Category: Varieties

This post was originally published on Autocar Tax applies to first 100,000 cars exported from UK to US; reduced from a previously announced 25% rate UK-made vehicles imported into the US will be hit with a reduced tariff of 10%, president Donald Trump has announced, but only for the first 100,000 cars exported. It follows… Continue reading Breaking: Trump slashes import tariff for UK-made vehicles to 10%

This post was originally published on Autocar CLA is 29mm taller, 35mm longer and 25mm wider than before, with 61mm more wheelbase Hyper-efficient saloon becomes UK’s longest-range electric car, while hybrid promises diesel-style MPG The new Mercedes-Benz CLA saloon, Europe’s longest-range and most efficient electric car, has gone on sale priced from £45,615. With deliveries to… Continue reading Mercedes CLA: game-changing 484-mile EV priced from £45k

This post was originally published on Autocar Sixth-generation executive saloon and estate ramp up the luxury and tech The new car market is changing faster than ever, but that doesn’t mean some things can’t say the same – and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a case in point.Despite years of progress, the big German’s underlying receipe of quality,… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz E-Class

This post was originally published on Autocar The UK car market is awash with high-riding small SUVs. These are our top picks Not so long ago, the hatchback was the most popular car body style in the UK, but there’s a new chart-topper in town: the small SUV.  In fact, three of the last five… Continue reading The best small SUVs – driven, tested and ranked

This post was originally published on Autocar Confused by all the new cars coming to the UK? Let Autocar guide you through the who, what, where and when If you’re a regular Autocar reader, you’ve probably clocked the growing parade of new car brands eyeing up the UK. Two big forces are behind this surge:… Continue reading The new car brands coming to the UK

This post was originally published on Autocar The Jaecoo 7 will need the mother of all software updates to make the grade Autocar is fast filling up with mentions of ‘software-defined vehicles’ – cars whose performance and functionality is primarily defined electronically rather than physically. The computing power of the car becomes its ruling characteristic and… Continue reading How bad software can ruin an otherwise decent car

This post was originally published on Autocar No-nonsense supermini goes big on sophistication and practicality Of all the cars that Autocar has reviewed in its extensive history, the Skoda Fabia is one of those that repeatedly comes up trumps. And it’s easy to see why.You see, it’s a right-sized, few-frills hatchback priced competitively that offers… Continue reading Skoda Fabia

This post was originally published on Autocar We wanted to know why this SUV is so popular. Now we have our answer Do you believe in real-life NPCs? Sorry, to explain: there’s an only semijoking theory online that ‘non-player characters’, which simply and unconsciously follow a coded set pattern, have escaped the confines of video… Continue reading Volkswagen Tiguan 2025 long-term test

This post was originally published on Autocar Next-gen model will be a bigger, lower-slung EV with emphasis on upmarket appeal The Range Rover Velar will undergo a radical makeover next year, becoming an electric car with a genre-bending new body shape that will depart from its traditional SUV roots. It is slated to be launched just… Continue reading New Range Rover Velar EV to embrace ethos of axed 'Road Rover'

This post was originally published on Autocar Audi’s class-defining upmarket hatchback gets a fresh look and some new digital technology The Audi A3 was the original premium hatchback and it now has more than 25 years and several model generations of success behind it. It remains Audi UK’s biggest-selling car by some distance, outselling its nearest… Continue reading Audi A3 Sportback

This post was originally published on Autocar Stuttgart’s top-of-the-range EV limo gets extra equipment and range The limousine class has long been something of a technological vanguard for the automotive industry, and in one respect in particular – when it comes to the provision of outright electric range in EVs – it’s preserving that status.Some… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz EQS

This post was originally published on Autocar Brand’s largest and most opulent mainstream model is set for replacement in two years’ time BMW has for the first time confirmed that it is developing a second generation of its X7 luxury SUV. Releasing its financial results for the first quarter of its 2025 financial year, the… Continue reading BMW X7 luxury SUV lives on for second generation

