This post was originally published on Autocar The first BMW Mini is modern enough to have the kit you want, but none of the distractions you don’t Proper instruments provide all the information you need and no distraction from the joy of driving Despite having the run of the Autocar test garage and the general… Continue reading The best car interiors don’t have any screens
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Vauxhall Mokka update hikes starting price by £3150
This post was originally published on Autocar Front end changes include more prominent lower lip Small crossover gets new interior screens, centre console and reworked front end The updated Vauxhall Mokka has gone on sale, with its starting price rising by £3150 to £24,705. The entry-level Griffin trim level has been axed as part of… Continue reading Vauxhall Mokka update hikes starting price by £3150
Live with Jonathan Palmer, talking F1, Senna, Tom Cruise and making his own car
This post was originally published on Autocar Prior and Cropley are at the Royal Automobile Club and talk to Jonathan Palmer, chief executive of MotorSport Vision, about his F1 past, circuit-owning present and the future. On this week’s My Week In Cars podcast our hosts Matt Prior and Steve Cropley are joined live at the… Continue reading Live with Jonathan Palmer, talking F1, Senna, Tom Cruise and making his own car
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.113)
This post was originally published on Autocar Prior and Cropley are at the Royal Automobile Club and talk to Jonathan Palmer, chief executive of MotorSport Vision, about his F1 past, circuit-owning present and the future. On this week’s My Week In Cars podcast our hosts Matt Prior and Steve Cropley are joined live at the… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.113)
Autocar magazine 06 November: on sale now
This post was originally published on Autocar Ten years on from the Tesla S Model, all new electric Abarth 600e, McLaren Artura road test and autumn budget highlights In this week’s issue of Autocar, we look at Tesla ten years on from the launch of the Model S, share highlights in the automotive industry from… Continue reading Autocar magazine 06 November: on sale now
Volkswagen Golf R
This post was originally published on Autocar Can an MK8.5 makeover return the Golf R to the top of the fast hatch heap? Engineers for the VW Golf R must be tired of wrestling with the law of diminishing returns. So composed and complete was their high performance reworking of the MK7 VW Golf that they’ve struggled… Continue reading Volkswagen Golf R
BMW M5 Saloon and Touring review
This post was originally published on Autocar Flagship 5 Series has turned PHEV and promises to be BMW’s most extreme super-saloon yet Certain cars just define a genre. It’s the Golf for hatchbacks, the MX-5 for roadsters and probably the BMW M5 for super-saloons.But where a current-gen Mazda MX-5 is still a fundamentally similar car… Continue reading BMW M5 Saloon and Touring review
New Aston Martin boss outlines plans for profitability
This post was originally published on Autocar Hopes pinned on new sales targets and greater range of options to boost selling prices Aston Martin is aiming for record annual sales of around 8000 a year as part of new boss Adrian Hallmark’s plan to return the persistently loss-making company to profit. Hallmark, formerly boss of… Continue reading New Aston Martin boss outlines plans for profitability
Everything I learned after 2000 miles in a Nissan Ariya EV
This post was originally published on Autocar How far have Nissan electric cars come after a decade? Welcome to the long-term squad, Nissan Ariya. Well, Ariya the second. I’ve recently swapped from an Ariya Advance, which is near the bottom of the spec league table, with a 63kWh battery and front-wheel drive, to the almost… Continue reading Everything I learned after 2000 miles in a Nissan Ariya EV
Best-selling cars in the UK of 2024 so far
This post was originally published on Autocar Ford Puma has extended its lead atop the UK sales rankings. What could stop it being number one this year? We’re almost at the end of 2024, which has by and large been a reasonably good year for the automotive industry. The UK is experiencing its best year for car… Continue reading Best-selling cars in the UK of 2024 so far
Kia Sportage facelift brings chunky look and upgraded hybrid
This post was originally published on Autocar New lights and bluff grille are inspired by those on the EV3, EV6 and EV9 One of the UK’s best-selling family cars gets a major update inside and out The Kia Sportage has been updated in its native Korea, gaining a bold new look inside and out, plus… Continue reading Kia Sportage facelift brings chunky look and upgraded hybrid
Dacia Spring Cargo unveiled as UK’s cheapest electric van
This post was originally published on Autocar Spring Cargo is priced from £14,995 (excluding VAT) New load-carrying variant of budget-friendly city car offers 1085-litre boot and 370kg payload The Dacia Spring Cargo has been unveiled as a van version of the electric city car, targeting last-mile delivery fleets. At £14,995 (excluding VAT), it is the UK’s… Continue reading Dacia Spring Cargo unveiled as UK’s cheapest electric van
