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Car Deal of the Day: Renault Rafale at £203 a month is SUV for supermini money
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Car Deal of the Day: Renault Rafale at £203 a month is SUV for supermini money

The Renault Rafale mixes a head-turning design with a comfortable and refined driving experience. It’s our Deal of the Day for 27 February.
News
27 Feb 2026
Three-car garage: used Kia Sportage, Mercedes CLA and Tesla Model S for £45,000
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Three-car garage: used Kia Sportage, Mercedes CLA and Tesla Model S for £45,000

A premium EV, PHEV and family SUV to cover every motoring need for £45k
Features
26 Feb 2026
Regenerative braking: how does EV and hybrid car brake energy regeneration work?
Tesla Model 3 Long Range - wheel

Regenerative braking: how does EV and hybrid car brake energy regeneration work?

Regenerative braking turns your electric or hybrid car’s kinetic energy into electricity to charge its battery and boost efficiency. Here’s how…
Tips & advice
26 Feb 2026
Most economical cars 2026
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Most economical cars 2026

Do you value fuel economy above everything else? Here’s a definitive list of some of the most economical cars currently on sale in the UK
Best cars & vans
26 Feb 2026
Dacia Duster and Bigster ready to tame the wild with new hybrid 150 4x4 system
Dacia Bigster AWD - front

Dacia Duster and Bigster ready to tame the wild with new hybrid 150 4x4 system

The Dacia Bigster and Duster SUVs are now available with electrified all-wheel drive system for the first time
News
25 Feb 2026
Volkswagen Golf review
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Volkswagen Golf review

The VW Golf remains a solid choice in the compact hatchback market
In-depth reviews
24 Feb 2026
No EVs, more V12s: Lamborghini officially cancels its electric car plans
Lamborghini Lanzador at Monterey Car Week

No EVs, more V12s: Lamborghini officially cancels its electric car plans

Maker confirms it will launch two new hybrids before 2030, blaming “market readiness” for scaled-back EV transition
News
23 Feb 2026
New Audi RS 5: 630bhp stunner is literally a performance heavyweight
Audi RS 5 Avant - front

New Audi RS 5: 630bhp stunner is literally a performance heavyweight

The new Audi RS 5 might have 630bhp, but it comes with a huge weight penalty alongside it
News
19 Feb 2026
Geely Starray review
Geely Starray UK - front

Geely Starray review

The EX5 showed Geely could be a serious EV competitor and the Starray does the same in the plug-in hybrid market
In-depth reviews
19 Feb 2026
Long-term test: Mazda CX-80 Homura Plus
Mazda CX-80 Homura Plus - service garage

Long-term test: Mazda CX-80 Homura Plus

Second report: Our CX-80 emerges from its first service with flying colours. If only there were a few more in the cabin
Long-term tests
19 Feb 2026
It “makes sense” for Geely to build cars in the UK
Geely Starray UK - front action

It “makes sense” for Geely to build cars in the UK

The third-largest Chinese manufacturer could have a new car building home in Britain
News
18 Feb 2026
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Heavily-updated BMW M5 Touring on the way with Neue Klasse styling
New BMW M5 Touring spy shot - front

Heavily-updated BMW M5 Touring on the way with Neue Klasse styling

BMW’s comprehensive revamp of its current range will include the M5 and M5 Touring as spotted here
News
16 Feb 2026
Volkswagen Tiguan review
Volkswagen Tiguan UK - front

Volkswagen Tiguan review

Big-selling VW is a practical option that’s good to drive, but is pricey for those looking for a new family SUV
In-depth reviews
16 Feb 2026
Audi A3 review
Audi A3 - front

Audi A3 review

The Audi A3 is a tempting premium hatchback choice with a great range of engines and an improved interior
In-depth reviews
16 Feb 2026
Long-term test: BMW X3 30e xDrive M Sport
BMW X3 30e xDrive M Sport - charging with Phil

Long-term test: BMW X3 30e xDrive M Sport

Second report: our man wrestles with PHEV guilt, but loves the running costs
Long-term tests
16 Feb 2026
BMW X1 review
BMW X1 xDrive23i M Sport - front tracking

BMW X1 review

The BMW X1 is a small premium SUV that offers plenty of interior space, excellent on-board technology, and efficient engines
In-depth reviews
13 Feb 2026
Mazda CX-80 review
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Mazda CX-80 review

Mazda’s seven-seat SUV makes for an appealing and practical family car, with efficient powertrains and excellent build quality
In-depth reviews
12 Feb 2026
Mazda CX-60 review
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Mazda CX-60 review

