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Top 5 news stories of the week

The Auto Express round-up of the five biggest news stories this week

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8 Nov 2013

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Tesla-style door handles banned in China over safety fears

The Chinese government has stepped in amid concerns that retractable or flush-fitting handles are causing fatalities in crashes

News

2 Jan 2026

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Best new cars coming soon: all the big new car launches due in 2026, 2027 and beyond

Here are the most important new cars from Audi, BMW, Dacia, Ferrari, Ford, Skoda and more that you need to know about

Best cars & vans

2 Jan 2026

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Cheap Alibaba classic cars could be the answer for enthusiasts on a budget

Alastair Crooks thinks replica classic cars based on reproduced bodyshells could be the next big thing, if safety barriers can be overcome

Opinion

3 Jan 2026