Electric cars
Toyota electric cars to offer 500-mile range by 2026 with solid state batteries to follow

Toyota electric cars to offer 500-mile range by 2026 with solid state batteries to follow
New battery technology will enable Toyota to increase EV range and decrease cost
New Renault Trafic E-Tech charged and ready with 184-mile range

New Renault Trafic E-Tech charged and ready with 184-mile range
With the arrival of the Trafic E-Tech, Renault now offers electric options right across its van range
EU investigation to probe ‘flood’ of cheaper Chinese cars

EU investigation to probe ‘flood’ of cheaper Chinese cars
An anti-subsidy investigation launched by the EU carries the threat of tariffs to make Chinese imports more expensive
New 2023 Porsche Taycan range-topper spied without camouflage

New 2023 Porsche Taycan range-topper spied without camouflage
Most powerful Taycan yet will have hypercar performance
New Peugeot 3008 revealed with all-electric power to take on the VW ID.4

New Peugeot 3008 revealed with all-electric power to take on the VW ID.4
The third-generation Peugeot 3008 gets sporty styling and an all-electric powertrain in E-3008 form, but a PHEV will follow
New Volkswagen Golf to live on in the electric era with hot Golf R flagship

New Volkswagen Golf to live on in the electric era with hot Golf R flagship
Volkswagen has no plans to axe the VW Golf name as its switch to electric power comes to fruition. If anything, it’s the future of the ID electric bra…
New Volkswagen ID.X Performance revealed as all-electric super saloon

New Volkswagen ID.X Performance revealed as all-electric super saloon
Volkswagen has created a wild concept based on the ID.7
Smart #1 vs Renault Megane E-Tech: 2023 twin test review

Smart #1 vs Renault Megane E-Tech: 2023 twin test review
The Smart #1 marks the dawn of a new era for the former city car maker. Does it have the measure of the Renault Megane?
Leapmotor all set to join UK’s Chinese car brand influx

Leapmotor all set to join UK’s Chinese car brand influx
Electric car start-up Leapmotor has already sold cars in Europe, with the all-new C10 SUV due to go on sale in 2024
New 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally designed for off-road fun

New 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally designed for off-road fun
Ford says the Mustang Mach-E Rally will be available to order early next year
New Volkswagen ID.3 GTX: first spy shots and all the latest on VW’s electric hot hatch

New Volkswagen ID.3 GTX: first spy shots and all the latest on VW’s electric hot hatch
Volkswagen’s family-friendly ID.3 will soon get the sporty GTX treatment
New Mercedes MMA platform to underpin four new cars

New Mercedes MMA platform to underpin four new cars
A shooting brake, two SUVs and a saloon are in development
New Hyundai Ioniq 5 facelift spotted on the road

New Hyundai Ioniq 5 facelift spotted on the road
Hyundai’s popular all-electric family car will soon gain a mid-life refresh
New BMW iX1: electric range boosted to 296 miles by eDrive20 version

New BMW iX1: electric range boosted to 296 miles by eDrive20 version
The new entry-level BMW iX1 offers the most range and it’s on sale now
New BYD Seal U SUV set for UK launch as a plug-in hybrid

New BYD Seal U SUV set for UK launch as a plug-in hybrid
The range of BYD models available to UK customers will grow again with the Seal U arriving early next year in plug-in hybrid form. Pure EV versions wi…
New Seres 3 EV: UK launch confirmed for Chinese Nissan Qashqai rival

New Seres 3 EV: UK launch confirmed for Chinese Nissan Qashqai rival
The new Chinese brand is set to launch with a Qashqai-sized model, possibly as early as this year.
SEAT set for ‘new role’ in Volkswagen Group

SEAT set for ‘new role’ in Volkswagen Group
VW Group boss tells Auto Express “Cupra is the future of SEAT”
Polestar Synergy Design Concept wins Hot Wheels design competition

Polestar Synergy Design Concept wins Hot Wheels design competition
Swedish EV brand Polestar is on the cusp of debuting a GT and open-top sports car, might a supercar be next?
New Cupra DarkRebel concept to use Porsche tech

New Cupra DarkRebel concept to use Porsche tech
Cupra’s sports car concept will become a halo model for the brand, utilising high-performance technology from the wider VW Group
Hot Cupra Born VZ in the works

Hot Cupra Born VZ in the works
A punchier Cupra Born will get 237bhp and special paint, paving the way for future hot Cupra models
New 2024 MINI Cooper EV unveiled with up to 250 miles of range

New 2024 MINI Cooper EV unveiled with up to 250 miles of range
The iconic British supermini will also be available with petrol power; all cars get latest infotainment with prices starting from £30k
New VW ID. GTI Concept takes performance brand into the electric age

New VW ID. GTI Concept takes performance brand into the electric age
Volkswagen’s new ID. GTI Concept previews a hot version of the forthcoming all-electric ID.2
New Mercedes Concept CLA Class previews future Tesla Model 3 rival

New Mercedes Concept CLA Class previews future Tesla Model 3 rival
The new Mercedes Concept CLA Class gives hints at how the German brand’s next all-electric EQ model will look
New MINI John Cooper Works hot hatch confirmed: petrol or ‘JCW E’ electric power

New MINI John Cooper Works hot hatch confirmed: petrol or ‘JCW E’ electric power
A choice of powertrains will be available for hottest new MINI – with a hardcore MINI Cooper GP variant potentially possible too…
Volkswagen ID.3 vs MG4: 2023 twin test review

Volkswagen ID.3 vs MG4: 2023 twin test review
Is it second time lucky for the Volkswagen ID.3? We see if early updates can see off the MG4
New Fisker Pear: sub-£30,000 EV to offer up to 348 miles of range

New Fisker Pear: sub-£30,000 EV to offer up to 348 miles of range
The Fisker Pear will arrive in 2025 and sit below the larger Ocean SUV in the brand’s range
Mercedes EV charging network to roll out in Europe this year

Mercedes EV charging network to roll out in Europe this year
Mercedes plans to rival the Tesla Supercharger network with new high-power EV charging stations
BYD to drop ‘Build your dreams’ badging

BYD to drop ‘Build your dreams’ badging
BYD has reacted to customer feedback and will drop the controversial ‘Build your dreams’ badging from the rear of the Atto 3 and Seal, but it will rem…
Tesla Superchargers: who can use Tesla's charging stations and how do they work?

Tesla Superchargers: who can use Tesla's charging stations and how do they work?
Tesla has created its own charging network, but who can use the Superchargers and how do they work?
New V4 Tesla Supercharger available to all electric cars

New V4 Tesla Supercharger available to all electric cars
Tesla has unveiled its newest EV charger which can be used by anyone and boasts a contactless card payment reader
New Volvo EM90: Electric MPV on the way in late 2023

New Volvo EM90: Electric MPV on the way in late 2023
Volvo might have axed its estates in the UK, but it’s still got one eye on practicality with this new MPV
New 2023 Mercedes EQA facelift revealed

New 2023 Mercedes EQA facelift revealed
The smallest all-electric Mercedes has received a mid-life refresh