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The new BMW 3 Series is everything we hoped it would be, with superb driving dynamics and a premium feel throughout

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Getting the keys to the car of your dreams can be expensive, but it needn’t be, thanks to the Auto Express Buy A Car service.

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Want to embrace electrified driving but need the reassurance of an internal combustion engine? Try one of our favourite used hybrid cars

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These are officially Britain’s biggest-selling new cars so far in 2026, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)

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New Nissan X-Trail 2026 review: a big step in the right direction

The reworked Nissan X-Trail hybrid is getting a fresh e-Power drivetrain and slicker styling – and is already available in the US

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30 Oct 2026

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New Renault Megane to take on the Tesla Model Y with a radical makeover

Hi-tech ‘software-defined’ C-segment model heralds a new design direction for Renault as the firm works to achieve a 465-mile range

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New BMW i3 2026 review: drives just like an electric 3 Series should

We get behind the wheel of the new BMW i3 to see if it's as good as it looks on paper

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