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Unassuming MINI Countryman becomes ‘The Beast’: a Dakar Rally-spec off-road monster

Unassuming MINI Countryman becomes ‘The Beast’: a Dakar Rally-spec off-road monster
This Dakar-inspired concept was created by off-road accessory company delta4x4 and the X-raid rally team
Tesla denied Robotaxi trademark for its self-driving ‘robot taxi’

Tesla denied Robotaxi trademark for its self-driving ‘robot taxi’
US authorities say Tesla’s proposed naming strategy for its autonomous EVs is too generic
Diesel isn’t always a dirty word

Diesel isn’t always a dirty word
Jordan Katsianis explains why he thinks we don’t all have to buy petrol cars or EVs. There is another way that makes real sense for some buyers
Car Deal of the Day: The Hyundai i20 supermini brings cheap thrills at only £165 a month

Car Deal of the Day: The Hyundai i20 supermini brings cheap thrills at only £165 a month
Hyundai’s i20 is a quietly excellent little car – and cheap too. It’s our Deal of the Day for 8 May
Starmer and Trump strike trade deal to save UK car industry, but there's a catch…

Starmer and Trump strike trade deal to save UK car industry, but there's a catch…
The UK/US trade deal will be a relief for UK car makers exporting to the US but send too many cars and the tariffs will return
New Changan Deepal S07 just weeks from UK launch: beats Tesla Model Y on price, but not range

New Changan Deepal S07 just weeks from UK launch: beats Tesla Model Y on price, but not range
The Italian-designed EV only offers up to 295 miles, which can’t match the Model Y, the Skoda Enyaq or the Renault Scenic, either
EV affordability alarm! Running costs are £6k higher than for petrol cars, say car clubs

EV affordability alarm! Running costs are £6k higher than for petrol cars, say car clubs
Running costs for car share club EVs are £6k higher than ICE equivalents according to new data
New Mercedes CLA 2025 preview: pricing and specs for electric exec with nearly 500-mile range

New Mercedes CLA 2025 preview: pricing and specs for electric exec with nearly 500-mile range
The electric Mercedes CLA with EQ Technology is available to order now, starting from £45,615, but there are hybrids on the way, too
New Mercedes CLA can’t charge at 1,000s of UK public EV chargers, and here’s why

New Mercedes CLA can’t charge at 1,000s of UK public EV chargers, and here’s why
The CLA will not be offered with a 400-volt DC converter, meaning it won’t work with the majority of UK rapid chargers
All-new Hyundai Elexio: Bizarre design, huge 435-mile electric range

All-new Hyundai Elexio: Bizarre design, huge 435-mile electric range
The Elexio is Hyundai’s latest all-electric SUV, but this one has been designed exclusively for China
New Nissan Micra spotted testing as electric supermini gears up for battle with Renault 5

New Nissan Micra spotted testing as electric supermini gears up for battle with Renault 5
Bold styling and a cutting-edge electric platform could make the new Nissan Micra a competitive option in the small EV market
New Chevrolet Corvette ups interior game for 2026 but keeps all the V8 drama

New Chevrolet Corvette ups interior game for 2026 but keeps all the V8 drama
America’s mid-engined Ferrari rival gets a new-look interior
Major driving test changes as DVSA puts brakes on emergency stops

Major driving test changes as DVSA puts brakes on emergency stops
Driving test revisions will focus more on ‘independent driving’ to replicate modern risks on the road
Car Deal of the Day: The Toyota Proace City Verso is a practical EV for just £200 a month 

Car Deal of the Day: The Toyota Proace City Verso is a practical EV for just £200 a month
Spacious electric motoring doesn’t come much cheaper than this van-based MPV. It’s our Deal of the Day for 7 May
New BMW 1 Series and electric i1 to target younger drivers with bold design

New BMW 1 Series and electric i1 to target younger drivers with bold design
The BMW 1 Series is set for a shake-up, with a Neue Klasse front end and a choice of hybrid or battery electric powertrains when it arrives in showroo…
Yugo is back! And it's bringing the style of the 80s with it

Yugo is back! And it's bringing the style of the 80s with it
Upcoming Yugo supermini will be “affordable and fun to drive” with the potential for both petrol and electric power
Ferrari Elettrica: official glimpse of Italian brand’s first EV promised for October

