New cars

Radical R-Space Lab concept hints at next-gen Renault Espace

Concept features a novel modular interior with a cabin that can be reconfigured based on the owner’s needs

10 March 2026
Radical R-Space Lab concept hints at next-gen Renault Espace
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
Electric cars

UK car makers beat EV sales targets in 2024, new figures reveal

EV sales mix in first year of ZEV mandate was 19.8%, but credits trading pushed industry past 22% target

12 March 2026
UK car makers beat EV sales targets in 2024, new figures reveal
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
DS No3 render 2026
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
fiat suv concept front quarter static
One of Fiat's reveals is expected to be the production version of the 'Giga Panda' concept
Paris motor show

Fiat to reveal new 'Giga Panda' at Paris motor show

'Giga Panda' and coupé sibling, plus Lancia Gamma and Citroën concept, to be displayed at biennial show

19 March 2026
Fiat to reveal new 'Giga Panda' at Paris motor show

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