Electric cars

Peugeot e-T16 hyper-hatch could enter production "next year"

Concept's technical specification is viable for sale now; RCZ coupé hinges on tech that isn't yet ready, however

15 October 2026
Peugeot e-T16 hyper-hatch could enter production "next year"
New cars

Honda Civic gains Prelude's simulated gearbox tech

'S+ shift' system brings virtual gearbox and engine sound in bid to boost driver engagement

15 October 2026
Honda Civic gains Prelude's simulated gearbox tech
New cars

Jaecoo sibling iCaur confirms UK launch in 2027 with V27 4x4

Defender-sized range-extender EV will be first model from fifth Chery brand on UK market

15 October 2026
Jaecoo sibling iCaur confirms UK launch in 2027 with V27 4x4
New cars

2028 replacement for ICE Porsche Macan begins to take shape

New test mule hints at lower, wider stance for high-performance cousin of Audi Q5

15 October 2026
2028 replacement for ICE Porsche Macan begins to take shape
Paris motor show

Renault CEO: Rival firms using our platform must make their cars look different

François Provost says Nissan, Ford and Mitsubishi must now ensure "enough differentiation" from Renault relations

14 October 2026
Renault CEO: Rival firms using our platform must make their cars look different
Technology

Buckle up: The seatbelt that knows if you're wearing it wrong

ZF Lifetec's new infrared belt lets camera-based systems see whether you're wearing your belt as you should

14 October 2026
Buckle up: The seatbelt that knows if you're wearing it wrong
Paris motor show

Volkswagen to gradually halve line-up through 'natural transition'

Brand boss Thomas Schäfer says downsizing will partly be a result of electrification process

14 October 2026
Volkswagen to gradually halve line-up through 'natural transition'
renault gordini web
Autocar's vision of a reborn 8 Gordini production car
Electric cars

Renault mulls building 8 Gordini as follow-up to 5 Turbo 3E

CEO says rally-inspired retro coupé "could be one of the opportunities" in Renault's sporting push

13 October 2026
Renault mulls building 8 Gordini as follow-up to 5 Turbo 3E
Paris motor show

Renault could build bold Espace MPV – but SUVs come first

Renault has challenged crossover convention with retro Espace revival, but production isn't a priority

13 October 2026
Renault could build bold Espace MPV – but SUVs come first
Paris motor show

Oh là là! Autocar's top 10 new cars from the Paris motor show

Our writers take a lap of Europe's busiest motor show in years and reveal their favourite unveilings

13 October 2026
Oh là là! Autocar's top 10 new cars from the Paris motor show

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