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The Advertiser
3 days ago
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Mazda RX-7 successor inches to reality as new rotary engine nears completion
One of the most important parts required for the long-awaited successor to the Mazda RX-7 is nearly complete, but other pieces of the puzzle aren't quite as ready. According to Motor Trend, work on the next-generation rotary engine is almost done, and it could go into production as early as 2026. Before it can slip into a new sports car — most likely based on the 2023 Iconic SP concept (pictured throughout) — those working on the project need to build a viable business case. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. If Mazda can figure out a way to make the numbers add up — a task no doubt complicated by the ever-changing tariff situation in the US — it will give the automaker a second sports car in addition to the evergreen MX-5. Like the MX-5, the new sports car will be a low volume model. Ryuichi Umeshita, Mazda's chief technical officer, believes the "Iconic SP will be a good successor for RX-7". It's unclear what the new sports car will be christened. Umeshita-san says a final decision has yet to be made on the name, but it's likely to honour or reference the company's rotary history. He doesn't rule out RX-7 or RX-9, but is adamant there is "very little possibility that we will name it Cosmo". The Cosmo was a line of luxury coupes sold between 1967 and 1996, and was available with rotary engines, either exclusively or in top-of-the-range variants. The new RX is expected to be a 2+2 coupe that's larger than the current fourth-generation MX-5. The Iconic SP measures 4180mm long, 1850mm wide, and 1150mm tall, which is 105mm shorter, 90mm wider, and 80mm lower than the third-generation 'FD' RX-7. Like the Iconic SP, the new RX will have a range extender EV drivetrain — with output of around 270kW — where the rotary engine operates as a generator for the battery pack. A version where the rotary engine drives the wheels is apparently part of the plan too. The new rotary engine is a development of the motor used in the range extender (EREV) variant of the MX-30. The MX-30 EREV has a single rotor displacing 0.83L and makes 55kW. Its sole job is to recharge the 17.8kWh battery when it begins running low, while the 125kW electric motor is responsible for driving the front wheels. The MX-30 marked the return of the rotary engine to the Mazda range after an absence of 11 years, but the EREV version wasn't offered in the US because the rotary didn't meet local emissions regulations, a problem that's been solved in the upcoming version of the engine. Although the MX-30 has been withdrawn from the Australian market in 2023, it's still in on sale in many parts of the world, including Europe and Japan. MORE: Everything Mazda Content originally sourced from: One of the most important parts required for the long-awaited successor to the Mazda RX-7 is nearly complete, but other pieces of the puzzle aren't quite as ready. According to Motor Trend, work on the next-generation rotary engine is almost done, and it could go into production as early as 2026. Before it can slip into a new sports car — most likely based on the 2023 Iconic SP concept (pictured throughout) — those working on the project need to build a viable business case. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. If Mazda can figure out a way to make the numbers add up — a task no doubt complicated by the ever-changing tariff situation in the US — it will give the automaker a second sports car in addition to the evergreen MX-5. Like the MX-5, the new sports car will be a low volume model. Ryuichi Umeshita, Mazda's chief technical officer, believes the "Iconic SP will be a good successor for RX-7". It's unclear what the new sports car will be christened. Umeshita-san says a final decision has yet to be made on the name, but it's likely to honour or reference the company's rotary history. He doesn't rule out RX-7 or RX-9, but is adamant there is "very little possibility that we will name it Cosmo". The Cosmo was a line of luxury coupes sold between 1967 and 1996, and was available with rotary engines, either exclusively or in top-of-the-range variants. The new RX is expected to be a 2+2 coupe that's larger than the current fourth-generation MX-5. The Iconic SP measures 4180mm long, 1850mm wide, and 1150mm tall, which is 105mm shorter, 90mm wider, and 80mm lower than the third-generation 'FD' RX-7. Like the Iconic SP, the new RX will have a range extender