Citroen mulls sub-£15k EV to replace C1 city car

C1 first arrived in 2005 but was pulled from sale in 2020
New 'E-car' rules would pave way for Citroën's return to the A-segment - but it's not a 2CVCitroën could replace the C1 with a new sub-£15k urban EV if EU law makers sign off the new ‘E-car’ category for small cars - with the spirit, but not the look, of the 2CV.
The E-car category is a proposed framework to ease the financial pressures on small, affordable cars by loosening some of the restrictions they m

I live in a London flat without a garage. Naturally, I've bought a manual-gearbox, soft-top sports car…Having come to terms with the inevitable departure of my Fiat Panda 100HP, I figured it was about time to treat myself to something I'd always wanted: a proper lightweight, rear-driven sports car. 
I’ll admit first that the car I really wanted was a Toyota GT86 – its connection to the ‘AE86’ Corolla really appeals, as does the variety of aftermarket bits &nda

Are you happy that NASCAR, 23XI Motorsports, and Front Row Motorsports have settled their dispute, even though the trial had begun? I acknowledge it won't be an easy question to answer, since we don't know settlement details, so I'd frame it this way -- are you happy the parties settled before the trial went deeper? Or would you rather have had the dispute be decided at trial?You know what to do. Go ahead and sound off below.[Image: NASCAR]Become a TTAC insider. Get the latest news, fe

Today we have one of those small recalls -- fewer than 100 units -- for you. BMW is recalling 25 units of the 2026 X5, X5 Plug-In Hybrid, X6, and X7 because an incorrectly manufactured instrument panel could interfere with proper deployment of the passenger air bag. Dealers will replace the instrument panel trim at no cost. Since the affected vehicles were not sold to customers, BMW is not issuing owner letters. VINs covered by the recall became searchable on NHTSA’s website on December 4,

NASCAR has been involved in a trial over a major lawsuit brought by race teams 23XI Motorsports and Front Row Motorsports.Retired basketball superstar Michael Jordan is one of the owners of 23XI Motorsports. The two race teams brought the lawsuit because they believed NASCAR was acting like a monopolistic bully -- and because NASCAR asked teams to sign its most recent charter agreement on a Friday with deadline that would allow teams very little time to review the proposal.Current NASCAR star De

2025 Nissan Kicks SR AWD Fast FactsPowertrain2.0-liter four-cylinder (141 horsepower @ 6,000 RPM, 140lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM)Transmission/Drive WheelsContinously-variable automatic, all-wheel driveFuel Economy, MPG27 city / 34 highway / 30 combined (EPA Rating)Fuel Economy, L/100km8.4 city / 6.9 highway / 7.7 combined (NRCan Rating)Base Price$27,680 (U.S.) / $37,691 (Canada)As-Tested Price$32,485 (U.S.) / $38,566 (Canada)Disclaimer: Prices include $1,390 destination charge in the United States and $2

California is presently considering a new tax on all-electric vehicles that would charge motorists a few cents per every mile driven. The idea is being pitched as a way to make up for lost revenues as more residents now drive EVs than ever before. But the initiative is getting some pushback from the locals as government action runs behind schedule.
On Monday,KMPH Fox 26confirmed that the California Department of Transportation (or Caltrans) had nearly completed its pilot program to test the mile

Manufacturer is rethinking how components are designed, manufactured and recycled under the name Tomorrow XXMercedes-Benz has revealed details of a new engineering programme aimed at reducing the embedded carbon footprint of its future cars by rethinking how components are designed, manufactured and recycled.
Called Tomorrow XX, the initiative sets out what the German company describes as a “technical pathway to lower upstream CO2 output” – although most elements remain in earl

Seal family grows with a plug-in, range-extending hybrid estateVolvo may be wavering, but BMW, Audi, Peugeot and a bunch of others still believe estate cars are worth doing, even if it’s only the European market that’s really interested. Now BYD is joining the fold with the Skoda Superb-sized Seal 6 DM-i.As ever, BYD’s naming isn’t the most straightforward. The Seal 6 doesn’t share anything with the BYD Seal saloon that we know already. Whereas that

