BYD Dolphin Design long-term test: an impressive EV with a pleasingly low price![Auto Express chief sub-editor Andy Pringle and BYD representative Sophie Barella standing outside a BYD showroom](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--1zYTetfL--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1717756269/autoexpress/2024/06/Byd%20Dolphin%20Design%20long-term%20test%20first%20report.jpg)
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BYD Dolphin Design long-term test: an impressive EV with a pleasingly low price
First report: electric supermini gets the seal of approval from Andy
9 Jun 2024
Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S long-term test: a great choice for electric car newbies![Auto Express chief sub-editor Andy Pringle holding two L-plates while standing next to the Volkswagen ID.3](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--uwkfJxJF--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1715853049/autoexpress/2024/05/Volkswagen%20ID.3%20LT%20final%20report.jpg)
![Auto Express chief sub-editor Andy Pringle holding two L-plates while standing next to the Volkswagen ID.3](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--uwkfJxJF--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1715853049/autoexpress/2024/05/Volkswagen%20ID.3%20LT%20final%20report.jpg)
Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S long-term test: a great choice for electric car newbies
Final report: Andy is no longer an EV learner as he says goodbye to VW
16 May 2024
Mazda CX-60 PHEV: long-term test review![Auto Express chief sub-editor Andy Pringle standing next to an archery target](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--wfhIZZ6n--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1698401213/autoexpress/2023/10/Mazda%20CX-60%20LT%20final.jpg)
![Auto Express chief sub-editor Andy Pringle standing next to an archery target](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--wfhIZZ6n--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1698401213/autoexpress/2023/10/Mazda%20CX-60%20LT%20final.jpg)
Mazda CX-60 PHEV: long-term test review
Final report: has Mazda hit the bullseye with its first plug-in hybrid?
27 Oct 2023
“I’m all for going green, but not if it pushes me into the red”![](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--tl91yJTv--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1601456344/autoexpress/2020/09/Opinion%20-%20Skoda%20Citigo.jpg)
![](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--tl91yJTv--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1601456344/autoexpress/2020/09/Opinion%20-%20Skoda%20Citigo.jpg)
“I’m all for going green, but not if it pushes me into the red”
Chief sub-editor Andy Pringle thinks electric cars are still too expensive compared to combustion-engined equivalents
30 Sep 2020
Volkswagen T-Cross 1.0 TSI: long-term test![Volkswagen T-Cross 1.0 TSI SE: long-term test main image](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--I6-2RxT9--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1590755402/autoexpress/2020/05/VW%20T-Cross-3.jpg)
![Volkswagen T-Cross 1.0 TSI SE: long-term test main image](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--I6-2RxT9--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1590755402/autoexpress/2020/05/VW%20T-Cross-3.jpg)
Volkswagen T-Cross 1.0 TSI: long-term test
Third report: Family life has been a real test of the small SUV’s versatility
29 May 2020
New Mercedes V-Class 2020 review![](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--SgrF9eAW--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1588255328/autoexpress/2020/04/Mercedes%20V-Class-2.jpg)
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New Mercedes V-Class 2020 review
Need a six-seat S-Class for your execs? Mercedes might have the answer with its new V-Class, but it does have its drawbacks
30 Apr 2020
New Mercedes CLS 2018 review![Mercedes CLS 400 d - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--MXXjE3Iv--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562245987/autoexpress/2018/03/18c0156_015.jpg)
![Mercedes CLS 400 d - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--MXXjE3Iv--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562245987/autoexpress/2018/03/18c0156_015.jpg)
New Mercedes CLS 2018 review
The new Mercedes CLS combines a sleek design with the practicality of a four-door saloon, but what’s it like on the road?
