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Plug-in hybrids outpace EVs on battery degradation due to varied use patterns
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Plug-in hybrids outpace EVs on battery degradation due to varied use patterns

While average battery state of health is roughly the same for EVs and PHEVs, varied use cases create more variance for hybrids
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11 May 2026
New Skoda Karoq Design Edition adds more kit and new style
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New Skoda Karoq Design Edition adds more kit and new style

High equipment levels and a smart look come as standard on the new Karoq Design Edition, plus it’s a relative bargain!
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11 May 2026
New Ford car park tech can avoid stray shopping trolleys automatically
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New Ford car park tech can avoid stray shopping trolleys automatically

Ford’s “System For Detecting Moving Objects” analyses the trajectory of moving objects and can step in if a collision is detected
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11 May 2026
Car Deal of the Day: the luxurious and unimpeachable BMW iX for only £640 per month
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Car Deal of the Day: the luxurious and unimpeachable BMW iX for only £640 per month

The BMW iX is one of the best SUVs on the market, electric or not, and now it’s also our Deal of the Day for 10 May
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10 May 2026
True independence is still a car and a driving licence
Opinion - driving

True independence is still a car and a driving licence

Mike Rutherford highlights the struggle for independence felt by new and older motorists.
Opinion
10 May 2026
New Lamborghini Fenomeno Roadster: for when you really need the next ultra-limited, hybrid hypercabrio
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New Lamborghini Fenomeno Roadster: for when you really need the next ultra-limited, hybrid hypercabrio

The 1,035bhp Lamborghini Fenomeno has been given the drop-top treatment, and it looks sensational
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9 May 2026
Car Deal of the Day: Hyundai Tucson N Line can do it all for £218 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: Hyundai Tucson N Line can do it all for £218 a month

The Tucson is one of our favourite family SUVs and at this price it’s our Deal of the Day for 9 May, too
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9 May 2026
AUDI E7X goes on sale in China with giant battery and 466-mile range and 670bhp
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AUDI E7X goes on sale in China with giant battery and 466-mile range and 670bhp

Audi might be learning one or two things about EVs from its confusingly named Chinese ‘AUDI’ venture
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8 May 2026
UK cars rack-up mega mileages: 6million have done over 100k miles, but buyers won’t touch them
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UK cars rack-up mega mileages: 6million have done over 100k miles, but buyers won’t touch them

New data has revealed just how many cars are racking up mega mileages across the country
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8 May 2026
Future Mercedes petrol and EV cars will share style and tech from now on
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Future Mercedes petrol and EV cars will share style and tech from now on

Mercedes will converge its ICE and BEV models into single projects, but still offer both powertrains
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8 May 2026
Car Deal of the Day: Volkswagen Taigo is a little coupe and a lot of SUV for a cool £156 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: Volkswagen Taigo is a little coupe and a lot of SUV for a cool £156 a month

Stylish and well equipped, the VW Taigo is our Deal of the Day for 8 May
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8 May 2026
Will the local election results reform our pothole-plagued roads? We live in hope
Opinion - potholes

Will the local election results reform our pothole-plagued roads? We live in hope

Potholes became a big issue in the local elections and now it’s time for our council leaders to deliver on what was promised. It may not be easy
Opinion
8 May 2026
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New Vauxhall electric SUV is on the way, with a little help from Leapmotor
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New Vauxhall electric SUV is on the way, with a little help from Leapmotor

British brand’s next model will pair the best of European engineering and cutting-edge Chinese tech, and sit between Frontera and Grandland
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8 May 2026
Renault 5 gets one-pedal driving for its first birthday
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Renault 5 gets one-pedal driving for its first birthday

The funky French EV was the UK’s most popular electric car in April and has upped its game with one-pedal driving
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7 May 2026
Car Deal of the Day: Abarth 600e plummets to a bonkers £146 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: Abarth 600e plummets to a bonkers £146 a month

There’s no sting in the tail here – Abarth’s hot electric SUV is now unbelievable value for money. The 600e is our Deal of the Day for 7 May.
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7 May 2026
Mystery Aston Martin Vanquish test car aims to pump up the volume
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Mystery Aston Martin Vanquish test car aims to pump up the volume

Aston's new flagship GT is being used to assess a new exhaust system at the Nürburgring
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7 May 2026
Car leasing makes a lot of financial sense, as long as you're not fussy
Opinion - car leasing

Car leasing makes a lot of financial sense, as long as you're not fussy

Richard Ingram argues that there are some great deals to be had on new cars if you’re not fussy and opt to lease your next set of wheels
Opinion
7 May 2026
Car Deal of the Day: Pretty yet practical Peugeot E-408 for £199 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: Pretty yet practical Peugeot E-408 for £199 a month

