New powerplant marks shift away from C63's four-pot PHEV system, which failed to gain traction with customers
Pack developed by Mercedes-Benz and US-based Factorial Energy, with prototype work carried out in the UK
The #6 will be Smart's slipperiest model yet, offering range figures north of 400 miles
New rakish four-door saloon will be the brand's quickest model ever
New Dakar will be a limited proposition, as with the previous version (pictured)
All-weather, all-road sports car is due to get 911 GTS's innovative T-Hybrid technology
Combustion-engined A7 was thought to be on the way to accompany new electric A6
Under now-scrapped strategy, EVs wore even–numbered designations and combustion cars odd-numbered ones
Moves come in response to growing criticism about slowing sales and substantial increase in operating costs
Insiders have told Autocar an X-shaped lighting graphic is planned
EV will tap into new-era tech and starts the final push to electrify every SUV
Decision to add PHEV tech to #5 is a response to market trends in China
New SUV to go hybrid in selected markets as Smart steps back from all-electric line-up
New ICE Macan would likely use new Audi Q5's platform, with styling to match the new EV (pictured)
“Conceptual decisions are being made” after brand's sales fall year-on-year
German car maker says decision is part of comprehensive restructuring plan to save up to €4 billion
Solid-state batteries promise significant improvements in both range and charging speeds over today's packs
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