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Rejected! Government says no to calls for early review of EV sales targets

Rejected! Government says no to calls for early review of EV sales targets
Car makers say the UK’s EV targets were too ambitious but the government will not bring forward its review
Honda 0 Series is dead on arrival: Groundbreaking electric SUV and saloon cancelled due to lack of demand

Honda 0 Series is dead on arrival: Groundbreaking electric SUV and saloon cancelled due to lack of demand
Tough financials, slow-EV take up and cost of planned American production have killed Honda’s 0 Series models
Car Deal of the Day: 503bhp BYD Seal is a power per pound bargain at £276 a month

Car Deal of the Day: 503bhp BYD Seal is a power per pound bargain at £276 a month
BYD’s take on the Tesla Model 3 is looking seriously good value right now. It’s our Deal of the Day for 12 March.
Rising fuel prices mean paying extra for a more efficient car can save you big money

Rising fuel prices mean paying extra for a more efficient car can save you big money
Auto Express’ consumer reporter explains how recent global events should focus car buyers’ attention on the fuel economy of their next purchase
New BMW iX1 will be a miniature iX3 in heart, soul and styling

New BMW iX1 will be a miniature iX3 in heart, soul and styling
BMW’s small electric SUV will be resolutely revised in 2027 in the mould of the brilliant iX3
New Ferrari Amalfi Spider: gorgeous sports car gets the convertible treatment

New Ferrari Amalfi Spider: gorgeous sports car gets the convertible treatment
The new Ferrari Amalfi Spider brings wind-in-the-hair thrills to the effortlessly glamorous sports car
New Mk9 VW Golf and ID. Golf twins to keep hybrid and EV options open for buyers

New Mk9 VW Golf and ID. Golf twins to keep hybrid and EV options open for buyers
The new-look Volkswagen Golf and ID. Golf will sit side by side, as boss commits to a multi-fuel strategy on the new SSP platform
Volkswagen ID.3 Neo confirmed: new name, new look and April reveal

Volkswagen ID.3 Neo confirmed: new name, new look and April reveal
Substantial changes to VW’s inaugural ID. model will warrant a new name, but the long-awaited ID. Golf is still some way off
Big plans for BMW Alpina to sit below Rolls-Royce as an exclusive performance brand

Big plans for BMW Alpina to sit below Rolls-Royce as an exclusive performance brand
Once a low-volume niche player, BMW Alpina will operate in the luxury space above German firm’s standard models
New Renault Bridger baby SUV could be coming to Europe, but as a Dacia

New Renault Bridger baby SUV could be coming to Europe, but as a Dacia
Work is underway to see if the chunky, Indian-built utility vehicle could build a bridge to Europe
‘Comprehensive’ 2026 BMW 7 Series update teased ahead of reveal in April

‘Comprehensive’ 2026 BMW 7 Series update teased ahead of reveal in April
BMW is making some major changes to its flagship saloon by integrating Neue Klasse tech
New Renault Espace's return to MPV roots trailed by R-Space Lab concept

New Renault Espace's return to MPV roots trailed by R-Space Lab concept
The R-Space Lab concept shows that the Espace’s SUV identity crisis is set to be reversed in the new model, around 2030
VW wary of Chinese car threat that’s only going to grow

VW wary of Chinese car threat that’s only going to grow
Volkswagen’s electric car fortunes are on the rise but it’s only too aware of the price pressure coming from China to Europe
Renault Calvin is an industry-first humanoid robot that’s already helping build cars

Renault Calvin is an industry-first humanoid robot that’s already helping build cars
The tyre-hauling exoskeleton is working on the Renault Douai factory supply line, and will be joined by 350 headless brothers
New Ford Capri Collection gets Touring Car looks and large rear wing

New Ford Capri Collection gets Touring Car looks and large rear wing
Special-edition Ford Capri gets a more aggressive bodykit, as well as a handful of subtle retro touches
Audi A8 cancelled: luxury saloon goes off sale after 30 years as brand shifts focus to SUVs

Audi A8 cancelled: luxury saloon goes off sale after 30 years as brand shifts focus to SUVs
The Audi A8 has been on sale since 1994, with the current model having arrived back in 2017
Mercedes B-Class set for the chop after current model bows out

Mercedes B-Class set for the chop after current model bows out
Mercedes is bringing out five compact cars on the MMA platform, but a new B-Class won’t be one of them
Car Deal of the Day: Genesis GV70 is posh and left-field SUV for just £389 a month

