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A Land Rover Defender pick-up? JLR teams up with Stellantis for new US model
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A Land Rover Defender pick-up? JLR teams up with Stellantis for new US model

With some help from Stellantis, Land Rover is looking to answer a call being made by its biggest market
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16 Sep 2026
UK petrol and diesel prices: latest fuel costs explained
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UK petrol and diesel prices: latest fuel costs explained

Petrol and diesel prices are constantly fluctuating, below we explain why and map out everything you need to know to save money at the pumps.
Tips & advice
14 Sep 2026
Rising prices are forcing us into older cars, don't tax them as well
Opinion - Rutherford don't tax older cars

Rising prices are forcing us into older cars, don't tax them as well

Mike Rutherford argues that the tougher emissions rules must reflect that millions of Brits rely on older cars every day
Opinion
13 Sep 2026
JLR announces 4,000 job cuts as EV blitz begins
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JLR announces 4,000 job cuts as EV blitz begins

After a tough couple of years, JLR has announced thousands of job cuts – mainly at its head office
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7 Sep 2026
Confirmed: VW Group plans to cut half its model range and 100,000 jobs
VW being built

Confirmed: VW Group plans to cut half its model range and 100,000 jobs

The cuts keep coming as German giant desperately tries to remain competitive in a rapidly changing automotive landscape
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4 Sep 2026
Which electric car’s batteries last longest? Global EV study uncovers the truth
Nissan Leaf - front cornering

Which electric car’s batteries last longest? Global EV study uncovers the truth

EV batteries are lasting longer than you might have thought, but charging habits and capacity can have an impact on a battery’s State of Health
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4 Sep 2026
Self-driving Ubers are now live on the streets of London
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Self-driving Ubers are now live on the streets of London

The UK is getting its first taste of autonomous ride sharing thanks to Uber and AI company Wayve, who have launched self-driving Ford Mustang Mach-E's…
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3 Sep 2026
Last chance: Gov asks for driver’s view on controversial car emissions law changes
Emissions checks

Last chance: Gov asks for driver’s view on controversial car emissions law changes

New proposals could see drivers face fines of up to £1,000 if their car’s emissions don’t match the approved emissions standard
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1 Sep 2026
BANNED: NSFW 76-reg number plates the DVLA brands too rude for the road
Naughty number plates

BANNED: NSFW 76-reg number plates the DVLA brands too rude for the road

With the new 76-plate around the corner, we list the registrations the DVLA won’t allow you to display on your car
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1 Sep 2026
Home EV charging price rises to be cancelled out by VAT cut, but relief won't last
Tesla Model S charging

Home EV charging price rises to be cancelled out by VAT cut, but relief won't last

Higher Ofgem price cap for domestic electricity is counterbalanced by Prime Minister’s VAT cut, but analysts say further rises in charging costs could…
News
27 Aug 2026
Dangerous driving videos could be removed from social media today, says minister
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Dangerous driving videos could be removed from social media today, says minister

A crash that killed seven people over the weekend – including two police officers – has led to calls for more action from social media companies
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27 Aug 2026
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Over 25k UK electric cars have battery issue that limits range and charging speed
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Over 25k UK electric cars have battery issue that limits range and charging speed

Generational analysed the batteries of roughly 10,000 EVs and while most were in a good state, some suffered voltage imbalances
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26 Aug 2026
UK laws on dogs in cars: guidelines for driving with dogs
Auto Express current affairs and features editor Chris Rosamond with members of the Dogs Trust

UK laws on dogs in cars: guidelines for driving with dogs

Here’s how to keep your dog happy, comfortable and legal while driving in the UK
Tips & advice
26 Aug 2026
Three million Teslas recalled as China cracks down on pop-out door handles
Tesla Model 3 - front static

Three million Teslas recalled as China cracks down on pop-out door handles

Electronic pop-out door handles will be banned on new cars in China from 2027, with millions of existing models being recalled
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24 Aug 2026
August Bank Holiday traffic set to be busiest in over a decade
Motorway traffic

August Bank Holiday traffic set to be busiest in over a decade

Up to 25 million journeys across the UK are expected to take place between Friday and Monday
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23 Aug 2026
Another garage fined in DVSA anti-social loud exhaust crackdown
MINI Hatch exhaust

Another garage fined in DVSA anti-social loud exhaust crackdown

SVG Motorsport Ltd was fined £1,600 for fitting illegal modifications and not informing the driver of how they would impact roadworthiness
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20 Aug 2026
RED Driving School under investigation over mandatory booking fees
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RED Driving School under investigation over mandatory booking fees

The Competition and Markets Authority is looking at how the company presents mandatory fees to customers
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19 Aug 2026
Fuel prices aren’t rising, but petrol stations are slow at passing on savings
Diesel pump