The electric five-door Peugeot E-408 offers style and panache. It’s our Deal of the Day for 6 May.
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6 May 2026
Lawmakers are finally tackling keyless car theft
Opinion - keyless car theft

Lawmakers are finally tackling keyless car theft

Editor Paul Barker welcomes the news that keyless car theft tech has finally been outlawed.
Opinion
6 May 2026
Nissan Ariya gets a new look and a lower price
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Nissan Ariya gets a new look and a lower price

Leaf-inspired styling for Nissan’s flagship EV as it looks to stay competitive
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6 May 2026
Peugeot, Citroen and Vauxhall to “shock” with their future car design
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Peugeot, Citroen and Vauxhall to “shock” with their future car design

Stellantis design boss lays out the plan for upcoming design revolution
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6 May 2026
New Audi RS 5: UK prices, specs and full details for 2026 super saloon and Avant
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New Audi RS 5: UK prices, specs and full details for 2026 super saloon and Avant

Audi’s new RS 5 might have 630bhp, but it comes with huge weight and a price to go with it
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5 May 2026
New “tipping point” in UK EV demand: breakthrough or flash in the pan?
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New “tipping point” in UK EV demand: breakthrough or flash in the pan?

Enquiries for Renault EVs have risen by 42 per cent since 28 February, says the French brand’s UK boss
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5 May 2026
Kia XCeed revamped again despite unclear future
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Kia XCeed revamped again despite unclear future

The XCeed now looks like part of Kia’s modern family of cars
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5 May 2026
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Kia PV5 Passenger is a surprising sales sensation
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Kia PV5 Passenger is a surprising sales sensation

New PV5 people carrier is proving more popular than expected in less versatile form
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5 May 2026
New Toyota Yaris: next-gen supermini to embrace hybrid and EV power
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New Toyota Yaris: next-gen supermini to embrace hybrid and EV power

The new Toyota Yaris will arrive by 2028, and our exclusive images preview how it could look
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5 May 2026
Mercedes-AMG set for massive 12-month revamp: more character, more noise, more V8s
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Mercedes-AMG set for massive 12-month revamp: more character, more noise, more V8s

Mercedes’ performance plans are laid bare as it works to make its cars more evocative
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5 May 2026
Car Deal of the Day: Mighty Mazda CX-80 7-seat SUV for a measly £291 a month
Mazda CX-80 - front corner panning

Car Deal of the Day: Mighty Mazda CX-80 7-seat SUV for a measly £291 a month

The Mazda CX-80 is a full-size seven-seat SUV, which mixes practicality with pomp. It’s our Deal of the Day for 4 May.
News
4 May 2026
China is the top car building nation in the world, and it’s just getting started
Opinion - UK car production

China is the top car building nation in the world, and it’s just getting started

Manufacturing 31 million cars in 2025, Mike Rutherford thinks no country could catch or surpass China when it comes to car production.
Opinion
3 May 2026
Electric Fiat 600e now cheaper than petrol model thanks to EV grant
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Electric Fiat 600e now cheaper than petrol model thanks to EV grant

Thanks to the Government’s £1,500 Electric Car Grant, the Fiat 600e now starts from just £25,495, with the hotter Abarth 600e benefiting, too.
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1 May 2026
Luxurious Volkswagen ID.Era 9X drops a big hint at the next Touareg
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Luxurious Volkswagen ID.Era 9X drops a big hint at the next Touareg

ID.Era 9X is a joint-venture model in China that could reveal a few secrets about VW’s ambitious future flagships elsewhere
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1 May 2026
The VW ID. Polo is a great example of a brand remembering its roots
Opinion - brand heritage

The VW ID. Polo is a great example of a brand remembering its roots

Auto Express’s news reporter appreciates the car companies that are trying to preserve or return to what people have always loved about their cars
Opinion
1 May 2026
Beijing Auto Show 2026 report: All the star cars
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Beijing Auto Show 2026 report: All the star cars

These are the key cars from the Chinese capital’s biennial show
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1 May 2026
Jaguar Land Rover recalls 170,000 SUVs with UK cars experiencing similar problems
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Jaguar Land Rover recalls 170,000 SUVs with UK cars experiencing similar problems

JLR has recalled models from across the Jaguar, Land Rover and Range Rover ranges over a faulty DC-DC converter module
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30 Apr 2026
Last chance to claim your FREE pass to Auto Express
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Last chance to claim your FREE pass to Auto Express

We’re giving away 500 one-month free passes to the Auto Express app worth over £20 each. Just sign up to our newsletter to claim yours.
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30 Apr 2026
Keyless car theft devices outlawed at last, as police get new powers to track stolen vehicles
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Keyless car theft devices outlawed at last, as police get new powers to track stolen vehicles

It’s now illegal to possess the types of the gadgets often used by gangs to steal cars, thanks to new Crime and Policing Bill
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29 Apr 2026
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