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Conventional hybrids surged in popularity while EVs, PHEVs, petrols and diesels all dropped
Electric vehicles

European industry warns it will miss CO2 targets as EV sales fall

Trade body ACEA calls for review of 2025's emissions legislation as market shifts back to hybrids

19 September 2024
Autocar Business
European industry warns it will miss CO2 targets as EV sales fall
Alpine A390 front 3:4
Camouflage disguises new LED light bar just below the bonnet
New cars

First look at electric Alpine A390 SUV ahead of debut next month

Alpine's second electric car reveals its shape and size as it enters advanced on-road tests

18 September 2024
First look at electric Alpine A390 SUV ahead of debut next month
New cars

Toyota GR Corolla for Europe looks likely as prototypes hit the 'Ring

Volkswagen Golf R rival is currently on sale in North America and Japan with 300bhp

18 September 2024
Toyota GR Corolla for Europe looks likely as prototypes hit the 'Ring
Mini Cooper JCW EV 1
Styling tweaks for JCW include blacked-out nose and larger 18in wheels
New cars

Electric Mini John Cooper Works gets 255bhp motor, sportier styling

Chinese government listings provide an early glimpse at new hot hatch, plus electric Aceman JCW crossover

17 September 2024
Electric Mini John Cooper Works gets 255bhp motor, sportier styling
Electric vehicles

Car makers extend life of combustion engines amid EV hangover

After the Tesla-fuelled elation of 2021, many car makers are now relaxing plans to drop combustion engines

17 September 2024
Autocar Business
Car makers extend life of combustion engines amid EV hangover
Lotus Theory 1 concept   front lead
The Theory 1 boasts a claimed 0-62mph time of less than 2.5sec and a top speed of 199mph
New cars

Lotus shows sports car future with wild Esprit-inspired three-seater

Theory 1 concept draws on Esprit’s ethos to pack 986bhp electric punch

17 September 2024
Lotus shows sports car future with wild Esprit-inspired three-seater
Gordon Murray T33 and T50 variants parked in desert
The Gordon Murray Group is turning attention to mainstream EVs after V12-engined supercars
Government and legislation

Ultra-light Gordon Murray platform wins £11m government funding

New lightweight platform is one of 46 UK projects to get a share of a £88m innovation fund

17 September 2024
Autocar Business
Ultra-light Gordon Murray platform wins £11m government funding
Audi Q6 mule front quarter
Front bumper is different to that fitted to regular Q6 with new DRLs and lower grille
New cars

Mystery Audi test car hints at extreme electric 4x4

Could this be a Dakar-flavoured Q6 E-tron or a mule for something altogether more radical?

16 September 2024
Mystery Audi test car hints at extreme electric 4x4
Renault ZFlexEVan Estafette front quarter
Round lighting signatures are inspired by the original Estafette
New cars

Renault Estafette reborn as futuristic van for cities

New van provides first look at debut model from Renault's partnership with Volvo Trucks

16 September 2024
Renault Estafette reborn as futuristic van for cities
Peugeot 3008 PHEV front tracking
Plug-in hybrid 3008 weighs 1905kg – 332kg heavier than the mild-hybrid petrol
New cars

Peugeot 3008 gains 53-mile plug-in hybrid for £40,650

New PHEV system, also offered in larger 5008, brings competitive tax rates for company car users

13 September 2024
Peugeot 3008 gains 53-mile plug-in hybrid for £40,650

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