Electric cars
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
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
EV drivers aren't avoiding long trips this Christmas, but range is a worry

EV drivers aren't avoiding long trips this Christmas, but range is a worry
Our poll has revealed that a significant chunk of electric-car owners are nervous about driving long distances during the holiday season
New Kia PV5 Passenger and EV4 are brand’s first models to receive EV grant

New Kia PV5 Passenger and EV4 are brand’s first models to receive EV grant
These EVs have only just launched in the UK, but they already qualify for a £1,500 discount from the Government
New Fiat 600 Sport injects the chic small SUV with bad-boy attitude

New Fiat 600 Sport injects the chic small SUV with bad-boy attitude
Sport trim will be available on the hybrid and electric Fiat 600 from January 2026
EVs won't be killing off the petrol car any time soon

EVs won't be killing off the petrol car any time soon
Richard Ingram explains why plateauing consumer demand has changed the outlook for EVs
EU axes 2035 petrol and diesel car sales ban but UK holds firm on 2030

EU axes 2035 petrol and diesel car sales ban but UK holds firm on 2030
From 2035, 10 per cent of car sales in the EU can comprise hybrid, plug-in hybrid or even standard petrol and diesel cars
Nissan Micra Nismo hot hatch due as brand takes walk on the wild side

Nissan Micra Nismo hot hatch due as brand takes walk on the wild side
A hot Nissan Micra would leverage the work done for the closely-related Alpine A290, and our exclusive image previews how it could look
Dacia Spring EV updated for 2026, and it’s still got a tiny price tag

Dacia Spring EV updated for 2026, and it’s still got a tiny price tag
The Dacia Spring has been improved for 2026, but a replacement could come soon
New Nissan Leaf: British-built EV enters production in Sunderland

New Nissan Leaf: British-built EV enters production in Sunderland
On sale now, the sleek new Leaf is one of the very few models to qualify for the full £3,750 grant from the UK Government
Car Deal of the Day: Volkswagen ID.4 is sensible, spacious and under £235 per month

Car Deal of the Day: Volkswagen ID.4 is sensible, spacious and under £235 per month
The ID.4 is an electric SUV that focuses on the fundamentals rather than fancy gimmicks. It’s also our Deal of the Day for 15 December
Car Deal of the Day: turn on the style with the MINI Aceman for just £250 per month

Car Deal of the Day: turn on the style with the MINI Aceman for just £250 per month
MINI’s small electric SUV has a big personality, and is our Deal of the Day for 14 December
New Volkswagen Gen.Urban autonomous taxi to rival Tesla Cybercab 

New Volkswagen Gen.Urban autonomous taxi to rival Tesla Cybercab
VW is looking into driverless car technology, inspired by Cybercab and Robotaxi
New Caterham Project V electric sports car edges closer to reality

New Caterham Project V electric sports car edges closer to reality
Revealed as a concept in 2023, the electric coupe will feature a Yamaha-developed drivetrain
New XPeng G6 priced below £40k to undercut Tesla Model Y

New XPeng G6 priced below £40k to undercut Tesla Model Y
Three versions of the XPeng G6 will be available in the UK, with up to 480bhp
Tesla’s AI-powered robot is doing a meet and greet in London

Tesla’s AI-powered robot is doing a meet and greet in London
Guests to Westfield London will be able to meet Elon Musk’s new humanoid robot while snacking on popcorn
New Smart #6 is coming to rival BMW's 3 Series, just not in the UK

New Smart #6 is coming to rival BMW's 3 Series, just not in the UK
Smart’s first saloon has been unveiled in China featuring plug-in hybrid power
The Government just made EVs and plug-in hybrids far less attractive

The Government just made EVs and plug-in hybrids far less attractive
Mike Rutherford wonders why anybody would now buy a pure-EV or PHEV after the Government announced plans for a pay-per-mile scheme
New Alpine A310 to target Porsche 911 with advanced EV tech and multi-model range

New Alpine A310 to target Porsche 911 with advanced EV tech and multi-model range
Alpine is aiming to knock the mighty Porsche 911 down a peg or two with its new 2+2 coupé and Spyder convertible
New Tesla Model Y Standard hits the UK, offering 314 miles of range for less than £42k

New Tesla Model Y Standard hits the UK, offering 314 miles of range for less than £42k
The Model Y Standard offers 314 miles of range and is £7,000 cheaper than the next version in the line-up
Electric car demand slows as Government grant fails to woo buyers

Electric car demand slows as Government grant fails to woo buyers
EV sales rose only marginally in the run-up to the November Budget, compared with the same period last year
Pay-per-mile road tax is an attack on electric cars and those that own them

Pay-per-mile road tax is an attack on electric cars and those that own them
Editor Paul Barker thinks the road user charging will put people off switching to an electric vehicle, while simultaneously hurting the car industry
Think the radical Jaguar Type 00 is a huge mistake? The internet disagrees

Think the radical Jaguar Type 00 is a huge mistake? The internet disagrees
Jaguar’s controversial rebrand has ruffled a few feathers, but dismiss it at your peril – the hype is real
Renault 5, Renault 4 and Alpine A290 get huge discount thanks to £3,750 Electric Car Grant
Renault 5, Renault 4 and Alpine A290 get huge discount thanks to £3,750 Electric Car Grant
‘Comfort Range’ versions for the R5 now benefit from a £3,750 thanks to the Government’s EV grant
DS 3 and DS No.4 Performance Line trim added for a touch of Formula E-inspired sportiness

DS 3 and DS No.4 Performance Line trim added for a touch of Formula E-inspired sportiness
This is what happens when you combine luxury French electric cars with motorsport





