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Renault’s retro revolution should have Citroen, VW and Vauxhall worried

Renault’s retro revolution should have Citroen, VW and Vauxhall worried
Deputy editor, Richard Ingram, thinks that Renault’s rivals really need to up their game if they want to beat the French manufacturer in the car sales…
New Ford GT supercar could be just weeks away

New Ford GT supercar could be just weeks away
Ford Racing’s first road car brings technology and expertise from the track to the streets
Electric car taxes should be ringfenced for cheaper public charging, drivers say

Electric car taxes should be ringfenced for cheaper public charging, drivers say
A new survey shows broad support among car drivers for the rumoured pay-per-mile tax on EVs, but they want the cash used for better charging and roads…
New Peugeot Polygon concept hints at brand’s future radical design and interior

New Peugeot Polygon concept hints at brand’s future radical design and interior
The Peugeot Polygon concept hints at how the next Peugeot 208 supermini could look
This new Ford Escort Mk1 revs to 10,000rpm and costs £295k

This new Ford Escort Mk1 revs to 10,000rpm and costs £295k
Boreham Motorworks will create 150 ‘blueprint-accurate’ Escorts from scratch, and has Ford’s blessing
New BMW M3 Touring: hot estate to live on with both EV and petrol power

New BMW M3 Touring: hot estate to live on with both EV and petrol power
Phenomenal success of BMW’s M3 Touring will see it continue in both ICE and EV forms
Pothole prevention work up 15% as Govt tries to asphalt its way out of roads crisis

Pothole prevention work up 15% as Govt tries to asphalt its way out of roads crisis
15 per cent more surface dressing was applied in 2025 than in 2024, but even this is way down on 2012
Car Deal of the Day: Toyota C-HR is a sharp-looking, fuel-sipping SUV at just £212 a month

Car Deal of the Day: Toyota C-HR is a sharp-looking, fuel-sipping SUV at just £212 a month
It’s an SUV that manages to look different – and is super-efficient. The Toyota C-HR is our Deal of the Day for November 11
Why do BMW M3 and M5 rear doors look odd? M boss reveals all 

Why do BMW M3 and M5 rear doors look odd? M boss reveals all
Finally, there’s an explanation for why the back doors on four-door M cars don’t quite look right
A new petrol Renault 5 is never going to happen, and here’s why…
A new petrol Renault 5 is never going to happen, and here’s why…
The reborn Renault 4 and Twingo are only ever going to be electric as well
Used EV sales hit record high, but will Govt policy bring a return to earth

Used EV sales hit record high, but will Govt policy bring a return to earth
More than 80,000 used EVs were sold in Q3 of 2025, or the equivalent of one in 25 pre-owned cars sold overall
Chip shortage averted! China lifts export ban on vital semiconductors for cars

Chip shortage averted! China lifts export ban on vital semiconductors for cars
A ban on product exports from Dutch-Chinese semiconductor firm Nexperia has been lifted
Mazda's rebellion against EV orthodoxy might actually work

Mazda's rebellion against EV orthodoxy might actually work
Shane Wilkinson believes Mazda is going against the grain when it comes to cutting emissions, and the results could be very interesting
China, Japan and South Korea will dominate the car world for years to come

China, Japan and South Korea will dominate the car world for years to come
After a recent visit to North East Asia, Mike Rutherford thinks the rest of the car world has a lot of catching up to do
The new Renault Twingo is the perfect car to fight the wave of small Chinese EVs

The new Renault Twingo is the perfect car to fight the wave of small Chinese EVs
News reporter Ellis Hyde explains why the new Renault Twingo going from concept to production in only 100 weeks is such an important milestone
Full EV grant award brings 421-mile Citroen e-C5 Aircross under £33,000

Full EV grant award brings 421-mile Citroen e-C5 Aircross under £33,000
Citroen’s electric family SUV is only the third model to qualify for the maximum £3,750 EV grant
Renault goes to war on high car prices, regulation and China’s cost advantage 

Renault goes to war on high car prices, regulation and China’s cost advantage
The Renault CEO says speeding up development times will suppress new car prices – and new Twingo is just the start
Calls for government guarantee on used car values to make EV leasing cheaper 

Calls for government guarantee on used car values to make EV leasing cheaper
New plans drawn up by the UK car leasing industry could win or lose the government millions, but also save drivers £££s
New BYD Seal 6 PHEV is £13k less than a BMW 3 Series

