Future

​EVs and most potent BMW yet mark M division’s 50th. Best-selling performance sub-brand plots transition to electric future

​The BMW M3, currently in its 36th year of production and sixth iteration, has not yet been made available in Touring guise, despite being sold alongside the standard 3 Series estate since its launch

​While the M3 gets a more practical estate option, the M4 coupé will be offered in a hardcore track-focused guise, with enhanced performance and dynamics – and it could revive the hallowed CSL nameplate.

2023 BMW XM

​The top-rung M version of the all-new and all-electric i7 saloon will launch alongside the eighth-generation 7 Series later this year

​The next-generation Mini Countryman plug-in hybrid, due next year, will be the BMW owned brand’s most powerful series-production model yet

​JLR cars launched from 2025 will benefit from the new tech

​Supermini and crossovers Spearhead new Fiat push Overhauled 10-model line-up will include a reinvented Panda, Corsa rival and SUVs

​Fiat will confirm an Abarth performance variant of its electric 500 imminently ahead of a launch next year. This will be its first hot model since the Abarth 124 GT was launched in 2018.

Mulsanne to be reborn assuper-luxury electric GT. Bentley’s new flagship will be a high-priced, sporty model with next-gen EV tech

​Mazda is committed to keeping the formula of its venerable MX-5 sports car intact even as it embarks on a strategy to heavily overhaul, expand and electrify its line-up in the coming years.

​Volvo primes all-electric XC60. EV version of firm’s best-selling car will arrive in 2024 and join XC90 replacement.

As well as electrifying its existing models, Volvo will extend its line-up at the bottom end to cater to the growing demand for compact EVs.

​Cyberster to lead MG expansion. MG 4 hatchback will seek to undercut Volkswagen ID 3

​A all New Alfa Romeo Mito is on the cards as Alfa Romeo prepares to rapidly expand its line-up over the next few years.

​F1 aero and tech for Alpine Evs. UK-based experts finish work on 5 hot hatch and will increase road car involvement

Lexus has released photos of a stunning electric sports car, which will be a successor for the LFA supercar and a halo model for the luxury brand.

​Next-generation hatchback to lead Mini’s future line-up. New 3dr will get petrol and electric power; new 5dr, convertible and SUV pair due.