New Subaru Trailseeker unveiled as 375bhp 4WD estate

4x4 Wrangler makes light work of rocky lanes in the Lake District
Jeep has a reputation for treading its own, unique path – and its UK boss is keen to leverage that more
Kris Cholmondeley has packed his wetsuit and says he’s happy to take a dip in Windermere if we’d like some photos of that. Clearly, the boss of Jeep UK is up for demonstrating an on-brand adventurous lifestyle – and it’s not just for show.
He’s a keen runner and has tackled events such as

Tisha Johnson previously spent several years working for Volvo | Image: Getty Images
It's no good having a cheap car if nobody wants it, believes Tisha Johnson, designer of the innovative Slate TruckThe design boss of Slate Auto, the American start-up backed by Amazon that plans to launch a bare-bones, £20,000 electric pick-up truck in 2027, believes “people deserve to have a car that they can afford” and the concepts of desirability and affordability should be &ldquo

Patent documents show that Mazda is working on an electric-vehicle setup -- and one of the drawings is suspiciously Miata-looking. So I am asking you -- is the idea of an electric or hybrid Mazda Miata sacrilegious?To me, it kind of is. I am far from being anti-EV, but I believe that as long as the internal combustion engine exists, it should be the motivator of choice for certain models. The Miata is one of those models.I also have concerns that a hybrid or EV Miata might weigh too much, even t

Rumors have been percolating that the next Mazda Miata might be an electric vehicle, or at least electrifed. Yes, I know the buffs had this about a week ago (we have a small team, remember), but it's worth digging into a bit.To be clear, it appears that the Miata will still have a gas engine and available manual transmission, at least for one more generation, but European patent documents filed in April show a Miata-looking vehicle with an electric motor in the front.Not only that, but the motor

When General Motors introduced the Chevrolet Beretta in 1987, the lukewarm-to-warm economically-minded coupe wore the name of a gun manufacturer. An intentional decision, the Beretta name made the new model sound more exciting. Prior to the launch, the other Beretta (the gun company) warned The General not to use its name. GM’s executives simply ignored the warning. A lawsuit ensued as Beretta of Italy came after General Motors with guns blazing, one might say.
As the sporty compact car se

2025 Buick Envista Avenir Fast FactsPowertrain1.2-liter turbocharged three-cylinder (137 horsepower @ 5,000 RPM, 162 lb-ft @ 2,500-4,000 RPM)Transmission/Drive WheelsSix-speed automatic, front-wheel driveFuel Economy, MPG28 city / 32 highway / 30 combined (EPA Rating)Fuel Economy, L/100km8.4 city / 7.4 highway / 7.9 combined (NRCan Rating)Base Price$28,600 (U.S.) / $33,699 (Canada)As-Tested Price$30,490 (U.S.) / $36,833 (Canada)Disclaimer: Prices include $1,095 destination charge in the United

It's always a good day when I see a Prelude for sale in our parent company's forums. Because the late '90s Prelude remains a desirable ride. Today we have a 1998 Honda Prelude for y'all. This one is a base trim with the manual transmission and 197,000 miles on the clock. There are no mods, and it does run and drive.The engine does leak oil, and the car needs suspension work. The paint also has dents and sun damage that need to be addressed.All this explains why our seller is offering this one up

Hello there! It's time once again for the TTAC podcast! This week we spend some more time on Trump's tariffs and how they'll affect the automotive industry. We speak with John Vincent from U.S. News and World Report about the issue.TTAC contributor Matthew Guy stops by to talk about screwdriver sets, and we also dig (yet again) into NASCAR's unfortunate trend towards crash fests.You can find us wherever you get your podcasts or by clicking  here. Be sure to leave a review! We thank John and

Tesla initially promised impressive range numbers of more than 500 miles for the Cybertruck, but the automaker recently decided to kill off the range-extending battery it needed to deliver those numbers. The Tesla range extender cost $16,000 and required a large bed-mounted pack that absorbed a third of the available space. Despite those inconveniences, the component promised to extend the range to more than 500 miles, but it experienced delays before ultimately being canceled. The interesting t

