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China, Japan and South Korea will dominate the car world for years to come

China, Japan and South Korea will dominate the car world for years to come
After a recent visit to North East Asia, Mike Rutherford thinks the rest of the car world has a lot of catching up to do
Car Deal of the Day: the Mazda MX-5 can banish the winter blues for just £230 per month

Car Deal of the Day: the Mazda MX-5 can banish the winter blues for just £230 per month
Think November is the wrong time to buy a drop-top? Think again. At just over £230 a month, the fantastic MX-5 is our Deal of the Day for November 9
The new Renault Twingo is the perfect car to fight the wave of small Chinese EVs

The new Renault Twingo is the perfect car to fight the wave of small Chinese EVs
News reporter Ellis Hyde explains why the new Renault Twingo going from concept to production in only 100 weeks is such an important milestone
Full EV grant award brings 421-mile Citroen e-C5 Aircross under £33,000

Full EV grant award brings 421-mile Citroen e-C5 Aircross under £33,000
Citroen’s electric family SUV is only the third model to qualify for the maximum £3,750 EV grant
Renault goes to war on high car prices, regulation and China’s cost advantage 

Renault goes to war on high car prices, regulation and China’s cost advantage
The Renault CEO says speeding up development times will suppress new car prices – and new Twingo is just the start
Calls for government guarantee on used car values to make EV leasing cheaper 

Calls for government guarantee on used car values to make EV leasing cheaper
New plans drawn up by the UK car leasing industry could win or lose the government millions, but also save drivers £££s
New BYD Seal 6 PHEV is £13k less than a BMW 3 Series

New BYD Seal 6 PHEV is £13k less than a BMW 3 Series
The Seal 6’s PHEV set-up offers up to 87 miles of pure-electric range
New Renault Trafic Escapade campervan targets the VW California, but is missing one key feature

New Renault Trafic Escapade campervan targets the VW California, but is missing one key feature
French maker will launch its Volkswagen California rival next year, throwing in everything including the kitchen sink
A new Mazda 2 is on the way and it’ll be a shot in the arm for the petrol supermini market

A new Mazda 2 is on the way and it’ll be a shot in the arm for the petrol supermini market
Mazda's next-gen 2 supermini could be an ideal small car for buyers not yet convinced by all-electric power
Subaru lost its way in the UK, but now has a big plan to get back on track

Subaru lost its way in the UK, but now has a big plan to get back on track
Subaru has bold plans for the future, and senior staff writer Jordan Katsianis thinks it's about to take the UK by storm
Renault Megane hybrid planned to boost choice amid EV uncertainty 
Renault Megane hybrid planned to boost choice amid EV uncertainty
The slow-selling electric hatchback is set for a new platform with more powertrain options in 2028
Car Deal of the Day: Small SUVs don’t come much cheaper than the Citroen C3 Aircross for £184 a month

Car Deal of the Day: Small SUVs don’t come much cheaper than the Citroen C3 Aircross for £184 a month
It’s quirky, comfy and roomy – the Citroen C3 Aircross is our Deal of the Day for November 6.
Car leasing is the best way to save yourself from a depreciation nightmare

Car leasing is the best way to save yourself from a depreciation nightmare
Auto Express’s web producer loves having a brand new car, but believes you’re better off leasing than buying outright
New Mercedes CLA hybrid launched: 3 power options, 5 specs and up to 56mpg

New Mercedes CLA hybrid launched: 3 power options, 5 specs and up to 56mpg
Hybrid CLA joins the EV in small saloon range, and comes with a wide range of engine and spec options
Are car headlights too bright? Dazzled drivers say yes in new Govt study

Are car headlights too bright? Dazzled drivers say yes in new Govt study
The Department for Transport has published survey results showing the extent of the problem ahead of its upcoming Road Safety Strategy
Pay-per-mile road tax coming to the UK with EVs to foot the bill

Pay-per-mile road tax coming to the UK with EVs to foot the bill
A one-way trip across the UK will soon cost EV drivers several pounds extra under Rachel Reeves’ new plans
The all-electric Bentley 'Urban SUV' is coming and this is our first official look

The all-electric Bentley 'Urban SUV' is coming and this is our first official look
Crewe’s luxury EV looks set to break all kinds of records
Car headlights are too bright, but the Government can’t do much about it

Car headlights are too bright, but the Government can’t do much about it
Editor Paul Barker thinks car headlights are too bright but any solution to combat headlight dazzle is some way off
Renault 5 outsells Tesla Model Y, but both are beaten by Jaecoo 7
Renault 5 outsells Tesla Model Y, but both are beaten by Jaecoo 7
Renault’s retro hatchback topped the EV sales charts in October, but even it couldn’t come close to internal-combustion alternatives from China
A Land Rover Defender pick-up truck with a 419bhp V8! What’s not to love?

