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Councils must fix “pothole plague” or risk losing funding

Councils must fix “pothole plague” or risk losing funding
Councils could lose up to 25 per cent of their additional road maintenance funding if they don’t abide by new rules set by the government
Expect more retro Renaults that drink from customers’ “reservoir of sympathy”

Expect more retro Renaults that drink from customers’ “reservoir of sympathy”
The brand’s model line-up is now divided into ‘legendary icons’ like the retro-inspired R5, and ‘future icons’ such as the futuristic-looking Megane a…
No new Alfa Romeo sports cars, unless...

No new Alfa Romeo sports cars, unless...
…Italian brand can start to shift serious amounts of new product. Then we could see it make a new sports car
The smart money is being spent on hybrid cars

The smart money is being spent on hybrid cars
Mike Rutherford thinks hybrids sit in the sweet spot between cheaper petrol and diesel models and more expensive pure-electric cars
Smart #5 2025 preview: walkaround, specs, prices and on sale date

Smart #5 2025 preview: walkaround, specs, prices and on sale date
Smart’s biggest model to date gives the brand a new identity, and hides some trick technology under its skin
New Dacia Sandero to come with both hybrid and electric power

New Dacia Sandero to come with both hybrid and electric power
An all-new fourth-generation Sandero is coming in 2027, and Dacia’s boss has been discussing its powertrain options
Cupra Formentor and Leon get the ABT high performance treatment

Cupra Formentor and Leon get the ABT high performance treatment
The German tuner is also planning to create a more aggressive Raval special edition
New BYD Dolphin Surf is the UK version of the Seagull EV

New BYD Dolphin Surf is the UK version of the Seagull EV
BYD's entry-level electric car will aim to take on the Dacia Spring at around £15,000
New Alfa Romeo Stelvio spy shots show SUV will be bigger and sportier than ever

New Alfa Romeo Stelvio spy shots show SUV will be bigger and sportier than ever
The Next generation of Alfa’s flagship SUV has been seen out on test
EVs are here to stay, says Cupra boss

EVs are here to stay, says Cupra boss
Legislators need to be positive rather than punish, and educate consumers that EVs are the fuel of the future, says Cupra CEO Wayne Griffiths
M25 closures: avoid junctions 10 to 11 as complete shutdown threatens traffic chaos

M25 closures: avoid junctions 10 to 11 as complete shutdown threatens traffic chaos
More M25 chaos is in store for drivers, as the latest round of closures kicks off at 9pm on Friday
Hallelujah! Hot new Alfa Romeo Guilia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio models will keep petrol power

Hallelujah! Hot new Alfa Romeo Guilia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio models will keep petrol power
Alfa has adjusted course from circa-1,000bhp EVs due to expected lack of demand and customers’ desire for petrol power
Nobody really knows the 2025 F1 drivers’ salaries but we can have a good guess

Nobody really knows the 2025 F1 drivers’ salaries but we can have a good guess
Our chief columnist Mike Rutherford looks into what Grand Prix drivers are allegedly earning this year
Uninsured drivers have “nowhere to hide” as police seized 138,000 vehicles last year

Uninsured drivers have “nowhere to hide” as police seized 138,000 vehicles last year
Drivers cruising around without insurance face a PCN of £300 or, in some scenarios, even heftier fines and a driving ban
Supersized Audi Q9 ready to crash the Mercedes GLS and BMW X7's party

Supersized Audi Q9 ready to crash the Mercedes GLS and BMW X7's party
Audi’s largest SUV yet will offer lots of room for seven, but will be focused on North American and Chinese markets
Using AI to write your used car ad isn’t the best idea

Using AI to write your used car ad isn’t the best idea
Alex Ingram gives his expert insight on the growing use of AI to write nonsensical used-car ads
New Peugeot Expert Sport is a Le Mans-inspired van for the road

New Peugeot Expert Sport is a Le Mans-inspired van for the road
The electric Peugeot E-Expert Sport version trades some efficiency for hot-rod looks
Touchscreens here to stay, but some buttons will return, says Cupra tech boss

