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This post was originally published on Autocar New model will arrive here within the next 12 months priced from below £30,000 Chinese upcoming brand Omoda has revealed a radical new compact crossover aimed at the MG4 and Kia EV3.  The Omoda 3 will be officially launched in October ahead of a global rollout including the… Continue reading Omoda 3 unveiled as stylish crossover bound for the UK

This post was originally published on Autocar Time between generations of cars like the Nissan GT-R helped us appreciate them all the more The Japanese concept of wabi-sabi is difficult, or impossible if you ask some Japanese people, to precisely define. But I have Google and all the false confidence of a mediocre, middle-aged, Western… Continue reading Nissan shouldn’t rush to replace the legendary GT-R

This post was originally published on Autocar In the 1990s, national champions from abroad and ex-F1 racers would compete in the BTCC New rules formulated by the BTCC for 1991 took the racing series to new heights and attracted global attention The British motorsport landscape had never seen anything like the boom time of the British Touring Car… Continue reading Britain vs the world: when Super Tourers took over

This post was originally published on Autocar The new AMG GT 4-Door will be tasked with taking on the Porsche Taycan and Lucid Air Affalterbach confirms an imminent debut for its long-awaited Porsche Taycan rival, tipped to pack 1000bhp Mercedes-AMG’s first dedicated electric car, a mega-powered super saloon to rival the Porsche Taycan, is just… Continue reading Mercedes-AMG to reveal bespoke electric super-saloon in June

This post was originally published on Autocar Shadowy teaser image suggests that 671bhp V8-engined racing hypercar will be converted for road use Porsche looks to be readying a Le Mans car for the road, which it could unveil at the famous 24-hour race in June. A shadowy teaser image released by the German brand shows a… Continue reading Porsche looks to be readying road-going 963 Le Mans car

This post was originally published on Autocar New electric crossover is supposed to be an A110 for five. That’s a tough ask Alpine, in its 21st-century incarnation at least, is still a young brand, but it’s quickly growing up. The first step in the masterplan was to make us all take notice with a sports car:… Continue reading Alpine A390 prototype review

This post was originally published on Autocar 24 drivers will battle for the title this year… Who will be crowned BTCC champion in 2025? As ever, there’s no shortage of candidates Six months on, it still hurts. Tom Ingram won’t forget how a second British Touring Car Championship title slipped through his fingers in the… Continue reading 2025 BTCC season preview: can Tom Ingram win a second title?

This post was originally published on Autocar Model was previously built solely in China but extra production in Europe will help to meet local demand Volvo is now building its EX30 electric car in Ghent, Belgium, in a strategic move to assemble key models closer to the markets where they sell best. The small SUV was previously assembled… Continue reading Volvo begins building EX30 electric car in Belgium

This post was originally published on Autocar In a world of SUVs and electrification, did a diesel hatch still do it for us? Depending on which day you ask, hatchbacks are my favourite kind of cars. And most days, I stand by that statement. I suspect it’s my generation – millennials, we’re called – growing… Continue reading Audi A3 2025 long-term test

This post was originally published on Autocar Michigan-based EV start-up will begin production of the ultra-utilitarian, 240-mile Truck next year New American EV manufacturer Slate, backed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has revealed a back-to-basics compact pick-up truck that’s set to cost the equivalent of just £20,000. The secretive start-up had not made any public… Continue reading Amazon-backed Slate reveals bare-bones £20k EV pick-up for US

This post was originally published on Autocar Cybercab robotaxi is still in the early prototype phase so remains a number of years away Tesla chief previously promised autonomous capabilities for “millions” of cars by the end of this year Cracks are appearing in Elon Musk’s plan to maintain sky-high valuations for Tesla by pivoting to… Continue reading Musk's dream of self-driving Tesla fleets looks as distant as ever

This post was originally published on Autocar Land Rover brand’s first EV is pictured testing in extreme conditions as it approaches launch The new Range Rover Electric has completed a second round of winter testing ahead of its launch. Key aspects put to the test included the EV’s new thermal management system: how well it could heat the cabin and… Continue reading Range Rover Electric: fresh pictures ahead of SUV's arrival later this year