This post was originally published on Autocar The artist formerly known as Ssangyong brings toughness, capability and value together in one flatbed package For the companies now aiming to carve out a foothold at the value end of the UK’s boom-and-bust pickup truck market, a brand name that people will recognise would seem to be a… Continue reading KGM Musso

This post was originally published on Autocar New kit allows testers to deflate a tyre by remote control – critical in testing autonomous vehicles Autonomous and semi-autonomous cars bring with them new methods of safety testing. What happens, for example, if a tyre deflates suddenly when the car is doing the driving rather than the human… Continue reading How to safely 'puncture' a tyre at 87mph

This post was originally published on Autocar Here is the definitive top 10 list of the best sports cars currently on sale. Only one can be the very best… Sports cars are some of the most desirable vehicles a petrolhead can own.  First developed to bring some of the speed and excitement of early motorsport… Continue reading The best sports cars – driven, rated and ranked

This post was originally published on Autocar The first Ferrari EV, imagined here by Autocar, will be fully revealed in spring 2026 Ferrari’s CEO said the firm will unwrap its future at its Capital Markets Day, hinting at debut for EV Ferrari will reveal the first details of its long-awaited debut electric car on 9 October,… Continue reading First details of electric Ferrari to be revealed on 9 October

This post was originally published on Autocar Traditional slotted grille appears to be larger than that on the Wagoneer S flagship SUV is set to move onto Stellantis’s STLA Large platform, slotting into Jeep line-up above new Compass Jeep is priming the next-generation Cherokee for launch next year, with the new-look SUV set to offer the… Continue reading Next Jeep Cherokee to offer choice of petrol or electric power

This post was originally published on Autocar Brand calls start of testing in Morocco “a significant milestone” Jaguar Land Rover has begun testing its Defender Dakar D7X-R prototype ahead of entering the 2026 World Rally-Raid Championship, including the Dakar Rally. Official pictures have been shown of the mule smashing through the sand in Morocco, which,… Continue reading JLR tests Defender Dakar Rally entry ahead of 2026 series

This post was originally published on Autocar Endearingly utilitarian, luxury-eschewing off-roader signs off Following a solid showing in our hardcore off-road test back in January, the very same Ineos Grenadier has now joined our long-term fleet. Ineos makes a thing of how rugged and dependable it would like the Grenadier to be, so it arrived… Continue reading Ineos Grenadier 2025 long-term test

This post was originally published on Autocar New XC70 sits between XC60 and XC90 but uses a new REx-oriented platform New Volvo SUV is designed primarily for the Chinese market but a global launch is under consideration Volvo is reviving the XC70 name for a new long-range plug-in hybrid SUV for the Chinese market.  The company’s… Continue reading Volvo XC70 returns as plug-in hybrid SUV with 124-mile EV range

This post was originally published on Autocar Benchmark family hatch to live on in ninth-generation form, with choice of ICE and EV powertrains The Volkswagen Golf is set to be radically reinvented as an advanced electric car when it enters its ninth generation, benefiting from bold new hardware and software technology The new model, due… Continue reading Volkswagen ID Golf: full details on hatchback's high-tech rebirth

This post was originally published on Autocar This week Steve Cropley joins Matt Prior in his shed to talk Saabs, Polestars and old Land Rovers This week Steve Cropley visits Matt Prior’s shed to record the My Week In Cars podcast, where the pair talk about the Polestars 3 and 4, an old Land Rover, the… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.139)

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The XC60 is Volvo’s best-selling car, and loved by Brits. It’s our Deal of the Day for 6 May

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Mercedes supported the film’s development and now has a special-edition car to show for it

This post was originally published on Autocar Ride-hailing firm Waymo will work with manufacturer Magna to convert the EVs at a new US factory More than 2000 Jaguar I-Pace electric cars are set to be converted into autonomous taxis at a new factory in the US. The EVs will be converted in Arizona by manufacturer Magna as part… Continue reading More than 2000 Jaguar I-Pace EVs to become autonomous taxis

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk £24.6 billion has been raised by the UK government in fuel duty alone – 60.9% of all energy taxes

This post was originally published on Autocar Porsche is one of the leading car brands when it comes to exploring e-fuels ‘Carbon-neutral’ synthetic fuels could complement electrification – but they face significant challenges The impending ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars has raised questions about whether alternative fuel solutions also have a… Continue reading What are e-fuels and how can they reduce car emissions?

