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Rolls-Royce is winter testing its second electric model, a Cullinan-sized SUV that will go head to head with Bentley's forthcoming maiden EV. Goodwood's new model was seen for the first time at parent company BMW Group's proving ground in Arjeplog, Sweden, in what appears to be close to production spec. The SUV will sit on the Architecture of Luxury platform used by all existing Rolls-Royce models including the Spectre coupé, the firm's first EV.

The first official pictures of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class EV – shown just days before its unveiling – reveal that it will adopt the same digital-heavy interior as the larger GLC EV. The C-Class with EQ Technology, as it's expected to be officially known, will be unwrapped at an event in South Korea on Monday and go on sale this summer as a rival to the new BMW i3 saloon.

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class EV will adopt the same digital-heavy interior as the larger GLC EV, the first official pictures of the car – released just days before its unveiling – reveal. The C-Class with EQ Technology, as it is expected to be officially known, will be unwrapped at an event in South Korea on Monday and is set to go on sale this summer as a rival to the recently revealed BMW i3.

Ford of Britain and Ireland boss Lisa Brankin has been named the most influential woman in the British automotive industry at the Autocar Great Women Awards 2026. Autocar Great Women is an initiative held in association with the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) to celebrate the achievements of the most influential women from across the motoring sector.

For a long time, plug-in hybrid cars offered little more than an avenue for company car drivers to reduce their benefit-in-kind tax. Today though, it’s a different story. PHEVs can be exceptionally capable machines with properly useful all-electric capabilities that appeal to both private and company car buyers alike. CUPRA is one of those brands leading the charge when it comes to pioneering plug-in hybrid tech.

Close The ID 3, Volkswagen's first bespoke electric car, has received a massive update - and a revised name - as part of an effort to right the wrongs of the six-year-old hatchback and increase its appeal. The EV has been given fresh exterior styling, bigger batteries and, most significantly, a completely new interior that features an array of physical buttons, which will be shared with the soon-to-be-revealed ID Polo and ID Cross siblings.

Porsche has launched a drop-top version of the 911 GT3 for the first time – and the firm’s bosses claim it handles identically to the fixed-roofed version. Called the 911 GT3 S/C, the new cabriolet is effectively the seventh iteration of the 911 Speedster, but instead of being a limited-run model like that line of cars, the £200,500 GT3 S/C will be a permanent fixture in the line-up alongside the GT3 coupé.

Nissan Europe's R&D boss, David Moss, previously hinted that the new Juke could feature a bespoke chassis set-up that would help distinguish it from the technically identical Leaf and emphasise its more 'dynamic' character. This differentiation is particularly relevant given that the Leaf has morphed from a hatchback into a crossover that's very similar in size to the Juke. Nissan isn’t worried about the pair stepping on each other’s toes, however.

So there you have it. Just a few of our favourite bits of CUPRA e-HYBRID tech that make a tangible improvement to the driving experience. Maybe it’s time you took one for a test drive? Learn more about the CUPRA e-HYBRID range *These figures were obtained using a combination of battery power and fuel. The CUPRA Leon is a plug-in hybrid vehicle requiring mains electricity for charging.

Looking for a car with low running costs, but not quite ready to make the jump to all-electric? It’s a familiar conundrum for today’s drivers – whether looking at private ownership or a company car. But there is an answer to ponder: plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, or PHEVs. CUPRA has been hard at work making a formidable plug-in hybrid lineup to appeal to that crowd.