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Hot plug-in hybrid Volkswagen T-Roc GTE on the cards

Hot plug-in hybrid Volkswagen T-Roc GTE on the cards
VW’s plug-in hybrid boss hints that a fast, frugal T-Roc could be in the pipeline to sit below the hottest R variant
‘What better than a thumbs-up from an existing owner?’

‘What better than a thumbs-up from an existing owner?’
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler gives his view on our 2020 Driver Power survey, and is especially pleased by Kia's success
Ford offers six-month payment holiday for new customers

Ford offers six-month payment holiday for new customers
Anyone buying a new Ford on finance in April or May won’t have to pay anything for six months; online Ford dealerships still open
New 2020 Vauxhall Insignia: prices, specs and images 

New 2020 Vauxhall Insignia: prices, specs and images
Prices and specs have been announced for the facelifted Vauxhall Insignia, which will go on sale in the summer priced from £23,120
VW emissions scandal: VW installed ‘defeat devices’ in thousands of cars, High Court finds

VW emissions scandal: VW installed ‘defeat devices’ in thousands of cars, High Court finds
The UK’s High Court has ruled that VW installed devices to cheat emissions tests in thousands of its cars
New 2020 Kia Ceed Sportswagon Plug-in hybrid goes on sale

New 2020 Kia Ceed Sportswagon Plug-in hybrid goes on sale
The new Kia Ceed Sportwagen PHEV arrives with a claimed economy figure of 188mpg
New 2020 Kia XCeed PHEV: prices, specs and release date

New 2020 Kia XCeed PHEV: prices, specs and release date
Plug-in hybrid version of the Kia XCeed promises up to 201.8mpg and 32g/km of CO2 from its petrol-electric powertrain
'The advice around what we should do before, during and after we drive our cars is less than clear'

'The advice around what we should do before, during and after we drive our cars is less than clear'
Only essential driving during the Coronavirus lockdown is allowed, but what we need to do before, during and after our journey isn't as clear, says Mi…
Tesla contactless test drives could come to UK when restrictions ease

Tesla contactless test drives could come to UK when restrictions ease
Tesla is using contactless technology in China as buyers return to showrooms and could be used in UK
Limited edition Mazda MX-5 100th Anniversary launched

Limited edition Mazda MX-5 100th Anniversary launched
Mazda marks its centenary with the Mazda MX-5 100th Anniversary edition, launched with a contrasting two-tone colour scheme
Jaguar Land Rover to make protective visors for NHS

Jaguar Land Rover to make protective visors for NHS
3D printers at Jaguar Land Rover’s prototype building facility in Gaydon will be used to produce protective visors for NHS workers
Volkswagen Tiguan PHEV confirmed for 2020 launch

Volkswagen Tiguan PHEV confirmed for 2020 launch
Volkswagen will expand its range of plug-in hybrid models in 2020, launching a Tiguan GTE
Carmakers push European Commission to change CO2 targets in wake of coronavirus 

Carmakers push European Commission to change CO2 targets in wake of coronavirus
Combination of tight CO2 targets and closed dealerships see car makers ask EC “for a delay in the application of certain rules”
Madcap Audi ABT RS7-R revealed with 730bhp

Madcap Audi ABT RS7-R revealed with 730bhp
Limited-run Audi ABT RS7-R gets extra 138bhp plus wild styling add-ons and new interior trim courtesy of famed Audi tuners ABT
AA to offer free breakdown service for NHS workers

AA to offer free breakdown service for NHS workers
NHS employees can get free breakdown cover from the AA for the duration of the coronavirus emergency
‘It’s Car Care Week, so head outside and show your motor a little love’

‘It’s Car Care Week, so head outside and show your motor a little love’
If you can’t drive your car, editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks you should wash it instead. When you're done, send us a pic and we’ll print the best
Fuel stations risk closure as petrol sales fall 75%

Fuel stations risk closure as petrol sales fall 75%
Many petrol stations, particularly those in rural areas, will have to close due to poor sales during the coronavirus lockdown
New 2020 Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo facelift spied

