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Cheap EVs, with low monthly rates, could energise the car market

Cheap EVs, with low monthly rates, could energise the car market
Editor Paul Barker listens as Stellantis boss Jean-Philippe Imparato as explains that manufacturers want to build cars people want, not what legislati…
Classic Citroen Type H van returns as modern EV

Classic Citroen Type H van returns as modern EV
The iconic Citroen Type H van is back, rebuilt on a modern Citroen Relay platform with either electric or diesel power
Move over manual: learner drivers shun self-shifting for automatic-only tests

Move over manual: learner drivers shun self-shifting for automatic-only tests
Roughly 26 per cent of practical driving tests were taken in an automatic car last year, and that figure could rise to over 33 per cent by 2027
Rolls-Royce Cullinan Cosmos one-off commission looks to the stars

Rolls-Royce Cullinan Cosmos one-off commission looks to the stars
The Rolls-Royce Cullinan Cosmos features a hand-painted ceiling, just like the Sistine Chapel!
New Dacia Duster Cargo aims to clean up in the van market

New Dacia Duster Cargo aims to clean up in the van market
Dacia has introduced a commercial version of its popular Duster SUV, aiming to attract businesses with a rugged and versatile van
Stellantis expands "do not drive" recall again: Citroen and DS cars in the frame

Stellantis expands "do not drive" recall again: Citroen and DS cars in the frame
Faulty Takata airbags have been highlighted in 10,000 more Citroen and DS models, taking total vehicles affected to around 140,000
Talking to you car? Mercedes agentic AI is coming and it wants to have a chat

Talking to you car? Mercedes agentic AI is coming and it wants to have a chat
How drivers interact with their cars could be about to change according to Mercedes
New Ferrari 849 Testarossa: famous name, massive power and stunning looks

New Ferrari 849 Testarossa: famous name, massive power and stunning looks
The new Ferrari 849 Testatrossa's plug-in hybrid twin-turbocharged V8 is good for 1,035bhp
Hyundai Concept Three could kill the touchscreen once and for all

Hyundai Concept Three could kill the touchscreen once and for all
Hyundai's Concept Three marks a shift from touchscreens to simpler, driver-focused controls
The car reigns supreme and UK public transport strikes prove it

The car reigns supreme and UK public transport strikes prove it
Mike Rutherford thinks the car is still the best way at avoiding public transport strike action
Rolling Renaults! Multiple models recalled due to parking brake fault
Rolling Renaults! Multiple models recalled due to parking brake fault
Parking brake sensor fault applies to Austral, Captur, Espace, Megane E-Tech, Rafale, Scenic E-Tech and Symbioz models, but only a handful of UK cars …
Audi RS 6 e-tron is probably dead, but something else is coming

Audi RS 6 e-tron is probably dead, but something else is coming
Audi has pulled back on its high-performance RS EV programme, but this prototype suggests an S6 is coming
Electric Fiat Grande Panda range just got bigger with the new Icon specification
Electric Fiat Grande Panda range just got bigger with the new Icon specification
The Auto Express Supermini of the Year adds a new string to its bow with the new Icon trim level
New GWM Ora Cat SUV will take a swipe at the Ford Puma Gen-E

New GWM Ora Cat SUV will take a swipe at the Ford Puma Gen-E
The new GWM Ora Cat features a 201bhp motor and retro-inspired design, with UK sales expected to begin in 2026
Ultimate Lotus Elise S1 arrives with over 250bhp and even better handling

Ultimate Lotus Elise S1 arrives with over 250bhp and even better handling
Analogue Automotive VHPK weighs only 600kg and features a central driving position, drawing on the sports car's racing heritage
New Toyota Corolla appears with sharp Prius-inspired look

New Toyota Corolla appears with sharp Prius-inspired look
Images of a new Corolla have surfaced online, featuring a fresh look more in-line with Toyota’s latest models
A new breed of EVs? EU paves the way for small, affordable electric cars

A new breed of EVs? EU paves the way for small, affordable electric cars
The new Small Affordable Car initiative would lower electric car prices and make them more accessible to more buyers
Forget brand loyalty, it's time for car buyers to step outside their comfort zones

Forget brand loyalty, it's time for car buyers to step outside their comfort zones
Auto Express’s news reporter on why familiarity shouldn’t be your only reason for choosing a particular make or model of car
New Lucid Gravity arrives in Europe, and the UK could be next