EV drivetrain — with output of around 270kW — where the rotary engine operates as a generator for the battery pack. A version where the rotary engine drives the wheels is apparently part of the plan too. The new rotary engine is a development of the motor used in the range extender (EREV) variant of the MX-30. The MX-30 EREV has a single rotor displacing 0.83L and makes 55kW. Its sole job is to recharge the 17.8kWh battery when it begins running low, while the 125kW electric motor is responsible for driving the front wheels. The MX-30 marked the return of the rotary engine to the Mazda range after an absence of 11 years, but the EREV version wasn't offered in the US because the rotary didn't meet local emissions regulations, a problem that's been solved in the upcoming version of the engine. Although the MX-30 has been withdrawn from the Australian market in 2023, it's still in on sale in many parts of the world, including Europe and Japan. MORE: Everything Mazda Content originally sourced from: One of the most important parts required for the long-awaited successor to the Mazda RX-7 is nearly complete, but other pieces of the puzzle aren't quite as ready. According to Motor Trend, work on the next-generation rotary engine is almost done, and it could go into production as early as 2026. Before it can slip into a new sports car — most likely based on the 2023 Iconic SP concept (pictured throughout) — those working on the project need to build a viable business case. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. If Mazda can figure out a way to make the numbers add up — a task no doubt complicated by the ever-changing tariff situation in the US — it will give the automaker a second sports car in addition to the evergreen MX-5. Like the MX-5, the new sports car will be a low volume model. Ryuichi Umeshita, Mazda's chief technical officer, believes the "Iconic SP will be a good successor for RX-7". It's unclear what the new sports car will be christened. Umeshita-san says a final decision has yet to be made on the name, but it's likely to honour or reference the company's rotary history. He doesn't rule out RX-7 or RX-9, but is adamant there is "very little possibility that we will name it Cosmo". The Cosmo was a line of luxury coupes sold between 1967 and 1996, and was available with rotary engines, either exclusively or in top-of-the-range variants. The new RX is expected to be a 2+2 coupe that's larger than the current fourth-generation MX-5. The Iconic SP measures 4180mm long, 1850mm wide, and 1150mm tall, which is 105mm shorter, 90mm wider, and 80mm lower than the third-generation 'FD' RX-7. Like the Iconic SP, the new RX will have a range extender EV drivetrain — with output of around 270kW — where the rotary engine operates as a generator for the battery pack. A version where the rotary engine drives the wheels is apparently part of the plan too. The new rotary engine is a development of the motor used in the range extender (EREV) variant of the MX-30. The MX-30 EREV has a single rotor displacing 0.83L and makes 55kW. Its sole job is to recharge the 17.8kWh battery when it begins running low, while the 125kW electric motor is responsible for driving the front wheels. The MX-30 marked the return of the rotary engine to the Mazda range after an absence of 11 years, but the EREV version wasn't offered in the US because the rotary didn't meet local emissions regulations, a problem that's been solved in the upcoming version of the engine. Although the MX-30 has been withdrawn from the Australian market in 2023, it's still in on sale in many parts of the world, including Europe and Japan. MORE: Everything Mazda Content originally sourced from: One of the most important parts required for the long-awaited successor to the Mazda RX-7 is nearly complete, but other pieces of the puzzle aren't quite as ready. According to Motor Trend, work on the next-generation rotary engine is almost done, and it could go into production as early as 2026. Before it can slip into a new sports car — most likely based on the 2023 Iconic SP concept (pictured throughout) — those working on the project need to build a viable business case. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. If Mazda can figure out a way to make the numbers add up — a task no doubt complicated by the ever-changing tariff situation in the US — it will give the automaker a second sports car in addition to the evergreen MX-5. Like the MX-5, the new sports car will be a low volume model. Ryuichi Umeshita, Mazda's chief technical officer, believes the "Iconic SP will be a good successor for RX-7". It's unclear what the new sports car will be christened. Umeshita-san says a final decision has yet to be made on the name, but it's likely to honour or reference the company's rotary history. He doesn't rule out RX-7 or RX-9, but is adamant there is "very little possibility that we will name it Cosmo". The Cosmo was a line of luxury coupes sold between 1967 and 1996, and was available with rotary engines, either exclusively or in top-of-the-range variants. The new RX is expected to be a 2+2 coupe that's larger than the current fourth-generation MX-5. The Iconic SP measures 4180mm long, 1850mm wide, and 1150mm tall, which is 105mm shorter, 90mm wider, and 80mm lower than the third-generation 'FD' RX-7. Like the Iconic SP, the new RX will have a range extender EV drivetrain — with output of around 270kW — where the rotary engine operates as a generator for the battery pack. A version where the rotary engine drives the wheels is apparently part of the plan too. The new rotary engine is a development of the motor used in the range extender (EREV) variant of the MX-30. The MX-30 EREV has a single rotor displacing 0.83L and makes 55kW. Its sole job is to recharge the 17.8kWh battery when it begins running low, while the 125kW electric motor is responsible for driving the front wheels. The MX-30 marked the return of the rotary engine to the Mazda range after an absence of 11 years, but the EREV version wasn't offered in the US because the rotary didn't meet local emissions regulations, a problem that's been solved in the upcoming version of the engine. Although the MX-30 has been withdrawn from the Australian market in 2023, it's still in on sale in many parts of the world, including Europe and Japan. MORE: Everything Mazda Content originally sourced from:
7NEWS
3 days ago
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
Mazda RX-7 successor inches to reality as new rotary engine nears completion
One of the most important parts required for the long-awaited successor to the Mazda RX-7 is nearly complete, but other pieces of the puzzle aren't quite as ready. According to Motor Trend, work on the next-generation rotary engine is almost done, and it could go into production as early as 2026. Before it can slip into a new sports car — most likely based on the 2023 Iconic SP concept (pictured throughout) — those working on the project need to build a viable business case. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. If Mazda can figure out a way to make the numbers add up — a task no doubt complicated by the ever-changing tariff situation in the US — it will give the automaker a second sports car in addition to the evergreen MX-5. Like the MX-5, the new sports car will be a low volume model. Ryuichi Umeshita, Mazda's chief technical officer, believes the 'Iconic SP will be a good successor for RX-7'. It's unclear what the new sports car will be christened. Umeshita-san says a final decision has yet to be made on the name, but it's likely to honour or reference the company's rotary history. He doesn't rule out RX-7 or RX-9, but is adamant there is 'very little possibility that we will name it Cosmo'. The Cosmo was a line of luxury coupes sold between 1967 and 1996, and was available with rotary engines, either exclusively or in top-of-the-range variants. The new RX is expected to be a 2+2 coupe that's larger than the current fourth-generation MX-5. The Iconic SP measures 4180mm long, 1850mm wide, and 1150mm tall, which is 105mm shorter, 90mm wider, and 80mm lower than the third-generation 'FD' RX-7. Like the Iconic SP, the new RX will have a range extender EV drivetrain — with output of around 270kW — where the rotary engine operates as a generator for the battery pack. A version where the rotary engine drives the wheels is apparently part of the plan too. The new rotary engine is a development of the motor used in the range extender (EREV) variant of the MX-30. The MX-30 EREV has a single rotor displacing 0.83L and makes 55kW. Its sole job is to recharge the 17.8kWh battery when it begins running low, while the 125kW electric motor is responsible for driving the front wheels. The MX-30 marked the return of the rotary engine to the Mazda range after an absence of 11 years, but the EREV version wasn't offered in the US because the rotary didn't meet local emissions regulations, a problem that's been solved in the upcoming version of the engine. Although the MX-30 has been withdrawn from the Australian market in 2023, it's still in on sale in many parts of the world, including Europe and Japan.
