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“Toyota’s record profits are down to hybrid cars, not EVs”
“Toyota’s record profits are down to hybrid cars, not EVs”
Mike Rutherford thinks it’s been a crazy month so far, with electric car sales faltering and factories getting the go ahead across Europe
19 May 2024
Car Deal of the Day: Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer Electric at an unbeatable £201 a month
Car Deal of the Day: Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer Electric at an unbeatable £201 a month
Our Deal of the Day selection for 18 May will appeal to those who want an all-electric family car that’s not a SUV
18 May 2024
Car Deal of the Day: SEAT Leon is an ideal family hatchback for £165 a month
Car Deal of the Day: SEAT Leon is an ideal family hatchback for £165 a month
Excellent interior quality and efficiency make the SEAT Leon our Deal of the Day for 17 May
17 May 2024
Honda ‘0 Series’ plans to bring seven new electric cars by 2030
Honda ‘0 Series’ plans to bring seven new electric cars by 2030
Honda’s ‘0 Series’ of EVs will include a flagship saloon and SUVs of all sizes
17 May 2024
Cheap EV charging comes to public chargepoints via new ‘Plunge Pricing’ app
Cheap EV charging comes to public chargepoints via new ‘Plunge Pricing’ app
Octopus’ ‘Plunge Pricing’ events promise to save electric car drivers an average of £6.50 per charge
17 May 2024
UK faces “epidemic” of young uninsured drivers
UK faces “epidemic” of young uninsured drivers
The number of young people convicted of driving without insurance has tripled since 2021, due to sky-rocketing premiums
17 May 2024
Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV is £200,000 of electric opulence
Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV is £200,000 of electric opulence
If a regular Mercedes EQS SUV isn’t flash enough, then Maybach might have the answer…
17 May 2024
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Car Deal of the Day: rack up the miles in this Cupra Born for £266 a month
Car Deal of the Day: rack up the miles in this Cupra Born for £266 a month
Cupra’s bespoke Born brought electric power to the hot hatch segment and at £266 a month it’s our Deal of the Day for 16 May
16 May 2024
Young drivers “priced off the roads” as car insurance for 17-year-olds hits £3,500
Young drivers “priced off the roads” as car insurance for 17-year-olds hits £3,500
While drivers of all ages are suffering from spiralling premiums, data shows the youngest are being hit hardest
16 May 2024
Polestar 2 to be replaced by Polestar 7 in new Apple iPhone-style naming plan
Polestar 2 to be replaced by Polestar 7 in new Apple iPhone-style naming plan
The next-generation Polestar 2 will be called Polestar 7 in a move to a new chronological naming strategy
16 May 2024
Cyclists to face ‘dangerous riding’ penalties like those for dangerous driving motorists
Cyclists to face ‘dangerous riding’ penalties like those for dangerous driving motorists
New laws will target dangerous cyclists who seriously injure or kill, Government says
16 May 2024
New Bentley Continental GT will arrive in June as ‘Ultra Performance Hybrid’
New Bentley Continental GT will arrive in June as ‘Ultra Performance Hybrid’
Bentley’s iconic Continental GT nameplate will return for a fourth-generation
16 May 2024
‘Wake up to hydrogen and other EV alternatives’, Ineos boss tells government
‘Wake up to hydrogen and other EV alternatives’, Ineos boss tells government
The Ineos Automotive CEO hits out at the EV-only approach to net-zero, saying “drivers have been left behind”
16 May 2024
New Skoda Elroq electric SUV is out on the roads
New Skoda Elroq electric SUV is out on the roads
The upcoming mid-size SUV will be Skoda electric alternative to the Karoq
16 May 2024
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
New plug-in hybrid Renault Rafale E-Tech 4x4 300hp pops in to top the range
New plug-in hybrid Renault Rafale E-Tech 4x4 300hp pops in to top the range
The PHEV version of the Renault Rafale can deliver 62 miles of electric-only range
16 May 2024
Ultra-exclusive Morgan Midsummer speedster is a hot ticket for the hot weather
Ultra-exclusive Morgan Midsummer speedster is a hot ticket for the hot weather
Morgan has teamed up with Pininfarina to create the Midsummer, just 50 examples of which will be built – and they’re all sold
16 May 2024
Greedy fuel retailers double diesel profit margins instead of cutting prices
Greedy fuel retailers double diesel profit margins instead of cutting prices
The RAC has lobbied the UK energy secretary for action as new figures suggest drivers are still being overcharged
15 May 2024
Car Deal of the Day: £249 a month with a tiny deposit for new MG3 Hybrid
Car Deal of the Day: £249 a month with a tiny deposit for new MG3 Hybrid
There are bargains to be had on the all-new MG3 Hybrid - with a low deposit and low monthly payments, this is our Car Deal of the Day for 15 May
15 May 2024
Lamborghini Temerario: new supercar will be faster and more powerful than Huracan
Lamborghini Temerario: new supercar will be faster and more powerful than Huracan
It seems like the new car will have the visual drama of a Lamborghini
15 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
New 2024 Audi S3 finally available to order, with 328bhp and £47k starting price
New 2024 Audi S3 finally available to order, with 328bhp and £47k starting price
The updated Audi S3 hot hatchback and saloon benefit from new chassis hardware and more power
15 May 2024
New Polestar 3: specs, details and cheaper single-motor version
New Polestar 3: specs, details and cheaper single-motor version
The upcoming all-electric sporty SUV is already sold out for 2024 but the new model adds extra affordability.
