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The craziest concept cars ever made

Too many concepts nowadays are just watered-down previews of production cars. But not these – they were all far too mad to ever be sold

30 January 2025
The craziest concept cars ever made
tesla cybercab
Musk said a robotaxi will be added to a ride-hailing fleet in Austin, Texas, this summer
Corporate

Musk hits new levels of hype as Tesla earnings fall short

CEO goes big on claims about robot and Cybercab after earnings deliver "significant miss" on expectation

30 January 2025
Autocar Business
Musk hits new levels of hype as Tesla earnings fall short
New cars

Polestar gets rally-ready with beefed-up versions of 2, 3 and 4 EVs

Off-roading makeover for Polestar's electric cars brings a suspension lift, studded tyres and ski racks

30 January 2025
Polestar gets rally-ready with beefed-up versions of 2, 3 and 4 EVs
Morgan Plus Six successor camo front quarter tracking
Plus Six successor (pictured) retains classic styling cues...
New cars

Morgan releases first pictures of imminent Plus Six replacement

Flagship sports car, due in the spring, uses a new aluminium platform

30 January 2025
Morgan releases first pictures of imminent Plus Six replacement
tesla badge
Tesla's sales dropped from 1.81m in 2023 to 1.79m last year
New cars

Tesla to launch ‘more affordable models’ by the summer

New cars will take elements from Models 3 and Y as well as a next-generation platform

30 January 2025
Tesla to launch ‘more affordable models’ by the summer
Technology

Stellantis claims new tech could slash battery costs by 2030

Batteries made from lithium-sulphur could boost range, cut weight and cost less

30 January 2025
Stellantis claims new tech could slash battery costs by 2030
Renault Filante front quarter
Streamlined shape is inspired by the historic 40 CV des Records
New cars

Renault shoots for EV range record with new Filante concept

'Laboratory on wheels' has been created to push the boundaries of efficiency in battery-electric vehicles

30 January 2025
Renault shoots for EV range record with new Filante concept
Manufacturing

UK vehicle production falls as industry readies for EV transition

Almost all UK car makers recorded a decline in production in 2024, leading to smallest total for 70 years

30 January 2025
Autocar Business
UK vehicle production falls as industry readies for EV transition
BMW M3 CS Touring front powerslide
CS can hit 62mph from a standstill 0.1sec quicker than standard M3 Touring
New cars

BMW M3 CS Touring gets 542bhp and carbonfibre aplenty

Track-focused version of hot estate goes on a diet and gets an extra 19bhp from its straight six

29 January 2025
BMW M3 CS Touring gets 542bhp and carbonfibre aplenty

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