Perth Now
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Mazda RX-7 successor inches to reality as new rotary engine nears completion
One of the most important parts required for the long-awaited successor to the Mazda RX-7 is nearly complete, but other pieces of the puzzle aren't quite as ready. According to Motor Trend, work on the next-generation rotary engine is almost done, and it could go into production as early as 2026. Before it can slip into a new sports car — most likely based on the 2023 Iconic SP concept (pictured throughout) — those working on the project need to build a viable business case. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert If Mazda can figure out a way to make the numbers add up — a task no doubt complicated by the ever-changing tariff situation in the US — it will give the automaker a second sports car in addition to the evergreen MX-5. Like the MX-5, the new sports car will be a low volume model. Ryuichi Umeshita, Mazda's chief technical officer, believes the 'Iconic SP will be a good successor for RX-7'. It's unclear what the new sports car will be christened. Umeshita-san says a final decision has yet to be made on the name, but it's likely to honour or reference the company's rotary history. Supplied Credit: CarExpert He doesn't rule out RX-7 or RX-9, but is adamant there is 'very little possibility that we will name it Cosmo'. The Cosmo was a line of luxury coupes sold between 1967 and 1996, and was available with rotary engines, either exclusively or in top-of-the-range variants. The new RX is expected to be a 2+2 coupe that's larger than the current fourth-generation MX-5. The Iconic SP measures 4180mm long, 1850mm wide, and 1150mm tall, which is 105mm shorter, 90mm wider, and 80mm lower than the third-generation 'FD' RX-7. Like the Iconic SP, the new RX will have a range extender EV drivetrain — with output of around 270kW — where the rotary engine operates as a generator for the battery pack. A version where the rotary engine drives the wheels is apparently part of the plan too. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The new rotary engine is a development of the motor used in the range extender (EREV) variant of the MX-30. The MX-30 EREV has a single rotor displacing 0.83L and makes 55kW. Its sole job is to recharge the 17.8kWh battery when it begins running low, while the 125kW electric motor is responsible for driving the front wheels. The MX-30 marked the return of the rotary engine to the Mazda range after an absence of 11 years, but the EREV version wasn't offered in the US because the rotary didn't meet local emissions regulations, a problem that's been solved in the upcoming version of the engine. Although the MX-30 has been withdrawn from the Australian market in 2023, it's still in on sale in many parts of the world, including Europe and Japan. MORE: Everything Mazda
NZ Autocar
19-06-2025
- Automotive
- NZ Autocar
2025 Mini Cooper SE Review
Mini's first electric Cooper went well enough but couldn't roam that far out of town. The new SE remedies that. The second-generation of the Mini Cooper Electric is here, in a couple of guises; the E with a 41kWh (37kWh usable) battery and the SE that you see here with a 54kWh battery pack (49 usable). Contrast that with the original 2020 version that had a 32.6kWh pack (29kWh usable). It offered a range that Mini claimed was around 230km but only in town. Used beyond city limits, and you'd be lucky to see 180km. That's similar to Mazda's MX-30 for range, and that expensive experiment lasted just two years. Equally, no surprise that the new electric Mini Cooper comes with either a modest battery (still bigger than before) or an acceptable size one in the SE and decent enough range (up to 402km WLTP). While this is primarily an urban car, it's one that Mini says has the kind of dynamics that make you want to take it beyond the city. So then you need a bit of range to get you there and back again. The bigger version has more power too. Yes, it is more expensive by $6k than the E ($61k vs $67k) but that's probably the best $6k you will ever commit to. Moreover, with a modestly sized battery pack of around 50kWh you can replenish from 65 to 90 per cent odd overnight using a 2kW portable charger. Zero to 80 per cent takes roughly five hours using an 11kW wallbox. A 10-80 rezip on a 50kW DC unit takes about half an hour. The point here is that charging is a chore and a bore so the less often and the less time taken the better. As mentioned dynamics are key here, so big battery packs are out of the question. But as lithium-ion tech slowly advances, the batteries tend to be more energy dense without growing in size. Not quite the same for the car overall, however; the original we tested in 2020 was 1404kg, this latest, admittedly in SE guise with more gear and a bigger battery, is now 1680kg. It has more range of course but the performance increment isn't huge. Back then with a 135kW/270Nm motor, it could get to 100km/h in 6.85sec. Now, with 160kW and 330Nm it did the same thing only half a second quicker, and that's much the same with the overtake, at 4.0 vs 4.6sec. However, with at least 50 per cent more range, no-one will feel hard done by, particularly when it's only $7k more than before. If you're just not up for an