How regular cars are modified to protect prime ministers and royalty
This post was originally published on Autocar An armoured car must survive bullets, bombs – and an extra tonne Civilian Armoured Vehicles (CAVs) look nearly identical to the regular cars on which they’re based yet can fend off military-grade attacks. What makes them really extraordinary, though, is how engineers manage to retain the performance and… Continue reading How regular cars are modified to protect prime ministers and royalty
Used Land Rover Discovery 2004-2016 review
This post was originally published on Autocar The Discovery has an unbeatable combination of practicality, off-road ability and on-road manners – and now you can have one for £3000 The hardy but handsome Land Rover Discovery 4 is one of the best second-hand 4x4s you can buy today, and its go-anywhere usability and load-lugging versatility… Continue reading Used Land Rover Discovery 2004-2016 review
Mercedes: electric car battery recycling won't stop mining
This post was originally published on Autocar New plant can recover enough material to build new batteries for 5000 electric cars annually Batteries will still require mined material despite recycling gains at new Kuppenheim plant Mercedes-Benz will always need to mine rare-earth materials to build electric car batteries, despite developments in battery recycling, according to… Continue reading Mercedes: electric car battery recycling won't stop mining
Suzuki chief snubs prospect of electric or hybrid Jimny
This post was originally published on Autocar Passenger version of the Jimny was pulled from sale in the UK in 2020 Electrification “would ruin” small 4×4 due to added weight, according to Toshihiro Suzuki Suzuki’s president has suggested the brand has no plans to build an electric or hybrid version of the Jimny, given that… Continue reading Suzuki chief snubs prospect of electric or hybrid Jimny
Suzuki puts future EVs on hold as it “monitors” electric car market
This post was originally published on Autocar Boss says decision is down to stalling EV growth and popularity of cheap electric cars from China Suzuki has put its future electric cars on hold while it “monitors the market” amid a general slowdown in EV uptake, president Toshihiro Suzuki has said. Four electric models were due… Continue reading Suzuki puts future EVs on hold as it “monitors” electric car market
Volkswagen ID 3 GTX
This post was originally published on Autocar Wolfsburg brings some GTI attitude to the EV equivalent of the Golf, creating its first electric hot hatch Volkswagen’s history of hot hatches stretches all the way back to the 1975 Frankfurt motor show, where it unveiled the original Golf GTI.So much as mention ‘hot hatch’ and the first… Continue reading Volkswagen ID 3 GTX
Suzuki eVitara revealed as brand’s first EV with 250 miles of range
This post was originally published on Autocar New eVitara sits on an EV-tailored platform, to the benefit of packaging New Mini Aceman rival arrives with recognisable name to tempt buyers Suzuki has finally unveiled its first electric car, the eVitara, becoming one of the last major car makers to enter the EV market. Previewed by… Continue reading Suzuki eVitara revealed as brand’s first EV with 250 miles of range
Volkswagen Golf GTE
This post was originally published on Autocar Performance plug-in hybrid now has an 81-mile EV range, but do the latest changes also make it a proper hot hatch? The Volkswagen Golf GTE has always been a curious machine. The badge suggests it’s a plug-in hybrid GTI, but the GTE has never really fooled the keen… Continue reading Volkswagen Golf GTE
First pictures of £25,000 Kia EV2 city car
This post was originally published on Autocar Kia EV2 will be targeted at Europe and built in Slovakia Korean firm expands EV line-up to include a European-built Vauxhall Corsa rival with a hot GT version The Kia EV2, a new electric hatchback earmarked for launch in 2026 priced at around £25,000, has been spotted testing… Continue reading First pictures of £25,000 Kia EV2 city car
Renault Rafale
This post was originally published on Autocar Is the new most expensive Renault at its best with a more sporting plug-in hybrid powertrain? As Renault continues relentlessly to fire new cars into the market, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to remember which of its models does what, how much it costs and what it goes up… Continue reading Renault Rafale
New Bentley boss plots 'more extreme' range of cars
This post was originally published on Autocar EXP 100 GT concept of 2019 foreshadows Bentley’s first EV Frank-Steffen Walliser tells us his vision for the firm – and if Porsche has influenced it New Bentley CEO Frank-Steffen Walliser is already visualising a strain of “surprising” future models as he begins his tenure of taking the… Continue reading New Bentley boss plots 'more extreme' range of cars
