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New BMW Alpina Vision concept sets out brand’s luxurious future path

New BMW Alpina Vision concept sets out brand’s luxurious future path
Alpina’s elevated future is outlined as the tuning firm is embraced as BMW’s first new brand since Rolls-Royce in 2003
Councils reject 75% of pothole claims, but still fork out millions fixing damaged cars

Councils reject 75% of pothole claims, but still fork out millions fixing damaged cars
New figures obtained by the BBC uncover how local councils, on average, reject 76 per cent of the pothole claims put before them
New Ferrari HC25 is a V8-powered, drop-top piece of art

New Ferrari HC25 is a V8-powered, drop-top piece of art
The Ferrari HC25 is based on the old F8 Spider, meaning it’s got a 710bhp 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8 underneath its beautifully sculpted rear deck
Ford Explorer and Capri look more tempting thanks to new EV grant discount

Ford Explorer and Capri look more tempting thanks to new EV grant discount
Both the Ford Capri and the boxier Explorer now benefit from a £1,500 discount courtesy of the Electric Car Grant
New Peugeot 408 facelift UK prices and specifications revealed

New Peugeot 408 facelift UK prices and specifications revealed
Head-turning fastback is priced from £31,995, and the electric e-408 is only £700 more.
Tyre testing is stuck in the past but ECOLABEL's plan gives power to consumers

Tyre testing is stuck in the past but ECOLABEL's plan gives power to consumers
The ECOLABEL project is proposing bringing tyre noise and rolling resistance tests inside to more controlled and representative conditions
New Rolls-Royce Black Badge Cullinan by Cyril Kongo comes ready-graffitied

New Rolls-Royce Black Badge Cullinan by Cyril Kongo comes ready-graffitied
The most upstanding of British luxury brands has employed a French artist to curate five unique Cullinans
China’s Chery guns for UK's top three: big sales targets backed by R&D investment here

China’s Chery guns for UK's top three: big sales targets backed by R&D investment here
Owner of Jaecoo and Omoda vows to grow from seven per cent market share, by investing in R&D to optimise cars for the UK
Buying the best car is great, buying a great car at the best price is brilliant

Buying the best car is great, buying a great car at the best price is brilliant
Auto Express’ consumer reporter gives his expert insight on why choosing the best car in a sector might not always be wise
New Kia PV5 WAV Side Entry could be the coolest Motability car ever

New Kia PV5 WAV Side Entry could be the coolest Motability car ever
The PV5 WAV Side Entry gets a manual side-access ramp capable of supporting up to 300kg
MINI Cooper set for ‘larger’ mid-life facelift as small car competition hots up

MINI Cooper set for ‘larger’ mid-life facelift as small car competition hots up
The MINI range will be updated in 2027, with big changes and an even longer options list
Polestar boss says “pump anxiety” is the new range anxiety

Polestar boss says “pump anxiety” is the new range anxiety
Michael Lohscheller, the boss of Polestar, says the rising price of petrol is making electric cars look more and more attractive
MINI Rocketman plan is back: the time is right for a real classic Mini replacement

MINI Rocketman plan is back: the time is right for a real classic Mini replacement
MINI’s head of design says Rocketman is an ‘exciting project’ that’s still under discussion
New Honda hybrid saloon and SUV prototypes fill the 0 Series-sized hole after EV U-turn

New Honda hybrid saloon and SUV prototypes fill the 0 Series-sized hole after EV U-turn
Honda’s ambition towards EVs has been redirected to hybrids with a pragmatic plan moving forward
Huge Android Auto update embarrasses Apple CarPlay with full-screen experience

Huge Android Auto update embarrasses Apple CarPlay with full-screen experience
New ‘Immersive Navigation’ will fill the entirety of your car’s infotainment screen, no matter the size or shape
Get “troubling” MG3 seat latch flaw fixed, Euro NCAP urges owners

Get “troubling” MG3 seat latch flaw fixed, Euro NCAP urges owners
Owners of the MG3 are being urged to take part in a safety recall, in which over 12,000 cars have already been fixed
New Skoda Fabia Motorsport Edition is a petrol warm hatch with a dash of rally flavour

New Skoda Fabia Motorsport Edition is a petrol warm hatch with a dash of rally flavour
Based on the Fabia 130, only 125 versions of the Motorsport Edition will be built
Lucid Cosmos and Earth SUVs to arrive in Europe from 2027