A Land Rover Defender pick-up truck with a 419bhp V8! What’s not to love?
Modification specialists Urban Automotive and Heritage Customs have created two visions of a new-age Defender pick-up
Vauxhall Astra PHEV gets huge £3k price cut and a bigger battery for improved EV range

Vauxhall Astra PHEV gets huge £3k price cut and a bigger battery for improved EV range
The upgraded Vauxhall Astra plug-in hybrid has been cut in price, despite gaining a bigger battery for up to 52 miles of pure-electric range
About time! New Audi Q7 will arrive in 2026, more than a decade after the last one

About time! New Audi Q7 will arrive in 2026, more than a decade after the last one
The new third-generation Q7 will borrow heavily from the latest Q5 and Q3 SUVs that have just been launched
New Audi A3 e-tron confirmed: low-cost EV to get retro A2 looks

New Audi A3 e-tron confirmed: low-cost EV to get retro A2 looks
The design of Audi’s latest EV appears to have been inspired by the unconventional Audi A2 hatchback
Missed your exit? Polestar 4 to gain Google AI software to keep you in the right lane

Missed your exit? Polestar 4 to gain Google AI software to keep you in the right lane
Polestar owners will soon be able to make use of Google software that can detect which lane you’re in and provide directions
Car Deal of the Day: Stand out with the stylish BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe for just £268 a month

Car Deal of the Day: Stand out with the stylish BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe for just £268 a month
The 2 Series Gran Coupe offers the best bits of the 1 Series but in a sleeker package. It’s our Deal of the Day for November 3
New Toyota Hilux pick-up teased with tough look

New Toyota Hilux pick-up teased with tough look
Toyota has issued a teaser for the new Hilux - which will be revealed on 10 November
Fake car parts warning, as £100k of potentially lethal components seized

Fake car parts warning, as £100k of potentially lethal components seized
Fake car parts can have disastrous consequences, with authorities advising consumers to only buy from trusted suppliers
Cowabunga! Citroen Ami Buggy Rip Curl is a surfer’s new toy

Cowabunga! Citroen Ami Buggy Rip Curl is a surfer’s new toy
This is surely the gnarliest variant of the Citroen Ami so far
The Renault 4 looks irresistible thanks to its bargain pricing

The Renault 4 looks irresistible thanks to its bargain pricing
Mike Rutherford takes a look at the New Car World Championships, where the Renault 4 took top honours
Car Deal of the Day: Renault Austral provides French family-friendliness for just £263 a month

Car Deal of the Day: Renault Austral provides French family-friendliness for just £263 a month
The Austral is a strong family SUV with smart looks, strong efficiency and decent kit. It’s our Deal of the Day for 1 November
Chinese car brands follow the Tesla template, but with a greater focus on price

Chinese car brands follow the Tesla template, but with a greater focus on price
Editor Paul Barker thinks the rise of Chinese car brands in the UK has caught out established names like Skoda and Vauxhall
New SEAT Leon to thrust Spanish brand back into the limelight

New SEAT Leon to thrust Spanish brand back into the limelight
A SEAT Leon Hybrid will join the line-up in 2028, before a fully updated Leon is set to arrive a year later
New Renault 5 Bleu d’Or pays homage to the iconic Clio Williams

New Renault 5 Bleu d’Or pays homage to the iconic Clio Williams
The Renault 5 Bleu d’Or has been created by Dutch company Re-volve and is limited to just 25 units
Car Deal of the Day: No tricks here… a Nissan Ariya for just £242 a month is a Halloween treat

Car Deal of the Day: No tricks here… a Nissan Ariya for just £242 a month is a Halloween treat
The Ariya electric SUV offers a tempting blend of affordability and an upmarket feel. It’s our spooktacular Deal of the Day for October 31
Updated Maserati Grecale Folgore gets more range and a sporty cabin upgrade

Updated Maserati Grecale Folgore gets more range and a sporty cabin upgrade
Electric SUV can now go another 50 miles thanks to clever tech that only uses all-wheel drive when absolutely necessary
A recall check before buying a used car could save your life

A recall check before buying a used car could save your life
Auto Express’s content editor explains how a simple check to see if there are any outstanding safety recalls could be life-saving when buying a car