This post was originally published on Autocar BMW says its smallest car has a “very important role to play” as it moves into the Neue Klasse era The BMW 1 Series will return for a radically reinvented fourth generation within the next three years, as the German brand goes against its rivals in committing to… Continue reading Radical new BMW 1 Series due with EV power in 2028

This post was originally published on Autocar Stellantis-backed Chinese brand’s third Europe-bound EV is a keenly priced compact crossover Leapmotor is growing rapidly both in its home market and abroad, becoming the world’s 11th most popular electric car manufacturer last year and aiming to surge into the top five by the end of the decade. Key… Continue reading Leapmotor B10: £30k, 260-mile Ford Explorer rival driven

This post was originally published on Autocar With 335bhp and 4WD, the Elroq vRS covers 0-62mph in 5.4sec Dual-motor set-up brings 52bhp more than standard electric crossover plus lower, stiffer chassis tune The hot vRS version of the new Skoda Elroq will be priced from £46,560 when it arrives in the UK this summer. The vRS brings a… Continue reading New Skoda Elroq vRS brings 335bhp for £46,560

This post was originally published on Autocar Tesla’s big seller gets a major update Shall we talk about you-know-who? Actually, let’s not. Whatever you think of the company’s figurehead, the Tesla Model Y is an influential car that has topped a bunch of best-seller lists over the past few years. When such a significant car… Continue reading Tesla Model Y

This post was originally published on Autocar Eighth-generation 3 Series will be offered with choice of ICE or EV power and multiple bodystyles The electric version of the next-generation BMW 3 Series will resurrect the i3 name and be offered in Touring estate form. Due on sale next year as the second of BMW‘s Neue Klasse… Continue reading BMW i3 name and Touring model primed for electric 3 Series

This post was originally published on Autocar Always dreamed of driving a Ferrari but never had the requisite funds? Richard Bremner has the answer Depreciation: it can be as much a friend as an enemy. It shrinks the value of your wheeled assets but can also bring once-unattainable dreams within reach. The idea of a… Continue reading How to buy a used Ferrari for less than a new Ford

This post was originally published on Autocar With prices starting from £2000, is now the time to buy a Fiat Panda or Panda 4×4? If you want a quirky baby hatchback that can also offer genuine off-road ability, there’s only one car for the job: the Fiat Panda. The third generation of the ever-so-cute Italian, launched… Continue reading Used Fiat Panda 2012-2024 review

This post was originally published on Autocar Citroën and Dacia bosses question need for tougher tests as new rules announced The bosses of Citroën and Dacia have warned that increasingly stringent car safety standards are threatening the affordability of their models – but safety test bodies say the rules are an important indicator for buyers… Continue reading Euro NCAP standards threatening small, affordable cars

This post was originally published on Autocar MG led Chinese car makers in the UK but big growth came from newcomers BYD, Omoda and Jaecoo Sales of cars from Chinese brands in the UK grew 88% in March, as brands including BYD, MG, Omoda and Jaecoo expanded their footprint here. Chinese brands sold 28,883 cars… Continue reading Chinese firms almost double UK market share on electrified demand

This post was originally published on Autocar The details of EV charging and the cost of it can seem complicated at first, but this guide spells it out clearly Thinking of switching to an electric car? Finding out how much it will cost you to charge is the first answer you need to find out.… Continue reading How much does it cost to charge an electric car?

This post was originally published on Autocar Fixed-roof GTS has the production go-ahead after its 2024 concept debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed MG has confirmed plans to put the four-seat hard-top version of its Cyberster sports car into production.  The fixed-roof Cyberster GTS was revealed as a running prototype at last year’s Goodwood… Continue reading MG Cyberster 2+2 coupé due for launch later this year

This post was originally published on Autocar Land Rover Defender-shaped EV unveiled in China as a follow-up to the Cyberster electric roadster MG has taken to the Shanghai motor show to reveal a rugged, boxy SUV concept that previews the second model in its fashion-focused Cyber line-up. The Cyber X is a bold, two-box, 4×4-inspired… Continue reading Boxy new MG Cyber X SUV revealed at Shanghai motor show