Ferrari Elettrica: official glimpse of Italian brand’s first EV promised for October
It appears the full reveal of Ferrari’s first fully electric car will take place next spring
Dangerous second-hand tyre trade needs much tougher regulation

Dangerous second-hand tyre trade needs much tougher regulation
Auto Express wants the government to consider action on two fronts regarding part-worn tyres
The Volvo XC70 is back, but this time it’s an SUV

The Volvo XC70 is back, but this time it’s an SUV
New model is designed for China, but could come to the UK
From SUVs to classic coupes, cars are simply under appreciated

From SUVs to classic coupes, cars are simply under appreciated
The car is a phenomenal invention, but editor Paul Barker thinks we’ve stopped appreciating it
New Renault 4 driven in this week’s Auto Express

New Renault 4 driven in this week’s Auto Express
In Auto Express this week we drive the Renault 4 and have an exclusive image of the new Ford Fiesta
Car Deal of the Day: Volvo XC60 Black Edition is a mean-looking, posh SUV for under £450 a month

Car Deal of the Day: Volvo XC60 Black Edition is a mean-looking, posh SUV for under £450 a month
The XC60 is Volvo’s best-selling car, and loved by Brits. It’s our Deal of the Day for 6 May
Lights, camera, action! Mercedes-AMG APXGP Edition built to celebrate F1 film

Lights, camera, action! Mercedes-AMG APXGP Edition built to celebrate F1 film
Mercedes supported the film’s development and now has a special-edition car to show for it
Drivers take the biggest hit on ‘environmental’ taxes

Drivers take the biggest hit on ‘environmental’ taxes
£24.6 billion has been raised by the UK government in fuel duty alone - 60.9% of all energy taxes
Porsche Cayman EV testing gets serious at the Nurburgring

Porsche Cayman EV testing gets serious at the Nurburgring
Cutting-edge battery technology is in store for Porsche’s all-electric sports car
Electric car sales are still falling short of ZEV targets

Electric car sales are still falling short of ZEV targets
EV sales were up slightly last month year-on-year, but overall sales were down as buyers tried to dodge increased road tax
Jeep Compass preview: walkaround, specs and full details

Jeep Compass preview: walkaround, specs and full details
The next Jeep Compass promises to be a big improvement on-road, but is it just too restrained?
New Audi A6 e-hybrid quattro revealed with 362bhp and up to 65 miles of electric range

New Audi A6 e-hybrid quattro revealed with 362bhp and up to 65 miles of electric range
The plug-in hybrid Audi A6 will still be offered as a saloon or more practical Avant estate
Car Deal of the Day: There’s nothing controversial about the Ford Capri for £235 a month

Car Deal of the Day: There’s nothing controversial about the Ford Capri for £235 a month
The revival of the Ford Capri comes surprisingly cheap. It’s our Deal of the Day for 5 May
Ford should bring back the Fiesta. Oh no it shouldn't!

Ford should bring back the Fiesta. Oh no it shouldn't!
Bringing back the Ford Fiesta is a genius move, or a potential catastrophe
Car Deal of the Day: The almighty Hyundai Ioniq 5 N for under £500 per month

Car Deal of the Day: The almighty Hyundai Ioniq 5 N for under £500 per month
Our Deal of the Day for 4 May is the reigning Auto Express Performance Car of the Year
New Nissan Leaf 2025: SUV styling, tech and latest details

New Nissan Leaf 2025: SUV styling, tech and latest details
A lot has changed with the all-electric Nissan Leaf, but the new model will still be built in the UK
The Renault 5 is the perfect car to kickstart the EV revolution

The Renault 5 is the perfect car to kickstart the EV revolution
Mike Rutherford believes the Renault 5 is the most credible and convincing electric car yet
Fake EV engine noises are worryingly unconvincing

Fake EV engine noises are worryingly unconvincing
Several car makers have tried to implement augmented car sounds into EVs - none have succeeded
Car Deal of the Day: Vauxhall Mokka Electric Ultimate is a well-equipped EV for £196 a month

Car Deal of the Day: Vauxhall Mokka Electric Ultimate is a well-equipped EV for £196 a month
The Mokka Electric has just been facelifted, yet it’s already a steal at this price. No wonder it’s our Deal of the Day for 3 May