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Cutting-edge battery technology is in store for Porsche’s all-electric sports car

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk EV sales were up slightly last month year-on-year, but overall sales were down as buyers tried to dodge increased road tax

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The next Jeep Compass promises to be a big improvement on-road, but is it just too restrained?

This post was originally published on Autocar Sold in either Avant estate or saloon guise, UK variants get 295bhp and four-wheel drive as standard Audi has added a plug-in hybrid variant to its new A6 range, bringing up to 69 miles of electric-only driving. Joining the recently launched Audi A5 plug-in hybrid, it is one… Continue reading New Audi A6 PHEV brings up to 69 miles of electric range for £56k

This post was originally published on Autocar The compact crossover, which was crowned 2024’s best-seller, leads the charts after a strong April Can anything overtake the Ford Puma as the UK’s best-selling car? The popular small SUV topped the charts for the second consecutive year in 2024 and, four months into 2025, it’s still clinging… Continue reading The best-selling cars in the UK: Ford Puma leaps into the lead

This post was originally published on Autocar Experience the thrill of Autocar for a whole year, completely free We are giving five lucky winners a bundle subscription worth £224, including full digital access and the Autocar Archive. With a subscription you’ll enjoy: – The biggest new car stories – In-depth reviews – The most rigorous road… Continue reading Win a year’s free subscription to Autocar worth £224!

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The plug-in hybrid Audi A6 will still be offered as a saloon or more practical Avant estate

This post was originally published on Autocar Four-seat grand tourer bids to redefine performance in the luxury class Anyone on the hunt for a luxurious four-seat grand tourer will surely have the Porsche Panamera high on their list of potential buys – if not right at the top.This is a striking super-saloon that is almost… Continue reading Used Porsche Panamera 2016-2023 review

This post was originally published on Autocar The omission of a 400V DC converter is thought to be a cost-saving measure by the German brand The incoming electric Mercedes-Benz CLA, the German brand’s game-changing EV that promises a 484-mile range, is unable to use any 400V DC charger – a common standard across the UK… Continue reading New Mercedes-Benz CLA unable to use 400V DC chargers

This post was originally published on Autocar For many, the imposition of a 25% US import charge spells crisis. But for some, it’s a major opportunity Car makers with exposure to the giant US car market are scrabbling for solutions to mitigate the predicated loss of billions in profits as a result of the sudden… Continue reading Trump tariffs: car makers struggle to mitigate loss of billions in profit

This post was originally published on Autocar Jeep’s plusher, new-look mid-sized SUV points the way for its European reinvention Jeep has reinvented the Compass for its third generation with a bold new look, a more upmarket cabin and the option of having one as an electric car for the first time. With 2.5 million units sold worldwide… Continue reading Chunky new Jeep Compass brings hybrid, PHEV and 404-mile EV

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The revival of the Ford Capri comes surprisingly cheap. It’s our Deal of the Day for 5 May

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Bringing back the Ford Fiesta is a genius move, or a potential catastrophe

This post was originally published on Autocar Mini has got the right idea with its latest infotainment display, even if it’s not exactly perfect A while back, someone made the case on this website for cars with no digital screens. We look at screens all day anyway, and they’re distracting and just plain lazy design, the author… Continue reading Touchscreens in cars? The truth is we need them

This post was originally published on Autocar Our Picanto felt brisk enough with its 77bhp 1.2-litre and manual ’box Believe it or not, the teeny Picanto is actually the Channel Island’s best-selling car Not many people know this, said someone in the office, but the Kia Picanto is the best-selling car in Jersey. This is… Continue reading Kia Picanto vs Jersey: why it's the perfect car for 40mph fun

