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What it takes to set a Nurburgring lap record, from the man who did it in a VW Golf
Richard Ingram Golf GTI opinion

What it takes to set a Nurburgring lap record, from the man who did it in a VW Golf

VW’s mission was to make the Golf GTI Edition 50 its fastest car ever around the Nordschleife – no matter what it took
Opinion
3 Feb 2026
New McLaren Artura Spider MCL39 Championship Edition is an ultra-rare F1-inspired roadster
McLaren Artura Spider MCL39 Championship Edition - front 3/4

New McLaren Artura Spider MCL39 Championship Edition is an ultra-rare F1-inspired roadster

McLaren celebrates is 10th Formula One championship with a special-edition Artura
News
3 Feb 2026
Some Chinese car brands are doomed to disappear, warns Skoda boss
Skoda Kodiaq - front cornering

Some Chinese car brands are doomed to disappear, warns Skoda boss

Skoda’s sales and marketing boss warns “there will be a consolidation” of the number of Chinese car brands around
News
3 Feb 2026
Hyundai Kona Electric now has the EV grant and an extra bonus for Motability customers
Hyundai Kona Electric - front corner tracking

Hyundai Kona Electric now has the EV grant and an extra bonus for Motability customers

South Korean brand’s popular electric SUV now boasts an Advance Payment of just £749
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3 Feb 2026
Sorry Tesla: hidden car door handles to be banned in China over safety fears
New Tesla Model Y Standard - side action

Sorry Tesla: hidden car door handles to be banned in China over safety fears

The Chinese government has stepped in amid concerns that retractable or flush-fitting handles are causing fatalities in crashes
News
3 Feb 2026
Powered car boot lids are a rare oasis of calm in the modern world… or a complete waste of time
Car boot lids Opinion - Steve Walker

Powered car boot lids are a rare oasis of calm in the modern world… or a complete waste of time

Steve Walker is not a fan of car boots that open and close themselves
Opinion
3 Feb 2026
Updated Mercedes Marco Polo aims to beat VW's California as the wheeled holiday home of choice
Mercedes Marco Polo - front

Updated Mercedes Marco Polo aims to beat VW's California as the wheeled holiday home of choice

Merc’s contract with Westfalia has come to an end, meaning the Marco Polo camper will be built on the same line as the V-Class MPV
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3 Feb 2026
New Toyota seven-seat EV to be revealed next week with Kia EV9 in its sights
Toyota 7-seat EV teaser

New Toyota seven-seat EV to be revealed next week with Kia EV9 in its sights

Toyota’s working on an all-electric seven-seat SUV, but it’s not yet on the radar for the UK
News
2 Feb 2026
Car Deal of the Day: Live the luxury life for less with a BMW 750e for just £644 a month
BMW 7 Series front cornering

Car Deal of the Day: Live the luxury life for less with a BMW 750e for just £644 a month

BMW’s largest saloon is rarely a bargain, but through the Auto Express Buy A Car service it currently is. It’s our Deal of the Day for 2 February.
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2 Feb 2026
Waiting for a new Skoda Citigo? It could be a long one
Skoda Citigo

Waiting for a new Skoda Citigo? It could be a long one

The Epiq crossover is the smallest electric car Skoda plans to make at the moment, despite EU’s push for more affordable EVs
News
2 Feb 2026
New Audi RS 5 Avant teased ahead of imminent reveal, and it looks mean!
Audi RS 5 teaser

New Audi RS 5 Avant teased ahead of imminent reveal, and it looks mean!

It’s been a long and agonising wait for Audi RS fans, but the first of a new generation is nearly here
News
2 Feb 2026
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Honda HRC could bring Type R joy to the masses
Alastair HRC opinion

Honda HRC could bring Type R joy to the masses

Alastair Crooks argues that Honda’s new performance sub-brand could rival the biggest names
Opinion
2 Feb 2026
New Fuel Finder rules to save motorists £40 per year on petrol
Diesel pump

New Fuel Finder rules to save motorists £40 per year on petrol

UK petrol stations must provide accurate fuel pricing data within 30 minutes of any changes
News
2 Feb 2026
Stop waiting and buy that dream performance car now, it might just save you money!
Opinion - buying a performance car

Stop waiting and buy that dream performance car now, it might just save you money!

Auto Express’s news editor reckons now is a great time to buy a depreciation-busting, second-hand performance car
Opinion
2 Feb 2026
New Skoda Peaq: all-electric 7-seater to focus on space and comfort
New Skoda Peaq - name teaser

New Skoda Peaq: all-electric 7-seater to focus on space and comfort

The all-electric Skoda Kodiaq alternative will focus on three things: space, practicality and comfort
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2 Feb 2026
New Kia EV1 electric city car on the way to rival the Renault Twingo
Kia EV1 - front (watermarked)

New Kia EV1 electric city car on the way to rival the Renault Twingo

Kia's design boss lifts the lid on plans for a Renault Twingo and Volkswagen ID. Lupo rival, and our exclusive images preview how the EV1 could look
News
2 Feb 2026
Car Deal of the Day: absolutely fabulous Renault 4 is unbelievable value at £184 per month
Renault 4 - front cornering

Car Deal of the Day: absolutely fabulous Renault 4 is unbelievable value at £184 per month

The Renault 4 is the reigning Auto Express Small SUV of the Year, and now it’s our Deal of the Day for 1 February, too
News
1 Feb 2026
Donald Trump has done a lot for the car industry, but the UK isn’t cashing in
Opinion - Donald Trump

