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New Mercedes CLA will do 800 miles with just 20 minutes of charging
Mercedes CLA prototype - full front action

New Mercedes CLA will do 800 miles with just 20 minutes of charging

Cutting-edge charging tech and a slippery body allow the new Mercedes CLA to cover over 1,000km with two brief stops
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13 Dec 2024
New Mercedes CLA ride review: electric exec impresses from the passenger seat
Mercedes CLA prototype - front action

New Mercedes CLA ride review: electric exec impresses from the passenger seat

We hitch a lift up a snowy mountain in the first Mercedes on its new MMA architecture
Road tests
13 Dec 2024
New Mercedes CLA: EV next year, ahead of hybrid in 2026
Mercedes CLA prototype - front static

New Mercedes CLA: EV next year, ahead of hybrid in 2026

Mercedes has developed a brand new, “extremely efficient” electric powertrain for its Tesla Model 3 fighter
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13 Dec 2024
Big new plan for DS: beat the Germans and join the car market’s premium elite
DS No8 - full front

Big new plan for DS: beat the Germans and join the car market’s premium elite

DS has a new plan to gain market acceptance for its very French approach to premium cars. Will being the “Louis Vuitton of automotive” work?
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12 Dec 2024
2025 Mercedes C-Class facelift spotted with fancy new headlights
Mercedes C-Class Facelift - front 3/4

2025 Mercedes C-Class facelift spotted with fancy new headlights

The C-Class is getting a mid-life refresh next year to stay competitive with BMW and Audi
News
11 Dec 2024
Audi A5 review
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Audi A5 review

The Audi A5 is a bigger, smarter, plusher (and pricier) replacement for the A4 that’s competent to drive
In-depth reviews
11 Dec 2024
New Polestar 5: specs and full details on the Porsche Taycan rival
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New Polestar 5: specs and full details on the Porsche Taycan rival

Polestar’s UK-developed 5 is going to take the fight to the big players at the top of the premium performance EV class. Here’s what we know now…
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11 Dec 2024
Mercedes-AMG C 63, GLC 63 and GT 63 get Brabus power tweaks
New Brabus 750 GT, 730 C63 and 730 GLC 63 headshot

Mercedes-AMG C 63, GLC 63 and GT 63 get Brabus power tweaks

The performance upgrades promise to take the Mercedes-AMG range-topper’s driving experience to the ‘next level’.
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10 Dec 2024
New Audi A5 Avant TDI 2024 review: A4's replacement is practical and efficient
Audi A5 Avant - front

New Audi A5 Avant TDI 2024 review: A4's replacement is practical and efficient

The new Audi A5 Avant makes a lot of sense as a family car, if you can afford the premium price
Road tests
6 Dec 2024
Skoda Superb automatic hatchback long-term test: comfort and space make early impression
Skoda Superb SE L 2.0 TDI 150PS - header

Skoda Superb automatic hatchback long-term test: comfort and space make early impression

First report: our photographer gets his hands on his fourth Skoda and is already a fan, thanks to the Superb’s immense comfort and practicality
Long-term tests
4 Dec 2024
Car Deal of the Day: super-smooth Volkswagen ID.7 saloon for £259 a month
Volkswagen ID.7 - front tracking

Car Deal of the Day: super-smooth Volkswagen ID.7 saloon for £259 a month

The ID.7 shows Volkswagen still knows how to make good cars. It’s our Deal of the Day for 3 December
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3 Dec 2024
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Audi A6 e-tron review
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Audi A6 e-tron review

The superb all-new Audi A6 e-tron has a wide array of appealing attributes, making it arguably the best executive EV from the brand to date
In-depth reviews
2 Dec 2024
Genesis GV60 Premium long-term test: wireless Apple CarPlay is a surprising omission
Genesis GV60 - front cornering

Genesis GV60 Premium long-term test: wireless Apple CarPlay is a surprising omission

Second fleetwatch: the Genesis GV60 's classy cabin is somewhat tainted by cables for phone connectivity
Long-term tests
29 Nov 2024
New 2025 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe preview: hands-on with BMW's junior exec
BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe - front

New 2025 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe preview: hands-on with BMW's junior exec

The updated BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is available in 220 and hot M235 guise, with prices start from £34,915
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26 Nov 2024
Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor long-term test: executive EV is tainted by tech bugs
Polestar 2 - front tracking

Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor long-term test: executive EV is tainted by tech bugs

Fleetwatch: the Polestar 2's infotainment system is still causing some problems
Long-term tests
26 Nov 2024
Used Tesla Model 3 Dual Motor long-term test: five-year-old EV still feels bang up to date
Auto Express senior staff writer Jordan Katsianis holding a laptop and leaning on a Tesla Model 3

Used Tesla Model 3 Dual Motor long-term test: five-year-old EV still feels bang up to date

Second report: we’re getting to grips with the screen that controls everything
Long-term tests
22 Nov 2024
Best used executive cars to buy now
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Best used executive cars to buy now

If you need a fast, comfortable and stylish set of wheels, these are the best used executive cars that the market has to offer
Best cars & vans
21 Nov 2024
New BMW 3 Series to pioneer German brand’s bold design change in 2026
BMW 3 Series 'Neue Klasse' render (watermarked) - front