This post was originally published on Autocar Wait list at more than half of Britain’s test centres has hit six months; national average now five months The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will boost driving test capacity by 10,000 slots per month in a bid to cut the months-long wait faced by learners across… Continue reading DVSA promises 10,000 extra driving tests a month to cut wait

This post was originally published on Autocar First Lepas model is expected to be a rebadged Tiggo 4 Pro, a Dacia Duster-sized model New brand will arrive with B-segment SUVs first and target younger buyers Jaecoo and Omoda parent Chery is gearing up to launch its third brand in the UK, called Lepas – with… Continue reading Jaecoo owner Chery to launch third brand in UK to challenge Dacia

This post was originally published on Autocar Leapmotor B10 (pictured) will form the basis for a new Jeep Avenger-fighting electric small SUV B10 electric crossover’s underpinnings will be used for new Volkswagen ID 3 and MG 4 EV fighter Chinese electric car maker Leapmotor will expand its global line-up in the next two years with… Continue reading Leapmotor confirms VW Golf and Renault 4 rivals plus small SUV

This post was originally published on Autocar Escort is one of several Ford models Boreham plans to revive – the RS200 will soon follow Mk1 Escort joins the ranks of factory-backed continuation racers, but there’s more to this car than meets the eye The summer of ’25 will mark the debut of an official new… Continue reading Mann on a mission: Driving Boreham's continuation Ford Escort 68 Edition

This post was originally published on Autocar Show car previews new VIP shuttle that will top a new-look V-Class line-up Mercedes-Benz claims to have “set a benchmark” for the future of luxury travel with the Vision V concept. Shown for the first time at the Shanghai motor show, it previews a new VIP shuttle – … Continue reading Wild Mercedes V-Class concept turns MPV into space-age limo

This post was originally published on Autocar Second Mazda model from joint venture with China’s Changan is an electric CX-60 alternative The new Mazda EZ-60 SUV will be sold with a choice of battery-electric and range-extender powertrains, with the latter offering a combined range of more than 621 miles. The new model, which may come to… Continue reading Full reveal: Mazda EZ-60 gets high-tech interior and 100-mile PHEV

This post was originally published on Autocar First model for China-specific sub-brand revealed with radical look – and no four-ring logo The AUDI E5 Sportback has been unveiled as the first production model from the German car maker’s new China-specific sub-brand, packing up to 776bhp and a range of 478 miles. Described as having been developed “in China… Continue reading New AUDI E5 Sportback brings 776bhp and 478-mile range

This post was originally published on Autocar Two new SUVs and compact saloon are aimed at new breed of Chinese buyers, majoring on autonomous capabilities Volkswagen has unveiled a trio of concept cars ahead of the Shanghai motor show, previewing a dramatic expansion of its offerings in the crucial Chinese market. Developed in collaboration with the… Continue reading VW concept trio previews 30-model assault on Chinese market

This post was originally published on Autocar New concept revealed at Shanghai motor show brings steer-by-wire technology and low-slung design BYD-owned premium brand Denza has lifted the covers off a new concept previewing a Porsche 911 and Maserati Granturismo rival. Named the Denza Z, it’s an electric coupé with a cab-forward design typical of midship sports cars. However, it… Continue reading Denza Z previews electric Porsche 911 rival

This post was originally published on Autocar Audi A6 and BMW 5 Series-rivalling saloon is due to arrive in the UK next year with up to 338bhp The Lexus ES is returning to battle the BMW 5 Series and Audi A6 for an eighth generation, with a bold new look and an electric option for the first… Continue reading New Lexus ES brings choice of hybrid or electric power

This post was originally published on Autocar Electric car maker reveals a fashion-focused Citroën ë-C4 rival priced from just £10k in China Leapmotor, the Chinese EV maker partnered with Stellantis, has revealed a compact electric saloon aimed at younger buyers. Twinned with the Kia Sportage-sized Leapmotor B10 crossover that’s due in UK showrooms later this year, the… Continue reading Leapmotor goes for youth vote with 400-mile electric saloon

This post was originally published on Autocar This week Cropley and Prior talk the Goodwood Member’s Meeting, JLR and what car they’d buy with £100k On this week’s My Week In Cars podcast Matt Prior and Steve Cropley wonder what car they would buy as a £100,000 dream daily, ponder cleaning a wheel with 60 apertures,… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.137)

