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“Auto Express broke the mould in 1988 and still leads the way today”

“Auto Express broke the mould in 1988 and still leads the way today”
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler celebrates everything that has made the last 35 years of Auto Express so great
UK buyers can now get BMW's 530e and 550e xDrive plug-in hybrids

UK buyers can now get BMW's 530e and 550e xDrive plug-in hybrids
BMW’s pair of plug-in 5 Series models add more options to growing range
New Kia Sorento Vision brings seven-seat SUV’s price down below £45k

New Kia Sorento Vision brings seven-seat SUV’s price down below £45k
Kia has introduced a new entry-level trim for its large Sorento family SUV, and is available with diesel, full-hybrid or plug-in hybrid powertrains
Big Genesis GV80 SUV gets sporty GV80 Coupe variant, and a facelift

Big Genesis GV80 SUV gets sporty GV80 Coupe variant, and a facelift
The largest Genesis SUV has a brand new interior and turbocharged petrol powertrains
Nissan reveals new self-driving car tech partnership

Nissan reveals new self-driving car tech partnership
The evolvAD Nissan-backed research project aims to bring autonomous mobility to UK residential and rural roads
New Mercedes-AMG GLC Coupe unveiled with swooping roofline and hybrid power

New Mercedes-AMG GLC Coupe unveiled with swooping roofline and hybrid power
New Mercedes GLC 43 Coupe and GLC 63 S E Performance Coupe have been revealed to take on BMW’s X4 M
Nissan Concept 20-23: extreme electric city car could preview a hot Micra

Nissan Concept 20-23: extreme electric city car could preview a hot Micra
The hot hatch concept celebrates 20 years of Nissan’s European design centre in Paddington and potentially previews a Nismo-tuned Micra model
Nissan will only launch electric cars in Europe from now on

Nissan will only launch electric cars in Europe from now on
The Japanese brand is set to go electric-only by 2030, with all-electric Micra replacement among the EVs to come
New 2024 Vauxhall Crossland replacement could revive Vauxhall Frontera name

New 2024 Vauxhall Crossland replacement could revive Vauxhall Frontera name
Vauxhall's Crossland replacement will focus on practicality and could reintroduce the Frontera name. New spy shots show it in development
Car makers warn of post-Brexit EV tariffs causing UK price rises

Car makers warn of post-Brexit EV tariffs causing UK price rises
Manufacturers fear price rises will hit exports of cars to the UK, but Euro politicians are reluctant to modify Brexit arrangements
'BMW is the best car brand in the world, by one very important measure'

'BMW is the best car brand in the world, by one very important measure'
Mike Rutherford explains how the race for profit among the world’s top car companies is being won by BMW, with a clutch of others hot on its tail…
Volkswagen Project Trinity: new details of VW’s next-generation EV platform

Volkswagen Project Trinity: new details of VW’s next-generation EV platform
VW’s future-gazing Project Trinity is still in the works, but it won’t hit initial deadlines
New 2023 Hyundai Tucson facelift spied with fresh face

New 2023 Hyundai Tucson facelift spied with fresh face
Hyundai’s impressive mid-size family SUV is just about due for a light nip and tuck
Next generation Lexus model to be previewed by groundbreaking concept 

Next generation Lexus model to be previewed by groundbreaking concept
A new all-electric Lexus is due in 2026 and is set to be previewed by a concept car confirmed by a teaser image
More performance, range and value: Audi Q4 e-tron upgraded for 2024

More performance, range and value: Audi Q4 e-tron upgraded for 2024
Substantial updates are inbound for Audi’s Q4 e-tron and Q4 e-tron Sportback
Electric car sales targets to remain despite delay to petrol and diesel sales ban

Electric car sales targets to remain despite delay to petrol and diesel sales ban
The government commits to the ZEV mandate from 2024, as the auto industry renews calls for taxpayer incentives for private EV sales
UK ban on petrol and diesel car sales postponed to 2035

UK ban on petrol and diesel car sales postponed to 2035
Prime Minister Sunak rows back on Boris Johnson’s 2030 ban, saying ‘it’s not right to impose the cost on working people’
New Audi Q8 facelift: range-topping SUV to start from £75k