Car Deal of the Day: Genesis GV70 is posh and left-field SUV for just £389 a month
The GV70 really stands out from the usual premium SUV competition. It’s our Deal of the Day for 11 March.
New MG 4X revealed with semi-solid state batteries, but don’t get too excited about the range

New MG 4X revealed with semi-solid state batteries, but don’t get too excited about the range
Semi-solid-state batteries are coming to MGs and the 4X could be among the first to use them
New MGS9 7-seat PHEV SUV arrives to take on the Skoda Kodiaq

New MGS9 7-seat PHEV SUV arrives to take on the Skoda Kodiaq
MG’s first seven-seat SUV offers a pure-electric range of up to 62 miles, and is available to order now
Fuel duty increase “under review” as upward pressure on petrol prices mounts

Fuel duty increase “under review” as upward pressure on petrol prices mounts
In order to fund a continuation of the 5p fuel duty cut, Farage says Reform would get rid of ‘lunatic’ green levies – including the Electric Car Grant…
Nissan X-Trail updated for 2026 with new N-Trek trim and all-hybrid range

Nissan X-Trail updated for 2026 with new N-Trek trim and all-hybrid range
The revised Nissan X-Trail starts from £38,220 and is available to order now
The rise of over-the-air updates means car touchscreens are here to stay

The rise of over-the-air updates means car touchscreens are here to stay
Editor Paul Barker thinks the return of physical buttons in cars isn't likely to happen as manufacturers are now focused on over-the-air updates
New Nissan Micra gets the Electric Car Grant to match Renault 5 on price

New Nissan Micra gets the Electric Car Grant to match Renault 5 on price
The Micra starts from £21,495, rising to £28,365 for top models
Electric Car Grant explained: ECG discounts, eligibility details and how you get it

Electric Car Grant explained: ECG discounts, eligibility details and how you get it
The Government has announced an electric car grant with discounts of up to £3,750, but which cars qualify and how do you claim?
What cars qualify for the electric car grant? Full list with our best (and worst) picks

What cars qualify for the electric car grant? Full list with our best (and worst) picks
More than 40 electric cars are now eligible for a Government-funded discount. Which should you go for from the ever-growing list?
New Jaecoo 8 challenges the Hyundai Santa Fe with seven seats, 83-mile EV range and £45k price tag

New Jaecoo 8 challenges the Hyundai Santa Fe with seven seats, 83-mile EV range and £45k price tag
Flagship seven-seat SUV features 422bhp all-wheel-drive plug-in powertrain, plus Land Rover-style Terrain Response system
Dacia’s £22k estate revealed in this week’s Auto Express

Dacia’s £22k estate revealed in this week’s Auto Express
In Auto Express magazine this week we take a closer look at the new Dacia Striker and test the Kia PV5 against the Vauxhall Vivaro
New Mercedes VLE takes the luxury car experience to new heights, in a van

New Mercedes VLE takes the luxury car experience to new heights, in a van
Big families, shuttle providers and claustrophobic business tycoons will have lots to like with Merc’s latest model
Four new Dacia EVs to unlock the budget brand’s electric potential

Four new Dacia EVs to unlock the budget brand’s electric potential
A new small EV to be followed by the electrification of Dacia’s Sandero best-seller, and probably the Hipster city car
New Audi RS 3 Competition Limited hot hatch needs to be a very 'special' edition at £93,000

New Audi RS 3 Competition Limited hot hatch needs to be a very 'special' edition at £93,000
The Audi RS 3 Competition Limited celebrates the brand’s iconic five-cylinder engine, but it’s extraordinarily expensive
Electric car myths and misinformation continue to slow the EV transition

Electric car myths and misinformation continue to slow the EV transition
Two-thirds of UK motorists apparently don’t know that EVs can be cheaper to own and run than petrol cars
Car Deal of the Day: the stylish Jaecoo E5 for just £212 a month

Car Deal of the Day: the stylish Jaecoo E5 for just £212 a month
The Jaecoo E5 has a premium look for a bargain-basement price. It’s our Deal of the Day for 10 March.
Pothole breakdowns triple as rainy start to 2026 makes UK's bad roads worse

Pothole breakdowns triple as rainy start to 2026 makes UK's bad roads worse
Over 6,000 drivers – the equivalent of 225 per day – reported that they broke down after hitting a pothole in February
New Porsche Cayenne Electric S offers supercar pace and 405-mile range
New Porsche Cayenne Electric S offers supercar pace and 405-mile range
The 405-mile range is also the longest in the Cayenne Electric line-up, and prices start from a whisper under £100k