This post was originally published on Autocar Electric supermini offers attention-grabbing style and the promise of sophisticated dynamics for as little as £23k In some ways it feels like we know the new, reimagined Renault 5 very well already.It’s been four years since the big-wheeled, boldly styled concept car blasted a splash of yellow across… Continue reading Renault 5

This post was originally published on Autocar Updated EQS electric saloon is expected to be the first model equipped with firm’s new technology Mercedes-Benz will launch its first car equipped with by-wire steering next year, allowing it to replace the traditional steering wheel with a yoke. The system replaces the mechanical connection between the steering and the… Continue reading Mercedes to launch by-wire steering and yoke wheel in 2026

This post was originally published on Autocar Vision Driving Experience is test mule for Neue Klasse models The Vision Driving Experience is a test mule for the brand’s next-gen vehicle dynamics technology The radical BMW Vision Driving Experience is a quad-motor, high-performance test vehicle that is being used to hone the advanced technology that will power its next-generation of… Continue reading BMW Vision Driving Experience is a radical quad-motor test mule

This post was originally published on Autocar Yellow, black and white livery clearly takes inspiration from 1980s Renault 5 rally cars New limited-run hyper-hatch is a “dream come true”, says Renault The wait list for the radical Renault 5 Turbo 3E has opened, pricing the extreme hot hatch from £135,000. An electric reincarnation of the 5 Turbo… Continue reading Extreme 533bhp Renault 5 Turbo 3E priced from £135,000

This post was originally published on Autocar Chivers’ collection of cars is insured for £500,000 Serial Ferrari owner Scott Chivers buys the Ferraris you really never should, such as a car he’s dubbed Ratarossa It’s Stig of the Dump meets Don Johnson – a chop-top Ferrari Testarossa crudely stiffened and finished in primer; the antidote… Continue reading Meet the man who buys the Ferraris you really shouldn't

This post was originally published on Autocar The Mach Loop, named after nearby Machynlleth, is where the British military train new flyers We go plane spotting in Caterham’s £80,000 one-of-20 CSR Twenty special editions I don’t have accurate statistics because none will exist, but bear with. I think anecdotally it’s acknowledged that more than a… Continue reading Seven to heaven: Chasing F-16s in £80k Caterham CSR Twenty

This post was originally published on Autocar Potential customers were recently invited into showrooms to look at Elon Musk’s latest EVs. Undercover, we join them Love ’em or hate ’em (and that may be shaped largely by your view of Elon Musk), Tesla electric cars are a common sight on the roads these days. And… Continue reading Is Elon Musk really putting EV buyers off Tesla?

This post was originally published on Autocar “Pass me more tyres, these ones have melted” We talk to current and past staffers, including Matt Prior and Chris Harris to discover their favourite moments The Autocar was the very first motoring magazine to use a standardised series of tests to deliver a verdict, and nearly 100… Continue reading Magic moments from Autocar road testers past and present

This post was originally published on Autocar There are no hitches with our top 10 hot hatches – but which pocket rocket claims the number one spot? Hot hatches are the Goldilocks performance cars – they’re fast, mischievously good fun, whole-heartedly practical and some are even quite affordable. What is not to like? The best hot hatches… Continue reading Best hot hatches – driven, rated and ranked

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The sale of new hybrids and plug-in hybrids will be permitted until 2035 under the government’s revised ruleset

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Skoda’s small SUV offers sporty looks and superb efficiency in well equipped Monte Carlo form. It’s our Deal of the Day for 6 April

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Our Chief columnist Mike Rutherford celebrates 30 uninterrupted years of Auto Express columns with a look back, and forward

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk JLR announced a four-week pause on shipments of all its cars to the US as it comes to terms with 25% tariffs.