New BMW 3 Series to pioneer German brand’s bold design change in 2026

The design of the EV and ICE 3 Series will remain true to the show-stopping Vision Neue Klasse concept revealed last year
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20 Nov 2024
New Nissan N7 EV could threaten the Volkswagen ID.7, if it comes to the UK
Nissan N7 electric saloons - front angled

New Nissan N7 EV could threaten the Volkswagen ID.7, if it comes to the UK

The N7 is the product of a joint venture between Nissan and the Dongfeng Motor Corporation from China
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18 Nov 2024
New Mercedes CLA to take on BMW 3 Series and Tesla Model 3 with petrol and EV power
New Mercedes CLA in camo - front 3/4

New Mercedes CLA to take on BMW 3 Series and Tesla Model 3 with petrol and EV power

Merc’s all-new compact saloon is due to hit the streets next year, as a rival to the next BMW 3 Series and Tesla Model 3
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18 Nov 2024
Car Deal of the Day: Stylish Polestar 2 brings power and poshness for £353 per month
Polestar 2 Single Motor - front cornering

Car Deal of the Day: Stylish Polestar 2 brings power and poshness for £353 per month

Polestar’s debut EV is still a desirable executive car, and it’s our Deal of the Day for 13 November
News
13 Nov 2024
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe review
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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe review

The stylish and spacious BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is an engaging alternative to traditional saloons
In-depth reviews
12 Nov 2024
Mercedes E-Class Estate review
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Mercedes E-Class Estate review

The latest E-Class Estate is big on comfort and tech, but it’s no longer a leader in the space race
In-depth reviews
11 Nov 2024
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Land Rover’s theft problems subside as stolen car numbers hit three-year low
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Land Rover’s theft problems subside as stolen car numbers hit three-year low

A package of measures implemented by Jaguar Land Rover to address the issue of its cars being stolen seems to be doing the trick
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8 Nov 2024
Volkswagen ID.7 review
Volkswagen ID.7 - front tracking

Volkswagen ID.7 review

The Volkswagen ID.7 is the brand’s best EV to date, offering plenty of range and tonnes of practicality
In-depth reviews
6 Nov 2024
The fate of Audi, BMW, Jaguar and Mercedes could be decided in the design studio
Opinion - car design

The fate of Audi, BMW, Jaguar and Mercedes could be decided in the design studio

Senior staff writer Jordan Katsianis wonders if the latest major shake up in the car design world is a course correction for legacy brands
Opinion
2 Nov 2024
DS 9 review
DS 9 PHEV - front

DS 9 review

DS 9 is a stylish and offbeat executive saloon, but can’t beat upmarket rivals for driving dynamics, tech or image
In-depth reviews
1 Nov 2024
New Mazda EZ-6 goes on sale in China from £15,000
The new Mazda EZ-6 front 3/4

New Mazda EZ-6 goes on sale in China from £15,000

The EZ-6 is offered with pure-electric and range-extender powertrains
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1 Nov 2024
Best saloon cars to buy in 2024
Best saloon cars

Best saloon cars to buy in 2024

Saloon cars may be less popular than they used to be, but there are still plenty of fantastic models to choose from
Best cars & vans
31 Oct 2024
New Audi A6 e-tron Sport brings executive EV pricing down to £62,500
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New Audi A6 e-tron Sport brings executive EV pricing down to £62,500

Up to 542bhp and 436-mile range for Audi’s BMW i5 rival
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29 Oct 2024
Best cars for tall people
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Best cars for tall people

Are you a taller driver or one who regularly ferries tall passengers around? Here are our top 10 cars for taller people
Best cars & vans
28 Oct 2024
Car Deal of the Day: Refined and affordable VW ID.7 family EV for £252 per month
Volkswagen ID.7 - front tracking

Car Deal of the Day: Refined and affordable VW ID.7 family EV for £252 per month

The VW ID.7 isn’t cheap but this lease deal helps bring down the cost of ownership for the talented family EV
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26 Oct 2024
Space galore in the new Rolls-Royce Phantom Goldfinger, perfect for a VIP oddjob
Rolls-Royce Phantom Goldfinger - front end with vintage Phantom

Space galore in the new Rolls-Royce Phantom Goldfinger, perfect for a VIP oddjob

The one-of-one creation's paint scheme has been precisely colour matched to Auric Goldfinger's 1937 Phantom III
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25 Oct 2024
New Audi S5 2024 review: it's fast, but is it fun?
Audi S5 - front

New Audi S5 2024 review: it's fast, but is it fun?

The new Audi S5 is a rapid and comfortable cruiser, but lacks engagement when the roads get twisty
Road tests
22 Oct 2024
Petrolheads rejoice! New Alfa Romeo Giulia might not be EV-only
Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio - front

Petrolheads rejoice! New Alfa Romeo Giulia might not be EV-only

The next Alfa Romeo Giulia was set to ditch ICE for electric power, but a softening market may see a dramatic U-turn
News
15 Oct 2024