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Celebrating 1500 issues of Auto Express

Celebrating 1500 issues of Auto Express
Founding member of the Auto Express team, Mike Rutherford, celebrates issue 1,500 with some choice memories...
“Here’s to the next 1,500 issues and a diverse future”

“Here’s to the next 1,500 issues and a diverse future”
Graham Hope assesses the future of the car industry with insight from PSA boss Carlos Tavares
New Porsche 718 Boxster Spyder spied

New Porsche 718 Boxster Spyder spied
A replacement for the Boxster Spyder is due next year, expected to feature increased output from a six-cylinder engine
Toyota reveals new human-controlled T-HR3 robot 

Toyota reveals new human-controlled T-HR3 robot
Toyota has unveiled its new humanoid robot called T-HR3, which has been designed to provide assistance in difficult situations
Call to cut speed limits to protect horses' lives

Call to cut speed limits to protect horses' lives
Campaigners want lower speed limits in rural areas as 222 horses and 38 riders die in last seven years
New Jeep Compass pricing and specification released

New Jeep Compass pricing and specification released
Jeep’s new SUV is on sale now from £22,995 with deliveries starting next February
Government said to be planning 1p rise in diesel fuel duty

Government said to be planning 1p rise in diesel fuel duty
The Chancellor is said to be planning to raise diesel fuel duty by 1p per litre while slashing petrol duty by the same amount
New MG6 plug-in hybrid launched in China

New MG6 plug-in hybrid launched in China
Second-generation MG6 unveiled with a new plug-in hybrid powertrain, and it could go on sale in the UK in 2018
“Might you soon be driving a Dyson instead of a Dacia?”

“Might you soon be driving a Dyson instead of a Dacia?”
Mike Rutherford looks at how the rise in EV manufactures could change the marques we see on UK roads
"We’re still waiting for a truly great small SUV"

"We’re still waiting for a truly great small SUV"
Deputy editor John McIlroy looks at the mystery of small SUVs and reflects on the lack of daring and inventive features in their design
VW invests 34 billion euros in EVs and autonomous tech 

VW invests 34 billion euros in EVs and autonomous tech
Five-year investment plan will see bulk of 34 billion euros put towards electric vehicle development up to 2020
Michael Schumacher's Ferrari F2001

Michael Schumacher's Ferrari F2001
The car won Schumacher's fourth championship and was sold as a contemporary art piece, beating pre-auction estimates by over £2 million
Chinese Wey SUV will hit Europe in 2020s

Chinese Wey SUV will hit Europe in 2020s
Great Wall-owned Wey is eyeing European sales, with its first SUV due in the next five years
Jaguar Land Rover starts testing autonomous cars on UK roads

Jaguar Land Rover starts testing autonomous cars on UK roads
JLR has announced plans to fully test autonomous vehicles on the streets of Coventry – and trials are already underway
Volvo S90 gets new entry-level petrol engine

Volvo S90 gets new entry-level petrol engine
The new T4 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder develops 187bhp and starts from £35,055
Council to slap diesel cars with £2 parking surcharge

Council to slap diesel cars with £2 parking surcharge
London’s Islington council to charge all diesel vehicles an extra £2 per hour to park in borough from “early 2018”
New Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 spotted testing

New Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 spotted testing
Porsche's most hardcore 718 Cayman will retain six cylinder power and the prototype GT4 is out on the road
New Subaru WRX STi due by 2020 with hybrid power

New Subaru WRX STi due by 2020 with hybrid power
Spiritual successor to Subaru’s WRC-winning Impreza rally car, the WRX STi will go hybrid by the end of the decade
Dallara Stradale sports car revealed

Dallara Stradale sports car revealed
The Italian racing constructor has previously helped develop the KTM X-Bow and Alfa 4C, but will now be going it alone
Gov't loses up to £107million as 755,000 vehicles go untaxed

Gov't loses up to £107million as 755,000 vehicles go untaxed
Rate of Vehicle Excise Duty evasion trebles from 0.6 per cent in 2013 to 1.8 per cent in 2017
Pope Francis takes delivery of 602bhp, 202mph Huracan

Pope Francis takes delivery of 602bhp, 202mph Huracan
His Holiness Pope Francis will auction the one-off Lamborghini Huracan for Christian charities in May 2018
PSA boss suggests car emissions criticism is often unfair

PSA boss suggests car emissions criticism is often unfair
Carlos Tavares defends car industry on emissions, but admits new thinking is needed and more must be done to improve
Operation Stack: Government shelves plans for lorry park

Operation Stack: Government shelves plans for lorry park
Plans to ease Operation Stack congestion withdrawn as Department for Transport; judicial review cancelled
Aston Martin seeks 'common sense' EU deal 

Aston Martin seeks 'common sense' EU deal
Aston's vice president took aim at "misleading" reports claiming the brand would move production out of the UK if there was no Brexit deal
Volvo owner Geely purchases flying car company

Volvo owner Geely purchases flying car company
Geely bosses confirm acquisition of Terrafugia; flying car company intends to build production model by 2019
PSA Peugeot Citroen unveils next step in Push to Pass plan

PSA Peugeot Citroen unveils next step in Push to Pass plan
Groupe PSA is expanding the scope of its Push to Pass plan, focusing on car sharing and a new online ordering system
Workers will get chance to make Vauxhall revival plan work

Workers will get chance to make Vauxhall revival plan work
Carlos Tavares says UK Vauxhall workers at the Ellesmere Port factory and elsewhere must pull together to make PSA plans a success
SEAT Leon Cristobal previews tech to keep young drivers safe

SEAT Leon Cristobal previews tech to keep young drivers safe
The Smart City Expo in Barcelona was chosen by SEAT for the reveal of the Leon Cristobal which points to the future of car safety
No deal Brexit would hit new car prices

No deal Brexit would hit new car prices
Cars imported to UK could be liable for 10 per cent import tax following no deal Brexit, plus parts could get pricier
Bespoke McLaren 720S unveiled at Dubai Motor Show

Bespoke McLaren 720S unveiled at Dubai Motor Show
Assembled by McLaren Special Operations, the one-off 720S has been tailor-made for a Dubai-based client
RAESR Tachyon Speed electric hypercar launched

RAESR Tachyon Speed electric hypercar launched
California-based startup RAESR has unveiled its all-new Tachyon Speed hypercar, capable of a claimed 240mph top speed
755bhp Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 launched

755bhp Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 launched
The brand-new ZR1 is the fastest ever Corvette, with a 210mph top speed
Traffic lights to be introduced on motorways

Traffic lights to be introduced on motorways
M6 and M62 motorways selected in trial traffic light scheme to cut congestion
"Ford should build EV facilities outside London"

"Ford should build EV facilities outside London"
Mike Rutherford contemplates the future of Ford’s Dagenham factory and the company’s EV push
Tesla launches Chill Mode to tone down acceleration

Tesla launches Chill Mode to tone down acceleration
A software update has been released by Tesla for the Model S and Model X, allowing drivers to choose a gentler acceleration setup
Isuzu D-Max gets Huntsman Accessory Pack for £5,995

Isuzu D-Max gets Huntsman Accessory Pack for £5,995
Huntsman Accessory Pack introduced for Isuzu D-Max 4x4, tailored for countryside hunters