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No change for drivers in chancellor's Spring Statement: It's 'as you were' on tax, fuel and EVs

No change for drivers in chancellor's Spring Statement: It's 'as you were' on tax, fuel and EVs

As expected, Rachel Reeves did not make any announcements that will impact drivers, although some changes are coming soon(ish)
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3 Mar 2026
New Geely Galaxy Battleship 4x4 gets ready to challenge Land Rover Defender in 2028
Geely Galaxy Battleship prototype - front 3/4 in snow

New Geely Galaxy Battleship 4x4 gets ready to challenge Land Rover Defender in 2028

The hulking hybrid 4x4 will be one of Geely’s flagship models and Auto Express has confirmed it’s coming to the UK
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3 Mar 2026
Car Deal of the Day: MG ZS gives a taste of SUV life for just £156 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: MG ZS gives a taste of SUV life for just £156 a month

The MG ZS offers a lot for family-car buyers, but at a very low price. It’s our Deal of the Day for 3 March.
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3 Mar 2026
Why EVs are so expensive to insure, and how to make them cheaper
Ford Puma Gen-E - front action

Why EVs are so expensive to insure, and how to make them cheaper

Research shows that EVs are usually 15 to 25 per cent more expensive to insure than petrol cars – the experts at Thatcham say they have the solution
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3 Mar 2026
Nissan X-Trail picks up new styling and tech for 2026
2026 Nissan X-Trail - front 3/4

Nissan X-Trail picks up new styling and tech for 2026

Nissan’s oft-forgotten mid-size SUV has been revamped in other markets, and will be on its way here soon
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3 Mar 2026
Volkswagen Transporter Commerce Pro S revealed – if the Sportsline is GTi, is this Golf R?
Volkswagen Transporter Commerce Pro S - front static

Volkswagen Transporter Commerce Pro S revealed – if the Sportsline is GTi, is this Golf R?

Volkswagen has revealed a sportier new Transporter Commerce Pro S in both panel and Kombi forms
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2 Mar 2026
Powerful new Skoda Superb iV plug-in hybrid arrives with some handy extra shove
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Powerful new Skoda Superb iV plug-in hybrid arrives with some handy extra shove

One of Skoda’s best all-rounders is now available with a 262bhp plug-in hybrid set-up
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2 Mar 2026
Kia PV7 and PV9 to build on the brilliant PV5 MPV’s success in 2027
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Kia PV7 and PV9 to build on the brilliant PV5 MPV’s success in 2027

The funky-looking Kia PV5 van and MPV will be joined by larger PV7 and PV9 variants from 2027…
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2 Mar 2026
Car Deal of the Day: Get your hands on a BYD Atto 3 for less than £190 a month
BYD Atto 3 - front cornering

Car Deal of the Day: Get your hands on a BYD Atto 3 for less than £190 a month

There’s a new BYD Atto 3 Evo on the way, which means the current car is as cheap as chips. It’s our Deal of the Day for 2 March.
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2 Mar 2026
Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo concept revealed and you can drive it soon... Kind of
Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo concept - front angled

Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo concept revealed and you can drive it soon... Kind of

Gran Turismo Vision concepts have previewed new high-performance models before, will it be the same with Xiaomi?
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2 Mar 2026
Will the Iran war push up UK petrol prices?
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Will the Iran war push up UK petrol prices?

The price of a barrel of oil jumped from $73 to around $80 over the weekend and there could be more to come
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2 Mar 2026
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Lexus UX 300e axed: inaugural Lexus EV is no more
Lexus UX300e long-termer

Lexus UX 300e axed: inaugural Lexus EV is no more

The electric Lexus UX has been canned, but hybrid-powered UX 300h lives on – for now
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2 Mar 2026
New Vauxhall Corsa GSE:  276bhp electric VXR replacement spied with fat arches
Vauxhall Corsa GSE - front 3/4

New Vauxhall Corsa GSE:  276bhp electric VXR replacement spied with fat arches

The first spy shots reveal the properly hot Vauxhall is finally back
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2 Mar 2026
New Polestar 2 to lose SUV looks and embrace its sporty saloon side
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New Polestar 2 to lose SUV looks and embrace its sporty saloon side

A new Polestar 2 is set to arrive in 2027, and our exclusive image previews how it could look
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2 Mar 2026
BMW M2 gets track-focused M Performance upgrades
New BMW M2 M Performance track kit - front tracking

BMW M2 gets track-focused M Performance upgrades

Big exhaust and a bigger spoiler for BMW’s smallest M car
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2 Mar 2026
Car Deal of the Day: Funky Fiat Grande Panda EV is yours for just £186 per month
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Car Deal of the Day: Funky Fiat Grande Panda EV is yours for just £186 per month

The Auto Express Supermini of the Year offers style, space and 199 miles of range. It’s our Deal of the Day for 1 March
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1 Mar 2026
Diesel cars aren’t dead, in fact they’re even starting to make a comeback
Opinion - Vauxhall Grandland

Diesel cars aren’t dead, in fact they’re even starting to make a comeback

If you're looking for the most cost-effective cars to run, Mike Rutherford thinks you shouldn't discount diesel
Opinion
1 Mar 2026
Car Deal of the Day: Save up to £6,000 on Hyundai Santa Fe family favourite
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Car Deal of the Day: Save up to £6,000 on Hyundai Santa Fe family favourite