electric Mini Cooper, you can still buy a range of petrol variants, with the three-pot 115kW/230Nm 1.5 kicking off at $49,990. This also comes in a better specified Favoured flavour for a few thousand more. The $56,990 Cooper S gets a motor more befitting of a go-kart car, its 2.0 150kW and 300Nm motor giving it a sprint time of 6.6 seconds. There's still the JCW hot-shot as well, costing a few thou less than the Cooper SE. Mini looks with better tech This car is still a front driver, now with a 160kW and 330Nm motor. It has a bewildering range of drive modes, borrowed from the BMW mode book. But it's really only Eco, Normal and Sport that matter. The latter is accompanied by a 'wahoo' exclamation from the speakers when selected and that wears thin. Normal will do for the most part, as usual. There are three regen settings too, low, medium and high. Well, four if we're counting, the Adaptive mode. We preferred the high setting which is similar to single-pedal driving, only without being so abrupt. There's a new look too, better in that you can scarcely pick it apart from the ICE power variants. The original electric Mini featured a horizontal yellow line across the grille, signifying the electric innards. That's gone, and in its place a couple of yellow S badges instead. The larger mainly solid grille and low ride height impart a real impression of width, like it's set to pounce. There's still the iconic Mini Cooper shape, the big round LED headlights, and abbreviated overhangs. It remains recognisably Mini, something that hasn't really changed from the model's inception in 1959. It's much the same as the 911 in that regard then. Inside, there's the still iconic circular IFT and control screen, now a 240mm OLED offering for even greater clarity. Like all central controllers, this takes time to master. But there are several buttons on the dash that make the process simpler. One of these is the start-stop button, which some EVs don't have. We prefer this, especially as the Mini detects the key approaching and unlocks automatically. Same for locking; just leave and it does that for you. Alongside is a wee lever for D and R, and a button to the right is for P. Towards the left is the Experience button (drive modes then) while a little below those is another that is a shortcut to the menu that changes driver assistance stuff. And there's a shortcut to nixing lane keeping as well. Serious drivers may want to as they go about straightening curvy roads. This bongs a few times at you gently, quietly if it detects you're exceeding the local speed limit. You can cancel it if you want in the control screen. And it stays off. Mini makes use of recycled plastics and the like – there's no leather or chrome – so much of the dash and door cards are covered in a fabric-like textile. What look like leather-clad seats aren't real then, vegan something or other. Harder charging The latest Cooper E rides on a new dedicated EV platform co-developed by BMW so benefits from a touch more room in the rear. But the 210L boot remains marginally useful. Think grocery shop up for two. Splitfold the rear seats to enlarge it to 800L (69L more than before) and it swallows oodles of gear. The dynamics are even better than before, as the battery is between the axles for a better weight split. There's generous steering heft but it's still the darty thing it used to be. Ride will seem firm initially but at open road speeds it makes lots of sense. And even at town pace it's not sharp; good seats help. It's premium priced for a weenie but comes with premium items, like powered and heated leatherette seats with lumbar pump, seat memories and a massage function. The sports wheel is heated but the rim is a bit fat, like BMW items. Overhead is a full length fixed panoramic roof with ambient lights around the edge and a powered slide beneath. There's also one of the polycarbonate head-up displays, this one pretty good for clarity. And there's stop and go for the adaptive cruise while smartphones integrate wirelessly and there's a surround camera system for safer parking. Harman/Kardon supplies a premium sound system too. And there are enough crash smarts for a five-star ANCAP result. So it's a properly sensible update here, especially the SE. Somewhere out on the far horizon, the next-generation Minis will be rear or AWD, as they adopt BMW's Neue Klasse platform. The Gen6 800V architecture will also mean even more range and quicker charging. Mini Cooper SE $66,990 / 14.8kWh/100km / 0g/km 0-100 km/h 6.33s 80-120 km/h 4.02s (114m) 100-0 km/h 38.96m Speedo error 98 at an indicated 100km/h Ambient cabin noise 74.4dB@100km/h Motor output 160kW/330Nm Battery 49.2kWh Range 382km Drivetrain Single-speed auto / FWD Front suspension Mac strut / swaybar Rear suspension Multilink / swaybar Turning circle 10.8m (2.2 turns) Front brakes Ventilated discs (335mm) Rear brakes Discs (280mm) Stability systems ABS, ESP Safety AEB, ACC, BSM, LDW, RCTA, ALK, AHB Tyre size f/r-225/40R18 Wheelbase 2526m L/W/H 3858 / 1756 / 1460mm Track f-1521mm r-1524mm Luggage capacity 210-800L Tow rating 500kg (750kg braked) Service intervals Condition based Scheduled servicing 3yrs Warranty 5yrs / 100,000 km ANCAP rating ★★★★★ (2025) Weight (claimed) 1680kg
Daily Mirror
09-06-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mirror