15 May 2024
New 2024 Audi A3 priced from £28k as battle restarts with BMW and Mercedes
New 2024 Audi A3 priced from £28k as battle restarts with BMW and Mercedes
Thanks to a new entry-level engine, the updated A3 Sportback now starts from £28,920, while A3 Saloon is priced from £29,485
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
Ooh la la: new DS flagship to get inspiration from world’s coolest car
Ooh la la: new DS flagship to get inspiration from world’s coolest car
The iconic Citroen DS was voted the world’s coolest car by our readers and now DS is aiming for the same success with its new premium flagship
15 May 2024
New Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio Super Sport specials go to the dark side
New Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio Super Sport specials go to the dark side
It’s another limited-run Alfa special edition, but one more version of the brilliant sports saloon and SUV is no bad thing
15 May 2024
MG3 and Suzuki Swift showdown in this week’s Auto Express
MG3 and Suzuki Swift showdown in this week’s Auto Express
It’s a double-test special in Auto Express magazine this week as the MG3 and Suzuki Swift clash and the Cupra Formentor goes head-to-head with the Aud…
15 May 2024
Limited edition Ineos Grenadier 1924 celebrates 100 years of Belstaff
Limited edition Ineos Grenadier 1924 celebrates 100 years of Belstaff
Only 1,924 examples of the special edition 4x4 will be produced, with order books set to open on 26 June
14 May 2024
Car Deal of the Day: 18 months with the eye-catching Peugeot 208 for £140 per month
Car Deal of the Day: 18 months with the eye-catching Peugeot 208 for £140 per month
Our Deal of the Day for 14 May is ideal for those looking for a stylish stopgap car
14 May 2024
New tech to crack down on drivers using ‘stealth plates’ to avoid fines
New tech to crack down on drivers using ‘stealth plates’ to avoid fines
Estimates suggest as many as one in 15 drivers are fitting their cars with number plates boasting anti-ANPR technology
14 May 2024
New 2024 SEAT Leon offers over 62-mile electric range and big screens
New 2024 SEAT Leon offers over 62-mile electric range and big screens
The Leon family hatchback and estate remains available with a variety of powertrains, from pure-petrol engines to a new generation plug-in hybrid setu…
14 May 2024
New Leapmotor T03 EV to hit the UK in 2025 and challenge the Dacia Spring
New Leapmotor T03 EV to hit the UK in 2025 and challenge the Dacia Spring
The Chinese EV maker Leapmotor is launching in the UK early next year with the help of Stellantis, owners of Vauxhall and Citroen
14 May 2024
Kia EV6 gets bigger battery, interior upgrades and EV9-inspired facelift
Kia EV6 gets bigger battery, interior upgrades and EV9-inspired facelift
The facelifted EV6 should arrive in UK showrooms before the end of the year
14 May 2024
GTI Clubsport special to return for Volkswagen Golf’s 50th birthday
GTI Clubsport special to return for Volkswagen Golf’s 50th birthday
Next Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport on the cards for 50th anniversary
14 May 2024