8 Mar 2018
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New Mercedes-AMG CLS 53 2018 review![Mercedes-AMG CLS 53 - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--xWxZlsq7--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562246064/autoexpress/2018/03/dsc_2110.jpg)
![Mercedes-AMG CLS 53 - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--xWxZlsq7--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562246064/autoexpress/2018/03/dsc_2110.jpg)
New Mercedes-AMG CLS 53 2018 review
We get our first taste of the new third-generation Mercedes CLS by trying the range-topping AMG 53 version
8 Mar 2018
New 2018 BMW X4: German coupe-SUV revealed with sleek looks![New BMW X4 revealed at Geneva](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--PKWgiTSd--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563183350/autoexpress/2018/03/1_5.jpg)
![New BMW X4 revealed at Geneva](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--PKWgiTSd--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563183350/autoexpress/2018/03/1_5.jpg)
New 2018 BMW X4: German coupe-SUV revealed with sleek looks
The new BMW X4 has made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show, with the first UK cars are set to be diesel-only
7 Mar 2018
New 2018 Mercedes A-Class revealed![New 2018 Mercedes A-Class red front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--15_gqXfH--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1579701720/autoexpress/2018/03/1_17.jpg)
![New 2018 Mercedes A-Class red front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--15_gqXfH--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1579701720/autoexpress/2018/03/1_17.jpg)
New 2018 Mercedes A-Class revealed
The new Mercedes A-Class hatchback will cost from £25,800 in the UK, with first customer deliveries due in May
7 Mar 2018
New Toyota Land Cruiser 2018 review![Toyota Land Cruiser - front cornering](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--RKkEstDN--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563184111/autoexpress/2018/02/dsc_8589.jpg)
![Toyota Land Cruiser - front cornering](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--RKkEstDN--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563184111/autoexpress/2018/02/dsc_8589.jpg)
New Toyota Land Cruiser 2018 review
We try latest version of veteran Toyota Land Cruiser 4x4 in range-topping Invincible form
23 Feb 2018
New Vauxhall Insignia GSi Sports Tourer 2018 review![Vauxhall Insignia GSi Sports Tourer - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--n_rri3Tl--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1579702861/autoexpress/2018/02/dsc_5279_0.jpg)
![Vauxhall Insignia GSi Sports Tourer - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--n_rri3Tl--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1579702861/autoexpress/2018/02/dsc_5279_0.jpg)
New Vauxhall Insignia GSi Sports Tourer 2018 review
The famous GSi badge has returned, and we test it on the Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer estate
19 Feb 2018
Range Rover Evoque SD4 diesel 2018 review![Range Rover Evoque SD4 - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--n3YjJmrX--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562245933/autoexpress/2018/02/dsc_7150.jpg)
![Range Rover Evoque SD4 - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--n3YjJmrX--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562245933/autoexpress/2018/02/dsc_7150.jpg)
Range Rover Evoque SD4 diesel 2018 review
Does the Range Rover Evoque’s new range-topping diesel come at a price?
9 Feb 2018
New BMW i3s 2018 review![BMW i3s - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--JajfM7F4--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563183775/autoexpress/2018/02/dsc_0457.jpg)
![BMW i3s - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--JajfM7F4--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563183775/autoexpress/2018/02/dsc_0457.jpg)
New BMW i3s 2018 review
Is the sporty new BMW i3s worth £3k extra? We try the range-extender version to find out…
8 Feb 2018
New MINI 1499 GT 2018 review![MINI 1499 GT - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--RX1TkD7F--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562245713/autoexpress/2018/01/1mini1499gt.jpg)
![MINI 1499 GT - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--RX1TkD7F--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562245713/autoexpress/2018/01/1mini1499gt.jpg)
New MINI 1499 GT 2018 review
The limited edition 1499 GT boasts head-turning style, but based on a basic MINI, it could do with more power
30 Jan 2018
New SEAT Arona FR UK review![SEAT Arona FR - side](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--tMtrDQUs--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562245712/autoexpress/2018/01/1seataronafr.jpg)
![SEAT Arona FR - side](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--tMtrDQUs--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562245712/autoexpress/2018/01/1seataronafr.jpg)
New SEAT Arona FR UK review
With a 1.5-litre petrol engine and FR trim, this is as sporty as the SEAT Arona gets. But is it the best version in the range?
18 Jan 2018
Limited Land Rover Defender Works V8 launched with 400bhp![Land Rover Defender Works V8 - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--pjoPcNs1--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562245811/autoexpress/2018/01/lr_classic_defender_worksv8_170118_05.jpg)
![Land Rover Defender Works V8 - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--pjoPcNs1--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562245811/autoexpress/2018/01/lr_classic_defender_worksv8_170118_05.jpg)
Limited Land Rover Defender Works V8 launched with 400bhp
New Land Rover Defender Works V8 marks company’s 70 anniversary and will be limited to just 150 cars
17 Jan 2018
New 2018 Mercedes G-Class revealed with mix of old and new![New Mercedes G-Class revealed - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--pGXP967U--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562245710/autoexpress/2018/01/1gclass.jpg)
![New Mercedes G-Class revealed - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--pGXP967U--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562245710/autoexpress/2018/01/1gclass.jpg)
New 2018 Mercedes G-Class revealed with mix of old and new
New longer and wider Mercedes G-Class SUV uncovered, with more comfort and off-road ability promised
16 Jan 2018
Jaguar Black Editions launched![Jaguar Black Editions revealed](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--GuS2N7ym--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562245547/autoexpress/2017/11/jaguar_3car_range_black_ed_uk_rgb.jpg)
![Jaguar Black Editions revealed](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--GuS2N7ym--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562245547/autoexpress/2017/11/jaguar_3car_range_black_ed_uk_rgb.jpg)
Jaguar Black Editions launched
Jaguar XE, XF, F-Pace, F-Type and XJ Black Edition specials arrives with Black Event savings at dealers this weekend
24 Nov 2017
BMW 320d ES![BMW 320d ES](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--ufwMJI3I--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562251719/autoexpress/images/car_photo_284124.jpg)
![BMW 320d ES](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--ufwMJI3I--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562251719/autoexpress/images/car_photo_284124.jpg)
BMW 320d ES
Facelifted version of Firm’s best-selling compact exec lands in Britain
26 Sep 2008