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Alpine A290 vs MINI JCW Electric: an electric hot hatch clash
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Alpine A290 vs MINI JCW Electric: an electric hot hatch clash

Is a pure-electric hot hatch really the future? Well, the Alpine A290 and MINI JCW prove that the road ahead looks very bright indeed
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23 Aug 2025
The future of Skoda: CEO talks new cars and how it beat BMW
The future of Skoda

The future of Skoda: CEO talks new cars and how it beat BMW

We’re not at peak Skoda yet – a flagship electric SUV and a small hatch will soon boost the line-up explains CEO Klaus Zellmer, in a long chat with Au…
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23 Aug 2025
What cars qualify for the electric car grant? Full list with our best (and worst) picks
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What cars qualify for the electric car grant? Full list with our best (and worst) picks

More than 20 electric cars are now eligible for a Government-funded discount. Which should you go for from the ever growing list?
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22 Aug 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Volkswagen ID.3 slides down to a shockingly low £184 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: Volkswagen ID.3 slides down to a shockingly low £184 a month

The Volkswagen ID.3 isn’t usually a super cheap EV – but that’s changed. It’s our Deal of the Day for August 22
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22 Aug 2025
Three-car garage: Maserati GranTurismo, Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio and Fiat 500e all for £85k
3-car garage for 85k

Three-car garage: Maserati GranTurismo, Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio and Fiat 500e all for £85k

The legendary Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio costs nearly £87,000, but we’ve created a desirable all-Italian three-car garage for less through Auto Ex…
Features
22 Aug 2025
Car Deal of the Day: we've never seen the Cupra Born this cheap
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Car Deal of the Day: we've never seen the Cupra Born this cheap

The Born is a great choice for those who want a practical electric hatchback with a sporty drive. It’s our Deal of the Day for August 21
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21 Aug 2025
Best electric cars 2025
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Best electric cars 2025

Thinking about making the switch to an electric vehicle? Here are the EVs that should be on your shortlist, and why…
Best cars & vans
21 Aug 2025
Volvo EC40 Plus long-term test: smooth, spacious and stress-free until the end
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Volvo EC40 Plus long-term test: smooth, spacious and stress-free until the end

Third fleetwatch: Volvo’s EV signs off with a 500-mile family holiday
Long-term tests
21 Aug 2025
New BYD Atto 2 electric SUV on sale now: Kia EV3 challenger starts from £30k
New BYD Atto 2 in Hiking Green - front tracking

New BYD Atto 2 electric SUV on sale now: Kia EV3 challenger starts from £30k

BYD’s first compact SUV is available with two battery sizes and offers up to 261 miles of range
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20 Aug 2025
All-new Porsche Cayenne Electric edges closer to showrooms
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All-new Porsche Cayenne Electric edges closer to showrooms

Porsche’s flagship electric SUV is about to drop with cutting-edge tech and modern styling
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20 Aug 2025
Tesla Model 3 indicator stalk reintroduced in China. Is it on the way to the UK?
Tesla Model 3 - front cornering

Tesla Model 3 indicator stalk reintroduced in China. Is it on the way to the UK?

Currently only customers in China have the new Model 3 with an old fashioned indicator stalk
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20 Aug 2025
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Ford Puma Gen-E review
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Ford Puma Gen-E review

Big-selling crossover now comes with an all-electric powertrain. Does it offer any compromises?
In-depth reviews
20 Aug 2025
Taxi! Seven-seat Farizon SV electric minibus revealed
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Taxi! Seven-seat Farizon SV electric minibus revealed

Firm’s announcement coincides with 1,000-unit order from Hong Kong taxi company, with European sales to come
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19 Aug 2025
Cupra Born review
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Cupra Born review

Sporty Cupra Born electric hatch looks the part, and delivers a decent mix of abilities
In-depth reviews
19 Aug 2025
Plug-in van grant: what is it and how does it work?
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Plug-in van grant: what is it and how does it work?

The plug-in van and truck grant could help you save up to £5,000 on a new electric van, here’s everything you need to know and which vehicles are elig…
Tips & advice
19 Aug 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Sacré bleu! Electric Peugeot E-Rifter MPV for just £160 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: Sacré bleu! Electric Peugeot E-Rifter MPV for just £160 a month

Electric people movers don’t come much more sensible, or cheaper, than this Peugeot E-Rifter. It’s our Deal of the Day for August 18
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18 Aug 2025
Electric van boost as government grant for plug-in commercial vehicles extended
Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo - front cornering

Electric van boost as government grant for plug-in commercial vehicles extended

Business owners will be able to save thousands on new electric vans and trucks until 2027
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18 Aug 2025
Three car garage: Skoda Superb Estate, BMW i3 and a Ford Mustang GT Convertible for £75k
3-car garage for 75k

