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New Porsche 718 to swap electric power for petrol in top-tier models

New Porsche 718 to swap electric power for petrol in top-tier models
GT4 and RS models will have flat-six engines, but the engineering modifications required will be extensive
New Porsche K1 luxury SUV: Cayenne's big brother to get ICE and hybrid power

New Porsche K1 luxury SUV: Cayenne's big brother to get ICE and hybrid power
The Porsche SUV flagship will swap out EV powertrains initially as the brand diversifies its future line-up
The petrol-powered Porsche Macan lives on: all-new model due in 2028

The petrol-powered Porsche Macan lives on: all-new model due in 2028
The all-electric Macan will be joined by an all-new petrol-powered model with pure-ICE and PHEV powertrains
NIO ES8 is a huge electric SUV that doubles as a walk-in wardrobe

NIO ES8 is a huge electric SUV that doubles as a walk-in wardrobe
We’ve not yet got confirmation that NIO is coming to the UK but the ES8 could be its flagship here
New Porsche SUVs will stick with petrol power amid shaky EV demand

New Porsche SUVs will stick with petrol power amid shaky EV demand
Porsche has announced a new generation of hybrid Cayenne and Panamera, and confirmed petrol-power for its K1 super SUV
New BMW iX5 Hydrogen confirmed: German brand bets big on green future fuel

New BMW iX5 Hydrogen confirmed: German brand bets big on green future fuel
BMW will sell its first series production hydrogen car from 2028.
Car Deal of the Day: it’s party time with the stylish SEAT Ibiza, from just £183 a month

Car Deal of the Day: it’s party time with the stylish SEAT Ibiza, from just £183 a month
Searching for a small car that feels anything but? Look no further than the SEAT Ibiza. It’s our Deal of the Day for September 21.
British car firms are battling with lethargy, a lack of new products and losing the will to live

British car firms are battling with lethargy, a lack of new products and losing the will to live
Mike Rutherford is bemused by the fact most British car manufacturers failed to turn up to the 2025 Munich Motor Show
The world’s fastest car is electric: Yangwang U9 Xtreme hits 308.4mph

The world’s fastest car is electric: Yangwang U9 Xtreme hits 308.4mph
Yangwang has launched its special edition U9 to an astonishing top speed at a German test track.
Dieselgate: a decade on, has the VW emissions scandal killed diesel?

Dieselgate: a decade on, has the VW emissions scandal killed diesel?
We take an in-depth look at the Volkswagen emissions scandal, and reveal what impact it had on the car industry
Peugeot says it’s beating Porsche with game-changing battery

Peugeot says it’s beating Porsche with game-changing battery
Integrating the charger and inverter in the battery boosts…well…everything
New Volkswagen ‘ID.Lupo’ will be three cars rolled into one

New Volkswagen ‘ID.Lupo’ will be three cars rolled into one
The maker has big plans for its entry model, hoping it’ll fill the spot left by SEAT and Skoda city cars
Genesis wants a G-Class: Hyundai’s premium brand plans luxury off-road SUV and its first hybrids

Genesis wants a G-Class: Hyundai’s premium brand plans luxury off-road SUV and its first hybrids
Genesis is currently working on a next-generation platform that can accommodate hybrid, range-extender and pure-electric powertrains
Hello Hyundai hybrids: More of brand's models to marry petrol and EV tech in 2027

Hello Hyundai hybrids: More of brand's models to marry petrol and EV tech in 2027
Korean firm’s road map reveals there will also be at least seven high-performance N models in the line-up by 2030
Government EV grant creates unfair advantage, says Hyundai

Government EV grant creates unfair advantage, says Hyundai
Hyundai hits out at the EV grant favouring some manufacturers while Government simultaneously sets tough targets for EV sales.
New Denza B5 confirmed for the UK: Land Rover Defender rival part of 3-pronged attack on Mercedes and BMW

New Denza B5 confirmed for the UK: Land Rover Defender rival part of 3-pronged attack on Mercedes and BMW
BYD’s premium sister brand is also planning to build its own ultra-rapid charging network, taking a leaf of Tesla’s book
Citroen and Vauxhall models recalled as brake pedal could fall off

Citroen and Vauxhall models recalled as brake pedal could fall off
“A pedal box assembly that is not to the correct specification” could cause the brake pedal to detach on right-hand drive cars
Don’t call it a comeback! New Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross leads brand's European relaunch

