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New Alfa Romeo Giulia to stick with petrol power alongside EV option

New Alfa Romeo Giulia to stick with petrol power alongside EV option
The confirmation comes from Alfa’s new CEO with the saloon set to offer a ‘multi-energy’ line up
Labour breaks pothole promise as new figures show a fall in repairs

Labour breaks pothole promise as new figures show a fall in repairs
Roughly 100,000 fewer potholes were repaired last year, despite the Government’s promise to fix an additional one million
Labour set to backpedal on ZEV targets and petrol car sales ban

Labour set to backpedal on ZEV targets and petrol car sales ban
After fierce backlash from the public and a lukewarm reception to EVs, Ministers are drawing up plans to soften the approach to electrifying the UK’s …
The UK's most common MoT advisories and why motorists ignore them

The UK's most common MoT advisories and why motorists ignore them
Lighting and electrical issues account for one quarter of MoT advisories last year, followed by suspension and tyre problems
There’s life in the V8 and V12 yet! Big Mercedes engines will sail through Euro 7 emissions tests

There’s life in the V8 and V12 yet! Big Mercedes engines will sail through Euro 7 emissions tests
German giant is confident its line-up of ICE engines, including much loved V8 and V12, will have no problem dealing with incoming regulations
The Mercedes design revolution is on: new wave of models set to go all 'sensual purity' on us

The Mercedes design revolution is on: new wave of models set to go all 'sensual purity' on us
Gorden Wagener explains the ‘sensual purity’ design language that is set to mark out Mercedes’ technologically advanced new models
Electric and hybrid cars are killing the manual gearbox - and we won't miss it

Electric and hybrid cars are killing the manual gearbox - and we won't miss it
Auto Express’ senior test editor argues that no one should be worried by the rising popularity of automatic ’boxes
BMW Neue Klasse tech ready for launch on its mission to redefine the EV market

BMW Neue Klasse tech ready for launch on its mission to redefine the EV market
BMW’s next-generation EVs will boast significant improvements to range, charging and performance thanks to bleeding-edge technology
Petrol prices tipped to fall by 6p per litre

Petrol prices tipped to fall by 6p per litre
Relief at petrol pumps predicted, as the cost of a barrel of oil drops $10
Bring back the hard shoulder: ‘safety stocktake’ prompts new calls to scrap smart motorways

Bring back the hard shoulder: ‘safety stocktake’ prompts new calls to scrap smart motorways
Meanwhile UK roads watchdog says National Highways is “unlikely to meet safety target” across the Strategic Road Network
Half of car buyers won't switch to electric, even with government grants

Half of car buyers won't switch to electric, even with government grants
SMMT survey also shows that, of those rejecting EVs, three in five would not buy one, even with a government grant
Restricting supply of petrol cars still an option for Ford as EV targets bite

Restricting supply of petrol cars still an option for Ford as EV targets bite
The government’s consultation on the ZEV mandate is due in the next few months and should provide some certainty for manufacturers but Ford may still …
SEAT Ibiza and Arona will battle on to 2030 after small EV decision is delayed

SEAT Ibiza and Arona will battle on to 2030 after small EV decision is delayed
Updates to the SEAT Arona and Ibiza are on the way this year, giving the Spanish brand a chance to delay its decision on electrification
Ineos Grenadier recalled for door button defect

Ineos Grenadier recalled for door button defect
A lack of grease on the door button can prevent the door of the INEOS Grenadier to close properly, affecting both UK and US cars
Older drivers don’t care about in-car tech, but millennials want more

Older drivers don’t care about in-car tech, but millennials want more
Peugeot research reveals the size of the age-gap when it comes to connectivity and autonomous features in cars
New Rolls-Royce EV is… already here

New Rolls-Royce EV is… already here
Earlier this year, Rolls-Royce confirmed a second electric car was in the works. Turns out we’d been duped
UK's patchy EV charging network put drivers at risk of being stranded

UK's patchy EV charging network put drivers at risk of being stranded
A report from the government watchdog suggests that the UK's electric car charging network still isn't up to scratch
Toyota breaks its racing cars so that its road cars don’t suffer the same fate

