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Volkswagen and Cupra battery fire recall affects 93k EVs, 2k in the UK
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Volkswagen and Cupra battery fire recall affects 93k EVs, 2k in the UK

Volkswagen Group has recalled roughly 93,000 cars globally due to a battery module that can overheat and potentially catch fire
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26 Mar 2026
Best electric vans 2026
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Best electric vans 2026

We reveal the best electric vans to buy or lease in the UK right now
Best cars & vans
26 Mar 2026
Volkswagen ID.5 review
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Volkswagen ID.5 review

Coupe-SUV version of the ID.4 costs more, carries less and offers marginal efficiency gains over its sibling
In-depth reviews
26 Mar 2026
Car Deal of the Day: hot Volkswagen Golf R Estate offers pace and space for £301 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: hot Volkswagen Golf R Estate offers pace and space for £301 a month

High performance doesn’t normally come this cheap – the Volkswagen Golf R Estate is our Deal of the Day for 25 March.
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25 Mar 2026
Best first cars for new drivers 2026
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Best first cars for new drivers 2026

These are the best cars for first time drivers, all of which are cheap, easy to drive and safe
Best cars & vans
25 Mar 2026
Long-term test: Volkswagen Golf R
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Long-term test: Volkswagen Golf R

Final report: As flagship Golf leaves our fleet, we decide: is it the ultimate version of Mk8.5?
Long-term tests
25 Mar 2026
Volkswagen blocks range-extender hybrids for Europe: they “make no sense”
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Volkswagen blocks range-extender hybrids for Europe: they “make no sense”

VW is developing the tech for the Chinese market, but thinks plug-in hybrids and pure EVs are best at home
News
24 Mar 2026
Best plug-in hybrids to buy 2026
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Best plug-in hybrids to buy 2026

The plug-in hybrid market has grown exponentially in recent years. Here are our electrified favourites
Best cars & vans
20 Mar 2026
Revamped Volkswagen Multivan turns up the glam
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Revamped Volkswagen Multivan turns up the glam

The Multivan has been around since 2021 - making it ripe for a fresh look
News
19 Mar 2026
New Volkswagen ID. Cross prototype review: small EV could be the perfect city car
Pete Baiden with the Volkswagen ID. Cross prototype

New Volkswagen ID. Cross prototype review: small EV could be the perfect city car

We hit the road in a prototype version of the new Volkswagen ID. Cross, and there's plenty to get excited about
Road tests
16 Mar 2026
Rising fuel prices mean paying extra for a more efficient car can save you big money
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Rising fuel prices mean paying extra for a more efficient car can save you big money

Auto Express’ consumer reporter explains how recent global events should focus car buyers’ attention on the fuel economy of their next purchase
Opinion
12 Mar 2026
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New Mk9 VW Golf and ID. Golf twins to keep hybrid and EV options open for buyers
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New Mk9 VW Golf and ID. Golf twins to keep hybrid and EV options open for buyers

The new-look Volkswagen Golf and ID. Golf will sit side by side, as boss commits to a multi-fuel strategy on the new SSP platform
News
12 Mar 2026
Volkswagen ID.3 Neo confirmed: new name, new look and April reveal
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Volkswagen ID.3 Neo confirmed: new name, new look and April reveal

Substantial changes to VW’s inaugural ID. model will warrant a new name, but the long-awaited ID. Golf is still some way off
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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
News
12 Mar 2026
Best cars of the 1990s
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Best cars of the 1990s

The nineties were a golden age for car dynamics, engineering and design. Here are our team’s top picks of the era
Best cars & vans
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?
News
11 Mar 2026
Car Deal of the Day: Volkswagen Taigo offers style on a shoestring at just £168 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: Volkswagen Taigo offers style on a shoestring at just £168 a month

The Volkswagen Taigo delivers SUV styling but in an efficient, supermini-sized package. It’s our Deal of the Day for 6 March.
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6 Mar 2026
Best car leasing deals 2026
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Best car leasing deals 2026