Audi RS Q8
This post was originally published on Autocar Audi’s fastest and most aggressive SUV ever has set two Nurburgring lap records – and now it’s been given even more power With 631bhp, the twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre petrol V8 beneath the bonnet of the new Audi RS Q8 is the most powerful combustion engine ever offered in an Audi… Continue reading Audi RS Q8
How Formula 1 became a global advertising goldmine
This post was originally published on Autocar Lotus advertised Player’s Gold Leaf brand and more famously JPS years later “Advertising on racing cars in England doesn’t exactly seem to have taken place by storm, but I gather that several people are working hard behind the scenes with sponsorship deals,” wrote Autocar’s motorsport columnist, Eoin Young,… Continue reading How Formula 1 became a global advertising goldmine
New Aston Martin Vantage vs Ferrari Roma and 911 Turbo
This post was originally published on Autocar Porsche is comparatively subtle, unlike its front-engined V8 companions The Vantage is back with a bang – does it now dominate a class of grand touring superstars? The Ferrari nearly fails to materialise. With the official press car out of action, locating a good, representative Roma is proving… Continue reading New Aston Martin Vantage vs Ferrari Roma and 911 Turbo
'Dodici Cilindri', or just 'Twelve C'? The car name pronunciation game
This post was originally published on Autocar Many would call Fiat’s city car a ‘Five Hundred’ rather than a ‘Cinquecento’, but that logic doesn’t always apply… How will you say 12Cilindri, as in the new Ferrari, if you’re an English speaker? Will you opt for ‘Twelve Cylinders’ or will you give it the full ‘Dodici Cilindri’, perhaps touching… Continue reading 'Dodici Cilindri', or just 'Twelve C'? The car name pronunciation game
Rare cars descend on London for free St James’s Spectacle show
This post was originally published on Autocar St James’s Spectacle is free to attend, running on Pall Mall between 10am and 3pm on 2 November Inaugural event tomorrow – Saturday 2 November – is a prelude to the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run The organiser of the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run has… Continue reading Rare cars descend on London for free St James’s Spectacle show
Car deliveries paused after finance commission ruled unlawful
This post was originally published on Autocar Court of Appeal’s ruling effectively bans dealers profiting from finance deals unless the buyer gives their consent Some car makers have paused sales in the wake of a UK court judgement that taking commissions on car financing is unlawful. The landmark ruling by the Court of Appeal has… Continue reading Car deliveries paused after finance commission ruled unlawful
Toyota hints at new MR2, Celica, Supra and GR86
This post was originally published on Autocar Toyota has previously dropped several hints that it will revive the MR2… Manufacturer’s official ‘Grip’ cartoon contains tantalising hint at sports car revivals Toyota has dropped the strongest hint yet that it is preparing to revive the MR2 and Celica in addition to renewing the GR86 and GR Supra. A… Continue reading Toyota hints at new MR2, Celica, Supra and GR86
Hyundai Santa Fe
This post was originally published on Autocar Hyundai’s seven-seat SUV embraces boxy design and goes hybrid-only Large, seven-seat SUVs like the Hyundai Santa Fe have generally superseded people-carrier MPVs in Europe. While some may lament the loss of the clever use of space for which MPVs were known, it takes only one glance at the… Continue reading Hyundai Santa Fe
Autocar Drivers of Change awards: final day to enter
This post was originally published on Autocar Get your nominations in for our new awards celebrating diverse automotive talent Today is the final day to get your nominations in for the 2025 Drivers of Change awards, a new initiative held in association with Ennis & Co and the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) to champion diverse… Continue reading Autocar Drivers of Change awards: final day to enter
Who's to say whether a car's design is good or not?
This post was originally published on Autocar We all know when we see something we like, but very few are equipped to judge if a design is objectively right The Cupra Born VZ has 779mm axle overhangs – “front and back!”, as Ross from Friends once memorably exclaimed. They match. And in however many road… Continue reading Who's to say whether a car's design is good or not?
Nissan Ariya vs Mk1 Leaf: How far have EVs come in a decade?
This post was originally published on Autocar The original Leaf in today’s money would cost from around £33,000… Nissan took 11 years to give us a second EV. Was it worth the wait? I still can’t quite understand what Nissan was thinking over the past decade. I know the Qashqai and Juke were wildly successful… Continue reading Nissan Ariya vs Mk1 Leaf: How far have EVs come in a decade?
