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Haggling, time wasters and disputes over condition: the most common private car sale pitfalls

Haggling, time wasters and disputes over condition: the most common private car sale pitfalls
Selling a car privately can yield a better price than part-exchange, but our survey underlines that there are potential risks
Hennessey Venom F5-M Roadster is the world’s most powerful manual car

Hennessey Venom F5-M Roadster is the world’s most powerful manual car
New F5-M Roadster sends 1,817bhp to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox, but only 12 will be built
Is your job title adding £££s to your car insurance?

Is your job title adding £££s to your car insurance?
New data shows warehouse workers, healthcare assistants and chefs are hit hardest with the highest car insurance quotes
New £336,500 Ferrari 12Cilindri has Aston Martin Vanquish in crosshairs

New £336,500 Ferrari 12Cilindri has Aston Martin Vanquish in crosshairs
Latest Maranello GT features 6.5-litre V12 that revs to 9,500rpm and produces 818bhp
New Bentley Flying Spur Speed is a four-door supercar with 771bhp V8 hybrid

New Bentley Flying Spur Speed is a four-door supercar with 771bhp V8 hybrid
The luxury Bentley Flying Spur Speed’s highly potent plug-in hybrid system also offers a pure-electric range of 47 miles
Drivers warned to watch out as school kids on phones becomes major road safety issue 

Drivers warned to watch out as school kids on phones becomes major road safety issue
1,200 children are injured in collisions near schools every month and 84 per cent admit to using phones while walking to and from school
New Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Fire+Ice pays homage to EV’s hatchback heritage

New Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Fire+Ice pays homage to EV’s hatchback heritage
More specifically, the Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Fire+Ice is a tribute to the Mk2 VW Golf Fire and Ice special edition
Used electric car prices are coming down and looking increasingly attractive

Used electric car prices are coming down and looking increasingly attractive
Deputy editor Richard Ingram casts his expert eye over the used-car market and wonders if now is the
best time to switch to an EV
Goodwood Revival is a true celebration of used cars

Goodwood Revival is a true celebration of used cars
Mike Rutherford thinks if used cars and other ageing products are good enough for The Earl of Richmond, then they're good enough for all of us
Wild Ginetta Akula supercar revealed with 600bhp

Wild Ginetta Akula supercar revealed with 600bhp
Outrageous Ferrari-baiting supercar blends extreme performance with surprising practicality
Mighty all-new Nissan Patrol revealed

Mighty all-new Nissan Patrol revealed
Seventh generation of off-road giant gets new look and more power thanks to twin-turbo V6
New Alpine A390_ß concept will preview brand’s first electric SUV

New Alpine A390_ß concept will preview brand’s first electric SUV
Alpine has said its first electric crossover will launch in 2025 and be “fit for every purpose”
Car manufacturers look to ration petrol car sales as ZEV mandate looms

Car manufacturers look to ration petrol car sales as ZEV mandate looms
EV sales made up 22 per cent of new car sales in August, but manufacturers are still considering holding back ICE sales to hit government targets
Double daytime M62 motorway closure this weekend to cause significant disruption

Double daytime M62 motorway closure this weekend to cause significant disruption
Motorists have been told to plan ahead and use diversions as the M62 is shut between Manchester and Leeds
Car insurance scams: expert advice on how to avoid them

Car insurance scams: expert advice on how to avoid them
A top expert from the Insurance Fraud Bureau gives us the lowdown on common car insurance scams and ways to protect yourself from them.
Entire Nissan production team learns sign language to support deaf colleagues

Entire Nissan production team learns sign language to support deaf colleagues
Paint shop crew takes sign-language training classes en-masse, so workmates feel included
UK facing electric car technician shortage unless government acts

UK facing electric car technician shortage unless government acts
A petition has been launched to increase the cap on apprentice funding, as a skills shortfall looms
More petrol Volvos coming as brand pushes back on EV deadline

More petrol Volvos coming as brand pushes back on EV deadline
Volvo will launch a series of heavily facelifted mild and plug-in hybrid models before it goes EV only
Volvo “adjusts” EV-only deadline; will sell hybrid cars beyond 2030