Volvo is recalling almost half a million vehicles for an issue that could cause the backup camera to blink when in use. In one of the largest actions so far in 2025, the automaker recalled 413,151 vehicles in the U.S. and almost 41,000 in Canada. The problem is caused by a software glitch that causes the camera display to go blank when the vehicle is placed into reverse. Some vehicles may also generate a fault code, which would prevent the camera from displaying for the remainder of the driving

President Donald Trump recently met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, with the pair reaching an agreement that will reduce some of the tariffs’ impacts, especially on the country’s automakers. The new deal will help save jobs at Jaguar Land Rover, Rolls-Royce, Bentley, and others, as it significantly lowers tariffs on vehicles imported from Britain.The agreement drops tariffs on British cars from 27.5 percent to 10 percent, a move praised by JLR executives. CEO Adrian Mardell

Reworked performance SUV uses the same powertrain as its smaller sibling, the Elroq vRSThe updated Skoda Enyaq vRS has been unveiled with a radical new look and faster charging speeds.
The electric SUV retains its dual-motor, four-wheel-drive set-up, putting out a combined 335bhp and 402lb ft. This yields a 0-62mph time of 5.4sec. 
More powerful brakes with two-pot calipers are fitted up front in line with the extra performance, and Skoda’s Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC)

The Python 5000 is a highly efficient pothole patching vehicle that can fill and flatten a pothole in just 2 minutes. Unlike traditional repair methods that require a 2-3 person crew, this mini-truck is operated by just one person using a joystick from inside the cabin. Watch thevideo on Your Future Machine.
The process begins with a blast of air to clear debris, followed by asphalt deployment, then leveling with a rake, and finally, compacting with a roller for a smooth finish. Capable of carry

The US president has proven that he can be persuaded to reduce his punitive car import tariffsThe grey cloud hovering over the car industry has lifted partially on evidence that US president Donald Trump can be persuaded to roll back his protectionist policies.
On Thursday, the UK announced that it had struck a wider deal with US that will include reduced import tariffs on cars, bringing relief to a beleaguered JLR (Jaguar Land Rover) in particular.
The announcement came a da

Italian company's new carbonfibre-bodied speedster harks back to nation's classic racersItalian company Automobili Mignatta (AM) has unveiled the Rina, a V8-powered tribute to the nation's sports cars from the 1960s.
It is a speedster based around a carbonfibre monocoque, with curved haunches and a long bonnet headlining a design that echoes contemporary race cars from the likes of Alfa Romeo, Ferrari and Maserati.
Its cockpit is devoid of any digital displays – described by AM a

Many car companies are becoming 'software-defined', but that won't necessarily resonate with their customersWhen is a car company not a car company? There are a couple of paths into this way of thinking.
One – and this is among my least favourite topics, but I suppose we must delve into it – is the idea that car makers are gradually becoming software companies that just happen to also make cars. Eek.
Volvo’s Jim Rowan, several weeks ago uninvited from being Volvo&rsqu

Prices are on the rise and there are plenty of specialists out there for when they do go wrong...You can have a flutter on the horses. Chance some money on shares. Take a bet on an election.
But none of these approach the sustained gamble of buying a used, highly strung performance car whose random tantrums can replicate the Southern Rail experience with massive extra expense.
You could try a V10 BMW M5, with its reputation for occasionally chewing its own engine. Experience the will-it, won&rsq

There's a possibility that the $7,500 federal tax credit for electric vehicles could get killed as Republicans look for ways to pay for President Donald Trump's tax cuts. House Speaker Mike Johnson has implied it's likely, though he left room for keeping it. This is actually a dual QOTD. Question one is should the tax credit be kept, and question two is what will happen to the industry, especially in terms of EV sales, if it does go away?I am of the opinion that it should stay and that EV sales

With the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee fast approaching, Stellantis has decided to issue a couple of teaser images to whet the public appetite. The glimpse provided to us is of the updated interior and revised front fascia. Considering that this is a refresh and not a comprehensive redesign, those may also end up being the biggest changes we see between model years.The front clip still resembles the 2025 model year quite a bit, with the most obvious changes being the new daytime running lights and ne