Contradictory Budget encourages drivers to stick with old ICE cars
This post was originally published on Autocar Government is simply encouraging people to stay in their existing – and more polluting – cars Freeze in fuel duty plus a lack of EV incentives makes electric cars a tougher sell post-Budget All industry eyes on chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Budget were peeled for an announcement about the desired introduction of… Continue reading Contradictory Budget encourages drivers to stick with old ICE cars
Porsche Macan Electric
This post was originally published on Autocar Can the highly popular SUV retain traditional Porsche qualities as it enters the age of EVs? The new Porsche Macan Electric has an unambiguous task ahead of it: to become a worthy successor of the celebrated Porsche Macan, only powered by electricity.If only this was as simple as it sounds. For many, the… Continue reading Porsche Macan Electric
Hyundai Inster
This post was originally published on Autocar Tiny on the outside, big on the inside, the Inster looks to go toe-to-toe with larger rivals with its own unique way of doing things The Hyundai Inster is a tiny city car, yet with equipment levels that wouldn’t look out of place in a Mercedes-Benz.While it has… Continue reading Hyundai Inster
Industry digest: Why military veterans have the right skills for automotive
This post was originally published on Autocar Not only do veterans bring technical experience, they offer soft skills like people management, teamwork, discipline and resilience. With Remembrance Sunday approaching, it’s good to hear about the many ex-armed forces personnel now forging careers in the automotive industry. Regular readers of this column will know how seriously… Continue reading Industry digest: Why military veterans have the right skills for automotive
BIK tax hikes for hybrid company cars and double-cab pick-ups
This post was originally published on Autocar Chancellor takes aim at PHEVs, pick-ups and tax loopholes The Autumn Budget has extended tax incentives for electric company cars until at least April 2030 but put significant rises on the horizon for plug-in hybrids and double-cab pick-up trucks. Company car tax has incentivised low-CO2 vehicles since 2002. The… Continue reading BIK tax hikes for hybrid company cars and double-cab pick-ups
BTCC ditches hybrid system in shift to sustainable fuels
This post was originally published on Autocar Hybrid system was introduced in 2022 Touring cars will shed 55kg electrical system introduced in 2022 as series switches to non-fossil fuels The British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) will ditch hybrids three years after they were introduced as it switches to using sustainable fuels. The Cosworth-supplied hybrid system, introduced in… Continue reading BTCC ditches hybrid system in shift to sustainable fuels
Jaguar no longer sells any new cars in UK – and won't until 2026
This post was originally published on Autocar Brand is set to reveal plans for next-generation cars later this year but will sell only used cars in the UK until 2026 Jaguar no longers sells any new cars in the UK, and won’t until its first next-generation model arrives in 2026. This comes as UK market production of… Continue reading Jaguar no longer sells any new cars in UK – and won't until 2026
Bold Hyundai Initium concept is first look at new Nexo
This post was originally published on Autocar Plus-shaped lights will be used to distinguish Hyundai’s hydrogen fuel cell models SUV introduces new ‘Art of Steel’ design language and more potent hydrogen powertrain Hyundai has unveiled the Initium concept, a hydrogen fuel cell SUV that is all but confirmed to showcase the styling and technology of… Continue reading Bold Hyundai Initium concept is first look at new Nexo
How a Mitsubishi Evo X rally car influenced Polestar's EVs
This post was originally published on Autocar We sit down with Polestar’s chassis boss to learn how EVs are being developed with driver engagement in mind Being careful to avoid national stereotypes is always good practice for a road tester. You know the sort: anthropomorphic nonsense about German cars being inherently efficient and resolute, Italian… Continue reading How a Mitsubishi Evo X rally car influenced Polestar's EVs
Hot laps in the new 911 GT3: is this peak Porsche?
This post was originally published on Autocar Stuttgart’s hardcore 911 gets updated engine, tweaked underpinnings and more exhilarating exhaust note After Porsche GT boss Andreas Preuninger has conducted the showbiz reveal, guests gather for passenger rides. We jostle for position on the asphalted paddock-veranda behind Porsche’s towering experience centre at Hockenheim; it being 7.30pm in… Continue reading Hot laps in the new 911 GT3: is this peak Porsche?