Volvo “adjusts” EV-only deadline; will sell hybrid cars beyond 2030
Firm’s global sales mix will consist of “90 to 100 per cent” electrified cars by the end of the decade, pushing back on previous goal
Major BMW milestone: brand’s first ever hydrogen production car announced

Major BMW milestone: brand’s first ever hydrogen production car announced
BMW’s first FCEV will boast powertrain technology co-developed with Toyota, enabling a range possibly as high as 485 miles
Renault 17 electric restomod reimagines 1970s coupe for the 21st Century

Renault 17 electric restomod reimagines 1970s coupe for the 21st Century
Before you get your hopes up, the effortlessly cool Renault 17 concept will not make production
New Volkswagen ID.Buzz GTX adds some sting to the retro MPV’s tail

New Volkswagen ID.Buzz GTX adds some sting to the retro MPV’s tail
The new range-topping ID.Buzz GTX brings all-wheel-drive performance to the stylish electric MPV package
New Volvo XC90 seven-seat SUV gets a fresh look and remodelled interior

New Volvo XC90 seven-seat SUV gets a fresh look and remodelled interior
The updated Volvo XC90 will be sold alongside the all-electric Volvo EX90
The new-look Auto Express means more news and reviews in a bigger, bolder and fresher style

The new-look Auto Express means more news and reviews in a bigger, bolder and fresher style
Editor Paul Barker is excited to introduce the new-look Auto Express magazine and website
New look Auto Express launched today

New look Auto Express launched today
The UK’s favourite car magazine has an exciting new look online and in print. You’ll find great new features bundled together with the same in-depth, …
Volkswagen’s Scout Motors confirms reveal date for rugged electric SUV and pick-up truck

Volkswagen’s Scout Motors confirms reveal date for rugged electric SUV and pick-up truck
We’ll get our first look at the two models on 24 October, with the pair then due to enter production by the end of 2026
AI cameras arrive to catch drivers using phones at the wheel for social media clout

AI cameras arrive to catch drivers using phones at the wheel for social media clout
A study shows that roughly a third of young motorists have admitted to filming themselves behind the wheel to garner attention on social media
“Alarming” number of motorists don’t give learner drivers enough room

“Alarming” number of motorists don’t give learner drivers enough room
Despite the Highway Code instructing motorists to be “particularly patient” when it comes to learner drivers, the AA says an alarming number “don’t gi…
New Aston Martin Vanquish unveiled with roaring 823bhp V12

New Aston Martin Vanquish unveiled with roaring 823bhp V12
The British brand’s third major sports car update in two years sees the Vanquish nameplate return
New Honda HR-V facelift adds sharper look to compact hybrid SUV

New Honda HR-V facelift adds sharper look to compact hybrid SUV
Honda’s best-selling model in Europe has also received some interior tweaks and extra safety kit
New 771bhp Bentley Flying Spur ready for world debut on 10 September

New 771bhp Bentley Flying Spur ready for world debut on 10 September
The new four-door luxury saloon will feature the V8 plug-in hybrid powertrain from the latest Continental GT Speed
New entry-level BYD Dolphin starts from £26,195: the MG4 had better watch out
New entry-level BYD Dolphin starts from £26,195: the MG4 had better watch out
The electric supermini also manages to undercut the most basic edition of the Vauxhall Corsa Electric
Facelifted Kia EV6 arrives with more range and a slightly bigger price

Facelifted Kia EV6 arrives with more range and a slightly bigger price
The first examples of the updated EV6 will arrive with customers before the end of the year
New Audi Q5 brings big changes in battle to build on best-seller status

New Audi Q5 brings big changes in battle to build on best-seller status
Audi looks to continue mid-size SUV's success with new look, tech and engine options
There's life in the motor show format yet, but the likes of Jaguar Land Rover need to get back on board

There's life in the motor show format yet, but the likes of Jaguar Land Rover need to get back on board
Mike Rutherford believes the traditional motor show still has its place, but some car brands are less convinced
BMW X3 M Performance Parts give us a glimpse of upcoming X3 M super SUV 

BMW X3 M Performance Parts give us a glimpse of upcoming X3 M super SUV
Here’s what the new X3 M could look like courtesy of BMW’s latest accessories package