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Our Deal of the Day for 4 May is the reigning Auto Express Performance Car of the Year

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk A lot has changed with the all-electric Nissan Leaf, but the new model will still be built in the UK

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Mike Rutherford believes the Renault 5 is the most credible and convincing electric car yet

This post was originally published on Autocar Is the petrol hot hatch a spent force? Not based on this 6000-mile test Much has been made of whether the new Mini Cooper really merits being described as such, because if you peel back the subtly updated bodywork, rip out the funky knitted dashboard and disconnect the… Continue reading Mini Cooper C and Cooper S long-term test

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Several car makers have tried to implement augmented car sounds into EVs – none have succeeded

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The Mokka Electric has just been facelifted, yet it’s already a steal at this price. No wonder it’s our Deal of the Day for 3 May

This post was originally published on Autocar Cars are all flawed in one way or another – but aren’t these more interesting than the accomplished alternatives? Just as I watched the last episode of Reacher and feared my television well was running dry, a new series of Bosch: Legacy arrived to make going to the… Continue reading An imperfect car is often easier to love

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Spacious, comfortable and with a powertrain for every taste, the new Citroen C5 Aircross SUV is bang on the money 

This post was originally published on Autocar Want to know more about Google’s popular smartphone mirroring service? Take a look at our complete guide Modern life is about having all the information you need at your fingertips, and driving is no different.  While modern infotainment systems largely cover a lot of bases in this respect, they’re… Continue reading What is Android Auto?

This post was originally published on Autocar The R4 is back after a 30-year hiatus as a no-nonsense and practical electric crossover Renault reckons the new Renault 4 is a thorough reinvention that retains all the versatility of the old model. And in some respects the french manufacturer is right. This new car is versatile. It’s… Continue reading Renault 4

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk One-off is inspired by Nürburgring Track Taxi and aims to change opinions on upmarket Korean brand

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Dacia’s Spring offers a remarkably low-cost way into EV motoring. It’s our Deal of the Day for 2 May

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Only 30 examples of reimagined rally legend will be built, and they were all sold within hours of the car being unveiled

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Crime survey data suggests almost two thirds of car thefts are committed by manipulating a vehicle’s keyless access feature

This post was originally published on Autocar BTCC will stage races over 10 weekends in 2026 Britain’s top motorsport championship keeps same events but dates get shuffled due to World Cup Next year’s Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship will retain the same 10 events next year but it will undergo a minor reshuffle because of… Continue reading BTCC confirms 10-event calendar for 2026

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk French firm’s UK boss explains why funkiest version of electric quadricycle isn’t coming here… yet

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The Phantom has also been the pinnacle of Rolls-Royce for an entire century, and remains the “perfect blank canvas for bespoke individualisation”

This post was originally published on Autocar Now is finally the time to pull the trigger on the first generation of BMW Mini R50. Y-reg. Preferably with a plate ending in ‘OBL’. Eh? To decode, the R50 is the codename of the original BMW Mini, co-developed with Rover.  Y-reg is a car from 2001. And… Continue reading Not quite a classic: BMW Mini

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The Ford Fiesta could be coming back from the dead, and our exclusive image previews how it might look

This post was originally published on Autocar Latest 911 restomod is a fresh take on the wide-bodied, naturally aspirated Carrera from the 1980s Porsche 911 restomod specialist Singer has revealed a new take on the long-running sports car inspired by the wide-bodied, naturally aspirated Carrera model from the 1980s. Although conceived as the ultimate version… Continue reading New Singer Porsche 911 packs 420bhp, 8000rpm Cosworth flat six

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Just 60 units of the Emira Clark Edition will be built – all getting a supercharged V6

