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Mk1 Honda Civic vs Honda e: city cars go head-to-head

Mk1 Honda Civic vs Honda e: city cars go head-to-head
To celebrate the Honda Civic’s 50th birthday, we took a Mk1 car and its spiritual successor, the Honda e, on a trip to Milton Keynes
Best car dealers 2022

Best car dealers 2022
Our 2022 Driver Power customer satisfaction survey reveals the dealers who are doing the best job of new-car sales and servicing
City Car of the Year 2022: Fiat 500

City Car of the Year 2022: Fiat 500
The Fiat 500 is the 2022 Auto Express City Car of the Year, with the Hyundai i10 and Toyota Aygo X commended
Family Car of the Year 2022: Dacia Jogger

Family Car of the Year 2022: Dacia Jogger
The Dacia Jogger is the 2022 Auto Express Family Car of the Year, with the Cupra Born and Skoda Octavia commended
Estate Car of the Year 2022: Skoda Octavia Estate

Estate Car of the Year 2022: Skoda Octavia Estate
The Skoda Octavia Estate is the 2022 Auto Express Estate Car of the Year, with the BMW 3 Series Touring and MG 5 EV commended
Small Premium SUV of the Year 2022: Mercedes GLA

Small Premium SUV of the Year 2022: Mercedes GLA
The Mercedes GLA is the Auto Express 2022 Small Premium SUV of the Year with the Cupra Formentor and Range Rover Evoque commended
Mid-size Premium SUV of the Year 2022: Lexus NX

Mid-size Premium SUV of the Year 2022: Lexus NX
The Lexus NX is the Auto Express 2022 Mid-size Premium SUV of the Year with the BMW X3 and Jaguar F-Pace commended
Large SUV of the Year 2022: Skoda Kodiaq

Large SUV of the Year 2022: Skoda Kodiaq
The Skoda Kodiaq is the Auto Express 2022 Large SUV of the Year with the Hyundai Santa Fe and Kia Sorento commended
Mid-size SUV of the Year 2022: Hyundai Tucson

Mid-size SUV of the Year 2022: Hyundai Tucson
The Hyundai Tucson is the Auto Express 2022 Mid-size SUV of the Year with the Kia Sportage and Skoda Enyaq iV commended
Small Company Car of the Year 2022: Renault Megane E-Tech Electric

Small Company Car of the Year 2022: Renault Megane E-Tech Electric
The Renault Megane E-Tech Electric is the 2022 Auto Express Small Company Car of the Year, with the Cupra Born and Mercedes A 250 e commended
Affordable Hybrid Car of the Year 2022: Toyota Yaris

Affordable Hybrid Car of the Year 2022: Toyota Yaris
The Toyota Yaris is the 2022 Auto Express Affordable Hybrid Car of the Year, with the Kia Niro and Skoda Octavia iV commended
Van of the Year 2022: Fiat Ducato

Van of the Year 2022: Fiat Ducato
The Fiat Ducato is the 2022 Auto Express Van of the Year, with the Ford Transit Custom and Suzuki Jimny Commercial commended
Art cars: the best automotive artworks

Art cars: the best automotive artworks
Artists have been using cars as canvases for many years. Here we look back at some of our favourite creations
Tipo 184: on the road in the Mazda MX-5 based kit car

Tipo 184: on the road in the Mazda MX-5 based kit car
Inspired by classic Grand Prix racing cars, Darren Collins has created a model that faithfully recreates the originals, but with a twist - it’s actual…
Car selling guide: everything you need to value, advertise and sell your car

Car selling guide: everything you need to value, advertise and sell your car
When the time comes to part with your car, we’ve got the best advice on how to sell it and achieve the best price
Car badges: why are car logos becoming simpler?

Car badges: why are car logos becoming simpler?
In the last two and half years at least a dozen car companies have changed their badges from 3D to 2D. What’s going on?
Ford Mondeo history: farewell to an icon

Ford Mondeo history: farewell to an icon
As the last European Mondeo rolls off the production line in Spain, we chart the highs and lows of Ford’s family model during its three-decade lifespa…
Best breakdown cover 2021/2022

Best breakdown cover 2021/2022
Who do you call on for help when something goes wrong with the car? Here’s your verdict on the service provided by breakdown firms
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems: how ADAS car tech is put to the test 

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems: how ADAS car tech is put to the test
Euro NCAP tests will soon include scoring of driver-assistance systems, and Thatcham Research, the UK’s only Euro NCAP accredited partner, is leading …
Kimera EVO37 review: Lancia 037 restomod on the road

Kimera EVO37 review: Lancia 037 restomod on the road
Former rally driver Luca Betti inherited a love of Lancia from his father, and he’s poured all that passion into a recreation of one of the company’s …
Mazda Montrose: where did they get that name? 

Mazda Montrose: where did they get that name?
We visit an unassuming Scottish town on the trail of the real story behind one of the odder names in car history – the Mazda Montrose
New car smell: what is it and how do brands make it?

New car smell: what is it and how do brands make it?
There’s more to making a new car smell nice than simply spraying perfume. We meet Nissan’s expert in odour evaluation
End of an era: driving the last of the petrol Lamborghinis

End of an era: driving the last of the petrol Lamborghinis
Electrification spells big changes for Lamborghini, but there’s still time to enjoy its petrol-powered cars
Unknown supercars: 12 exotic models you've probably never heard of

Unknown supercars: 12 exotic models you've probably never heard of
Ambition, obscurity and exclusivity are traits these supercars all have in common
Jaguar C-Type continuation car: 1953 Le Mans winner reborn

Jaguar C-Type continuation car: 1953 Le Mans winner reborn
JLR Classic Work’s latest Continuation car is a limited-run version of the Le Mans-winning Jaguar C-Type from 1953
Inside the industry: the best car features 2021

Inside the industry: the best car features 2021
It's been a big year in the world of automotive. Here are some of the highlights of our features section from 2021...
Showdown: the best car group test reviews 2021

Showdown: the best car group test reviews 2021
Every month we perform a series of car group tests - these were the best ones of 2021
Best car videos 2021: watch our video highlights of the year

Best car videos 2021: watch our video highlights of the year
We rank our top 10 most popular videos and see which one takes the honours for 2021
Our cars: the best long-term reviews 2021

Our cars: the best long-term reviews 2021
The Auto Express team has lived with a huge variety of cars, and these are their favourite memories
Car news: the biggest motoring stories 2021

Car news: the biggest motoring stories 2021
We take a look at the some of the best news stories featured on Auto Express throughout 2021...
World's first full-body airbag child car seat in action

World's first full-body airbag child car seat in action
Cybex looks to crack the problem with airbags in child car seats
High-mileage cars: should you buy one?

High-mileage cars: should you buy one?
Used cars with high mileage are often avoided, but is a well-used car as scary as many think?
The evolution of car safety: a history

The evolution of car safety: a history
We’ve catalogued the development of vehicle technologies that have brought significant improvements to road safety
Cars you can drive at 16

Cars you can drive at 16
Yes, you can drive a 'car' in the UK aged 16! Welcome to the quirky world of light quadricycles…
How to choose the best child car seat 2021: 10 of the best from £100 to £500

How to choose the best child car seat 2021: 10 of the best from £100 to £500
Finding the right child car seat can be tricky, but it’s important to get it right. We’ve rounded-up some most highly rated available
History of the Volkswagen Golf GTI: all eight hot hatch generations driven 

History of the Volkswagen Golf GTI: all eight hot hatch generations driven
How has the Volkswagen Golf GTI evolved over 45 years? We test every generation of the legendary hot hatch to find out