Getting the keys to the car of your dreams can be expensive, but it needn’t be thanks to the Auto Express Buy A Car service.
Best cars & vans
6 Mar 2026
Best-selling cars 2026: the year's 10 most popular models so far
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Best-selling cars 2026: the year's 10 most popular models so far

These are officially Britain’s biggest-selling new cars so far in 2026, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)
Best cars & vans
6 Mar 2026
Three-car garage: used Nissan Ariya, Volkswagen Golf R Estate and Mercedes E-Class Coupe all for £52k
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Three-car garage: used Nissan Ariya, Volkswagen Golf R Estate and Mercedes E-Class Coupe all for £52k

You could have a cool coupé, a bargain-priced electric vehicle and a fast estate for around a third of the price of their modern-day equivalents
Features
5 Mar 2026
Best medium panel vans 2026
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Best medium panel vans 2026

There's plenty of choice available in the hard-fought medium panel van sector. We rank our favourites
Best cars & vans
3 Mar 2026
Volkswagen Transporter Commerce Pro S revealed – if the Sportsline is GTi, is this Golf R?
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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
News
2 Mar 2026
Volkswagen Golf vs Kia K4: a David and Goliath family hatchback showdown
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Volkswagen Golf vs Kia K4: a David and Goliath family hatchback showdown

Kia bucks the electric SUV trend with its new K4 petrol hatchback. How does it shape up against the evergreen Volkswagen Golf?
Car group tests
28 Feb 2026
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Volkswagen Polo review
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Volkswagen Polo review

The Volkswagen Polo still holds its own as a highly capable supermini
In-depth reviews
27 Feb 2026
Best hatchbacks to buy 2026
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Best hatchbacks to buy 2026

We’ve selected the top 10 best hatchbacks so you don’t have to
Best cars & vans
27 Feb 2026
Car Deal of the Day: Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer is a true load-lugger for just £343 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer is a true load-lugger for just £343 a month

Roomy, well made and efficient, there’s a lot to like about the Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer. It’s our Deal of the Day for 25 February.
News
25 Feb 2026
Volkswagen Golf review
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Volkswagen Golf review

The VW Golf remains a solid choice in the compact hatchback market
In-depth reviews
24 Feb 2026
Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer review
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Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer review

The Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer is a highly practical electric estate that majors on refinement and comfort
In-depth reviews
24 Feb 2026
Are EVs really cheaper to run? Exclusive electric vs petrol running costs analysis
Are EVs really cheaper to run?

Are EVs really cheaper to run? Exclusive electric vs petrol running costs analysis

EVs have been sold primarily on their low running costs; we do the maths to see if the benefits are genuine
Features
24 Feb 2026
Volkswagen ID.7 review
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Volkswagen ID.7 review

The Volkswagen ID.7 is the brand’s best EV to date, offering plenty of range and tonnes of practicality
In-depth reviews
23 Feb 2026
Car Deal of the Day: Volkswagen ID.5 offers space, style and discounted charging for £268 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: Volkswagen ID.5 offers space, style and discounted charging for £268 a month

The Volkswagen ID.5 is relaxing to drive, surprisingly versatile for a coupe and, at this price, a great Deal of the Day pick for 22 February
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22 Feb 2026
Car Deal of the Day: Volkswagen Passat has all the toys for a bonkers £250 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: Volkswagen Passat has all the toys for a bonkers £250 a month

The Passat has everything – space, style and the potential for some very low running costs. It’s our Deal of the Day for 17 February.
News
17 Feb 2026
New Volkswagen T-Roc R performance SUV spotted testing for the first time
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New Volkswagen T-Roc R performance SUV spotted testing for the first time

The second-generation T-Roc R will keep four-wheel drive and Golf R power
News
17 Feb 2026
Empty Volkswagen Multivan is the perfect minimalist multi-tool for every camper
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Empty Volkswagen Multivan is the perfect minimalist multi-tool for every camper

VW now offers camper customers an empty Multivan – ideal if you plan to tear out the interior for a fully customised cabin
News
16 Feb 2026
Volkswagen Tiguan review
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Volkswagen Tiguan review

Big-selling VW is a practical option that’s good to drive, but is pricey for those looking for a new family SUV
In-depth reviews
16 Feb 2026