Alexander Karajlovic is appointed as vice-president for development at M as Dirk Häcker retiresWelcome to Movers and Shakers, an Autocar Business feature covering the latest job moves from across the automotive industry.
This page is updated regularly with all the biggest transfers, promotions and departures in the sector, covering everything you need to know.
Name: Alexander Karajlovic
Company: BMW M
Role: Vice-president for development
BMW XM project manager Alexander Karajlovic

Ambassador was AMC's UK success story
The story starts way back in 1911, when a London dealer introduced Brits to Hudson carsYou might be surprised to learn that such a quintessentially American car as the Rambler Rogue was ever officially offered in the UK - but in fact its maker not only sold cars here over many decades but even produced some here too.
The story starts way back in 1911, when a London dealer introduced Brits to Hudson cars. Eleven years later, the Detroit manufacturer set

Electric sports car project shows signs of life after a year of silenceCaterham will show a near-production version of its first electric car on 9 January.
The first rolling prototype of the Project V sports car will be displayed at the upcoming Tokyo Auto Salon, marking a major milestone in its development. 
The company has been largely silent about the progress of the project since October last year, when it announced it had partnered with Yamaha for the car’s electric motors.

Sector refocuses as slow UK economy and “disjointed” policy hamper demand for used electric carsLeasing and rental firms are pinning hopes on second-life leasing and salary sacrifice in 2026 in an attempt to soften the impact of weaker-than-forecast demand for used electric cars.
The concerns were raised as part of the annual Industry Outlook Report by the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA), which asked 74 brokers, leasing and rental company members about their pr

Renault 4's AMPR Small platform is expected to underpin a replacement for the Puma Gen-E
Selling the R5's underpinnings to Ford was a coup for Renault, catching much of the industry off-guardRenault’s coup in landing Ford as a customer for the small electric platform underpinning the R5 is all the more impressive given Ford’s already deep relationship with the Volkswagen Group on EVs.
Ford currently builds the Explorer and Capri electric compact SUVs on the VW MEB electric platform a

Renault 4's Ampr Small platform is expected to underpin a replacement for the Puma Gen-E
Selling the 5's underpinnings to Ford was a coup for Renault, catching much of the industry off-guardRenault’s coup in landing Ford as a customer for the small EV platform underpinning the 5 is all the more impressive given Ford’s already deep relationship with the Volkswagen Group on EVs.
Ford currently builds the Explorer and Capri electric compact SUVs on the German company's MEB EV platform a

Brands love to shout about British production, but I'm not sure a Union Jack helps to shift metalHow much do we care where our cars come from? Not specifically you and me, I mean; you're reading a British car website, and there's a strong chance you're invested, at least emotionally, if not professionally, in the car business.
But what of 'the man on the Clapham omnibus', the legal profession's hypothetical ordinary, reasonable person on the street, someone uninvested, just going about their bus

It's the perfect time of year to treat yourself...or a loved one...to a used carFor the car enthusiast, Christmas is a time of giving to oneself. And what better gift than a quality used car?
To kick off, we've suggested five dream motors with which to indulge yourself, but so friends and family can't accuse you of unseasonal selfishness, we've selected a further 20 cars, arranged across four categories, that should cast you in a more charitable light.
Best dream cars
What the heart wants for Ch

I spent a few days last month with Nissan learning about its production operations in America.It's been an issue with President Trump's tariffs, but it was already a topic before Trump returned to the White House this year. American-made, when it comes to cars, is a complex conversation.So, I ask of you -- what does that phrase mean to you when it comes to automotive production?You know the drill -- go ahead and sound off below.[Image: Berry Medley/Shutterstock.com]Become a TTAC insider. Ge

The 2026 Subaru Uncharted has arrived with a starting MSRP of $34,995. This makes it the most affordable all-electric model in the company’s current lineup. However, this was accomplished by making all-wheel drive an optional extra — which is something Subaru hasn’t done since Symmetrical AWD became standard equipment in 1996.While the company does have the rear-drive BRZ (produced in tandem with Toyota’s GR86) on sale, the model doesn’t offer AWD because it’s

We're doing another edition of Drive Notes -- a capsule review of a car myself or a staffer drove that doesn't quite need a full review.Today it's a 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Rally -- and yes, it is a 2024 but I drove it deep into 2025. Sometimes cars stick around for a while, and it's still worth a write-up for used-car shoppers. Not to mention that sometimes models carry over virtually unchanged. Selecting the Rally -- which Ford lists separately on its Web site but which was marked GT with

