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BYD beats Tesla as global sales slump for Elon Musk’s EV brand

BYD beats Tesla as global sales slump for Elon Musk’s EV brand
Chinese giant is now world’s top EV seller, after Tesla sales dropped for second year in a row in 2025
Launch of BMW Alpina marks thrilling new era for German powerhouse

Launch of BMW Alpina marks thrilling new era for German powerhouse
The arrival of 2026 sees Alpina officially integrated into BMW – and a host of exciting models are on the way
Fiat 500e now one of the cheapest EVs on sale as brand slashes prices across its range

Fiat 500e now one of the cheapest EVs on sale as brand slashes prices across its range
Fiat has cut up to £4,000 off the price of its EVs, including the hot Abarth versions
Cooper Car Company boss Mike Cooper awarded OBE

Cooper Car Company boss Mike Cooper awarded OBE
British automotive legend recognised in New Year honours list
Car Deal of the Day: Welcome the new year with a posh Audi A3 for just £282 a month

Car Deal of the Day: Welcome the new year with a posh Audi A3 for just £282 a month
The Audi A3 offers a taste of the high life, but at a low price. It’s our Deal of the Day for January 2
A cheap new Citroen EV is on the cards, but the EU must stop dithering

A cheap new Citroen EV is on the cards, but the EU must stop dithering
A small, low-cost EV sounds like a modern day take on the iconic 2CV. But it may not be the only approach
Car theft ‘decriminalised’ as three-quarters of cases go unsolved 

Car theft ‘decriminalised’ as three-quarters of cases go unsolved
Almost 93,000 investigations in 12 months failed to identify a culprit, with the Metropolitan Police seeing the greatest number of unsolved cases
Tesla-style door handles banned in China over safety fears

Tesla-style door handles 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
KGM Actyon and Torres hybrids get a boost from BYD

KGM Actyon and Torres hybrids get a boost from BYD
Korean brand’s Dual Tech Hybrid system is designed to offer an EV-like driving experience
New XPeng X9 ditches pure-electric power for a ‘super range-extender’

New XPeng X9 ditches pure-electric power for a ‘super range-extender’
The X9 is a luxury people carrier that could be heading to the UK this year
The UK government’s electric car strategy is right! It should hold firm in 2026 

The UK government’s electric car strategy is right! It should hold firm in 2026
Phil McNamara thinks the government’s handling of the electric car transition is broadly correct and it should resist calls for change
New Alpine A390 beats the Porsche Macan Electric on price

New Alpine A390 beats the Porsche Macan Electric on price
Tri-motor Alpine will clock the 0-62mph sprint in less than four seconds
Want to have the most driving fun? Buy a manual sports car while you can

Want to have the most driving fun? Buy a manual sports car while you can
Auto Express’ content editor believes that, if you enjoy the sensation of driving, now is the time to buy a proper, manual sports car – before it’s to…
Alpine might have finally delivered a premium French car that Brits will take seriously

Alpine might have finally delivered a premium French car that Brits will take seriously
Steve Walker thinks sports car brand Alpine could well solve the long-standing French premium car problem… but by the back door
Car Deal of the Day: Vauxhall Frontera EV for £120 a month might just be deal of the year

Car Deal of the Day: Vauxhall Frontera EV for £120 a month might just be deal of the year
It may be the end of the year, but there are still amazing car deals to be had. The Vauxhall Frontera Electric is our Deal of the Day for December 31.
From the Chinese car surge to EV grants, 2025 has been game-changing

From the Chinese car surge to EV grants, 2025 has been game-changing
Editor Paul Barker takes a look back at the past twelve months
First verdict on the new VW Polo in this week's Auto Express

First verdict on the new VW Polo in this week's Auto Express
In Auto Express magazine this week, we test the new Volkswagen Polo and round-up all the cars we wish manufacturers would build
Tesla has lost its edge, but rival car brands could be made to fear it once again

Tesla has lost its edge, but rival car brands could be made to fear it once again
News reporter Ellis Hyde believes Tesla is no longer a force to be reckoned with, but could be again
Jaguar will prove the naysayers wrong by building a monolith of design and taste

