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BYD bets big on Europe: new 7-seat SUV, more PHEVs and "six-star" service

BYD bets big on Europe: new 7-seat SUV, more PHEVs and "six-star" service
We get the lowdown from the brand boss, whose ambition seemingly knows no bounds…
Volkswagen ID. Polo launches new era for much-loved supermini at Munich Motor Show

Volkswagen ID. Polo launches new era for much-loved supermini at Munich Motor Show
The ID. Polo was originally called ‘ID.2all’ in concept form
Sexy new Renault Clio cranks up the old va va voom

Sexy new Renault Clio cranks up the old va va voom
The sixth generation of the huge selling Renault Clio has finally been revealed, and it will arrive in UK next year
Renault Megane in line for major hot hatch revamp to boost sales

Renault Megane in line for major hot hatch revamp to boost sales
A sporty makeover is planned to give the electric Megane a hot hatch reinvention
New Austin Arrow arrives as a retro roadster with electric power 

New Austin Arrow arrives as a retro roadster with electric power
The dinky Austin Arrow EV promises huge fun despite a 20bhp motor
New Polestar 5 is here: Porsche Taycan challenger pushes effortlessly cool Scandi design

New Polestar 5 is here: Porsche Taycan challenger pushes effortlessly cool Scandi design
Polestar’s UK-developed 5 is going to take the fight to the big players at the top of the premium performance EV class. Here’s what we know now…
New Cupra Tindaya concept previews future BMW iX3 rival

New Cupra Tindaya concept previews future BMW iX3 rival
The Cupra Tindaya’s outrageous styling is complemented by a radical cockpit design that puts the driver centre stage
Want a £13k electric car? EU must change the rules, say carmakers

Want a £13k electric car? EU must change the rules, say carmakers
European car manufacturers are calling for the rewriting of EV targets to help produce more affordable electric cars
Watch the skies! XPeng AeroHT ‘flying car’ has 5,000 pre-orders

Watch the skies! XPeng AeroHT ‘flying car’ has 5,000 pre-orders
Combined car and aircraft has already been licenced to fly in China, with prices from £220,000
New Vauxhall Corsa will be electric only: crucial 2028 supermini to axe ICE engines

New Vauxhall Corsa will be electric only: crucial 2028 supermini to axe ICE engines
We’ve got all the gossip on Vauxhall’s all-new Corsa coming in 2027, and it might finally shake off its conservative image
New XPeng P7 arrives in Europe and it’s gunning for Tesla

New XPeng P7 arrives in Europe and it’s gunning for Tesla
Record-breaking P7 is shown off in Munich with supercar-like performance claims
Vauxhall Manta delayed by slow EV uptake: retro nameplate’s return on ice

Vauxhall Manta delayed by slow EV uptake: retro nameplate’s return on ice
The Vauxhall/Opel Manta is on the back burner as Vauxhall focuses on electric cars in the development stage, like the updated Astra and new Corsa
Send pothole-patching councils back to road repair school

Send pothole-patching councils back to road repair school
A letter to the Government says councils that focus on filling potholes rather than preventative maintenance should be taught road-dressing techniques
Crazy Vauxhall Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo concept wows the crowds in Munich

Crazy Vauxhall Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo concept wows the crowds in Munich
New Corsa concept car previews forthcoming model’s design language, and a potential high-performance GSE variant
New Porsche 911 Turbo S ready to slay supercars with 701bhp hybrid engine

New Porsche 911 Turbo S ready to slay supercars with 701bhp hybrid engine
The new Porsche 911 Turbo S has turned to electrification to break the 700bhp barrier
Car Deal of the Day: A Peugeot E-2008 for less than a smaller E-208? Step this way

Car Deal of the Day: A Peugeot E-2008 for less than a smaller E-208? Step this way
The Peugeot E-2008 is a fine little electric SUV – and cheap, too. It’s our Deal of the Day for September 8
New Polestar 7 and 2 get top priority in brand’s big push for more sales

New Polestar 7 and 2 get top priority in brand’s big push for more sales
Polestar is hoping to attract younger buyers with its Polestar 7 SUV and a new Polestar 2, giving them top priority in terms of development.
New Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI debuts in Munich aiming to be a proper electric hot hatch

New Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI debuts in Munich aiming to be a proper electric hot hatch
Volkswagen is bringing its electric Alpine rival to the Munich Motor Show
Volkswagen boss says EV transition is "complicated" 

