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‘Lewis Hamilton, the founder of BYD and me, a lot can happen in 30 years’

‘Lewis Hamilton, the founder of BYD and me, a lot can happen in 30 years’
Our Chief columnist Mike Rutherford celebrates 30 uninterrupted years of Auto Express columns with a look back, and forward
Jaguar Land Rover stops car exports to the US in wake of Trump Tariffs

Jaguar Land Rover stops car exports to the US in wake of Trump Tariffs
JLR announced a four-week pause on shipments of all its cars to the US as it comes to terms with 25% tariffs.
Tesla Cybertruck: new cheaper Long Range RWD model and full details

Tesla Cybertruck: new cheaper Long Range RWD model and full details
The crazy all-electric pick-up truck now gets an entry price of $69,990 in the US thanks to a new version with a longer range
Hyundai’s N division isn’t axing petrol hot hatchbacks just yet

Hyundai’s N division isn’t axing petrol hot hatchbacks just yet
Performance division’s VP says that it’s “not true” that the brand is going EV-only, hinting at hybrid-powered models to come
ZEV Mandate target still out of reach for car makers despite record EV sales in March
ZEV Mandate target still out of reach for car makers despite record EV sales in March
March figures show leap for new EV registrations as buyers race to beat April’s VED rises, but are still not enough for manufacturers to meet targets
SEAT’s future unclear as brand held in limbo

SEAT’s future unclear as brand held in limbo
Delayed model launches and unprofitable electric plans leave SEAT’s next steps uncertain
New Honda Prelude fully revealed as iconic coupe prepares for return in 2026

New Honda Prelude fully revealed as iconic coupe prepares for return in 2026
Sixth-generation Prelude will be the first car to get Honda’s new S Shift technology
Trump tariffs a perfect storm for battered UK car industry

Trump tariffs a perfect storm for battered UK car industry
President Trump has placed 25 per cent tariffs on all automotive imports to the US, including from the UK
Car buyers absolutely love SUVs and that’s not necessarily a bad thing

Car buyers absolutely love SUVs and that’s not necessarily a bad thing
Despite concerns around climate change and the consumption of resources, SUV sales keep rising. And Steve Walker thinks we should give this class of c…
No electric Skoda supermini as Czech brand focuses on SUV future

No electric Skoda supermini as Czech brand focuses on SUV future
Skoda will double down on SUVs, with no electric alternative to the Volkswagen ID.1 or ID.2 in the works
New Kia PV5 Spielraum concepts are designed for both work and play

New Kia PV5 Spielraum concepts are designed for both work and play
Korean brand Kia has only just revealed its new range of vans, but is already giving us a clue to the new PV5’s full potential
Kia PV5 ‘light camper’ confirmed for production alongside huge range expansion

Kia PV5 ‘light camper’ confirmed for production alongside huge range expansion
A new leisure vehicle is on the cards for Kia’s new all-electric commercial range
New Hyundai Nexo hydrogen fuel-cell SUV revealed at Korean Mobility Show

New Hyundai Nexo hydrogen fuel-cell SUV revealed at Korean Mobility Show
One of Hyundai’s most ambitious engineering projects won’t be coming to the UK - through no fault of its own
Hyundai Ioniq 6 gets dramatic new look as part of 2025 facelift

Hyundai Ioniq 6 gets dramatic new look as part of 2025 facelift
Hyundai’s eccentric Ioniq 6 ‘streamliner’ electric saloon has leapfrogged the Ioniq 5 to be given a substantial update
New 2025 Renault Austral facelift lands with Rafale-inspired styling

New 2025 Renault Austral facelift lands with Rafale-inspired styling
Visual updates for mid-size SUV, but there’s still no fleet-friendly plug-in hybrid option
Insurance firms accused of secretly “taxing the poor” amidst heat from car finance scandal

Insurance firms accused of secretly “taxing the poor” amidst heat from car finance scandal
Both car insurance and finance firms are under fire for covert practices that see consumers unknowingly paying more
Volkswagen Multivan eHybrid 4Motion is an all-wheel drive PHEV seven-seater for under £55k

Volkswagen Multivan eHybrid 4Motion is an all-wheel drive PHEV seven-seater for under £55k
New battery allows for bump in electric range for the Multivan plug-in hybrid
Drivers baffled by in-car safety assistance systems