Jaguar will prove the naysayers wrong by building a monolith of design and taste
Jordan Katsianis thinks the criticism of Jaguar’s bold new approach is misplaced. If anything, it isn’t bold enough.
Let people choose the car that’s right for them, not meddling politicians 

Let people choose the car that’s right for them, not meddling politicians
We need to reduce our carbon footprint, but I’ll never not advocate for people buying the car that’s right for them
2026 is the year people really start to care about Chinese cars

2026 is the year people really start to care about Chinese cars
The Chinese car invasion is in full swing and editor Paul Barker sees 2026 as a pivotal year where UK buyers will start to take notice
Alpine supercar and ‘extreme’ special editions on the cards in bold brand building plan

Alpine supercar and ‘extreme’ special editions on the cards in bold brand building plan
Alpine is eyeing a production supercar as a halo model to crown its expanding range, but we might see more Ultime extreme special editions first
The Multi-Purpose Vehicle must return to save car buyers from their SUVs

The Multi-Purpose Vehicle must return to save car buyers from their SUVs
Steve Walker thinks that MPVs would bring some much-needed choice back to a family car market fixated by SUVs
Big Christmas Car Quiz 2025

Big Christmas Car Quiz 2025
It's time for the annual Auto Express Big Christmas Car Quiz, how many will you get right?
Make motorists pay-per-mile if you must, but at least use the cash to fix the roads!

Make motorists pay-per-mile if you must, but at least use the cash to fix the roads!
Dean Gibson wants more money from car taxation to go specifically on road maintenance
Car Deal of the Day: At just £145 a month, the Suzuki Swift is the cheapest petrol car around

Car Deal of the Day: At just £145 a month, the Suzuki Swift is the cheapest petrol car around
Charming, cheerful and cheap, the Suzuki Swift is our Deal of the Day for December 24
Bring back the affordable convertible car market with more open-top options

Bring back the affordable convertible car market with more open-top options
Shane Wilkinson wishes for the cut-price drop-top to make a comeback
New Lexus RZ 600e F Sport Performance is a 420bhp Christmas cracker

New Lexus RZ 600e F Sport Performance is a 420bhp Christmas cracker
This ultimate version of the Lexus RZ is one Christmas present we won’t get in the UK
New Alpine A110 Spyder EV to keep the roadster spirit alive

New Alpine A110 Spyder EV to keep the roadster spirit alive
Alpine has big plans for its new platform technology beyond the electric replacement for its A110 coupe, and a soft-top convertible will be next in li…
Car Deal of the Day: MG ZS at under £180 a month is a real wallet-pleaser 

Car Deal of the Day: MG ZS at under £180 a month is a real wallet-pleaser
There’s nothing fancy about the MG ZS, but that’s its charm. It’s also unbelievably cheap right now, and is our Deal of the Day for December 23.
Electric cars are great, but not for everyone

Electric cars are great, but not for everyone
Mike Rutherford explains why Britain should follow in the EU’s footsteps
New Kia EV3 GT is about to spice up the small SUV world

New Kia EV3 GT is about to spice up the small SUV world
Even the mild-manner EV3 crossover is getting the GT treatment
New Kia EV4 GT is gearing up for a VW Golf R showdown

New Kia EV4 GT is gearing up for a VW Golf R showdown
Virtual gearshifts and 400bhp dual-motor power for Kia’s latest GT
Radical Renault Filante Record 2025 manages 1,000km on a single charge, all at high speeds

Radical Renault Filante Record 2025 manages 1,000km on a single charge, all at high speeds
The incredibly sculptural design is inspired by record-breaking cars from Renault’s past
Car Deal of the Day: Hot 422bhp Smart #1 Brabus could be driven home for £252 a month

Car Deal of the Day: Hot 422bhp Smart #1 Brabus could be driven home for £252 a month
The Smart #1 Brabus usefully combines potent power with high levels of practicality. It’s our Deal of the Day for December 22.