Three car garage: Skoda Superb Estate, BMW i3 and a Ford Mustang GT Convertible for £75k

The 75-plate is coming but what if you spent £75k on used cars instead? This three-car garage covers all the bases
Features
18 Aug 2025
It's incredible that no EV has got the full Electric Car Grant amount
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It's incredible that no EV has got the full Electric Car Grant amount

Editor Paul Barker is baffled that no cars currently eligible for the Electric Car Grant qualify for the higher amount of £3,750
Opinion
17 Aug 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Jump into a fully loaded Leapmotor C10 at £191 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: Jump into a fully loaded Leapmotor C10 at £191 a month

New to the UK market, the Leapmotor C10 is a spacious, electric family SUV with lots of kit. It’s our deal of the day for August 16
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16 Aug 2025
UK Electric Car Grant in detail: discount size, eligibility and how you get the ECG
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UK Electric Car Grant in detail: discount size, eligibility and how you get the ECG

The Government has announced an electric car grant with discounts of up to £3,750, but does any model get the full amount?
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16 Aug 2025
Hyundai Inster vs BYD Dolphin Surf: cool urban EVs go wheel-to-wheel for the crown
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Hyundai Inster vs BYD Dolphin Surf: cool urban EVs go wheel-to-wheel for the crown

BYD wants to go viral with its Dolphin Surf, but Hyundai thinks its Inster could be an even bigger social butterfly. We put the small EVs to the test
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16 Aug 2025
New Volkswagen, Peugeot and Cupra models gain EV Grant price cuts
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New Volkswagen, Peugeot and Cupra models gain EV Grant price cuts

More cars qualify for the Government’s discounts, but there’s still not a single car eligible for the maximum £3,750 discount
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15 Aug 2025
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Car Deal of the Day: The Hyundai Kona Electric is a distinctive SUV for under £218 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: The Hyundai Kona Electric is a distinctive SUV for under £218 a month

The Kona Electric still looks fresh and is competitive against rivals. It’s our Deal of the Day for August 15
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15 Aug 2025
Nissan Micra review
Auto Express senior staff writer Jordan Katsianis driving the Nissan Micra EV (exterior)

Nissan Micra review

The new Nissan Micra might be from a Japanese brand, but it’s built in France and designed in the UK; a varied birth, but one that still comes togethe…
In-depth reviews
15 Aug 2025
Smart #1 review
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Smart #1 review

Performance, efficiency and practicality are Smart #1 highlights, but it needs ride quality and infotainment improvements to best its rivals
In-depth reviews
15 Aug 2025
New Fiat 500e Giorgio Armani Collector’s Edition 2025 review: chic city car is past its prime
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New Fiat 500e Giorgio Armani Collector’s Edition 2025 review: chic city car is past its prime

The new Fiat 500e Giorgio Armani Collector's Edition adds some styling flair but does little for a car which is in need of a proper update
Road tests
15 Aug 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Cupra Tavascan's head-turning looks for £295 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: Cupra Tavascan's head-turning looks for £295 a month

The Cupra Tavascan has a distinctive design but doesn’t cost the earth. It’s our Deal of the Day for August 14
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14 Aug 2025
Renault Scenic review
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Renault Scenic review

Our extensive testing of the electric Renault Scenic E-Tech reveals an innovative and hi-tech family car with few weak points
In-depth reviews
14 Aug 2025
Who said the estate car is dead? New electric Skoda Octavia previewed by Vision O concept
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Who said the estate car is dead? New electric Skoda Octavia previewed by Vision O concept

Skoda will reveal its vision for the future of estate cars at next month’s Munich Motor Show
News
14 Aug 2025
Alpine A290 review
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Alpine A290 review

The Alpine A290 all-electric hot hatchback is rounded, well priced, and has desirability in spades
In-depth reviews
14 Aug 2025
Shock new mid-size Range Rover to get EV power and stunning design
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Shock new mid-size Range Rover to get EV power and stunning design

Mid-size SUV will end the four-year wait for a new JLR model and our exclusive images preview how it could look
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14 Aug 2025
Forget Netflix, Volkswagen locks horsepower behind paid subscription
Volkswagen ID.3 - front cornering

Forget Netflix, Volkswagen locks horsepower behind paid subscription

Owners can now subscribe to boost the power of their car… for a fee
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14 Aug 2025
New Mercedes GLA spied with cutting-edge EV powertrain
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New Mercedes GLA spied with cutting-edge EV powertrain

The fourth model on Merc’s all-new MMA platform will be a compact electric SUV with a not-so-compact range
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14 Aug 2025
Cupra Tavascan V1 long-term test: posh EV blossoms in warm weather
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Cupra Tavascan V1 long-term test: posh EV blossoms in warm weather

Fifth fleetwatch: range readings climbed to a peak of 380 miles in the summer weather
Long-term tests
14 Aug 2025