New Lucid Gravity arrives in Europe, and the UK could be next
Lucid’s European charm offensive is underway, and it looks like the UK is finally in its sights
Trip to France shows how horribly UK drivers are treated

Trip to France shows how horribly UK drivers are treated
Editor Paul Barker’s recent holiday was a surprisingly educational one
Massive in-car screens? You ain't seen nothing yet, says Mercedes

Massive in-car screens? You ain't seen nothing yet, says Mercedes
The Mercedes GLC’s jaw-dropping 99cm screen won’t be the last from the brand, but buttons won’t be totally banished
Hyundai Ioniq 3 N on the cards as demand for hot hatches grows

Hyundai Ioniq 3 N on the cards as demand for hot hatches grows
The Hyundai Ioniq 3 is set to arrive in the UK in 2026, and now the brand has hinted at hot 'N' version will follow
Next Mercedes-AMG C 63 to get six-cylinders as axe falls on disappointing four-cylinder engine

Next Mercedes-AMG C 63 to get six-cylinders as axe falls on disappointing four-cylinder engine
Mercedes-AMG has alluded that its next C 63 will pick up a six-cylinder powertrain
Munich Motor Show 2025: full round-up and every IAA car that matters

Munich Motor Show 2025: full round-up and every IAA car that matters
Munich 2025 has been the biggest motor show for Europe’s car brands in years, or even decades
The Volkswagen ID.3 GTX is dead: long live the ID.3 GTI!

The Volkswagen ID.3 GTX is dead: long live the ID.3 GTI!
VW’s much maligned GTX models are set to be retired, with the firm confident its EVs can now carry the hallowed GTI badge
Mercedes illuminated grilles here to stay as brand aligns EV and ICE design

Mercedes illuminated grilles here to stay as brand aligns EV and ICE design
The controversial face of Merc’s new electric GLC was a late-stage change in the development process
New Lexus IS revealed: Japanese Mercedes C-Class rival still not coming to UK

New Lexus IS revealed: Japanese Mercedes C-Class rival still not coming to UK
The stylish saloon continues with hybrid power in its 25th year of sale
BYD bets big on Europe: new 7-seat SUV, more PHEVs and "six-star" service

BYD bets big on Europe: new 7-seat SUV, more PHEVs and "six-star" service
We get the lowdown from the brand boss, whose ambition seemingly knows no bounds…
Sexy new Renault Clio cranks up the old va va voom

Sexy new Renault Clio cranks up the old va va voom
The sixth generation of the huge selling Renault Clio has finally been revealed, and it will arrive in UK next year
New Austin Arrow arrives as a retro roadster with electric power 

New Austin Arrow arrives as a retro roadster with electric power
The dinky Austin Arrow EV promises huge fun despite a 20bhp motor
New Polestar 5 is here: Porsche Taycan challenger pushes effortlessly cool Scandi design

New Polestar 5 is here: Porsche Taycan challenger pushes effortlessly cool Scandi design
Polestar’s UK-developed 5 is going to take the fight to the big players at the top of the premium performance EV class. Here’s what we know now…
New Cupra Tindaya concept previews future BMW iX3 rival

New Cupra Tindaya concept previews future BMW iX3 rival
The Cupra Tindaya’s outrageous styling is complemented by a radical cockpit design that puts the driver centre stage
Want a £13k electric car? EU must change the rules, say carmakers

Want a £13k electric car? EU must change the rules, say carmakers
European car manufacturers are calling for the rewriting of EV targets to help produce more affordable electric cars
Watch the skies! XPeng AeroHT ‘flying car’ has 5,000 pre-orders

Watch the skies! XPeng AeroHT ‘flying car’ has 5,000 pre-orders
Combined car and aircraft has already been licenced to fly in China, with prices from £220,000
New XPeng P7 arrives in Europe and it’s gunning for Tesla

New XPeng P7 arrives in Europe and it’s gunning for Tesla
Record-breaking P7 is shown off in Munich with supercar-like performance claims
Vauxhall Manta delayed by slow EV uptake: retro nameplate’s return on ice

Vauxhall Manta delayed by slow EV uptake: retro nameplate’s return on ice
The Vauxhall/Opel Manta is on the back burner as Vauxhall focuses on electric cars in the development stage, like the updated Astra and new Corsa