Touchscreens here to stay, but some buttons will return, says Cupra tech boss
The Volkswagen Group is listening to customer feedback and introducing more user-friendly buttons into car cabins
Gaussian splatting helps Volvo avoid real-life car accidents

Gaussian splatting helps Volvo avoid real-life car accidents
Oddly named 3D tech creates lifelike virtual scenarios to test driver-assistance systems
Car Deal of the Day: a pretty and practical Peugeot 408 for just £207 a month

Car Deal of the Day: a pretty and practical Peugeot 408 for just £207 a month
Is it a coupé, a hatchback or an SUV? One thing’s for sure, the 408 is our Car Deal of the Day for 19 March
BYD’s plan to be the world’s biggest car brand

BYD’s plan to be the world’s biggest car brand
BYD’s Europe boss talks about battling Tesla, five-minute charging and being the global number one car brand
Toyota to recycle used car parts at new Burnaston UK factory

Toyota to recycle used car parts at new Burnaston UK factory
Toyota Circular Factory to be ‘centre of excellence’ for future recycling operations worldwide
Does Britain have a blind spot over EV emissions?

Does Britain have a blind spot over EV emissions?
Calls for more clarity around ‘zero emission’ car terminology, following a consumer survey by a biofuels firm
New British-based brand Perseus hoping to take on Porsche Macan

New British-based brand Perseus hoping to take on Porsche Macan
The premium compact electric SUV will be built on a ‘proven’ platform from an unknown European goliath and designed by a well known Italian styling ho…
"Car design today is too aggressive": McLaren F1's designer weighs-in on the modern auto aesthetic

"Car design today is too aggressive": McLaren F1's designer weighs-in on the modern auto aesthetic
Peter Stevens expresses his disenchantment with modern car design, telling Auto Express the way a car looks will become “all the more important” with …
Electric cars are vital if transport is to help combat climate change

Electric cars are vital if transport is to help combat climate change
Despite poor EV sales, editor-at-large Phil McNamara thinks electric cars are only going to become more important
New PHEV trio to kick-off Bentley’s 10-year plug-in pledge

New PHEV trio to kick-off Bentley’s 10-year plug-in pledge
Bentley has set its electrification stall out with bold plans for a new plug-in car every year for the next decade
Isuzu D-Max Basecamp is a pick-up truck designed for camping anywhere 

Isuzu D-Max Basecamp is a pick-up truck designed for camping anywhere
The Basecamp is based on the range-topping AT35 and comes with a host of camping gear
BYD pilots 1,000kW charging, adding 250 miles of range in five minutes

BYD pilots 1,000kW charging, adding 250 miles of range in five minutes
The new technology allows cars to “match refill speeds of gasoline” models, according to its maker
New Citroen e-C3 van will be a cheap 'n' cheerful option for business from April

New Citroen e-C3 van will be a cheap 'n' cheerful option for business from April
Extensive line up of Citroen commercial vehicles is about to get even larger thanks to the e-C3 van
Audi A5 and A3 PHEVs lead run of 10 new Audi plug-in hybrids due this year

Audi A5 and A3 PHEVs lead run of 10 new Audi plug-in hybrids due this year
Audi is betting big on plug-in hybrid tech as EV uptake falters. Expect an influx of 10 models by the end of 2025 with long EV ranges
Bespoke Maserati Grecale Giorgetti Edition to showcase Fuoriserie personalisation programme

Bespoke Maserati Grecale Giorgetti Edition to showcase Fuoriserie personalisation programme
The electric version of Maserati’s SUV is about to gain a special one-off courtesy of furniture maker Giorgetti
New Tesla Cybercab preview: 300-mile range for self-driving robotaxi due in 2027

New Tesla Cybercab preview: 300-mile range for self-driving robotaxi due in 2027
Tesla’s Cybercab will be two-seater with no steering wheel and a relatively small 50kWh battery
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 …