9 cars set to be axed in 2025 including two really recognisable vehicles
As manufacturers respond to new regulations, electrification and changing consumer demand, motorists after these models must act swiftly, otherwise they'll be gone for good A number of the UK's much-loved motorcar models will be axed by the end of the year, marking a huge shift in the automotive landscape. While the UK accelerates its transition over to electric vehicles, certain models are being retired to better align with evolving consumer tastes and make way for newer technology. For years, drivers of electric, zero, or low-emission cars were offered huge cash benefits, such as vehicle tax discounts and exemptions from the 'Expensive Car Road Tax'. While many of these incentives have been cut, which you can learn more about here, Brits are still being encouraged to go for cleaner vehicles. As manufacturers prepare for stricter emissions regulations, here are nine cars confirmed to be discontinued by the end of 2025 — if they haven't been canned already — including some of the most recognisable and iconic brands on the road. 1. Lexus LS After 35 years on sale, the ultra-luxury Lexus LS saloon is being discontinued in the UK due to poor sales. Once hailed as a game-changer when it launched in 1990, the LS helped establish Lexus as a serious competitor to European and American luxury brands. The final generation, the LS 500, launched in 2017 and was updated in 2020. Despite a starting price of over £100,000, only 39 hybrid V6 models have been sold since 2020, with just three last year, leading to its demise in the UK market. 2. Mazda2 Mazda confirmed in February 2025 that the Mazda2 supermini, which has been on sale in its most current iteration for a decade — the earliest version was launched in the UK in 2003 — is no longer available to order. Known for its fun driving experience, the petrol and mild-hybrid versions have been replaced by the Mazda2 Hybrid, essentially a rebadged Toyota Yaris. Mazda cited a shift towards electrification and consumer demand for hybrids as reasons for the change, aiming for all their cars to have some form of electrification by 2030. A Mazda spokesperson told Autocar: "As we move towards increased electrification of our cars, the Mazda 2 Hybrid meets consumer demand in the B-segment and is a step in our journey to ensure all our cars have some form of electrification by 2030." 3. Mazda MX-30 Mazda's first and only electric car, the MX-30, is also being discontinued after just four years. Launched in 2021 as an EV or plug-in hybrid, it struggled due to its limited range of just 124 miles and cramped cabin space. The smaller battery was chosen to reduce weight and emissions but caused range anxiety among drivers. While the fully electric MX-30 is being axed, the plug-in hybrid version remains available in the UK. 4. & 5. Porsche Boxster & Cayman Porsche announced that production of the petrol-powered 718 Boxster and Cayman will end in October 2025. These iconic sports cars have no confirmed electric replacements yet, but an electric successor is expected eventually. Sales in Europe ceased in summer 2024 due to new EU cybersecurity rules, though the UK market continues unaffected post-Brexit. Porsche's head of production confirmed the global end of petrol 718 models by October 2025. 6. Nissan GT-R The Nissan GT-R R35, first unveiled in 2007, has been unavailable in the UK for some time. Production ended in Japan in early 2025, marking the loss of its final market. It was discontinued in the UK and Europe in 2022, and in the USA and Canada in 2024. Nissan's financial difficulties could delay or derail plans for a fully electric GT-R successor, making this a significant moment for fans of the iconic "Godzilla" sports car. 7. & 8. Audi A1 & Q2 Audi shocked the market by announcing the end of production for the popular A1 hatchback and Q2 crossover in 2026. Both are among Audi's cheapest and best-selling models, but neither is sold in the US or China. Audi plans no direct successor for the A1, instead focusing on a new entry-level electric vehicle to serve as an alternative to the A3 and Q3, reflecting the brand's shift toward electrification. Audi CEO Gernot Döllner told Autocar that the manufacturer 'will end production of the A1 and Q2' in 2026, and that there 'definitely will be no successor for the A1'. He added: "We will also see the car that will enter production next year in Ingolstadt [where Audi is based], which will be our entry BEV in the A-segment". 9. Ford Focus ST After 23 years, the Ford Focus ST is being taken off sale in the UK, with production ending in November 2025. The ST could still be ordered as recently as April, but has now disappeared from dealer price lists. Ford said in a statement: "There are no new factory orders available for the Focus ST at the moment, but there are around 170 built and unsold currently available within the UK dealer network. This includes 30 of the special ST Edition variant in Azura Blue." The retirement of these nine models signals a much larger shift in the motoring world. As manufacturers respond to new regulations, electrification, and changing consumer demand, fans still after these models need to act fast, otherwise they'll be gone forever.