Nissan primes Renault Twingo twin for Europe
This post was originally published on Autocar Key reasons for collaboration are the reduced costs and faster pace brought by shared underpinnings Japanese manufacturer is in talks with Renault EV division Ampere about producing a new A-segment car Nissan is in the early stages of developing an electric city car for Europe, twinned with the… Continue reading Nissan primes Renault Twingo twin for Europe
Renault Embleme due in 2028 as first of radical new EV family
This post was originally published on Autocar Renault Emblème concept shown at the Paris motor show is our first look at the next-gen EVs Renault’s next EVs aim to slash battery costs by 50%, reduce charge stops to 15 minutes and achieve 5.2mpkWh Renault will introduce a new generation of electric cars from 2028, promising… Continue reading Renault Embleme due in 2028 as first of radical new EV family
Fuel duty frozen but ICE car buyers face big VED hike
This post was originally published on Autocar Fuel duty has been frozen at 52.95p per litre First-year VED on most ICE cars will double; extra £500 million allocated to road maintenance Fuel duty has been frozen for another year, chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced in the Autumn Budget. The current rate of 52.95p per litre will… Continue reading Fuel duty frozen but ICE car buyers face big VED hike
Abarth 600e
This post was originally published on Autocar Fiat performance brand’s first UK-bound SUV is also its most powerful car ever – but is it a true performance EV? The new Abarth 600e proves that even a brand you would associate with small, feisty Fiat 500-based runabouts isn’t immune to electric crossovers.But this entry into one very saturated market has allowed… Continue reading Abarth 600e
Toyota's electric Urban SUV to be twinned with Suzuki eVX
This post was originally published on Autocar Toyota’s Urban SUV concept bears a striking resemblance to the Suzuki eVX… Toyota confirms that one of its upcoming electric cars will be a “nimble” SUV built by partner firm Suzuki in India Toyota has confirmed that one of its upcoming electric cars is twinned with a Suzuki SUV, in a strengthening of… Continue reading Toyota's electric Urban SUV to be twinned with Suzuki eVX
Hyundai Ioniq 9 to be revealed imminently
This post was originally published on Autocar Teaser image published by Hyundai reveals close resemblance to the concept New electric seven-seater, closely related to Kia’s EV9, will go on sale next year The Hyundai Ioniq 9 will be revealed next month as the brand’s answer to the Volvo EX90. The new electric seven-seater, twinned with… Continue reading Hyundai Ioniq 9 to be revealed imminently
Hyundai Q3 earnings slump on lower demand
This post was originally published on Autonews The earnings were hurt by warranty costs of 320 billion won ($231 million) for its Santa Fe crossover engines in the United States.
Newer AEB systems surpass older ones but still struggle at high speeds
This post was originally published on Autonews Newer automatic emergency braking systems prevent about twice the number of crashes that older models do but still fail to stop crashes at high speeds, a challenge for automakers preparing to meet a strict new federal standard for the technology. Model-year 2024 vehicles with automatic emergency braking avoided 100 percentof… Continue reading Newer AEB systems surpass older ones but still struggle at high speeds
Penske expands service-scheduling AI pilot nationally
This post was originally published on Autonews Penske Automotive Group’s artificial intelligence platform to improve customer service and increase service and parts revenue is expanding across the auto retailer’s dealerships nationwide.
Sonic Automotive Inc.’s Q3 net income rises on tax benefit
This post was originally published on Autonews Sonic Automotive Inc.’s third-quarter net income rises with assist from tax benefit.
Used-vehicle power players Carvana, CarMax see AI uses in inspections, appraisals and more
This post was originally published on Autonews Used-vehicle sales giants are among auto retailers assessing and expanding applications of artificial intelligence.
GM Canada delays St. Catharines EV motor output until 2027, affecting 1,000 workers
This post was originally published on Autonews Unifor opened a labor action center in Niagara Region this month to help about 1,000 members find work following layoffs and retooling delays at General Motors Canada’s St. Catharines Propulsion Plant.
GM sees China red ink grow in Q3 amid extended sales slump
This post was originally published on Autonews GM is working to restructure its struggling business in China, where its market share has fallen amid heightened competition, particularly from domestic brands selling low-priced EVs.
Tesla posts Q3 net income of $2.2 billion, forecasts sharply higher 2025 deliveries
This post was originally published on Autonews Tesla said it expects to launch lower-cost models next year. “Plans for new vehicles, including more affordable models, remain on track for start of production in the first half of 2025.”