Fuel prices aren’t rising, but petrol stations are slow at passing on savings

The CMA will publish another detailed report in the Autumn as fuel retailers drag their feet in passing on wholesale price decreases
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18 Aug 2026
MoT test price could almost double under new proposals
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MoT test price could almost double under new proposals

The IGA says raising the price of the test will counterbalance rising business costs
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18 Aug 2026
ZEV Mandate review confirmed: easing of UK electric car sales targets likely
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ZEV Mandate review confirmed: easing of UK electric car sales targets likely

The 2030 and 2035 deadlines to phase out ICE cars and hybrids will stay, but the Government will now listen to industry advice on how to get there
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14 Aug 2026
eCall to hang up: Widespread car emergency service will stop working in three years

eCall to hang up: Widespread car emergency service will stop working in three years

Next-gen eCall is being introduced as a more reliable replacement for the now outdated 2G-powered original
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13 Aug 2026
E-scooter child injuries rise tenfold: widespread disregard for rules prompts calls for reform
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E-scooter child injuries rise tenfold: widespread disregard for rules prompts calls for reform

The vast majority of young children injured are riding privately owned e-scooters, which are illegal to use on UK public roads
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12 Aug 2026
New MoT test rules require a photo of every car
Protyre area manager Simon Hall inspecting a Vauxhall Corsa's tyre

New MoT test rules require a photo of every car

The Photos at Test feature has been rolled out nationwide to combat MoT test fraud
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11 Aug 2026
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Police impound £8m of supercars including rare Ferraris in 3-day anti-social driving crackdown
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Police impound £8m of supercars including rare Ferraris in 3-day anti-social driving crackdown

As part of an anti-social driving clampdown, police seized a Ferrari Monza SP2 alongside Lamborghinis, McLarens and Porsches
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10 Aug 2026
EVs and autonomous car production gets £130m Govt cash boost
Nissan Sunderland

EVs and autonomous car production gets £130m Govt cash boost

The £130 million cash injection will be supported by the Government and the UK automotive industry in equal measures
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10 Aug 2026
Volkswagens targeted in major new car badge theft epidemic fuelled by black market
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Volkswagens targeted in major new car badge theft epidemic fuelled by black market

More than 70 incidents have been reported of Volkswagen badges, containing radar tech, being stolen in London recently
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10 Aug 2026
UK child car seat laws: booster seat and baby seat laws explained
Child seat booster seat car seat

UK child car seat laws: booster seat and baby seat laws explained

Detailed info on latest baby seat and child seat regulations, plus when it’s OK to use a booster seat
Tips & advice
5 Aug 2026
Electric Car Grant explained: ECG discounts, eligibility details and how you get it
Auto Express creative director Darren Wilson charging the Lexus RZ

Electric Car Grant explained: ECG discounts, eligibility details and how you get it

You can get a discount of up to £3,750 on an electric car thanks to this Government grant, but which vehicles qualify and how do you claim? We reveal …
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5 Aug 2026
Iran War pushes petrol prices higher as forecourts suffer theft and abuse
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Iran War pushes petrol prices higher as forecourts suffer theft and abuse

The volume of petrol stolen per day in the UK has risen by 24 per cent since the start of the Iran War, says Forecourt Eye
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4 Aug 2026
Britain’s war on car ownership must stop
Rutherford opinion - Britain’s war on car ownership

Britain’s war on car ownership must stop

Mike Rutherford believes escalating taxes, government policies, and motoring costs are unfairly hitting people who rely on their cars every day
Opinion
2 Aug 2026
Cheaper EV charging is key to persuading more drivers to go electric
Leapmotor B10 - charging issues

Cheaper EV charging is key to persuading more drivers to go electric

A survey conducted by YouGov has revealed that a reduction in the price of public EV charging could help the UK hit ZEV Mandate targets
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31 Jul 2026
Drivers face price hikes in London’s Blackwall and Silvertown tunnels
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Drivers face price hikes in London’s Blackwall and Silvertown tunnels

Those crossing the Thames every day for work will be forced to pay out an extra £2 per week from September
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31 Jul 2026
UK car manufacturing is on life support and EV laws could pull the plug
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UK car manufacturing is on life support and EV laws could pull the plug

Brexit, EU and ZEV Mandate laws are preventing investment in UK automotive manufacturing, says head of trade body
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30 Jul 2026
75% of councils still lack accessible on-street EV charging
Wheelchair user charging a Vauxhall Astra Electric

75% of councils still lack accessible on-street EV charging

New research finds accessibility is improving, but not at the rate most would expect
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29 Jul 2026
10 ways Andy Burnham can win over drivers: our Motoring Manifesto
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10 ways Andy Burnham can win over drivers: our Motoring Manifesto

In our own Motoring Manifesto, we speak to experts across the industry to highlight 10 key issues Andy Burnham must now address as Prime Minister
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29 Jul 2026