A PLETHORA of hugely popular motors are being driven off into the sunset in 2026 – including one model that once seemed unstoppable. With the current car market overwhelmingly favouring SUVs and electrification, a host of more traditional body types have been suffering – including hatchbacks and two-seater roadsters. Ford originally announced the decision to axe the Focus back in 2022, with the model officially leaving the production line in November – after some 12 million sales. Recently, though, Honda has strongly hinted that the future of its sporty hatch will live on into the electric age. BMW Z4BMW’s traditional two-seat, front-engine, rear-wheel-drive petrol sports car is truly a blast from the past.

Source: The Times January 18, 2026 04:06 UTC