The Yarbo Snow Blower is an advanced autonomous snow removal device designed to clear driveways and walkways with minimal effort. As part of the modular Yarbo S1 system, it can also function as a lawn mower and leaf blower, making it a versatile year-round tool. Equipped with AI technology, radar, and three cameras, Yarbo can detect obstacles up to 5 feet ahead and 16 feet to the sides, ensuring safe and efficient operation.Its cold-resistant lithium-ion battery delivers up to 1.5 hours of runti

We sample Skoda’s future behind the wheel of a functioning prototype of the electrified estate conceptThe Skoda Vision O concept, unveiled at the Munich motor show earlier this year, has taken a further step towards reality with the debut of a fully functioning prototype.
The electric estate remains some distance from showrooms, however, and senior Skoda executives say that any production version is at least five years away.
Tipped to morph into a successor to the Skoda Octa

SUV is one of Kia's best selling cars globally – and it is coming to the UK for the first time
Kia has revealed the second generation Seltos, and the big-selling SUV is planned to be sold in the UK and Europe for the first time next year.
Measuring just a bit shorter, slimmer and squatter than the Sportage – and slightly larger than the Niro, the new Seltos has been positioned as an “expressive” alternative to its best seller and will go up against the Volkswagen T-R

Family hatchback and estate models get more prominent 'compass' fascia design with lit front logoThe Vauxhall Astra has been updated with a new look that draws on the brand’s 2023 Experimental concept, as well as a range boost for the electric version.
The reworked front end emphasises the brand’s ‘Compass’ motif, which was previously a much subtler element of the Astra’s design. The crease that runs through the centre of the bonnet has been made more prominent

Citroen's range-topping EV SUV gets the UK's full Electric Car Grant support. But could it be too good to be true?Anyone buying a new electric car in 2026 who’s offered an extra 100 miles of range for less than £400 of additional cost is likely to reply in rather predictable fashion. £400 typically gets you about two-thirds of a metallic paint job in 2025. Or half a towbar, if you prefer.Thanks to the way that the UK’s Electric Car Grant works, however, that’s prec

We featured a Ford Mustang/Toyota Celica Supra mash-up from the 1980s as our UCOTD today.What's the craziest car/engine combo you've seen? I can't think, off the top of my head, of something crazier, but I am sure I've seen some stuff. Maybe at a car show. Maybe there's a UCOTD I am forgetting.Anyway, it's your turn.You know what to do. Go ahead and sound off below.[Image: Andrey Burmakin/Shutterstock.com]Become a TTAC insider. Get the latest news, features, TTAC takes, and everything

This smart new saloon has changed the EV game – but can the petrol version prove as significant?Fresh from shaking up the executive electric car market with its lofty 500-mile range, lightning-fast charging times and commendable dynamics, the new Mercedes-Benz CLA has now gained a petrol-engined hybrid version to broaden its appeal in a market that’s still more than a little wary of pure-electric propulsion. Like its forthcoming GLB and GLA platform-mates,&n

Fiat has confirmed that it will be bringing the Topolino to the United States, just days after the White House announced a desire to see more ultra-small cars on American roads.
The vehicle’s announcement coincided with the unveiling of an art car, painted by pop artist Romero Britto, at Miami Art Week. "Our one-off collaboration with Britto makes perfect sense. Together we have joined two iconic brands with global influence that represent color and happiness, bringing a smile to people&rs

Top 8 Best Garage Work LightsIt’s a safe bet that most DIYers are grateful to the wrenching deities for the democratization of LED illumination – especially when talking about work lights. Your author used to toil under cars and in tight spaces with incandescent work lights that heated themselves to approximately the surface of the sun, as I’m sure you all did as well.This invariably led to skin-searing hilarity when one had the temerity to accidentally move their arm or leg ne

C1 first arrived in 2005 but was pulled from sale in 2020
New 'E-car' rules would pave the way for Citroën's return to the A-segment – but it's not a 2CVCitroën could replace the C1 with a new sub-£15k urban EV if EU law makers sign off the new ‘E-car’ category for small cars – and it would have the spirit, but not the look, of the 2CV.
The E-car category is a proposed framework to ease the financial pressures on making small, affordable cars by loose