Don’t call it a comeback! New Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross leads brand's European relaunch
Mitsubishi is set for a major return in Europe, launching a new Eclipse Cross model by slapping its badges on the Renault Scenic
Councils plunder £1.2 billion profits from car parking charges in 12 months

Councils plunder £1.2 billion profits from car parking charges in 12 months
The amount councils generate from car parking has risen in the last year, making it an even bigger money-maker for local authorities
Make sure you test drive the steering wheel when buying a car

Make sure you test drive the steering wheel when buying a car
Auto Express’s senior news reporter reckons you should give plenty of thought to today’s hi-tech steering wheels when you buy your next car
Toyota GR Corolla hot hatch updated but the wait for a UK release goes on
Toyota GR Corolla hot hatch updated but the wait for a UK release goes on
While drivers continue to wait for the Toyota GR Corolla to hit UK roads, Toyota has introduced upgrades to the hot hatch in Japan
Car Deal of the Day: BYD Seal U is 50-mile plug-in hybrid SUV for £224 a month

Car Deal of the Day: BYD Seal U is 50-mile plug-in hybrid SUV for £224 a month
The BYD Seal U DM-i offers a long EV range in a great value package. It’s our Deal of the Day for September 17
Workers unite! The new Dacia Duster Pick-Up is here

Workers unite! The new Dacia Duster Pick-Up is here
New Dacia Duster Pick-Up is the ultimate workhorse, if you happen to live in Romania
Anyone for a Dutch Bentley? Packard brand returns on a bespoke, super-luxe Flying Spur

Anyone for a Dutch Bentley? Packard brand returns on a bespoke, super-luxe Flying Spur
The new Packard Excellence is a bespoke one-off design, based on the Bentley Flying Spur
Cheap EVs, with low monthly rates, could energise the car market

Cheap EVs, with low monthly rates, could energise the car market
Editor Paul Barker listens as Stellantis boss Jean-Philippe Imparato as explains that manufacturers want to build cars people want, not what legislati…
Classic Citroen Type H van returns as modern EV

Classic Citroen Type H van returns as modern EV
The iconic Citroen Type H van is back, rebuilt on a modern Citroen Relay platform with either electric or diesel power
Move over manual: learner drivers shun self-shifting for automatic-only tests

Move over manual: learner drivers shun self-shifting for automatic-only tests
Roughly 26 per cent of practical driving tests were taken in an automatic car last year, and that figure could rise to over 33 per cent by 2027
Rolls-Royce Cullinan Cosmos one-off commission looks to the stars

Rolls-Royce Cullinan Cosmos one-off commission looks to the stars
The Rolls-Royce Cullinan Cosmos features a hand-painted ceiling, just like the Sistine Chapel!
New Dacia Duster Cargo aims to clean up in the van market

New Dacia Duster Cargo aims to clean up in the van market
Dacia has introduced a commercial version of its popular Duster SUV, aiming to attract businesses with a rugged and versatile van
Stellantis expands "do not drive" recall again: Citroen and DS cars in the frame

Stellantis expands "do not drive" recall again: Citroen and DS cars in the frame
Faulty Takata airbags have been highlighted in 10,000 more Citroen and DS models, taking total vehicles affected to around 140,000
Talking to you car? Mercedes agentic AI is coming and it wants to have a chat

Talking to you car? Mercedes agentic AI is coming and it wants to have a chat
How drivers interact with their cars could be about to change according to Mercedes
New Ferrari 849 Testarossa: famous name, massive power and stunning looks

New Ferrari 849 Testarossa: famous name, massive power and stunning looks
The new Ferrari 849 Testatrossa's plug-in hybrid twin-turbocharged V8 is good for 1,035bhp
Hyundai Concept Three could kill the touchscreen once and for all

Hyundai Concept Three could kill the touchscreen once and for all
Hyundai's Concept Three marks a shift from touchscreens to simpler, driver-focused controls
The car reigns supreme and UK public transport strikes prove it

The car reigns supreme and UK public transport strikes prove it
Mike Rutherford thinks the car is still the best way at avoiding public transport strike action
Rolling Renaults! Multiple models recalled due to parking brake fault
Rolling Renaults! Multiple models recalled due to parking brake fault
Parking brake sensor fault applies to Austral, Captur, Espace, Megane E-Tech, Rafale, Scenic E-Tech and Symbioz models, but only a handful of UK cars …
Audi RS 6 e-tron is probably dead, but something else is coming

Audi RS 6 e-tron is probably dead, but something else is coming
Audi has pulled back on its high-performance RS EV programme, but this prototype suggests an S6 is coming