New 2020 Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo facelift spied
New 2020 Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo spotted cold-weather testing with minimal disguise in Sweden
Driverless cars will increase binge drinking, study suggests

Driverless cars will increase binge drinking, study suggests
Over a third of adults said they would increase their usual alcohol consumption if they had a driverless car at their disposal
Aston Martin confirms £536 million cash injection and F1 entry

Aston Martin confirms £536 million cash injection and F1 entry
Aston Martin has received a £262 million package from Canadian billionaire Lawrence Stroll, who becomes chairman of the company
Calls to put cigarette-pack-style warnings on petrol pumps

Calls to put cigarette-pack-style warnings on petrol pumps
Activists say graphic pictures should be placed on fuel pumps to warn of climate effects from burning fossil fuels
Mountune52 releases Volkswagen Golf GTI boost

Mountune52 releases Volkswagen Golf GTI boost
VAG division of Mountune announces Stage 2+ performance boost for Mk7 and Mk7.5 Volkswagen Golf GTI
Lego unveils new Dodge Charger from Fast & Furious films

Lego unveils new Dodge Charger from Fast & Furious films
Release of latest Fast & Furious film may be delayed, but 1,077-piece Lego version of Dom’s Dodge Charger goes ahead
Car industry to build ventilators for NHS in coronavirus crisis

Car industry to build ventilators for NHS in coronavirus crisis
Ford and seven F1 teams have signed up to the Ventilator Challenge UK Consortium, while UK motor industry body also pledges support
'The temporary shutdown of car factories could benefit manufacturers and customers'

'The temporary shutdown of car factories could benefit manufacturers and customers'
With car factories around the world closing temporarily, it may give manufacturers the chance to clear out the current backlog of unsold new cars, say…
2020 Geneva Motor Show officially cancelled over coronavirus fears

2020 Geneva Motor Show officially cancelled over coronavirus fears
The 2020 Geneva Motor Show has been called off after the Swiss government announces ban on public gatherings of more than 1,000 people
BMW is developing ‘shape-shifting’ steering wheels

BMW is developing ‘shape-shifting’ steering wheels
Steering wheels that change shape are most effective in autonomous driving and emergency situations. BMW has plans to develop the technology.
Most Wanted Cars 2020: poll

Most Wanted Cars 2020: poll
Decide which classic car you would most want to see brought back from the dead by an all new model
Peugeot, Citroen and Vauxhall close all European factories due to coronavirus

Peugeot, Citroen and Vauxhall close all European factories due to coronavirus
All Groupe PSA plants to shut down until March 27 in bid to contain the spread of coronavirus
Toyota latest car maker to suspend production over coronavirus

Toyota latest car maker to suspend production over coronavirus
In a bid to help contain coronavirus, Toyota has closed factories across Europe
New Porsche 911 Turbo S gets Lightweight and Sports packages

New Porsche 911 Turbo S gets Lightweight and Sports packages
GT3 like modifications and lightweight touches become options on flagship version of new 911
‘JLR’s very British approach: keep calm and carry on’

‘JLR’s very British approach: keep calm and carry on’
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler praises Jaguar Land Rover on both its ability to handle a crisis
New Cupra Leon Competicion touring car features 3D printed parts

New Cupra Leon Competicion touring car features 3D printed parts
The Cupra Leon Competicion is a track-bred racer, with a smattering of 3D printed components and a 335bhp 2.0-litre petrol engine
Renault Clio overtakes VW Golf to become Europe’s best-selling car

Renault Clio overtakes VW Golf to become Europe’s best-selling car
European car registration figures for February 2020 reveal the new Renault Clio was the continent’s best-selling car last month
Driver Power 2020 is almost here! Subscribe and get a FREE Faraday bag!

Driver Power 2020 is almost here! Subscribe and get a FREE Faraday bag!
Subscribe to Auto Express magazine before March 31 to get the Driver Power 2020 issue, and a free Faraday bag to help protect your car…
Taking the new Land Rover Defender 110 off-road in Namibia

Taking the new Land Rover Defender 110 off-road in Namibia
The reborn Land Rover Defender 110 needs serious off-road ability to live up to its name. How better to test its mettle than a three-day African trek?