Lucid Cosmos and Earth SUVs to arrive in Europe from 2027
America’s all-electric manufacturer has revealed more about its expansion plans
New Omoda 7 Noble Tech has unique screen that slides right across the car

New Omoda 7 Noble Tech has unique screen that slides right across the car
A new top-spec variant of the Omoda 7 has a few functions we’ve not seen before
Battery repair black hole is putting the future of EVs under threat

Battery repair black hole is putting the future of EVs under threat
Experts call for end to culture of replace rather than repair amid concerns over second-hand cars
Volvo rules out monthly subscriptions for heated seats, cruise control and more

Volvo rules out monthly subscriptions for heated seats, cruise control and more
Swedish firm’s boss doesn’t see a big move towards monthly fees for options
BYD thinks flash charging will kill petrol cars, it’s just too polite to say it

BYD thinks flash charging will kill petrol cars, it’s just too polite to say it
Boss Stella Li says 9-minute recharges, comparable with petrol car refuelling times, will give it access to the entire new car market
New Jeep Avenger facelift revealed: looks get tougher, tech gets fancier

New Jeep Avenger facelift revealed: looks get tougher, tech gets fancier
Jeep’s highest selling model in Europe gains plenty of kit, plus a new petrol engine
Need convincing to go electric? Ford says focus on personal benefits not just cutting CO2

Need convincing to go electric? Ford says focus on personal benefits not just cutting CO2
European boss Jim Baumbick talks sense when he says the industry must do more to spell out compelling reasons to go electric
Insane JCB Hydromax targets 350mph, but imagine trying to park it

Insane JCB Hydromax targets 350mph, but imagine trying to park it
The Bonneville Salt Flats will once again play host to a JCB speed record attempt
Car Deal of the Day: Pick up a Peugeot 308 for less than a 208
Car Deal of the Day: Pick up a Peugeot 308 for less than a 208
The Peugeot 308 has style by the bucketload and is our Deal of the Day for 12 May
New Ineos Grenadier Trialmaster X takes old-school off-roading to a new level of luxury

New Ineos Grenadier Trialmaster X takes old-school off-roading to a new level of luxury
The Trialmaster X adds some luxury touches from the Fieldmaster to the rugged and capable Trialmaster specification
Our EV obsession is holding back green mobility, efficient hybrids are the answer

Our EV obsession is holding back green mobility, efficient hybrids are the answer
The call for more flexibility and a wider eco focus than the single path to electric is growing
Saab's final closing down sale: sad sell-off will shift the last few cars

Saab's final closing down sale: sad sell-off will shift the last few cars
Saab’s Trollhattan factory still hides a few secrets, and they’re up for auction
New Lotus Emira hybrid confirmed as brand ditches EV-only plans

New Lotus Emira hybrid confirmed as brand ditches EV-only plans
Poor sales have caused Lotus to backtrack on its EV only plans, and confirms a new hybrid Emira is incoming
Call for carmakers to standardise petrol engines

Call for carmakers to standardise petrol engines
Petrol hybrids could become uniform and widely shared between brands as carmakers focus on tech to make the difference
Renault 4 JP4x4 is a dual-motor beach buggy that's a surfer's dream
Renault 4 JP4x4 is a dual-motor beach buggy that's a surfer's dream
Open-top and open-sided Renault 4 concept is a surfer’s dream
New Peugeot 308 GTi? Peugeot boss wants a whole hot hatch family

New Peugeot 308 GTi? Peugeot boss wants a whole hot hatch family
Alain Favey, Peugeot CEO, says the upcoming E-208 GTi might kickstart a new GTi family
After 50 years the Lada Niva is finally getting a successor 

After 50 years the Lada Niva is finally getting a successor
Russia’s rough and ready 4x4 looks set for a new generation as patent images appear
Buyers choose used EVs and hybrids in record numbers, but ICE still rules supreme

Buyers choose used EVs and hybrids in record numbers, but ICE still rules supreme
One in 10 used cars sold are now electrified, including EVs, HEVs and PHEVs
New Land Rover Defender updates suggest 'if it ain't broke...' approach

New Land Rover Defender updates suggest 'if it ain't broke...' approach
Land Rover isn’t fixing what isn’t broken with its hugely popular Defender