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New BMW Alpina Vision concept sets out brand’s luxurious future path

New BMW Alpina Vision concept sets out brand’s luxurious future path
Alpina’s elevated future is outlined as the tuning firm is embraced as BMW’s first new brand since Rolls-Royce in 2003
Councils reject 75% of pothole claims, but still fork out millions fixing damaged cars

Councils reject 75% of pothole claims, but still fork out millions fixing damaged cars
New figures obtained by the BBC uncover how local councils, on average, reject 76 per cent of the pothole claims put before them
New Ferrari HC25 is a V8-powered, drop-top piece of art

New Ferrari HC25 is a V8-powered, drop-top piece of art
The Ferrari HC25 is based on the old F8 Spider, meaning it’s got a 710bhp 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8 underneath its beautifully sculpted rear deck
Ford Explorer and Capri look more tempting thanks to new EV grant discount

Ford Explorer and Capri look more tempting thanks to new EV grant discount
Both the Ford Capri and the boxier Explorer now benefit from a £1,500 discount courtesy of the Electric Car Grant
Car Deal of the Day: Renault Symbioz SUV is simply unmissable at £153 a month

Car Deal of the Day: Renault Symbioz SUV is simply unmissable at £153 a month
It might not be flashy, but the Renault Symbioz will appeal to budget-conscious families. It’s our Deal of the Day for 15 May.
New Peugeot 408 facelift UK prices and specifications revealed

New Peugeot 408 facelift UK prices and specifications revealed
Head-turning fastback is priced from £31,995, and the electric e-408 is only £700 more.
Tyre testing is stuck in the past but ECOLABEL's plan gives power to consumers

Tyre testing is stuck in the past but ECOLABEL's plan gives power to consumers
The ECOLABEL project is proposing bringing tyre noise and rolling resistance tests inside to more controlled and representative conditions
New Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI: the first electric GTI has finally arrived

New Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI: the first electric GTI has finally arrived
The hot new Volkswagen ID. Polo takes GTI into the electric era, but will it change the game as original Golf GTI did 50 years ago?
New Freelander 8: Full story on Chery's XL version of Land Rover's baby

New Freelander 8: Full story on Chery's XL version of Land Rover's baby
We get the scoop on Chery’s upcoming Freelander 8, which is blazing a trail for a whole new SUV brand
New Rolls-Royce Black Badge Cullinan by Cyril Kongo comes ready-graffitied

New Rolls-Royce Black Badge Cullinan by Cyril Kongo comes ready-graffitied
The most upstanding of British luxury brands has employed a French artist to curate five unique Cullinans
China’s Chery guns for UK's top three: big sales targets backed by R&D investment here

China’s Chery guns for UK's top three: big sales targets backed by R&D investment here
Owner of Jaecoo and Omoda vows to grow from seven per cent market share, by investing in R&D to optimise cars for the UK
Buying the best car is great, buying a great car at the best price is brilliant

Buying the best car is great, buying a great car at the best price is brilliant
Auto Express’ consumer reporter gives his expert insight on why choosing the best car in a sector might not always be wise
Car Deal of the Day: Citroen C5 Aircross is a super-comfy SUV for just £190 a month

Car Deal of the Day: Citroen C5 Aircross is a super-comfy SUV for just £190 a month
The Citroen C5 Aircross is well loved by families for its space, practicality and comfortable ride. It’s our Deal of the Day for 14 May.
New Kia PV5 WAV Side Entry could be the coolest Motability car ever

New Kia PV5 WAV Side Entry could be the coolest Motability car ever
The PV5 WAV Side Entry gets a manual side-access ramp capable of supporting up to 300kg
MINI Cooper set for ‘larger’ mid-life facelift as small car competition hots up

MINI Cooper set for ‘larger’ mid-life facelift as small car competition hots up
The MINI range will be updated in 2027, with big changes and an even longer options list
New Land Rover Discovery is on track as brand seeks to redefine the model in relation to Defender

New Land Rover Discovery is on track as brand seeks to redefine the model in relation to Defender
The Land Rover Discovery is set for a reboot according to JLR boss P.B Balaji
Polestar boss says “pump anxiety” is the new range anxiety

Polestar boss says “pump anxiety” is the new range anxiety
Michael Lohscheller, the boss of Polestar, says the rising price of petrol is making electric cars look more and more attractive
MINI Rocketman plan is back: the time is right for a real classic Mini replacement