Donald Trump has done a lot for the car industry, but the UK isn’t cashing in

Mike Rutherford argues that, like him or loathe him, Donald Trump has done a lot for the US car industry
Opinion
1 Feb 2026
Car Deal of the Day: MG IM5 electric saloon for less than a Vauxhall Astra
MG IM5 - front cornering

Car Deal of the Day: MG IM5 electric saloon for less than a Vauxhall Astra

At less than £250 per month, this quirky, quick and comfortable executive saloon is our Deal of the Day for January 31
News
31 Jan 2026
I grew up with graduated driving licences in Australia, they’re a great idea for the UK
Opinion - graduated driving licences

I grew up with graduated driving licences in Australia, they’re a great idea for the UK

News editor Jordan Katsianis believes graduated driving licences would help keep young drivers safe on the roads
Opinion
31 Jan 2026
Car Deal of the Day: Posh but not pricey… Audi’s A3 is yours for a super-low £236 a month
Audi A3 - front cornering

Car Deal of the Day: Posh but not pricey… Audi’s A3 is yours for a super-low £236 a month

The Audi A3 is a high-ranking hatchback, but this price would make you think otherwise. It’s our Deal of the Day for 30 January.
News
30 Jan 2026
New Bentley Bentayga X Concept let loose on an Austrian frozen lake
Bentayga X Concept - dynamic front 3/4

New Bentley Bentayga X Concept let loose on an Austrian frozen lake

This off-road Bentagya could yet be given the green light for production
News
30 Jan 2026
Chery confirms new Liverpool HQ as plans for Jaguar Land Rover to build Chinese firm’s cars in UK gather pace
New Chery Tiggo 9 2025 UK review - head on

Chery confirms new Liverpool HQ as plans for Jaguar Land Rover to build Chinese firm’s cars in UK gather pace

A deal between the British and Chinese brands could see Chery models built using spare JLR capacity
News
30 Jan 2026
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New XPeng X9 seven-seater ‘starship’ will beam down to the UK this summer
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New XPeng X9 seven-seater ‘starship’ will beam down to the UK this summer

Chinese brand’s “starship of tomorrow” has rear-wheel steering, adaptive air-suspension and some of the fastest charging speeds of any EV around
News
30 Jan 2026
New Abarth 600e Competizione and Turismo variants join hot EV’s line-up
Abarth 600e Competizione - front

New Abarth 600e Competizione and Turismo variants join hot EV’s line-up

The Abarth 600e gets a shake-up with new Turismo and Competizione variants
News
30 Jan 2026
Petrol prices at a four-year low, but probably won't stay cheap for long
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Petrol prices at a four-year low, but probably won't stay cheap for long

The average price to fill up a 55-litre petrol tank is now just over £72.50 – £3 cheaper than it was at the beginning of December
News
30 Jan 2026
New 2026 Mercedes S-Class facelift: luxury limo redefines car tech
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New 2026 Mercedes S-Class facelift: luxury limo redefines car tech

The definitive luxury limousine has been overhauled with significant changes inside, outside and under the metal
News
29 Jan 2026
Car Deal of the Day: Flashy Ford Capri for £256 a month will get the neighbours talking
Ford Capri - front cornering

Car Deal of the Day: Flashy Ford Capri for £256 a month will get the neighbours talking

Controversial name aside, the Ford Capri is a spacious and practical coupe-SUV that’s good to drive. It’s our Deal of the Day for 29 January.
News
29 Jan 2026
BMW iX1 and iX2 update means both now go further on a charge
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BMW iX1 and iX2 update means both now go further on a charge

Much-needed upgrades for BMW’s iX1 and iX2 increase the official driving range
News
29 Jan 2026
Ineos Grenadier Black Edition is perfect for undercover police and farmers
Ineos Grenadier Black Edition - front cornering

Ineos Grenadier Black Edition is perfect for undercover police and farmers

£72k Ineos Grenadier Black Edition should be quite an intimidating sight on and off-road
News
29 Jan 2026
Bentley Continental GT S returns with sights set on the Aston DB12 S
New Bentley Continental GT S - front tracking

Bentley Continental GT S returns with sights set on the Aston DB12 S

A sharper chassis derived from the Speed’s can now be paired with the standard PHEV powertrain
News
29 Jan 2026
Skoda Octavia, Fabia and Kamiq all in line for new hybrid tech
Skoda Octavia UK - front cornering

Skoda Octavia, Fabia and Kamiq all in line for new hybrid tech

Skoda is working to keep its combustion cars feeling fresh for customers that don’t feel the need to go EV just yet
News
29 Jan 2026
Look out London: Waymo to launch driverless taxis in a matter of months
Waymo Jaguar - front 3/4

Look out London: Waymo to launch driverless taxis in a matter of months

Waymo’s fleet of self-driving Jaguar I-Pace taxis could launch a full service as soon as September
News
29 Jan 2026
Tesla Model S finally put to rest as firm shifts focus to robots and AI
Tesla Model S - front cornering

Tesla Model S finally put to rest as firm shifts focus to robots and AI

The car that put Tesla on the map is finally dead after 14 years on sale
News
29 Jan 2026
UK car production is half what it was a decade ago following “toughest year in a generation”
Toyota Corolla's on the production line at the Burnaston factory in the UK

UK car production is half what it was a decade ago following “toughest year in a generation”

UK trade body blames tariffs, cyber attacks and line-up changes for an eight per cent year-on-year dip in production
News
29 Jan 2026