Category: Automotive

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Autocar Land Rover’s old stager has been given a refresh with new technology and revised styling Launched at the end of 2019, the second-generation 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… Continue reading Land Rover Discovery Sport

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 Autocar Top-level performance Panameras pack in versatile PHEV V8 powertrains and innovative suspension technology to broaden their appeal Porsche’s top-of-the-line Panamera has landed in the UK in its latest, third-generation or ‘976’ form.Lording it over a pair of other V8-powered hot Panameras (leaving the V6 and V6 PHEV models,… Continue reading Porsche Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid and Turbo S E-Hybrid

This post was originally published on Autocar Leapmotor C10 currently offers 263 miles of range and 84kW charging Chinese EV brand’s Skoda Enyaq rival is updated in its home market, bringing 800V electricals The Leapmotor C10 has been updated in China, gaining more range, extra power and an upgraded infotainment system. Chief among the updates… Continue reading Leapmotor C10: £36k electric SUV gains extra power and range

This post was originally published on Autocar High-riding vehicles increase the risk of fatal injury by 44% for adults and 130% for young children Pedestrians hit by SUVs and pick-ups are significantly more likely to be killed than those hit by lower-riding hatchbacks and saloons, according to a new study. Conducted by Imperial College London… Continue reading “Blunt” SUVs significantly more likely to cause pedestrian deaths – study

This post was originally published on Autocar Cost-effective EVs are rare but growing in number. Here are the 10 cheapest on sale in the UK today For years, the barrier to electric car entry for many drivers has been their high list prices, but it’s fair to say that EV prices are becoming more accessible than… Continue reading Listed: The cheapest electric cars available in the UK

This post was originally published on Autocar New battery tech has improved Megane EV’s range and charging times Total Energies Lubrifiants, the lubricants arm of French energy giant Total, has fitted a Renault Megane E-Tech with an immersion-cooled battery that uses a new fluid called Cell Shield – and is claimed to have halved the EV’s… Continue reading Breakthrough for EVs as new trial halves charging times

This post was originally published on Autocar The Prius we were told we couldn’t have goes on UK sale after all – and it’s good It seemed odd, perhaps even a bit cruel, when the Toyota Prius was nixed from its maker’s UK line-up just as the model, after decades in existence, was hitting its stride in respect… Continue reading Toyota Prius

This post was originally published on Autocar Motoring industry’s best up-and-coming female talent celebrated in ceremony at Horiba MIRA The winners of the 2025 Autocar Great Women: Rising Stars awards have been announced, recognising the motoring industry’s best up-and-coming female talent spanning nine categories. Held in conjunction with the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders… Continue reading Winners announced for Autocar Great Women: Rising Stars 2025

This post was originally published on Autocar The Chery-owned brand will be renamed iCaur outside of China to avoid a legal clash with Apple China car maker Chery will bring its electrified off-roader brand iCar to the UK next year as part of a global sales push. The brand will be renamed iCaur for models sold… Continue reading Off-road brand iCar to launch in the UK next year with chunky V23

This post was originally published on Autocar Firm will build new plug-in hybrid pick-up truck “designed for off-road enthusiasts” at old Linares factory Spanish 4×4 manufacturer Santana has been revived with the backing of Chinese firm Zhengzhou Nissan, a joint venture of Nissan and Dongfeng. Santana said it has worked with Zhengzhou Nissan and Chinese firm Anhui… Continue reading Spanish 4×4 manufacturer Santana revived with Chinese backing

This post was originally published on Autocar Korean luxury brand’s second EV is a converted ICE car. Does that help or hinder it? The combination of the EV technology that powers the class-leading Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Genesis’s premium veneer should make the Genesis Electrified G80 quite compelling.It also addresses the main issue of the Korean luxury brand’s… Continue reading Genesis Electrified G80

This post was originally published on Autocar Mercedes will bring S-Class and EQS together into one bold new model line Brand’s design boss says bold, recognisable styling will be key to standing out from the “sea of sameness” Mercedes-Benz will emphasise “respect” with a new design language for its future models, as it refreshes its line-up and moves… Continue reading Mercedes to major on ‘respect’ as it merges ICE car and EV design

This post was originally published on Autocar This week Cropley visits the Haynes motor museum, Prior talks his Baja Bug, and the pair discuss Caterham’s new engine On this week’s My Week In Cars podcast Matt Prior and Steve Cropley talk about the Morris Minor, Prior’s Baja Bug, Cropley’s visit to the British Motor Museum, Caterham’s… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.138)

This post was originally published on Autocar Image: Matt Cardy/Getty Images Withdrawal of coin-operated machines in main UK towns and cities leaves apps as sole option Coin-operated onstreet parking machines are being decommissioned in favour of smartphone apps, despite complaints by some drivers that parking apps are expensive and unreliable. The latest area to be… Continue reading Car park woes as councils swap coin payment machines for apps

This post was originally published on Autocar New DBX is one of the most powerful pure-ICE SUVs on the market Aston Martin has launched a faster and lighter flagship S variant of the DBX SUV, cranking the power to 717bhp to make it the most powerful non-electrified SUV on the market. Although the British company… Continue reading New Aston Martin DBX S outpunches Purosangue with 717bhp

This post was originally published on Autocar Apple CarPlay lets you to use your iPhone’s apps through your car’s infotainment screen We explain everything you need to know about Apple’s in-car smartphone mirroring software Apple CarPlay is a software package that mirrors your iPhone’s apps and services on your car’s infotainment screen, and it’s one of… Continue reading What is Apple CarPlay and how does it work?

This post was originally published on Autocar New Trafic E-Tech is smallest of three new electric vans revealed by Renault Renault’s van-making arm is evaluating an Espace-style people carrier based on new Trafic E-Tech van Renault is considering an electric MPV to rival the Volkswagen ID Buzz – and it could reprise the radical seating… Continue reading Renault could take on ID Buzz with Espace-style electric MPV

This post was originally published on Autocar New 296 “very close” to the limit of what a RWD Ferrari is capable of The new Ferrari 296 Speciale is billed as the “most fun to drive, emotionally charged” car the marque has built yet, with its 868bhp claimed to be “very close” to the limit of what… Continue reading Ferrari 296 Speciale revealed with 868bhp and radical aero set-up

This post was originally published on Autocar Twin-motor EV version of popular truck will land in 2026 with one-tonne payload and 163-mile range Isuzu has revealed an electric version of its D-Max pick-up truck with full-time four-wheel drive and a payload of more than a tonne. The D-Max EV is making its debut at The Commercial Vehicle… Continue reading Isuzu D-Max pick-up goes electric with full-time 4WD

This post was originally published on Autocar Both of these are unstoppable, but only one gives its driver a full body workout Can today’s tech-rich, for-the-rich off-roaders tackle the rough stuff any better than the original workhorses? Ever since God was a child, people have been trying to solve the conundrum of how to get… Continue reading Willys Jeep vs Range Rover: how has off-road capability changed?

This post was originally published on Autocar Audi’s larger executive car turns electric – and natively rear-drive – but retains other Audi-typical traits Whatever other decisions may yet be made in the busy corridors of power at Audi’s Ingolstadt headquarters, we know one thing for sure: this is the new, all-electric Audi A6 E-tron –… Continue reading Audi A6 E-tron and S6 E-tron review

This post was originally published on Autocar Renowned German outfit, now part of BMW Group and with its own designer, is poised for new era BMW will reveal the future of the Alpina next year, as it officially takes ownership of the 60-year-old performance brand and installs a dedicated designer, previously of Polestar, at the helm. … Continue reading BMW to reveal future of reinvented Alpina brand in 2026

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