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The Genesis G70 Shooting Brake is a stylish and luxuriously appointed estate car for a bargain price. It’s our deal of the day for 5 April

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk In Auto Express magazine this week the Skoda Elroq takes on the Renault Megane and we have the lowdown on the new Nissan Leaf

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 Bold, brash and loaded with charisma, the Jeep Avenger is a stand-out mini-SUV. It’s our Deal of the Day for 4 April

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Performance division’s VP says that it’s “not true” that the brand is going EV-only, hinting at hybrid-powered models to come

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk March figures show leap for new EV registrations as buyers race to beat April’s VED rises, but are still not enough for manufacturers to meet targets

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk After announcing it would ditch A1 and Q2, German brand is focusing on new electric baby SUV

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The new electric SUV will be pivotal to Honda’s future, and is due to go into production next year

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The Astra Electric is an excellent five-door hatch for not much cash. It’s our Deal of the Day for 3 April

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Cupra’s electric supermini aims to outshine the VW ID.2 with sharper handling and bold design

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Due to be unveiled very soon in China, the all-electric mid-sized SUV will follow the Mazda 6e saloon

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Delayed model launches and unprofitable electric plans leave SEAT’s next steps uncertain

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Sixth-generation Prelude will be the first car to get Honda’s new S Shift technology

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk President Trump has placed 25 per cent tariffs on all automotive imports to the US, including from the UK

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Despite concerns around climate change and the consumption of resources, SUV sales keep rising. And Steve Walker thinks we should give this class of car a break

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Skoda will double down on SUVs, with no electric alternative to the Volkswagen ID.1 or ID.2 in the works

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Korean brand Kia has only just revealed its new range of vans, but is already giving us a clue to the new PV5’s full potential

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk A new leisure vehicle is on the cards for Kia’s new all-electric commercial range

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The upcoming hot saloon will use, and diversify, N’s high-performance technology

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The brand-new electric Skoda Elroq vRS gets a 335bhp dual-motor powertrain, which is good for 0-62mph in 5.4 seconds

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk One of Hyundai’s most ambitious engineering projects won’t be coming to the UK – through no fault of its own

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk This sleek pair of concepts are proof Genesis are serious about taking on Mercs and BMWs in a segment they’ve largely left behind

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Hyundai’s eccentric Ioniq 6 ‘streamliner’ electric saloon has leapfrogged the Ioniq 5 to be given a substantial update

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Visual updates for mid-size SUV, but there’s still no fleet-friendly plug-in hybrid option

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Both car insurance and finance firms are under fire for covert practices that see consumers unknowingly paying more

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The Cupra Ateca is the SEAT Ateca’s sportier twin – and our Deal of the Day for 2 April

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk New battery allows for bump in electric range for the Multivan plug-in hybrid

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The reveal of the next-generation Compass has been pushed back again, but new images shows it on the production line

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk ‘Widespread confusion creates safety concerns and erodes confidence’, says new report

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Proposal for three years extra breathing space follows fierce lobbying, but needs MEP support

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Firm’s first EV has been tweaked to keep tabs with the Tesla Model 3

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Hybrid power joins petrol and pure-electric versions of the C3 from £20,115

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Editor Paul Barker wonders what the sweet spot is between EV battery sizes and weight

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Omoda’s new 4×4 flagship delivers an “expected” range of more than 700 miles, plus 0-62mph in less than five seconds

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Fresh edition has the same-sized battery than the car it replaces, but Vauxhall has eked out more range

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Vauxhall’s new Mokka Griffin special edition adds more kit and a slight price hike for 2025 

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The big-battery Vauxhall Corsa Electric now gets a sub-£29k price tag courtesy of the Yes Edition 

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk 15 manufacturers and an auto industry body are hit with huge fines in a joint European and UK investigation

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The VW ID.3 is an excellent choice for those making the switch to EV. It’s our Deal of the Day for 1 April

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk This could be the final change ahead of updates to Ibiza and Arona later this year

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk US firm Aptera’s three-wheeler has completed a 300-mile US road trip, adding range on the go

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Company says the Insteroid is a ‘Dream Car’ concept created by its motorsport division

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Every electric Vauxhall now comes in under the £40,000 threshold for ‘luxury’ car tax, potentially saving customers over £2,000

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk 21 million road trips planned this weekend, with end-of-term traffic chaos threatened

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The BYD Seal is a Tesla Model 3 rival, and a very good one at that. It’s our Deal of the Day for 31 March