New BYD Seal 6 PHEV is £13k less than a BMW 3 Series
The Seal 6’s PHEV set-up offers up to 87 miles of pure-electric range
New Renault Trafic Escapade campervan targets the VW California, but is missing one key feature

New Renault Trafic Escapade campervan targets the VW California, but is missing one key feature
French maker will launch its Volkswagen California rival next year, throwing in everything including the kitchen sink
A new Mazda 2 is on the way and it’ll be a shot in the arm for the petrol supermini market

A new Mazda 2 is on the way and it’ll be a shot in the arm for the petrol supermini market
Mazda's next-gen 2 supermini could be an ideal small car for buyers not yet convinced by all-electric power
Subaru lost its way in the UK, but now has a big plan to get back on track

Subaru lost its way in the UK, but now has a big plan to get back on track
Subaru has bold plans for the future, and senior staff writer Jordan Katsianis thinks it's about to take the UK by storm
Car leasing is the best way to save yourself from a depreciation nightmare

Car leasing is the best way to save yourself from a depreciation nightmare
Auto Express’s web producer loves having a brand new car, but believes you’re better off leasing than buying outright
New Mercedes CLA hybrid launched: 3 power options, 5 specs and up to 56mpg

New Mercedes CLA hybrid launched: 3 power options, 5 specs and up to 56mpg
Hybrid CLA joins the EV in small saloon range, and comes with a wide range of engine and spec options
Car headlights are too bright, but the Government can’t do much about it

Car headlights are too bright, but the Government can’t do much about it
Editor Paul Barker thinks car headlights are too bright but any solution to combat headlight dazzle is some way off
Renault 5 outsells Tesla Model Y, but both are beaten by Jaecoo 7
Renault 5 outsells Tesla Model Y, but both are beaten by Jaecoo 7
Renault’s retro hatchback topped the EV sales charts in October, but even it couldn’t come close to internal-combustion alternatives from China
A Land Rover Defender pick-up truck with a 419bhp V8! What’s not to love?

A Land Rover Defender pick-up truck with a 419bhp V8! What’s not to love?
Modification specialists Urban Automotive and Heritage Customs have created two visions of a new-age Defender pick-up
Vauxhall Astra PHEV gets huge £3k price cut and a bigger battery for improved EV range

Vauxhall Astra PHEV gets huge £3k price cut and a bigger battery for improved EV range
The upgraded Vauxhall Astra plug-in hybrid has been cut in price, despite gaining a bigger battery for up to 52 miles of pure-electric range
Missed your exit? Polestar 4 to gain Google AI software to keep you in the right lane

Missed your exit? Polestar 4 to gain Google AI software to keep you in the right lane
Polestar owners will soon be able to make use of Google software that can detect which lane you’re in and provide directions
Car Deal of the Day: Stand out with the stylish BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe for just £268 a month

Car Deal of the Day: Stand out with the stylish BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe for just £268 a month
The 2 Series Gran Coupe offers the best bits of the 1 Series but in a sleeker package. It’s our Deal of the Day for November 3
Fake car parts warning, as £100k of potentially lethal components seized

Fake car parts warning, as £100k of potentially lethal components seized
Fake car parts can have disastrous consequences, with authorities advising consumers to only buy from trusted suppliers
Cowabunga! Citroen Ami Buggy Rip Curl is a surfer’s new toy

Cowabunga! Citroen Ami Buggy Rip Curl is a surfer’s new toy
This is surely the gnarliest variant of the Citroen Ami so far
The Renault 4 looks irresistible thanks to its bargain pricing

The Renault 4 looks irresistible thanks to its bargain pricing
Mike Rutherford takes a look at the New Car World Championships, where the Renault 4 took top honours
Car Deal of the Day: Renault Austral provides French family-friendliness for just £263 a month

Car Deal of the Day: Renault Austral provides French family-friendliness for just £263 a month
The Austral is a strong family SUV with smart looks, strong efficiency and decent kit. It’s our Deal of the Day for 1 November
Chinese car brands follow the Tesla template, but with a greater focus on price

Chinese car brands follow the Tesla template, but with a greater focus on price
Editor Paul Barker thinks the rise of Chinese car brands in the UK has caught out established names like Skoda and Vauxhall
New SEAT Leon to thrust Spanish brand back into the limelight

New SEAT Leon to thrust Spanish brand back into the limelight
A SEAT Leon Hybrid will join the line-up in 2028, before a fully updated Leon is set to arrive a year later