Toyota breaks its racing cars so that its road cars don’t suffer the same fate
Paul Barker was impressed with how Toyota test things to breaking point and then puts them back together better
First electric Lamborghini won’t hold back! 2,000bhp, 4x4, ‘ultra-GT’ due in 2028

First electric Lamborghini won’t hold back! 2,000bhp, 4x4, ‘ultra-GT’ due in 2028
Lamborghini has revealed more details on its first electric car and it looks like being as bold as we’d hoped.
New Toyota pick-up and Land Cruiser EV headline brand’s future plans 

New Toyota pick-up and Land Cruiser EV headline brand’s future plans
Toyota and Lexus are planning a blitz of nine new electric cars
Toyota bZ4X gets more range and more power as part of 2025 updates

Toyota bZ4X gets more range and more power as part of 2025 updates
The Toyota bZ4X gets an array of updates aimed at giving the electric SUV more showroom appeal
Mad mid-engined Toyota Yaris M Concept could go into production

Mad mid-engined Toyota Yaris M Concept could go into production
The Yaris M Concept was revealed at the start of the year, and now Toyota is looking at how to turn the project into reality
Bentley Batur ‘The Black Rose’ takes exclusive coupe to new heights of opulence

Bentley Batur ‘The Black Rose’ takes exclusive coupe to new heights of opulence
What is perhaps the most opulent version of the most opulent of Bentleys features 3D-printed rose gold accents
Car finance scandal customer compensation scheme looks increasingly likely, warns watchdog

Car finance scandal customer compensation scheme looks increasingly likely, warns watchdog
Next month’s Supreme Court ruling could leave thousands of people in line for billions of pounds in payouts
New Jaguar Type 00 stirs up more hype by shutting down the streets of Paris

New Jaguar Type 00 stirs up more hype by shutting down the streets of Paris
The Type 00 concept was unveiled in December 2024, previewing a bold new direction for Jaguar
Volkswagen Grand California camper van now gets more screens and a long warranty

Volkswagen Grand California camper van now gets more screens and a long warranty
The firm’s largest motor home model lets you camp with confidence, thanks to uprated tech and improved aftersales
New Dacia Sandero spotted for the first time: fresh look for Europe’s best-selling car

New Dacia Sandero spotted for the first time: fresh look for Europe’s best-selling car
The humble supermini’s makeover is inspired by the Dacia Spring EV, plus Duster and Bigster SUV
Tariffs, China, EV tech: VW comes out fighting its existential crisis as results are published

Tariffs, China, EV tech: VW comes out fighting its existential crisis as results are published
Volkswagen looks to the future after announcing disappointing financial results
New Morgan Supersport revealed as £102,000 flagship with straight-six power

New Morgan Supersport revealed as £102,000 flagship with straight-six power
The Supersport is available in soft or hard-top guise and fills the ‘void’ left by the Aero 8
Toyota Corolla gets modest update for 2025 with more colours and less power

Toyota Corolla gets modest update for 2025 with more colours and less power
Toyota has quietly revamped its popular hybrid-powered hatchback
EVs are motoring Marmite: driver divisions laid bare in new survey

EVs are motoring Marmite: driver divisions laid bare in new survey
Views range from ‘driver enthusiasm at one end, to total rejection at the other’ says AA report
Dogs officially prefer electric cars

Dogs officially prefer electric cars
If you want to pamper your pooch on the move, electric is the way to go, says Skoda
ULEZ providing Londoners with “substantially cleaner air”, says Mayor

ULEZ providing Londoners with “substantially cleaner air”, says Mayor
Particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide concentrations have dropped since ULEZ’s implementation in 2019
New Overfinch Velocity Edition gives the Range Rover more power and extra bling

New Overfinch Velocity Edition gives the Range Rover more power and extra bling
Full-size Range Rover gets a make over courtesy of Overfinch
A job in the exciting UK car industry is a great career choice

A job in the exciting UK car industry is a great career choice
Mike Rutherford thinks there are plenty of career opportunities in the UK for those who love cars
Ford Kuga plug-in hybrid recall warns owners not to charge their cars

Ford Kuga plug-in hybrid recall warns owners not to charge their cars
A new recall has been issued on the Kuga PHEV, warning owners of the potential for a ‘vehicle fire’