Volkswagen boss says EV transition is "complicated"
CEO compares switch to electromobility to playing for two teams in different leagues, calling for focus during tricky transition
New Leapmotor B05 to out-EV the VW ID.3 with more space for less cash

New Leapmotor B05 to out-EV the VW ID.3 with more space for less cash
The Chinese brand looks to take on the electric family hatchback sector with its new B05
Mercedes A-Class to die at the end of 2026, with no successor confirmed

Mercedes A-Class to die at the end of 2026, with no successor confirmed
Mercedes has confirmed a decision has not been made on a future A-Class, but the hatchback will remain in production until the end of 2026
Remember SEAT? Ibiza and Arona facelifts to thaw frozen brand

Remember SEAT? Ibiza and Arona facelifts to thaw frozen brand
Cupra sales will overtake SEAT’s for the first time this year. But visual and technical SEAT upgrades are are on the way
New Mercedes C-Class EV teased with striking illuminated grille

New Mercedes C-Class EV teased with striking illuminated grille
First image confirms Mercedes’ bold grille will also front-up new 2026 C-Class saloon
New Vauxhall Mokka GSE: performance, range and prices from £36,995

New Vauxhall Mokka GSE: performance, range and prices from £36,995
The hottest Vauxhall Mokka yet packs 276bhp and a limited-slip differential, but will only do 209 miles on a charge
Volkswagen EV rebrand to put classic names on ID. models: Tiguan, Passat and Lupo all possible

Volkswagen EV rebrand to put classic names on ID. models: Tiguan, Passat and Lupo all possible
VW will dip into its back catalogue and rebrand its ID range with familiar names; ID.Polo is only the start
New Skoda Epiq appears within a whisker of production form

New Skoda Epiq appears within a whisker of production form
The Skoda Epiq ‘show car’ fills in a lot of the blanks where this crucial budget electric SUV is concerned.
Britain must build more cars because e-scooters and robots just won’t cut the mustard

Britain must build more cars because e-scooters and robots just won’t cut the mustard
Mike Rutherford thinks that Britain must set higher manufacturing targets for car factories which build cars in the UK
Confirmed: New electric BMW 3 Series will revive i3 name in 2026

Confirmed: New electric BMW 3 Series will revive i3 name in 2026
The next BMW 3 Series will be unveiled in 2026, offered with a choice of internal-combustion engines and pure-electric powertrains
Car Deal of the Day: Open wide and say R, it’s a sporty Volkswagen Golf for £210 a month

Car Deal of the Day: Open wide and say R, it’s a sporty Volkswagen Golf for £210 a month
The Volkswagen Golf has always been a quality choice, but now it won’t break the bank, even in R-Line trim. It’s our Deal of the Day for September 5
New BMW iX3 to shake the EV world with huge 500-mile range

New BMW iX3 to shake the EV world with huge 500-mile range
The UK’s longest EV range at a tasty price: BMW’s game-changing iX3 is here
Over-the-air software updates made car manufacturers lazy and drivers are paying the price

Over-the-air software updates made car manufacturers lazy and drivers are paying the price
Editor Paul Barker thinks manufacturers are too reliant on post-launch car software updates to fix problems which should have been sorted out beforeha…
Mercedes-AMG GT2 Edition W16 is an 818bhp track-only monster that leaves race cars trailing

Mercedes-AMG GT2 Edition W16 is an 818bhp track-only monster that leaves race cars trailing
Only 30 models of this brutish special edition inspired by F1 tech will be available – and it’s too extreme to be driven on the road
Eat my dust! Power and efficiency boost for Dacia Duster SUV

Eat my dust! Power and efficiency boost for Dacia Duster SUV
Dacia is upgrading the Duster with improved hybrid options and more kit
Car Deal of the Day: Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer is posh, plush and cheaper than a Passat

Car Deal of the Day: Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer is posh, plush and cheaper than a Passat
Electric estates don’t come much better than the ID.7 Tourer. It’s our Deal of the Day for September 3
New Volvo EX60 electric SUV: design, reveal date and latest details

New Volvo EX60 electric SUV: design, reveal date and latest details
Volvo claims the EX60 will have over 435 miles of range
European cars must be cheaper or China’s Chery will eat them for breakfast

European cars must be cheaper or China’s Chery will eat them for breakfast
Editor-at-large Phil McNamara thinks Europe’s car makers must double down on restoring affordability