MirafioriPlant
Fiat is developing a new hybrid 500 and an upgraded electric 500 to boost output at Mirafiori
New cars

Fiat 500e production paused due to sales slump

"Deep difficulties" in European EV market mean the electric city car won't be built for four weeks

12 September 2024
Fiat 500e production paused due to sales slump
New cars

Lego McLaren P1 is drivable lifesize replica of iconic V8 hypercar

The model is made from more than 342,000 Technic elements and is powered by Lego batteries and motors

12 September 2024
Lego McLaren P1 is drivable lifesize replica of iconic V8 hypercar
Lotus Theory 1 teaser rear
Preview image shows new car's rear end and prominent spoiler
New cars

Lotus to unveil new Theory 1 sports car next week

New model will be unveiled on 17 September, says brand's marketing chief

12 September 2024
Lotus to unveil new Theory 1 sports car next week
Alpine fastback render 2024 web
The Alpine A390 Beta will be one of the biggest reveals at Paris – Autocar's render shows how it might look
New cars

Every new car and concept at the 2024 Paris motor show

Renault takes centre stage at the next edition of France's big show – here’s what to look out for

12 September 2024
Every new car and concept at the 2024 Paris motor show
Jeep Avenger crash side
Side-impact protection of 10-year-old rear occupants was highlighted as an issue
New cars

Euro NCAP gives Jeep Avenger 'mediocre' three stars for safety

Safety testing organisation criticises car’s rear child protection and collision avoidance systems

11 September 2024
Euro NCAP gives Jeep Avenger 'mediocre' three stars for safety
Lucid midsize SUV
Lucid aims for its new cars to go farther than rivals despite having smaller batteries
New cars

Lucid to launch £38k Model Y rival in 2026

Company's new mid-size platform will emphasise efficiency and affordability

11 September 2024
Lucid to launch £38k Model Y rival in 2026
DS SM Tribute   front lights on
Aero-optimised bodywork and futuristic face nod to the original Citroën SM
New cars

DS revives legendary Citroen SM as sleek showcase of future design

Era-defining luxury GT inspires a new future-looking concept that marks the French premium brand's 10th birthday

11 September 2024
DS revives legendary Citroen SM as sleek showcase of future design
Mini Countryman front three quarters
Mini Countryman is one of the BMW Group cars equipped with faulty IBS components
New cars

BMW lowers 2024 profit forecast as 1.5 million cars await brake fix

Global programme to replace integrated braking systems is expected to incur a 'high three-digit million' bill

10 September 2024
BMW lowers 2024 profit forecast as 1.5 million cars await brake fix
Bentley Flying Spur front tracking
Powertrain is the same as in the Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid, but with Bentley-specific software
New cars

New Bentley Flying Spur swaps W12 for 771bhp hybrid V8

592bhp twin-turbo V8 combines with 187bhp motor for big jump in overall power

10 September 2024
New Bentley Flying Spur swaps W12 for 771bhp hybrid V8
Ferrari 12Cilindri red studio front three quarter
After heavy investment, the 12Cilindri sticks with Ferrari’s 6.5-litre naturally aspirated V12
New cars

Ferrari 12Cilindri priced from £336,500; Spider adds £30k

812 successor goes on sale with an 819bhp V12, dazzling performance figures and a mammoth options list

10 September 2024
Ferrari 12Cilindri priced from £336,500; Spider adds £30k

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