Lithia saved $50 million more than planned through Q3, sees another $100 million soon
This post was originally published on Autonews Lithia Motors Inc. by the end of the third quarter reduced expenses by $50 million more than the group’s original target for a cost-cutting initiative launched this year, COO Adam Chamberlain said Oct. 23 on the company’s Q3 earnings call.
Texas man, caught up in dealerships' feud, ticketed for missing license plate during test drive
This post was originally published on Autonews Longo Toyota of Prosper said it was the first such incident, but police reportedly told the man they were having problems with area dealerships.
Car Deal of the Day: 429bhp MG4 XPower for less than £250 per month
This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Supercar performance for a supermini price; the MG4 XPower is our deal of the day for 8 October
New Volkswagen California prices and specs revealed
This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Top-spec Cali camper now cracks £80,000, but throws in everything including the kitchen sink
New Honda 0 Series aims to make Japanese brand a serious EV player
This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe gives his views on how the new 0 Series models will mould the brand’s electric future
New Volkswagen Tayron seven-seat SUV leaked ahead of big reveal
This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The first official images of the Tiguan Allspace’s replacement have surfaced online, 24 hours before the car’s unveiling
New Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II is (almost) a concert hall on wheels
This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Subtle changes mark out the new Series II Rolls-Royce Ghost, and clever new tech inside
New Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD has a whopping 436 miles of range
This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The new Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD is on sale now, with prices starting from £44,990
Electric Kia Pride restomod promises hot hatch performance and thrills
This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Kia UK’s latest one-off turns first ever British model into an EV to celebrate special anniversary
New Renault Twingo will be priced under £17,000
This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Renault’s new supermini will be one of the cheapest EVs on sale
UK in pothole peril with 480,000 breakdowns caused by damaged roads in 2024
This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk There have been roughly 10,000 more pothole-related callouts so far this year, prompting calls to the government to increase road funding
Upcoming Audi A7 gets first outing in saloon form
This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Audi’s new naming reshuffle will see the A7 take over from the A6
McLaren W1 Spider could be maker’s first Ultimate drop-top
This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Handmade hypercar could spawn exclusive convertible version, though structural changes would be needed
New McLaren W1 is a landmark £2m hybrid hypercar with 1,258bhp
This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The successor to the McLaren F1 and P1 gets a 1,258bhp hybrid V8, plus active aero capable of creating up to 1,000kg of downforce
What car types are best for resale value?
This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The latest data shows it’s good news for sports car and SUV fans, less so if you’ve just bought an S-Class
New Jeep Compass SUV teased ahead of imminent reveal
This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Jeep’s mid-size SUV will take a multi-fuel approach, with electric, hybrid and petrol models confirmed
Car Deal of the Day: Vauxhall Corsa supermini looks super value at £139 per month
This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Our Deal of the Day for 6 October is a small car that’s been a big favourite with British buyers for over 30 years
Cutting-edge Hyundai-Samsung cars will soon be in the UK
This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Mike Rutherford thinks the new partnership between South Korean giants Hyundai and Samsung is a match made in automotive heaven
Car Deal of the Day: all-electric VW ID.3 is great value at £192 per month
This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk This fabulous VW ID.3 hatchback deal at less than £200 a month is our Deal of the Day for 5th October
New Dacia Bigster SUV: price, specs and official release date
This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The Dacia Duster’s big brother will be unveiled in a matter of days, before heading to the Paris Motor Show
Car Deal of the Day: Mazda 3 is a suave family hatch for only £223 a month
This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The Mazda 3 combines great looks with fun dynamics, making it our Deal of the Day for Friday 4 October
Demand for diesel cars grows faster than for EVs
This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The car industry has warned the chancellor that “consumers respond to carrots, not sticks” and “mandates don’t make a market” as EV sales continue to fall short
1 in 5 new 74-plate cars is an EV, as September sees record electric car sales
This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Over 56,000 new electric cars hit the road last month, although the UK car industry doubts the sustainability of the discounts on offer
EU confirms huge tariffs on Chinese cars of up to 35 per cent
This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk European politicians vote to protect domestic car makers in spite of trade-war risk
Mercedes-AMG CLE 63 spied at Nurburgring with possible V8 engine
This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Eagerly awaited new two-door coupe has also lost some camouflage ahead of its reveal
Skoda Fabia, Scala and Kamiq to remain on sale until 2030