Drivers baffled by in-car safety assistance systems
‘Widespread confusion creates safety concerns and erodes confidence’, says new report
Proposal to relax CO2 targets for car makers confirmed in Europe

Proposal to relax CO2 targets for car makers confirmed in Europe
Proposal for three years extra breathing space follows fierce lobbying, but needs MEP support
New Polestar 2 update adds £1,800 Bowers and Wilkins sound system option

New Polestar 2 update adds £1,800 Bowers and Wilkins sound system option
Firm’s first EV has been tweaked to keep tabs with the Tesla Model 3
New Citroen C3 Hybrid now available as the latest model in the supermini range

New Citroen C3 Hybrid now available as the latest model in the supermini range
Hybrid power joins petrol and pure-electric versions of the C3 from £20,115
Forget electric car range, charging speed will be key when we find the battery size sweet spot

Forget electric car range, charging speed will be key when we find the battery size sweet spot
Editor Paul Barker wonders what the sweet spot is between EV battery sizes and weight
New Omoda 9 could be the UK’s longest-range plug-in hybrid

New Omoda 9 could be the UK’s longest-range plug-in hybrid
Omoda’s new 4x4 flagship delivers an “expected” range of more than 700 miles, plus 0-62mph in less than five seconds
New Vauxhall Corsa Electric Long Range can manage 266 miles on a charge

New Vauxhall Corsa Electric Long Range can manage 266 miles on a charge
Fresh edition has the same-sized battery than the car it replaces, but Vauxhall has eked out more range
Vauxhall Mokka Griffin returns to line-up with £24,995 starting price 

Vauxhall Mokka Griffin returns to line-up with £24,995 starting price
Vauxhall’s new Mokka Griffin special edition adds more kit and a slight price hike for 2025
BMW, Ford, VW and other car makers fined for preventing competition on car recycling

BMW, Ford, VW and other car makers fined for preventing competition on car recycling
15 manufacturers and an auto industry body are hit with huge fines in a joint European and UK investigation
SEAT Ibiza, Arona, Leon and Ateca get sporty upgrades thanks to new Black Editions

SEAT Ibiza, Arona, Leon and Ateca get sporty upgrades thanks to new Black Editions
This could be the final change ahead of updates to Ibiza and Arona later this year
Aptera solar car does 300 miles – powered only by the sun!

Aptera solar car does 300 miles – powered only by the sun!
US firm Aptera’s three-wheeler has completed a 300-mile US road trip, adding range on the go
Hyundai Insteroid is a wild, gaming-inspired take on the Inster EV

Hyundai Insteroid is a wild, gaming-inspired take on the Inster EV
Company says the Insteroid is a ‘Dream Car’ concept created by its motorsport division
Vauxhall cuts EV prices in response to VED changes

Vauxhall cuts EV prices in response to VED changes
Every electric Vauxhall now comes in under the £40,000 threshold for ‘luxury’ car tax, potentially saving customers over £2,000
Easter holiday traffic predictions are no yoke

Easter holiday traffic predictions are no yoke
21 million road trips planned this weekend, with end-of-term traffic chaos threatened
Alfa Romeo adds a golden touch to all models with the Intensa special editions

Alfa Romeo adds a golden touch to all models with the Intensa special editions
Black and gold theme, plus extra kit, available on the Junior, Tonale, Giulia and Stelvio
New 1,064bhp Aston Martin Valhalla undergoing final testing ahead of production

New 1,064bhp Aston Martin Valhalla undergoing final testing ahead of production
Production of the 1,064bhp mid-engined hybrid hypercar will start within the next three months, limited to 999 units
In-car gaming arrives in latest Android Auto update

In-car gaming arrives in latest Android Auto update
Android Auto 14.1 update adds compatibility with games available on Android devices
Confirmed: Renault Twingo-based Nissan EV incoming

Confirmed: Renault Twingo-based Nissan EV incoming
Online investors’ call confirms Nissan will build a “derivative” of the Renault Twingo from 2026
Eddie Jordan was an extraordinary man who did so much for so many

Eddie Jordan was an extraordinary man who did so much for so many
Mike Rutherford pays tribute to legendary motorsport maverick Eddie Jordan