The 2025 Hyundai Palisade has been generally well-reviewed, earning strong marks for a nice interior and generous standard features, but the automaker is recalling a handful of the popular SUVs for a potentially serious issue. Hyundai recently recalled 620 Palisades from the 2025 model year for a problem that could cause an electrical short and fire.Recall documentation states that the electric oil pumps (EOP) in some 2025 Palisades may not have sufficient sealing on their controller housing due

The pre-tariff car sales rush has driven used vehicle pricing to its highest level since late 2023, as buyers scramble to grab new and used cars ahead of expected price increases. Cox Automotive’s Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index showed an increase of 4.9 percent, growing faster and for a longer period than the traditional “spring bounce.”Cox Automotive’s senior director of economic and industry insights said,” The ‘spring bounce’ normally ends the secon

Tax applies to first 100,000 cars exported from UK to US; reduced from a previously announced 25% rateUK-made vehicles imported into the US will be hit with a reduced tariff of 10%, president Donald Trump has announced, but only for the first 100,000 cars exported.
It follows more than a month of negotiations between British and American officials after Trump announced sweeping import  tariffs on foreign-made products, including a 25% tariff on new cars.
All tariffs

President previously announced a blanket 25% levy on all non-US-built vehiclesUK-made vehicles imported into the US will be hit with a reduced tariff of 10%, president Donald Trump has announced.
It follows more than a month of negotiations between UK ministers and US officials after president Trump revealed sweeping levies on foreign-made products. This included a 25% tariff on new cars imported into the US. All levies were due to start on 1 April, but a 90-day reprieve

Chevy released the mid-engine eighth-generation Corvette in 2020 and, as is tradition, it has rolled out hotter performance variants in the years since. If you can believe it, 2026 is just a few months away, and while the current generation Corvette isn’t going anywhere, it’s getting an interior refresh for the model year to keep it current. The Corvette’s “great wall” of buttons, which extended from the lower center console to the dash of 2020-2025 cars, is gone. I

CLA is 29mm taller, 35mm longer and 25mm wider than before, with 61mm more wheelbase
Hyper-efficient CLA becomes UK's longest-range electric car, while hybrid promises diesel-style MPGThe new Mercedes-Benz CLA, Europe’s longest-range and most efficient electric car, has gone on sale priced from £45,615.
With deliveries to start this summer, the entry-level CLA 250+ with EQ Technology will be capable of driving up to 484 miles between charges, Mercedes claims, and will still mana

Confused by all the new cars coming to the UK? Let Autocar guide you through the who, what, where and whenIf you’re a regular Autocar reader, you’ve probably clocked the growing parade of new car brands eyeing up the UK.
Two big forces are behind this surge: the meteoric rise of China’s car industry and a shift in what buyers care about.
In 2024 alone, China sold 23.5 million new cars - making it the largest car market on the planet. It was only a matter of time before Chinese

The Jaecoo 7 will need the mother of all software updates to make the gradeAutocar is fast filling up with mentions of ‘software-defined vehicles’ – cars whose performance and functionality is primarily defined electronically rather than physically.
The computing power of the car becomes its ruling characteristic and the software for it can be improved and updated time and again, so that it’s never finished, rather in a constant state of flux.
The car industry is pre

We wanted to know why this SUV is so popular. Now we have our answerDo you believe in real-life NPCs? Sorry, to explain: there’s an only semijoking theory online that ‘non-player characters’, which simply and unconsciously follow a coded set pattern, have escaped the confines of video games.
And I do reckon that a lot of evidence can be gathered to back up the theory – not least from British roads.
The Volkswagen Tiguan has been the bestselling Volkswagen model globally s

Next-gen model will be a bigger, lower-slung EV with emphasis on upmarket appealThe Range Rover Velar will undergo a radical makeover next year, becoming an electric car with a genre-bending new body shape that will depart from its traditional SUV roots.
It is slated to be launched just a few months after the electric versions of the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport. But while those models will be virtually identical to their combustion siblings, the Velar will adopt a rakish new profile t