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Car makers call for change to ‘over-optimistic’ electric car targets
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Car makers call for change to ‘over-optimistic’ electric car targets

Car makers say the UK’s EV targets were too ambitious and the assumptions behind them have proven to be false
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12 Mar 2026
VW wary of Chinese car threat that’s only going to grow
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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
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12 Mar 2026
Renault Calvin is an industry-first humanoid robot that’s already helping build cars
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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
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12 Mar 2026
New Ford Capri Collection gets Touring Car looks and large rear wing
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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
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12 Mar 2026
Audi A8 cancelled: luxury saloon goes off sale after 30 years as brand shifts focus to SUVs
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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
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11 Mar 2026
Mercedes B-Class set for the chop after current model bows out
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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
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11 Mar 2026
Car Deal of the Day: Genesis GV70 is posh and left-field SUV for just £389 a month
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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.
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11 Mar 2026
New MG 4X revealed with semi-solid state batteries, but don’t get too excited about the range
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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
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11 Mar 2026
New MGS9 7-seat PHEV SUV arrives to take on the Skoda Kodiaq
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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
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11 Mar 2026
Fuel duty increase “under review” as upward pressure on petrol prices mounts
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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…
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11 Mar 2026
Nissan X-Trail updated for 2026 with new N-Trek trim and all-hybrid range
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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
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11 Mar 2026
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The rise of over-the-air updates means car touchscreens are here to stay
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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
Opinion
11 Mar 2026
New Nissan Micra gets the Electric Car Grant to match Renault 5 on price
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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
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11 Mar 2026
Electric Car Grant explained: ECG discounts, eligibility details and how you get it
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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?
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11 Mar 2026
What cars qualify for the electric car grant? Full list with our best (and worst) picks
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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?
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11 Mar 2026
New Jaecoo 8 challenges the Hyundai Santa Fe with seven seats, 83-mile EV range and £45k price tag
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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
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11 Mar 2026
Dacia’s £22k estate revealed in this week’s Auto Express
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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
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11 Mar 2026
New Mercedes VLE takes the luxury car experience to new heights, in a van
Jordan Katsianis and the Mercedes VLE

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
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10 Mar 2026
Four new Dacia EVs to unlock the budget brand’s electric potential
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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 
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10 Mar 2026
New Audi RS 3 Competition Limited hot hatch needs to be a very 'special' edition at £93,000
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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
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10 Mar 2026
Electric car myths and misinformation continue to slow the EV transition
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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
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10 Mar 2026
Car Deal of the Day: the stylish Jaecoo E5 for just £212 a month
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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.
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10 Mar 2026
Pothole breakdowns triple as rainy start to 2026 makes UK's bad roads worse
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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
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10 Mar 2026
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New Porsche Cayenne Electric S offers supercar pace and 405-mile range
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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
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10 Mar 2026
New Ford Explorer Collection reveals SUV’s adventurous spirit with funky design touches
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New Ford Explorer Collection reveals SUV’s adventurous spirit with funky design touches

The Collection gets some new cosmetic tweaks not seen on any other Explorer
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10 Mar 2026
New electric Alpine A110 will be low, light in feel and faster than a Porsche
Artist's impression of how electric Alpine A110 will look

New electric Alpine A110 will be low, light in feel and faster than a Porsche

The French sports car brand claims its electric sports car will be quicker and no taller than combustion rivals, due to its special aluminium chassis
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10 Mar 2026
BYD Flash Charging network to bring blistering 1,500kW EV charging speeds to the UK
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BYD Flash Charging network to bring blistering 1,500kW EV charging speeds to the UK

The Chinese goliath’s mega-fast charging points allow for a 10-97 per cent top-up in just nine minutes, and are due to arrive in the UK this year
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10 Mar 2026
Renault R-Space Lab concept points to new electric Espace MPV
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Renault R-Space Lab concept points to new electric Espace MPV

The R-Space Lab concept shows that the Espace’s SUV identity crisis is set to be reversed in the new model, around 2028
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10 Mar 2026
New Chery Tiggo 4 hits the UK as the baby of the Chery range
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New Chery Tiggo 4 hits the UK as the baby of the Chery range

The Tiggo 4 is the first Chery fitted with the new fifth-generation hybrid system
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10 Mar 2026
New Renault Bridger Concept confirms a cute little French 4x4 is coming
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New Renault Bridger Concept confirms a cute little French 4x4 is coming

The new Renault Bridger Concept previews a compact yet rugged SUV, but UK buyers look set to miss out
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10 Mar 2026
New Dacia Striker to assist brand's affordable estate car goals
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New Dacia Striker to assist brand's affordable estate car goals

The Dacia Striker, formerly known as C-Neo, has been officially revealed and will arrive in the UK later this year, priced from around £22,000
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10 Mar 2026
New Renault Megane and Scenic tech details promise 466-mile EV range and 10-minute charging
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New Renault Megane and Scenic tech details promise 466-mile EV range and 10-minute charging

The French car maker will launch long range EVs and range-extender hybrids, in its 22-car new model blitz
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10 Mar 2026
Car Deal of the Day: Family-size Nissan X-Trail for less than a smaller Qashqai
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Car Deal of the Day: Family-size Nissan X-Trail for less than a smaller Qashqai

The Nissan X-Trail is an excellent family car, and is our Deal of the Day for 9 March.
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9 Mar 2026
A new Geneva Motor Show-type event is coming to London, and it could be huge
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A new Geneva Motor Show-type event is coming to London, and it could be huge

Mike Rutherford thinks we should be proud Britain will be staging two big motor show events in 2027
Opinion
9 Mar 2026
New Mercedes GLA to challenge compact SUV elite with cutting-edge CLA tech
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New Mercedes GLA to challenge compact SUV elite with cutting-edge CLA tech

Our exclusive image previews how the Mk3 Mercedes GLA will look when it arrives later this year
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9 Mar 2026