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"We need more car plants to bring hope"

"We need more car plants to bring hope"
More car plants would bring hope and prosperity to more corners of the world, says Mike Rutherford
The animal costing car insurers £1m 

The animal costing car insurers £1m
The 12 horses that licked a car's paint off, a stampeding cow and the other odd animal incidents costing UK car insurers
UK plug-in hybrid sales shoot up after EV car grant replaced

UK plug-in hybrid sales shoot up after EV car grant replaced
Nearly 21,000 plug-in hybrids and EVs sold in 2015 so far, as new tiered Plug-In Car Grant to be brought in for 2016
“Fiesta leads sales charts with PCPs helping it stay on top"

“Fiesta leads sales charts with PCPs helping it stay on top"
PCP deals continue to boost new car sales, and keeps cars like the Ford Fiesta at the top of the sales charts, says Steve Fowler
Postcode lottery over cost of driver awareness courses

Postcode lottery over cost of driver awareness courses
We reveal fees for driver alertness and speed awareness courses vary by up to £100 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
Motorway fuel price signs on the way 

Motorway fuel price signs on the way
DfT to trial signs on the M5 between Exeter and Bristol that should end high service station fuel prices
Over 50% of UK motorists are thinking about an electric car

Over 50% of UK motorists are thinking about an electric car
New research finds that 53% of new car buyers in the UK are considering a hybrid or electric car as their next vehicle
Vauxhall revives the scrappage scheme 

Vauxhall revives the scrappage scheme
Vauxhall is offering new car buyers a minimum £2,000 trade in value when part-exchanging their old car against most new models
We need new tests to give real-world mpg figures

We need new tests to give real-world mpg figures
Mike Rutherford calls for the UK to set up its own independent testing agency to give consumers real-world mpg and emissions figures
“Tesla’s right to be concerned about pollution inside cars” 

“Tesla’s right to be concerned about pollution inside cars”
It’s tailpipe emissions in the headlines, but the next big concern will be internal air cleanliness, and Tesla is one step ahead
Euro NCAP 2015: latest crash test results

Euro NCAP 2015: latest crash test results
The new Hyundai Tucson takes full 5-star glory in the latest crash test ratings, while the Vauxhall Viva and Mazda MX-5 just missed out
New BMW M4 GTS arrives with a 493bhp, £122k bang

New BMW M4 GTS arrives with a 493bhp, £122k bang
Meet BMW's latest lightweight thriller, the BMW M4 GTS. Just 30 are coming to UK, priced at £121,770 each
Lexus' cardboard car: full-scale origami IS saloon revealed

Lexus' cardboard car: full-scale origami IS saloon revealed
Made from 1,700 pieces of cardboard, the origami Lexus IS is powered by an electric motor
New car sales up again in September 2015

New car sales up again in September 2015
A total of over 460,000 new cars were registered in the best September on record for new car sales
Lexus RC coupe: UK pricing and spec announced

Lexus RC coupe: UK pricing and spec announced
Lexus' BMW 4 Series-rivalling RC coupe is on sale now priced from £34,995, with January deliveries expected
Lexus and BMW team up to create an Audi R8 crusher 

Lexus and BMW team up to create an Audi R8 crusher
Lexus and BMW have versions of the new 800bhp supercar due by 2020 at a £160k price point
Kia's 2016 hybrid crossover takes shape in new spyshots

Kia's 2016 hybrid crossover takes shape in new spyshots
Kia will aim to steal the Toyota Prius's thunder in 2016 with a petrol-electric crossover, and we've seen the design
Porsche unveils roll-out £46k Cayman Black Edition 

Porsche unveils roll-out £46k Cayman Black Edition
Porsche announces end-of-the-line Cayman Black Edition, priced at £45,989, with all-black trim and a bigkit upgrade
Aston Martin restructuring means job losses at Gaydon HQ

Aston Martin restructuring means job losses at Gaydon HQ
CEO Andy Palmer’s restructuring plan includes job losses, but new manufacturing plans announced within six weeks.
Skoda Octavia vRS diesel now gets four-wheel drive 

Skoda Octavia vRS diesel now gets four-wheel drive
Skoda has added a 4x4 option to hot Octavia vRS DSG diesel, priced from £27,315, while sat-nav is now standard
"Buyers need to be careful of optional extras"

"Buyers need to be careful of optional extras"
Too often new car buyers don’t think about optional extras - and that’s a big mistake, says Mike Rutherford
Jenson Button staying with McLaren for 2016: full interview

Jenson Button staying with McLaren for 2016: full interview
Jenson Button tells Auto Express he'll continue in F1 with McLaren next year
Revamped Consumer Rights Act gives car buyers more clout

Revamped Consumer Rights Act gives car buyers more clout
New Consumer Rights Act clarifies buyers’ rights, but motor car salvage changes could cause problems
MPs claimed £4.3m in motoring expenses in past three years

MPs claimed £4.3m in motoring expenses in past three years
Shock figures uncover MPs’ expense claims for tolls, parking and the London Congestion Charge
Bentley Bentayga SUV 2016

Bentley Bentayga SUV 2016
Bentley's first SUV, the Bentayga, made waves at the 2015 Frankfurt show in production form. Here's all you need to know.
WIN a Honda Civic Type R for a weekend

WIN a Honda Civic Type R for a weekend
Tell us about your favourite driving road for a chance to WIN a Honda Civic Type R for a weekend to drive on it!
Audi and Skoda sold 3.3m cars with emissions cheat device 

Audi and Skoda sold 3.3m cars with emissions cheat device
Audi and Skoda say 3.3 million of their cars come with the VW Group's defeat device aimed at fooling emissions tests
Audi Lunar Rover Quattro moon buggy aims for the stars

Audi Lunar Rover Quattro moon buggy aims for the stars
Audi has developed a functioning solar-powered moon buggy with Google Lunar Xprize contestants
"The door's left open for makers who've built in Britain"

"The door's left open for makers who've built in Britain"
No other nation would display 50 per cent of its flag when promoting its products, says Mike Rutherford - why is Britain?
Elon Musk: What I’d do if I was running VW

Elon Musk: What I’d do if I was running VW
Tesla CEO reveals how he’d handle the VW emissions crisis if he was named boss
Tesla opens European factory for Model S

Tesla opens European factory for Model S
Elon Musk opens Dutch factory that's set to reduce waiting times for Model S customers
Land Rover Discovery wins 2016 Towcar of the Year

Land Rover Discovery wins 2016 Towcar of the Year
MG, Renault and Volkswagen also take gongs in The Caravan Club's Towcar of the Year awards
Auto Express reaction to the Volkswagen emissions scandal

Auto Express reaction to the Volkswagen emissions scandal
Our statement regarding the news that VW cheated on official emissions tests
Lexus RX 2016: UK prices and specs announced

Lexus RX 2016: UK prices and specs announced
Lexus confirms its new RX large SUV will kick off from £39,995 in 2.0-litre turbo form, and £46,995 for the hybrid
Ultra-luxurious £200k Range Rover on the way

Ultra-luxurious £200k Range Rover on the way
More expensive Range Rover would take on new challengers from Bentley and Rolls-Royce
Ford Ka set for name change on all-new model

Ford Ka set for name change on all-new model
New city car could be badged Ford Ka Plus, and will focus on value for money