Business

Two engines, one solution? European car makers divided on PHEV and REx tech

Some manufacturers are going electric-only while others hedge their bets – but decision deadline looms

1 June 2026
Autocar Business
Two engines, one solution? European car makers divided on PHEV and REx tech
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Leapmotor's C10 Hybrid EV is the only REx on sale in the UK - but more are coming
New cars

How is a range-extender different to a plug in hybrid? And which is better?

Both PHEV and REx drivetrains combine combustion engines and electric motors, but there are crucial differences

1 June 2026
How is a range-extender different to a plug in hybrid? And which is better?
Slideshow

The brilliant car designs of Giorgetto Giugiaro

Giorgetto Giugiaro has designed more big-selling cars than anybody else – and lots of niche models too. These are just some of the highlights

31 May 2026
The brilliant car designs of Giorgetto Giugiaro
Features

Inside Ford's secret archive: meet the man preserving the firm's history

Ford's archive in Detroit has a huge collection of documents, ephemera and other items that chart its rich history

31 May 2026
Inside Ford's secret archive: meet the man preserving the firm's history
Features

Anything goes: The budget rally where it's Micra vs Modus vs MX-5

It is one of the UK's fastest growing motorsports for amateurs - where low-cost of entry is the big attraction

31 May 2026
Anything goes: The budget rally where it's Micra vs Modus vs MX-5
Used cars

I sold my classic BMW 7 Series - and bought it back better than ever

Vip Kukanathan loved his 7 Series so much that he bought it back off the next owner - with a bonus

31 May 2026
I sold my classic BMW 7 Series - and bought it back better than ever
Slideshow

The most controversial cars made by Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz was the first to put the automobile into production, but that doesn’t mean all its cars since have been such a success…

31 May 2026
The most controversial cars made by Mercedes-Benz
Slideshow

The cars that should have been stars, but weren't

We take a close look at the cars that deserved much greater success - and also a few cars that were suprising hits...

31 May 2026
The cars that should have been stars, but weren't
Extreme E

"Full-on entertaining": Formula E's 805bhp answer to F1 fatigue

Formula E is stepping off the sidelines with its fearsome new 210mph racer - and more emphasis on proper racing

30 May 2026
"Full-on entertaining": Formula E's 805bhp answer to F1 fatigue

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