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Assumption is the mother of most terrible car purchases

Assumption is the mother of most terrible car purchases
Ellis Hyde explains why you should do your homework and read the small print if you want to avoid any nasty surprises when buying a new car
Diesel isn’t always a dirty word

Diesel isn’t always a dirty word
Jordan Katsianis explains why he thinks we don’t all have to buy petrol cars or EVs. There is another way that makes real sense for some buyers
Citroen Ami Buggy sales on ice because of the UK’s weather

Citroen Ami Buggy sales on ice because of the UK’s weather
French firm’s UK boss explains why funkiest version of electric quadricycle isn’t coming here… yet
Car wheels are simply getting too big

Car wheels are simply getting too big
Tom Jervis gives his expert insight on why big wheels aren’t always a big deal
Buying a used car? Don’t let shoddy build quality catch you out

Buying a used car? Don’t let shoddy build quality catch you out
Ellis Hyde explains why it’s worth paying extra attention to build quality when you’re choosing your next car
Hyundai’s N division isn’t axing petrol hot hatchbacks just yet

Hyundai’s N division isn’t axing petrol hot hatchbacks just yet
Performance division’s VP says that it’s “not true” that the brand is going EV-only, hinting at hybrid-powered models to come
No new Alfa Romeo sports cars, unless...

No new Alfa Romeo sports cars, unless...
…Italian brand can start to shift serious amounts of new product. Then we could see it make a new sports car
New Alfa Romeo Stelvio spy shots show SUV will be bigger and sportier than ever

New Alfa Romeo Stelvio spy shots show SUV will be bigger and sportier than ever
The Next generation of Alfa’s flagship SUV has been seen out on test
"Car design today is too aggressive": McLaren F1's designer weighs-in on the modern auto aesthetic

"Car design today is too aggressive": McLaren F1's designer weighs-in on the modern auto aesthetic
Peter Stevens expresses his disenchantment with modern car design, telling Auto Express the way a car looks will become “all the more important” with …
Kia has grown into a firm UK favourite, and it’s showing no sign of slowing down

Kia has grown into a firm UK favourite, and it’s showing no sign of slowing down
Paul Barker explains why the Korean brand is managing to win the hearts of so many British buyers
Drivers are being forgotten in the push for ever more complex car tech

Drivers are being forgotten in the push for ever more complex car tech
Using a handheld phone while driving is illegal but car touchscreens are becoming more complicated and phone-like with no regulation - as our test sho…
Best car infotainment systems: head-to-head test for features, user experience and driver distraction

Best car infotainment systems: head-to-head test for features, user experience and driver distraction
How distracting is your car’s touch screen? We test 10 of the most popular systems to rate the best and worst performers
Best car voice control systems tested and rated

Best car voice control systems tested and rated
Voice control is common in all manner of devices these days but how do the top in-car systems perform under pressure?
BMW pauses EV production plan for MINI Oxford plant: slow electric car sales blamed

BMW pauses EV production plan for MINI Oxford plant: slow electric car sales blamed
Plans to build the electric MINI hatch and Aceman in the UK are now on hold
“We should have revived Renault 5 earlier” says firm’s marketing boss

“We should have revived Renault 5 earlier” says firm’s marketing boss
French firm’s vice president hints at more retro-named models to come, alongside new nameplates that need to mean something… unlike AI-generated Kadja…
Buying a new car should be a marathon, not a sprint

Buying a new car should be a marathon, not a sprint
Paul Barker explains why not rushing into a car-buying decision can yield the best results
New Fiat Pandina will be a low-cost city car for the masses

New Fiat Pandina will be a low-cost city car for the masses
The all-new ‘mini-Panda’ will reintroduce a budget city car to the Italian brand’s line-up, and our exclusive pictures show what it could look like
Dear Donald Trump: this is why Europe won’t buy American cars

Dear Donald Trump: this is why Europe won’t buy American cars
Editor-at-large Phil McNamara thinks Donald Trump has a few things to learn about the car market in the UK and Europe
Aston Martin to swap quantity for quality with new harder, faster model range

