Autocar UK – 8 October 2025

Autocar UK – 8 October 2025
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Autocar News Summary – October 8, 2025

Main Stories:

• Nissan Qashqai e-Power Facelift: The Qashqai receives a mid-life facelift, including a new third-generation e-Power hybrid powertrain. It aims to offer EV-like refinement and fuel economy.
• BMW i3 Revival: BMW is set to launch a new i3 in 2026, an all-electric 3 Series-esque saloon with a range of up to 500 miles. It will use BMW’s Gen6 platform and a new centralized computing architecture.
• Dacia Hipster Concept: Dacia unveils the Hipster, a sub-£15k, lightweight EV city car concept designed to reduce EV costs.
• Aston Martin DB12 S: Aston Martin reveals a new, more powerful DB12 S with 690bhp and chassis tweaks.
• Audi Entry-Level EV: Audi is testing a new entry-level EV with A2-inspired styling, set to replace the A1 and Q2.
• Polestar’s Future Design: Polestar design chief Philipp Römers plans to emphasize driver appeal in future cars, potentially reintroducing buttons.

Other Key Points:

• JLR Cyber Attack: Production lines are restarting after a cyber attack.
• Honda EVs: Honda will unveil two new EVs, including a baby Defender rival.
• Toyota GR Yaris Returns: The Toyota GR Yaris returns as a £49k limited edition.
• Lexus Steer-by-Wire: The updated Lexus RZ features steer-by-wire technology.
• Bentley Supersports: Bentley confirms a new rear-driven, V8-engined Continental Supersports.
• Citroen’s Future Direction: Citroën CEO Xavier Chardon will reveal the brand’s new future direction in December, hinting at a 2CV-inspired model.
• Deepdrive’s EV Breakthrough: Deepdrive is testing in-wheel automotive drive motors for improved EV efficiency.
• BMW Fuel Cell System: BMW’s third-generation fuel cell system will enter production in 2028.
• Jeep Compass EV: Jeep launches the Compass EV and E-Hybrid, with a dual-motor version to follow.
• Jaecoo 5 and E5: Jaecoo launches the 5 and E5, affordable crossovers with petrol and electric powertrains.
• Kia PV5: Kia reveals the PV5, a futuristic-looking electric MPV.
• Genesis GV60 Facelift: Genesis shows the hot GV60 Magma performance EV.
• Tesla Model Y Performance: Tesla launches the revised Model Y Performance with increased power and aerodynamic improvements.
• RAC Foundation: The average car in the UK is now almost 10 years old.
• Warranties: A discussion on the value of used car warranties, with tips on what to look for.
• Nissan Serena Recall: A customer details issues with a Nissan Serena recall in Northern Ireland.
• Range Rover Frustration: A customer expresses frustration at being unable to buy a Range Rover due to working in the motor trade.
• Citroen Design: An interview with Citroën’s head of design, Pierre Leclercq, on the brand’s design philosophy.
• Motorsport: Max Verstappen wins on his GT3 debut at the Nürburgring Nordschleife.
• Long-Term Tests: Updates on the Honda HR-V, Volkswagen Golf GTE, and Jaecoo 7 long-term test vehicles.
• My Car & I: A reader discusses their Alpina Roadster S and another discusses their Brabus Mercedes G500 4×42.
• Used Car Find: A selection of used cars for sale, including a VW Touareg V10 TDI and a Porsche Boxster S.
• Archive: A look back at the history of the Smart car.
• Road Test Results: Empirical test data for a variety of recently tested vehicles.
• What We Did This Week: A brief overview of what the Autocar team has been doing.
• What’s Coming When: A list of upcoming car releases.

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