This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Czech brand confirms that three of its most popular models will continue to be sold until the end of the decade
EVs outlasting ICE cars says Renault boss
This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Electric car batteries are holding up very well against the test of time
New entry-level Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD boasts 373-mile range
This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Tesla’s best-selling Model Y electric SUV now costs from £46,990 – exactly £2,000 more than before
New Renault Embléme concept is a hybrid-hydrogen vision of the future
This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk New Paris Motor Show concept car to reiterate Renault’s commitment to d-segment models and decarbonisation
Car Deal of the Day: grab the Vauxhall Grandland family SUV for only £169 per month while stocks last
This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Our Deal of the Day for 3 October lets you get a fully loaded family SUV for well under £200 per month
New Renault 5: price, specs, launch date and interview with design director Gilles Vidal
This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The Renault 5 is set to bring some retro flair to the electric supermini segment
Motorway traffic is getting worse: time spent in hold-ups jumps by 11 per cent
This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Average speeds on the UK’s motorways are now their lowest in over a decade, while delays hit 11 seconds per mile
All-electric Hyundai Inster priced from £23,495
This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Adorable pint-sized EV claims more than 200 miles of range in base form
The VW Polo Harlequin has become a sought-after icon, but not all special editions are winners
This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Senior news reporter Alastair Crooks ponders the hit-or-miss practice of special editions and limited-run cars that brands love to produce
Fuel price relief could be short-lived as markets react to Middle East violence
This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Drivers face threat of double-whammy from global oil price rises and predicted jumps in fuel duty
Paris Motor Show 2024: all the new cars we’re going to see
This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk This year’s Paris Motor Show will include the reveal of the new Renault 4, and much more besides
Vauxhall Corsa Electric and Astra Electric receive big price cuts
This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Get up to £4,695 off the Vauxhall Corsa Electric and Astra Electric, plus customers can get 50,000 free Tesco Clubcard points and a free home wallbox charger
Car Deal of the Day: stylish Alfa Romeo Tonale for £250 per month
This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Alfa Romeo’s fashionable and practical compact SUV is our Deal of the Day for 2 October
Bold new Paris concept car may hint at Citroen C5 Aircross successor
This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The next-generation C5 Aircross is due to arrive in 2025, and will use the same platform as the new Peugeot 3008 and Vauxhall Grandland
Labour are leaving car drivers on the hard shoulder
This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Editor Paul Barker thinks it’s worrying that transport secretary Louise Haigh ignored drivers at the Labour Party conference
New Peugeot E-408 brings EV powertrain to stylish high-riding crossover
This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Peugeot’s sleek 408 now available with 210bhp EV powertrain and 281-mile range
Bold new Kia PV5 MPV to rival Volkswagen ID.Buzz and target Uber drivers
This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Kia’s commercial-vehicle venture will spawn a series of electric passenger vans, and our exclusive image previews how the PV5 MPV could look
New Caterham Project V: all-electric sports car to get Yamaha power
This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Caterham’s bold new future will see an electric coupe join its ranks with a Yamaha-developed powertrain
New Skoda Elroq stars in this week’s Auto Express
This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk In Auto Express magazine this week we take a closer look at the new Skoda Elroq and test the Kia EV9 against the Volvo XC90
Diesel’s not dead: new Audi Q5 slips in just under £50k
This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Petrol, diesel or hot S model? Audi’s mid-size SUV is available to order now, with a plug-in hybrid due later
New Skoda Elroq arrives as the Enyaq’s smaller EV brother
This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The Skoda Elroq is the Czech brand’s second all-electric car, joining the larger Enyaq in the range
MINI to offer fully recyclable interiors “within a generation”
This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Recyclability will form an integral part of MINI design as it looks to make its cars more sustainable
Vauxhall trials hydrogen-powered vans in the UK as new EV alternative
This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The hydrogen-powered Vivaro can travel around 250 miles on a tankful and has a 1,000kg maximum payload
Renewed calls for government action on “unfair” hospital parking prices
This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Last year NHS car parks raked in over £145 million in hospital parking fees, with some locations charging as much as £7 for two hours of parking
Car Deal of the Day: new facelifted, top-spec Ford Puma for £239 per month
This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Our Deal of the Day for 1 October is a top-spec version of Ford’s recently refreshed, smash hit small SUV
New Bentley Continental GT Mulliner and Flying Spur Mulliner have arrived
This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Mulliner versions of Bentley’s new plug-in hybrid “daily supercars” feature bespoke details and offer even more options for personalisation