Electric cars
Volkswagen is the UK’s highest-selling car brand… again

Volkswagen is the UK’s highest-selling car brand… again
VW may top the charts but the Chinese are catching up with nearly 10 per cent of all new-car sales coming from their new-age brands
Volvo EX30 owners warned over battery fire risk

Volvo EX30 owners warned over battery fire risk
Volvo smallest all-electric car has been identified with a possible fire-related battery issue
Best rear-wheel drive cars 2026

Best rear-wheel drive cars 2026
Rear-wheel drive is often praised as the drivetrain that delivers the most fun. Here we showcase the 10 best cars that do exactly that
Skywell BE11 gets giant price cut and even more kit as electric SUV market hots up

Skywell BE11 gets giant price cut and even more kit as electric SUV market hots up
Hoping to become a contender in the electric SUV segment, Skywell has revised its BE11
New electric Mercedes S-Class will replace the EQS… eventually

New electric Mercedes S-Class will replace the EQS… eventually
The next iteration of the S-Class will give its affluent customers the choice of combustion or electric power
It’s clear that all buyers want are affordable and desirable cars

It’s clear that all buyers want are affordable and desirable cars
Manufacturers like BYD, Jaecoo and Renault are building affordable cars people actually want to buy, and it’s backed up by sales data
New XPeng P7+ is China’s latest answer to the Tesla Model 3 and it’s coming to the UK

New XPeng P7+ is China’s latest answer to the Tesla Model 3 and it’s coming to the UK
XPeng has revealed a new luxury fastback that will target the Tesla Model 3 and Volkswagen ID.7
Volkswagen ID. Buzz LWB long-term test: size matters when it comes to electric MPVs

Volkswagen ID. Buzz LWB long-term test: size matters when it comes to electric MPVs
Final report: Huge EV has cruised off into the sunset leaving a big, practical hole that will be hard to fill
New Volkswagen ID. Polo: interior images and latest details on 2026 EV supermini

New Volkswagen ID. Polo: interior images and latest details on 2026 EV supermini
The Renault 5 rival is due to be revealed in full this spring and will hit the streets before the end of the year
Renault Megane vs Kia EV4: which electric hatchback is fit for all the family?

Renault Megane vs Kia EV4: which electric hatchback is fit for all the family?
Sleek hatchbacks make more sense than bulky SUVs when it comes to EV efficiency. Kia’s EV4 is the new boy, and we’ve pitted it against Renault’s sharp…
BYD beats Tesla as global sales slump for Elon Musk’s EV brand

BYD beats Tesla as global sales slump for Elon Musk’s EV brand
Chinese giant is now world’s top EV seller, after Tesla sales dropped for second year in a row in 2025
Fiat 500e now one of the cheapest EVs on sale as brand slashes prices across its range

Fiat 500e now one of the cheapest EVs on sale as brand slashes prices across its range
Fiat has cut up to £4,000 off the price of its EVs, including the hot Abarth versions
A cheap new Citroen EV is on the cards, but the EU must stop dithering

A cheap new Citroen EV is on the cards, but the EU must stop dithering
A small, low-cost EV sounds like a modern day take on the iconic 2CV. But it may not be the only approach
New XPeng X9 ditches pure-electric power for a ‘super range-extender’

New XPeng X9 ditches pure-electric power for a ‘super range-extender’
The X9 is a luxury people carrier that could be heading to the UK this year
The UK government’s electric car strategy is right! It should hold firm in 2026 

The UK government’s electric car strategy is right! It should hold firm in 2026
Phil McNamara thinks the government’s handling of the electric car transition is broadly correct and it should resist calls for change
New Alpine A390 beats the Porsche Macan Electric on price

New Alpine A390 beats the Porsche Macan Electric on price
Tri-motor Alpine will clock the 0-62mph sprint in less than four seconds
Car Deal of the Day: Vauxhall Frontera EV for £120 a month might just be deal of the year

Car Deal of the Day: Vauxhall Frontera EV for £120 a month might just be deal of the year
It may be the end of the year, but there are still amazing car deals to be had. The Vauxhall Frontera Electric is our Deal of the Day for December 31.
Tesla has lost its edge, but rival car brands could be made to fear it once again

Tesla has lost its edge, but rival car brands could be made to fear it once again
News reporter Ellis Hyde believes Tesla is no longer a force to be reckoned with, but could be again
New Nissan Sakura 2026 review: a kei car for Europe?

New Nissan Sakura 2026 review: a kei car for Europe?
All-electric versions of Japan’s kei car will help to form the basis of a new, low-cost, low-regulation EV from Europe’s manufacturers
Used Tesla Model Y (Mk1 2022-date) buyer’s guide: simply one of the best EVs

Used Tesla Model Y (Mk1 2022-date) buyer’s guide: simply one of the best EVs
A full used buyer’s guide on the Tesla Model Y which has been on sale in the UK since 2022
Let people choose the car that’s right for them, not meddling politicians 

Let people choose the car that’s right for them, not meddling politicians
We need to reduce our carbon footprint, but I’ll never not advocate for people buying the car that’s right for them
Best car group tests 2025: the year’s top new models fight it out

Best car group tests 2025: the year’s top new models fight it out
There’s nowhere to hide on the Auto Express car group test and these were the tests that stood out in 2025.
New Lexus RZ 600e F Sport Performance is a 420bhp Christmas cracker

New Lexus RZ 600e F Sport Performance is a 420bhp Christmas cracker
This ultimate version of the Lexus RZ is one Christmas present we won’t get in the UK
Electric cars are great, but not for everyone

Electric cars are great, but not for everyone
Mike Rutherford explains why Britain should follow in the EU’s footsteps
Radical Renault Filante Record 2025 manages 1,000km on a single charge, all at high speeds

Radical Renault Filante Record 2025 manages 1,000km on a single charge, all at high speeds
The incredibly sculptural design is inspired by record-breaking cars from Renault’s past
Car Deal of the Day: Hot 422bhp Smart #1 Brabus could be driven home for £252 a month

Car Deal of the Day: Hot 422bhp Smart #1 Brabus could be driven home for £252 a month
The Smart #1 Brabus usefully combines potent power with high levels of practicality. It’s our Deal of the Day for December 22.
Hyundai Staria EV could make its debut at Brussels Motor Show

Hyundai Staria EV could make its debut at Brussels Motor Show
Eye-catching Korean MPV could be set for pure-electric power
Alpine ‘A590’ Porsche Cayenne rival could unlock a future US launch

Alpine ‘A590’ Porsche Cayenne rival could unlock a future US launch
The French sports car brand is considering a larger electric car that takes its cues from the A390
New Ford Fiesta shaping up for its gigantic 2028 comeback

New Ford Fiesta shaping up for its gigantic 2028 comeback
Ford’s passenger-car business will get a new lease of life thanks to Renault’s Ampere platform, paving the way for two new small EVs