This post was originally published on Autocar New £115k variant of V6 sports car commemorates 60 years since Jim Clark’s final Formula 1 world title The Lotus Emira Clark Edition has been revealed as a celebration of legendary racing driver Jim Clark. Based on the range-topping Emira V6, it features the ‘Clark Racing Green’ and yellow-striped… Continue reading Lotus Emira Clark Edition celebrates legendary Scottish driver

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The new Kia EV6 Air Standard Range can cover up to 265 miles on a single charge, and starts from just over £39k

This post was originally published on Autocar Land Rover’s old stager has been given a refresh with new technology and revised styling Launched at the end of 2019, the Mk2 Land Rover Discovery Sport brought significant changes to what was already a successful package and helped to bolster the baby Disco’s position in the family SUV segment. It… Continue reading Land Rover Discovery Sport

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Restomod masters Singer has gone back to basics with its new 100-unit 911 Carrera Coupe

This post was originally published on Autocar Mercedes’ E450d feels like a high-water mark for long-distance escapades Is strident, pragmatic, long-distance motoring now enjoying its Concorde moment? Is it all downhill from here? Having just returned from the Alps in something a bit special, I fear it might well be. I’ve loved big, car-based escapades… Continue reading The lavish diesel estate is having a 'Concorde' moment

This post was originally published on Autocar iCar majors on customisation: this example mimics Land Rover’s Camel Trophy competition cars Chery-owned 4×4 brand’s ‘salute to the classics’ will now look to rival them – and on their home turf, too When Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo visited Chery earlier this year, he was shown the full… Continue reading Inside iCaur, the new UK-bound Chinese 4×4 brand channelling Jeep

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Children under 10 are 130 per cent more likely to be killed or seriously injured by an SUV than a traditional hatchback or saloon

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Inverted has expanded its operation to include Land Rover’s most iconic car

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Poor sales mean Citroen’s quirky family car is no more after only three years

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Our Deal of the Day for 1 May is a great price for our ideal version of Skoda’s new, very comfortable and spacious electric SUV

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Prices for the luxurious electric SUV now start from £65,915 – slightly more than before – rising to £74,915 for the range-topping edition

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The all-new SUV will focus on hybrid power and an improved cabin, and our exclusive images show what it could look like

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk As many as 17 million journeys are expected to take place this weekend, with travel times increasing by an average of 28 per cent

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Revenue from Tesla’s car sales dropped by a fifth in Q1 compared to 2024, with Elon Musk stating he will step back from his US government role under President Trump to fulfil his CEO duties

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk There’s even a refrigerated variant of Farizon’s all-electric van

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The legendary Mazda MX-5 roadster isn’t immune to all-electric power as latest patent drawings reveal sleek battery layout

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Tom Jervis gives his expert insight on why big wheels aren’t always a big deal

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Dacia’s seven-seat family car could take inspiration from the Duster and Bigster

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Audi’s mid-size EV has already found favour with plenty of buyers, and the brand hopes the revisions will continue the success

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Firecracker power in a sensible SUV body, the T-Roc R is a desirable machine. It’s our Deal of the Day for 30 April

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The White House will reimburse car brands and make sure they don’t pay double tariffs when importing to the US

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk All-new entry into the van market promises competitive pricing and comes with a range of up to 247 miles

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk In Auto Express magazine this week we take a closer look at the new Citroen C5 Aircross and test the Dacia Spring against the Leapmotor T03

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Aston Martin is going after the Lamborghini Urus SE with the lighter, more powerful and even more aggressive DBX S range-topper

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk These special editions are designed for those who enjoy polar expeditions or ‘forestry and field sports’

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Leapt a new brand to Brits and one that is touting strong value for money with its T03 city car. It’s our Deal of the Day for 29 April

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk All three Renault vans are all-electric – sitting on a new architecture developed by Ampere

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Ferrari’s next lightweight supercar will arrive in both coupé and open-top Aperta forms

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The electric pick-up market is gradually gathering pace, and Isuzu has finally thrown its hat into the ring

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The Ami might not be the most obvious off-roader, but that’s not stopping Citroen