Halve the VAT on EVs to boost private sales, says VW boss
Halve the VAT on EVs to boost private sales, says VW boss
VW UK boss wants a lower VAT rate for electric cars to bring down prices and stimulate demand from private buyers
16 May 2024
Mercedes says ‘no thank you’ to EQ: EV brand to be axed
Mercedes says ‘no thank you’ to EQ: EV brand to be axed
Mercedes will roll back EQ branding for its electric cars as the first generation of EV models reaches the end of its lifecycle.
15 May 2024
“Extreme electric car sales targets need a rethink”
“Extreme electric car sales targets need a rethink”
With Ford announcing it might restrict sales of petrol cars in the UK, editor Paul Barker thinks it’s time for the Government to take another look at …
15 May 2024
Volkswagen Polo will live on to end of decade with safety and tech updates planned
Volkswagen Polo will live on to end of decade with safety and tech updates planned
The Polo is set to hang around until 2030 with updates to it and the larger Golf set to prolong its relevance to buyers
15 May 2024
New Mercedes-AMG G 63 2024 review: a step forwards, but it’s far from perfect
New Mercedes-AMG G 63 2024 review: a step forwards, but it’s far from perfect
The Mercedes-AMG G 63 struggles to match the Bentley Bentayga and Range Rover in this price bracket
13 May 2024
New Mercedes G 580 with EQ Technology 2024 review: electric G-Class is classy but flawed
New Mercedes G 580 with EQ Technology 2024 review: electric G-Class is classy but flawed
The new all-electric Mercedes G 580 with EQ Technology has plenty of appeal, however it’s outclassed by most premium SUVs on the road
13 May 2024
MG model blitz: new MG2 and MG ZS to lead brand's assault on the market
MG model blitz: new MG2 and MG ZS to lead brand's assault on the market
A new MG2, plus replacements for the ZS and HS are all expected to arrive by the end of 2025
10 May 2024
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'Is the BMW iX ugly? Its looks polarise opinion, but it would be boring if we all agreed'
'Is the BMW iX ugly? Its looks polarise opinion, but it would be boring if we all agreed'
Car design can cause plenty of debate, and editor Paul Barker thinks that's something new brands should learn from if they want to stand out from the …
8 May 2024
“It’s easy to find tempting deals on electric cars”
“It’s easy to find tempting deals on electric cars”
There are plenty of good deals to be had on EVs, but editor Paul Barker wonders if they’re what new car buyers really want
1 May 2024
‘Kodiaq, Qashqai, Junior: it's been a huge week for new SUVs’
‘Kodiaq, Qashqai, Junior: it's been a huge week for new SUVs’
Editor Paul Barker takes a look at three new cars this week - the Skoda Kodiaq, Nissan Qashqai and Alfa Romeo Junior
17 Apr 2024
“I’m thrilled to lead Auto Express into a new era. We’ll build on what we have and make it even better”
“I’m thrilled to lead Auto Express into a new era. We’ll build on what we have and make it even better”
Our new editor, Paul Barker says hello and sets out the stall for an Auto Express that’s better than ever
10 Apr 2024