MINI Rocketman plan is back: the time is right for a real classic Mini replacement
MINI’s head of design says Rocketman is an ‘exciting project’ that’s still under discussion
New Honda hybrid saloon and SUV prototypes fill the 0 Series-sized hole after EV U-turn

New Honda hybrid saloon and SUV prototypes fill the 0 Series-sized hole after EV U-turn
Honda’s ambition towards EVs has been redirected to hybrids with a pragmatic plan moving forward
Huge Android Auto update embarrasses Apple CarPlay with full-screen experience

Huge Android Auto update embarrasses Apple CarPlay with full-screen experience
New ‘Immersive Navigation’ will fill the entirety of your car’s infotainment screen, no matter the size or shape
New BYD Atto 2 DM-i is the UK’s cheapest plug-in hybrid, but gets just 24 miles of EV range

New BYD Atto 2 DM-i is the UK’s cheapest plug-in hybrid, but gets just 24 miles of EV range
Powertrains usually reserved for larger and more expensive models are now available on a B-segment BYD
Get “troubling” MG3 seat latch flaw fixed, Euro NCAP urges owners

Get “troubling” MG3 seat latch flaw fixed, Euro NCAP urges owners
Owners of the MG3 are being urged to take part in a safety recall, in which over 12,000 cars have already been fixed
Car Deal of the Day: Form an orderly queue, Cupra’s Formentor is only £213 a month

Car Deal of the Day: Form an orderly queue, Cupra’s Formentor is only £213 a month
The car that kickstarted the Cupra brand is currently a real steal. The Formentor is our Deal of the Day for 13 May.
New Skoda Fabia Motorsport Edition is a petrol warm hatch with a dash of rally flavour

New Skoda Fabia Motorsport Edition is a petrol warm hatch with a dash of rally flavour
Based on the Fabia 130, only 125 versions of the Motorsport Edition will be built
Labour allows private finance for roads, and possible road charging, in new Highways Bill

Labour allows private finance for roads, and possible road charging, in new Highways Bill
The King’s Speech unveiled a new policy from the Government which will introduce a Regulated Asset Base model for large infrastructure projects
Lucid Cosmos and Earth SUVs to arrive in Europe from 2027

Lucid Cosmos and Earth SUVs to arrive in Europe from 2027
America’s all-electric manufacturer has revealed more about its expansion plans
New Omoda 7 Noble Tech has unique screen that slides right across the car

New Omoda 7 Noble Tech has unique screen that slides right across the car
A new top-spec variant of the Omoda 7 has a few functions we’ve not seen before
New BYD Dolphin G is brand’s first car built specially for Europe, and legacy car makers should worry

New BYD Dolphin G is brand’s first car built specially for Europe, and legacy car makers should worry
The Dolphin G, a Fiesta-sized hatchback, will be the first BYD designed specially for Europe – and many more will follow
Battery repair black hole is putting the future of EVs under threat

Battery repair black hole is putting the future of EVs under threat
Experts call for end to culture of replace rather than repair amid concerns over second-hand cars
Volvo rules out monthly subscriptions for heated seats, cruise control and more

Volvo rules out monthly subscriptions for heated seats, cruise control and more
Swedish firm’s boss doesn’t see a big move towards monthly fees for options
BYD thinks flash charging will kill petrol cars, it’s just too polite to say it

BYD thinks flash charging will kill petrol cars, it’s just too polite to say it
Boss Stella Li says 9-minute recharges, comparable with petrol car refuelling times, will give it access to the entire new car market
Britain’s best plug-in hybrid revealed in this week’s Auto Express

Britain’s best plug-in hybrid revealed in this week’s Auto Express
In Auto Express magazine this week we have a plug-in hybrid megatest and drive the all-new Cupra Raval
Jaguar Type 01 name announced for groundbreaking, controversial new electric GT

Jaguar Type 01 name announced for groundbreaking, controversial new electric GT
The hyper-controversial new era of Jaguar will begin with the Type 01
New Jeep Avenger facelift revealed: looks get tougher, tech gets fancier

New Jeep Avenger facelift revealed: looks get tougher, tech gets fancier
Jeep’s highest selling model in Europe gains plenty of kit, plus a new petrol engine
Need convincing to go electric? Ford says focus on personal benefits not just cutting CO2

Need convincing to go electric? Ford says focus on personal benefits not just cutting CO2
European boss Jim Baumbick talks sense when he says the industry must do more to spell out compelling reasons to go electric