to nudge £200,000

25 April 2024
Extreme Land Rover Defender Octa due in July with snarling V8
New cars

Wild Skoda supercar packs four electric motors and 1073bhp

Czech firm has exclusively developed a 1073bhp single-seater for the famous racing game

24 April 2024
Wild Skoda supercar packs four electric motors and 1073bhp

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