Aston Martin to swap quantity for quality with new harder, faster model range
New CEO says four new cars in 18 months was too much; will boost value by launching faster or more luxurious versions of existing models
Car brands like Tesla and Vauxhall risk falling behind due to poor leadership

Car brands like Tesla and Vauxhall risk falling behind due to poor leadership
Mike Rutherford thinks manufacturers like Tesla and Vauxhall could be left behind due to poor management decisions
2027 BMW M3: latest on electric and petrol versions of iconic performance car 

2027 BMW M3: latest on electric and petrol versions of iconic performance car
More power, a new design and a revolutionary interior in store for next M3
New Toyota MR2 is all but confirmed

New Toyota MR2 is all but confirmed
Work is under way on a new petrol two-seater that will use the mid-engined powertrain from Toyota's Tokyo Auto Salon concept
Motorists are rejecting electric cars, it's clear hybrids are the answer

Motorists are rejecting electric cars, it's clear hybrids are the answer
Mike Rutherford believes motorists will snub electric cars in favour of hybrids for years to come
Selling a car is a lot harder than you may have thought

Selling a car is a lot harder than you may have thought
Alastair Crooks shares his top tips on preparing for a successful sale
Osamu Suzuki was a visionary who championed high-quality small cars

Osamu Suzuki was a visionary who championed high-quality small cars
Mike Rutherford celebrates the life of Osamu Suzuki
Stricter plug-in hybrid emissions tests are the answer to a question no-one asked

Stricter plug-in hybrid emissions tests are the answer to a question no-one asked
Editor Paul Barker takes a closer look at plug-in hybrids and wonders if the new stricter tests will actually work
The quick car finance option is rarely the best one 

The quick car finance option is rarely the best one
Senior content editor Shane Wilkinson explains why it always pays to shop around when it comes to financing your next car
Plug-in hybrid cars are essentially pointless and in 2025 it’s high time we all accepted that

Plug-in hybrid cars are essentially pointless and in 2025 it’s high time we all accepted that
Alex Ingram explains why he believes that PHEVs aren't all they're cracked up to be
Forget emissions, tax cars on weight for a fairer, progressive system in 2025 that’s better for everyone

Forget emissions, tax cars on weight for a fairer, progressive system in 2025 that’s better for everyone
Does the UK's VED road taxing system need a revamp? Alastair Crooks shares his thoughts on the subject...
Enough with all these boring cars, give us something wild, confident and evocative in 2025 

Enough with all these boring cars, give us something wild, confident and evocative in 2025
Jordan Katsianis believes its time for carmakers to really spice things up
Stop the fixation on electric cars and give alternative fuels, like hydrogen, a chance in 2025

Stop the fixation on electric cars and give alternative fuels, like hydrogen, a chance in 2025
Chris Rosamond explains why we should keep an open mind about future fuels
Electric car sales targets have handcuffed the UK car industry; time to axe the ZEV mandate in 2025

Electric car sales targets have handcuffed the UK car industry; time to axe the ZEV mandate in 2025
Ellis Hyde explains why he believes the ZEV mandate could actually be doing more harm than good
The UK needs a plan to save the pick-up truck in 2025 because we’ll miss it when it’s gone

The UK needs a plan to save the pick-up truck in 2025 because we’ll miss it when it’s gone
Dean Gibson voices his concerns about the uncertain future of pick-up trucks in the UK
We all hate repeats on TV but a re-run of the 2024 F1 season in 2025 would be fantastic, for us and Netflix

We all hate repeats on TV but a re-run of the 2024 F1 season in 2025 would be fantastic, for us and Netflix
Tom Jervis thinks we'd all benefit from a trip down F1 memory lane
Today’s car market is absolute chaos, and that spells opportunity for the clever buyer

Today’s car market is absolute chaos, and that spells opportunity for the clever buyer
Head of digital content Steve Walker reckons canny buyers should be taking advantage of the tempting finance offers and price cuts available on new ca…
Petrolheads and EV enthusiasts really need to stop fighting in 2025, we all love cars

Petrolheads and EV enthusiasts really need to stop fighting in 2025, we all love cars
Is the petrol vs electric debate becoming a bit too heated? Shane Wilkinson believes that it's time for everyone to take a deep breath...