The Mazda CX-60 is a left-field but worthy contender in the premium mid-size SUV class
In-depth reviews
12 Feb 2026
Look, no hands! Ford’s Kuga to get BlueCruise autonomous driving tech
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Look, no hands! Ford’s Kuga to get BlueCruise autonomous driving tech

The number of Ford models with BlueCruise will expand to four this year
News
11 Feb 2026
Alfa Romeo Tonale review
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Alfa Romeo Tonale review

Stunning looks, slick tech and decent practicality make the Alfa Romeo Tonale an appealing, if flawed, compact premium SUV
In-depth reviews
11 Feb 2026
New Suzuki Across is a mirror image of the Toyota RAV4, once again
New Suzuki Across - dynamic front angled

New Suzuki Across is a mirror image of the Toyota RAV4, once again

The new Suzuki Across gets the latest plug-in hybrid system from its Toyota relative, but it's not coming to the UK
News
11 Feb 2026
Volkswagen Passat vs BYD Seal 6: estate cars are back with a bang!
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Volkswagen Passat vs BYD Seal 6: estate cars are back with a bang!

BYD’s first UK wagon, the Seal 6 Touring, squares up to VW’s Passat Estate, our current Towcar of the Year
Car group tests
7 Feb 2026
BYD Sealion 5 review
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BYD Sealion 5 review

The BYD Sealion 5 is an impressive plug-in hybrid SUV that costs less than many of its pure-petrol rivals
In-depth reviews
5 Feb 2026
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Omoda 9 review
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Omoda 9 review

Chinese brand’s flagship aims to offer premium-SUV kit and comfort, for the price of mainstream rivals. Can it deliver?
In-depth reviews
4 Feb 2026
Skoda Kodiaq review
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Skoda Kodiaq review

The Skoda Kodiaq is a roomy SUV that offers plenty of ‘simply clever’ touches and up to seven seats
In-depth reviews
4 Feb 2026
Chery Tiggo 9 review
Chery Tiggo 9 - front tracking

Chery Tiggo 9 review

The Chery Tiggo 9 offers space, comfort and a strong plug-in hybrid system at a keen price
In-depth reviews
3 Feb 2026
Car Deal of the Day: Live the luxury life for less with a BMW 750e for just £644 a month
BMW 7 Series front cornering

Car Deal of the Day: Live the luxury life for less with a BMW 750e for just £644 a month

BMW’s largest saloon is rarely a bargain, but through the Auto Express Buy A Car service it currently is. It’s our Deal of the Day for 2 February.
News
2 Feb 2026
Volkswagen Passat review
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Volkswagen Passat review

Family car is now offered exclusively as an estate, but it remains an upmarket choice in the class
In-depth reviews
2 Feb 2026
BMW 5 Series review
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BMW 5 Series review

The BMW 5 Series goes large on technology and electrification, but the keen dynamics of the previous model remain
In-depth reviews
30 Jan 2026
Bentley Continental GT S returns with sights set on the Aston DB12 S
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Bentley Continental GT S returns with sights set on the Aston DB12 S

A sharper chassis derived from the Speed’s can now be paired with the standard PHEV powertrain
News
29 Jan 2026
Skoda Octavia, Fabia and Kamiq all in line for new hybrid tech
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Skoda Octavia, Fabia and Kamiq all in line for new hybrid tech

Skoda is working to keep its combustion cars feeling fresh for customers that don’t feel the need to go EV just yet
News
29 Jan 2026
Hyundai Tucson review
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Hyundai Tucson review

The Hyundai Tucson combines refinement, space, style and hybrid technology to create a mid-size SUV that’s proving hard to beat
In-depth reviews
23 Jan 2026
New Porsche Panamera facelift spotted in high-performance hybrid form
Updated Porsche Panamera - front 3/4

New Porsche Panamera facelift spotted in high-performance hybrid form

Porsche is planning further upgrades for its Panamera, spotted here in high-performance hybrid guise
News
23 Jan 2026
New Lamborghini Temerario review: epic performance with a plug
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New Lamborghini Temerario review: epic performance with a plug

The Temerario combines a high-revving V8 engine with a plug, and it's a very exciting combination
Road tests
23 Jan 2026
Ford Kuga review
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Ford Kuga review

Practical and efficient yet still great to drive, the Ford Kuga is an appealing family SUV
In-depth reviews
20 Jan 2026