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The world’s fastest car is electric: Yangwang U9 Xtreme hits 308.4mph

The world’s fastest car is electric: Yangwang U9 Xtreme hits 308.4mph
Yangwang has launched its special edition U9 to an astonishing top speed at a German test track.
Dieselgate: a decade on, has the VW emissions scandal killed diesel?

Dieselgate: a decade on, has the VW emissions scandal killed diesel?
We take an in-depth look at the Volkswagen emissions scandal, and reveal what impact it had on the car industry
Peugeot says it’s beating Porsche with game-changing battery

Peugeot says it’s beating Porsche with game-changing battery
Integrating the charger and inverter in the battery boosts…well…everything
New Volkswagen ‘ID.Lupo’ will be three cars rolled into one

New Volkswagen ‘ID.Lupo’ will be three cars rolled into one
The maker has big plans for its entry model, hoping it’ll fill the spot left by SEAT and Skoda city cars
Genesis wants a G-Class: Hyundai’s premium brand plans luxury off-road SUV and its first hybrids

Genesis wants a G-Class: Hyundai’s premium brand plans luxury off-road SUV and its first hybrids
Genesis is currently working on a next-generation platform that can accommodate hybrid, range-extender and pure-electric powertrains
Hello Hyundai hybrids: More of brand's models to marry petrol and EV tech in 2027

Hello Hyundai hybrids: More of brand's models to marry petrol and EV tech in 2027
Korean firm’s road map reveals there will also be at least seven high-performance N models in the line-up by 2030
Government EV grant creates unfair advantage, says Hyundai

Government EV grant creates unfair advantage, says Hyundai
Hyundai hits out at the EV grant favouring some manufacturers while Government simultaneously sets tough targets for EV sales.
Citroen and Vauxhall models recalled as brake pedal could fall off

Citroen and Vauxhall models recalled as brake pedal could fall off
“A pedal box assembly that is not to the correct specification” could cause the brake pedal to detach on right-hand drive cars
Don’t call it a comeback! New Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross leads brand's European relaunch

Don’t call it a comeback! New Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross leads brand's European relaunch
Mitsubishi is set for a major return in Europe, launching a new Eclipse Cross model by slapping its badges on the Renault Scenic
Councils plunder £1.2 billion profits from car parking charges in 12 months

Councils plunder £1.2 billion profits from car parking charges in 12 months
The amount councils generate from car parking has risen in the last year, making it an even bigger money-maker for local authorities
Make sure you test drive the steering wheel when buying a car

Make sure you test drive the steering wheel when buying a car
Auto Express’s senior news reporter reckons you should give plenty of thought to today’s hi-tech steering wheels when you buy your next car
Toyota GR Corolla hot hatch updated but the wait for a UK release goes on
Toyota GR Corolla hot hatch updated but the wait for a UK release goes on
While drivers continue to wait for the Toyota GR Corolla to hit UK roads, Toyota has introduced upgrades to the hot hatch in Japan
Workers unite! The new Dacia Duster Pick-Up is here

Workers unite! The new Dacia Duster Pick-Up is here
New Dacia Duster Pick-Up is the ultimate workhorse, if you happen to live in Romania
Anyone for a Dutch Bentley? Packard brand returns on a bespoke, super-luxe Flying Spur

Anyone for a Dutch Bentley? Packard brand returns on a bespoke, super-luxe Flying Spur
The new Packard Excellence is a bespoke one-off design, based on the Bentley Flying Spur
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
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