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The longest-living car engines

Tried and trusted engines can survive in production for decades – often far longer than the cars in which they’re fitted. These are the longest survivors

11 July 2026
The longest-living car engines
Consumer

MPs mull new 20mph default speed limit for England

Politicians will discuss whether England could follow Wales in changing 30mph roads to 20mph

10 July 2026
MPs mull new 20mph default speed limit for England
Finance and corporate

VW Group plans to slash number of models in restructuring plan

The German giant will reduce its line-up and trim production in moves that could lead to 100,000 job cuts

10 July 2026
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VW Group plans to slash number of models in restructuring plan
Electric cars

New Lexus LFA aims to win over EV sceptics with V10 feel

Lexus is aiming for the new LFA to feel like its predecessor behind the wheel – without howling V10 sound

10 July 2026
New Lexus LFA aims to win over EV sceptics with V10 feel
Electric cars

New Mercedes-AMG CLA is 671bhp EV – with pops and bangs

CLA 45 goes electric with supercar-baiting pace, choice of saloon or estate and 416-mile range

9 July 2026
New Mercedes-AMG CLA is 671bhp EV – with pops and bangs
Electric cars

MG Go hot hatch previews Renault 5 rival for 2027

The MG 2 will launch next year inspired by this Goodwood concept car designed in Britain

9 July 2026
MG Go hot hatch previews Renault 5 rival for 2027
New cars

Wild new Ruf supercar packs 1000bhp flat-eight boxer engine

Legendary Porsche fettler adds a pair of cylinders to 911's flat six for monstrous power – and noise

9 July 2026
Wild new Ruf supercar packs 1000bhp flat-eight boxer engine
Technology

MG plug-in hybrids will switch to semi-solid-state batteries in 2027

Chinese manufacturer's SolidCore technology will be used not only for EVs but also PHEVs like the next ZS

9 July 2026
MG plug-in hybrids will switch to semi-solid-state batteries in 2027
Electric cars

MG Cyber: plush SUV concept shows brand’s future style

Rakish new electric crossover will make production – but won't necessarily be sold to UK drivers

9 July 2026
MG Cyber: plush SUV concept shows brand’s future style

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New car news

peugeot 208 concept render  web
Autocar rendering imagines how the Polygon will translate into a production car
Motor shows

Peugeot kicks off seven-car blitz with radical E-208 next year

17 July 2026
Peugeot kicks off seven-car blitz with radical E-208 next year

Motorsport news

Fire up 3
Ford tested the engine at chassis builder Oreca's facility in France
Motorsport

Listen: Ford fires up new V8 for 2027 Le Mans hypercar

16 July 2026
Listen: Ford fires up new V8 for 2027 Le Mans hypercar