New Audi Q8 facelift: range-topping SUV to start from £75k
Prices for the facelifted Audi Q8 SUV have been announced ahead of it going on sale in the UK on 10 October
New all-electric Peugeot E-308 priced from £40,050

New all-electric Peugeot E-308 priced from £40,050
Peugeot’s stylish all-electric E-308 hatchback is priced from £255 more than the Vauxhall Astra Electric
New Nissan Ariya Nismo flaunts sportier styling and possible powertrain upgrades

New Nissan Ariya Nismo flaunts sportier styling and possible powertrain upgrades
The all-electric Nissan Ariya SUV will get a performance Nismo overhaul to rival the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N
David Brown Automotive Mini eMastered: a little electric Mini with a huge price tag

David Brown Automotive Mini eMastered: a little electric Mini with a huge price tag
The Mini eMastered is the first time David Brown Automotive has launched an EV, but it comes with a hefty list price
New Fiat 600 Hybrid: little SUV gets electric boost next year

New Fiat 600 Hybrid: little SUV gets electric boost next year
Fiat has taken the covers off its hybrid-powered 600 crossover
New Ford Ranger PHEV set to join pick-up’s range

New Ford Ranger PHEV set to join pick-up’s range
The Ford Ranger pick-up will get a plug-in hybrid powertrain for the first time, but it won’t arrive until 2025
High prices and charging worries hold up EV sales

High prices and charging worries hold up EV sales
Two thirds of drivers would like to go electric, but are deterred by the lack of financial incentives and charging infrastructure
New Volkswagen ID.2 SUV on the way

New Volkswagen ID.2 SUV on the way
Volkswagen is working on an entry-level all-electric small SUV, and our exclusive image previews how it could look
New 2023 Fiat 600e priced from £32,995

New 2023 Fiat 600e priced from £32,995
The all-electric Fiat 600e small SUV aims to combine retro design with the latest technology
‘New car buyers need a wider choice than just pure EVs’

‘New car buyers need a wider choice than just pure EVs’
With the 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars looming, Mike Rutherford thinks there needs to be a place for hydrogen and other alternati…
National 20mph speed limit for built-up areas introduced in Wales

National 20mph speed limit for built-up areas introduced in Wales
Dropping the speed limit from 30 is unpopular, polls show, but the Welsh Government claims 10 lives per year will be saved
New Porsche Panamera set for 24 November 2023 reveal - here’s what we know now

New Porsche Panamera set for 24 November 2023 reveal - here’s what we know now
Porsche’s third-generation Panamera will get a selection of hybrid engines and new technology
Self-driving car tech could add to congestion and bring new dangers, say MPs

Self-driving car tech could add to congestion and bring new dangers, say MPs
The UK Transport Select Committee has call for clearer thinking and rapid legislation from government to protect the public from future threats around…
Toyota electric cars to offer 500-mile range by 2026 with solid state batteries to follow

Toyota electric cars to offer 500-mile range by 2026 with solid state batteries to follow
New battery technology will enable Toyota to increase EV range and decrease cost
New Renault Trafic E-Tech charged and ready with 184-mile range

New Renault Trafic E-Tech charged and ready with 184-mile range
With the arrival of the Trafic E-Tech, Renault now offers electric options right across its van range
EU investigation to probe ‘flood’ of cheaper Chinese cars

EU investigation to probe ‘flood’ of cheaper Chinese cars
An anti-subsidy investigation launched by the EU carries the threat of tariffs to make Chinese imports more expensive
Cupra Leon line up revised with new Design Edition trims

Cupra Leon line up revised with new Design Edition trims
With the addition of new Design Edition models, Cupra’s hot hatch now starts from £30,455
New 2023 Porsche Taycan range-topper spied without camouflage

New 2023 Porsche Taycan range-topper spied without camouflage
Most powerful Taycan yet will have hypercar performance
Nearly half of consumers don’t understand car finance

Nearly half of consumers don’t understand car finance
Car buyers struggle when it comes to number-crunching, but interest in finance - and alternative ownership models - is rising