The Latest Breaking News from Autocar

Race coverage began in the pre-war era but remained patchy until the 1980s because of technical shortcomings – and sheer stupidity 

Nearly three years have passed since Audi’s former design chief hinted at a possible Mercedes-Benz G-Class rival. While the rugged off-road icon continues to enjoy strong sales, Audi has yet to introduce a competing model.

The BMW iX3 and the Neue Klasse architecture that it rides on will radically reshape the automaker's lineup over the next 24 months. BMW plans to roll out the platform's digital architecture across its portfolio and has more than 40 new or facelifted models scheduled to launch.   

Bentley was among the first automakers to enthusiastically announce plans to hop on the electric bandwagon. Five years ago, Crewe pledged to abolish combustion-engine cars by the end of the decade. Reality struck in 2024, when former CEO Adrian Hallmark revealed the company would continue selling plug-in hybrids beyond 2030.…

Mercedes-Benz launched the new GLC earlier this month, with the crossover's new, bigger screen getting all the attention. However, if you notice, despite the obnoxiously large display on the dash, the car does still have physical controls—buttons, switches, and rollers that are located on the steering wheel.

Electric vehicles are in an odd spot right now. Regulations are changing and sales are stagnating, but that doesn't mean automakers are completely abandoning big batteries for thirsty engines. Mercedes-AMG has the AMG GT XX coming soon, but it might spawn a two-door variant—if the company can justify the investment.

It will become a hybrid and electric crossover with a focus on affordability slotting between the Puma and Explorer EV.

After more than 25 years of success in the compact car segment, Ford is ending production of its beloved Focus hatchback later this year. While we’ll certainly miss it, the Focus name may not be gone for long.

With the way things were going, the V-12 was destined to disappear as automakers downsized engines and added forced induction. They remain endangered, but V-12s are still far from extinct if Mercedes-Benz has its way. The automaker recently announced that the V-12 will stick around for a bit longer.