Hyundai dealers are offering as much as £6,000 off the list price of a Santa Fe seven-seat SUV as part of the Carwow March sale.
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28 Feb 2026
Modern performance cars have a big problem! Weight, and lots of it
Opinion - Audi RS 5

Modern performance cars have a big problem! Weight, and lots of it

Editor Paul Barker thinks modern performance cars are just too heavy, mainly due to the adoption of plug-in hybrid tech
Opinion
28 Feb 2026
The Honda Prelude has stuck close to its roots, unlike the Ford Capri
Tom Prelude opinion

The Honda Prelude has stuck close to its roots, unlike the Ford Capri

Consumer reporter Tom Jervis believes reviving a historic nameplate only works when the car stays true to the spirit that made it special
Opinion
28 Feb 2026
EV drivers to save £12 per charge? Landmark VAT ruling could be huge
Vauxhall Astra Electric connected to roadside charger

EV drivers to save £12 per charge? Landmark VAT ruling could be huge

First-tier tribunal declares public charging should be subject to five per cent VAT, with huge potential savings for drivers
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27 Feb 2026
Major Renault Megane revamp due this year with more range and racy looks
Renault Megane E-Tech Electric - rear static (night)

Major Renault Megane revamp due this year with more range and racy looks

All-new battery could push the more aggressive Megane EV past 300 miles of range
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27 Feb 2026
UK electric car chargers outnumber petrol pumps by almost two-to-one
Rapid charging Fiat 500

UK electric car chargers outnumber petrol pumps by almost two-to-one

DfT data shows there are more than 116,000 public EV chargers, on top of the thousands of home wallboxes nationwide
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27 Feb 2026
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Car Deal of the Day: Renault Rafale at £203 a month is SUV for supermini money
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Car Deal of the Day: Renault Rafale at £203 a month is SUV for supermini money

The Renault Rafale mixes a head-turning design with a comfortable and refined driving experience. It’s our Deal of the Day for 27 February.
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27 Feb 2026
MINI 1965 Victory Edition special celebrates iconic rally win, with stickers
MINI 1965 Victory Edition - dynamic front 3/4

MINI 1965 Victory Edition special celebrates iconic rally win, with stickers

With what is literally a stickers-and-stripes special, MINI wants to remind us it’s still sporty
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27 Feb 2026
Home EV charger grant sees £150 increase, but most people still can’t get it…
Polestar 2 connected to a Pod Point SOLO S3 wallbox charger

Home EV charger grant sees £150 increase, but most people still can’t get it…

Electric-car drivers can get up to £500 off a home wallbox, but most people still aren’t eligible
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27 Feb 2026
Cadillac Escalade V now available in the UK, complete with its 14.3mpg efficiency
Cadillac Escalade V - front static

Cadillac Escalade V now available in the UK, complete with its 14.3mpg efficiency

Importer Clive Sutton is offering a range of full-size American-made SUVs to UK buyers, headed up by one of the world’s thirstiest models
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27 Feb 2026
First look inside the all-new Leapmotor B03X: Ford Puma rival arriving this summer
Leapmotor B03X

First look inside the all-new Leapmotor B03X: Ford Puma rival arriving this summer

This small electric SUV is known as the Leapmotor A10 in China, but over here it will wear the less catchy B03X badge
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27 Feb 2026
Nissan X-Trail recalled in UK over engine failure risk
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Nissan X-Trail recalled in UK over engine failure risk

More than 300,000 vehicles with 1.5-litre petrol engine are being called back worldwide
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27 Feb 2026
New BMW iX4 officially on the way after specs leak online
BMW iX4 - front 3/4 parked

New BMW iX4 officially on the way after specs leak online

Future BMW iX4 powertrains have been accidentally leaked by the brand in the US
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27 Feb 2026
New BMW M2 xDrive, BMW iX4 and more accidentally confirmed by German giant
New BMW M2 being driven in the UK - front action

New BMW M2 xDrive, BMW iX4 and more accidentally confirmed by German giant

The names and details of new models coming this year have prematurely appeared on BMW USA’s website
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27 Feb 2026
Some Chinese cars are developed in only two years, but it often feels that way when you drive them
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Some Chinese cars are developed in only two years, but it often feels that way when you drive them

Chinese brands often develop their cars at speed, but our news editor thinks this doesn't always result in good products.
Opinion
27 Feb 2026
Renault’s big future plans: hybrid focus and new mid-size cars to build on 5, Twingo and Scenic success, fast
Renault future - Twingo

Renault’s big future plans: hybrid focus and new mid-size cars to build on 5, Twingo and Scenic success, fast

Renault’s new boss is about to unveil his ‘FutuREady’ strategy – including these five pillars
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26 Feb 2026
Volvo recalls more than 10,000 EVs due to fire risk
Volvo EX30 - front, full width

Volvo recalls more than 10,000 EVs due to fire risk

Around 10,500 cars have been recalled in the UK over a battery pack that has the potential to overheat at high states of charge
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26 Feb 2026
Car Deal of the Day: Geely EX5 is an electric SUV with an attention-grabbing price
Geely EX5 - full front action

Car Deal of the Day: Geely EX5 is an electric SUV with an attention-grabbing price

Geely is another new Chinese brand to arrive in the UK, and it’s trying to grab your attention. Its EX5 is our Deal of the Day for 26 February.
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26 Feb 2026