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The 2030 new petrol and diesel car ban is a half-baked idea that most people don’t want

The 2030 new petrol and diesel car ban is a half-baked idea that most people don’t want
Mike Rutherford is urging political leaders to rethink the 2030 new petrol and diesel car ban
New Tesla Model Y on sale now as pricing and specs revealed

New Tesla Model Y on sale now as pricing and specs revealed
Prices and specifications for the facelifted Model Y have been revealed, with the best-seller starting from £44,990
New electric Mercedes C-Class confirmed for 2026

New electric Mercedes C-Class confirmed for 2026
Mercedes is taking a leaf out of Audi’s book by selling a bespoke EV version of a core ICE model with the same name.
New Mercedes S-Class facelift confirmed for 2026 launch

New Mercedes S-Class facelift confirmed for 2026 launch
Range-topping limousine will get latest Mercedes ICE powertrain technology
Axing the Volvo V60 and V90 estates was a big mistake, says brand’s sales boss

Axing the Volvo V60 and V90 estates was a big mistake, says brand’s sales boss
We hear the inside story on how Volvo’s wagons came back from the dead
No more front-wheel drive BMWs: brand’s new EV tech means RWD, AWD or bust 

No more front-wheel drive BMWs: brand’s new EV tech means RWD, AWD or bust
An all-electric BMW 1 Series replacement could shift back to the brand’s traditional rear-wheel drive configuration
MINI and Rolls-Royce lined up for latest BMW electric car technology

MINI and Rolls-Royce lined up for latest BMW electric car technology
BMW Neue Klasse tech looks set to roll out to the entire BMW Group, extending from the small car to luxury car segments
“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…
New Chery Journeo looks to the future of luxury, off-road utility vehicles

New Chery Journeo looks to the future of luxury, off-road utility vehicles
Radical Chery Journeo concept could provide clues to future models from Omoda and Jaecoo
MG3 and MG ZS get pure-petrol power and even lower prices

MG3 and MG ZS get pure-petrol power and even lower prices
Entry-level MGs trade the hybrids’ performance and economy for a lower price point
The Yugo is go! Long-forgotten brand to return with new petrol hatch

The Yugo is go! Long-forgotten brand to return with new petrol hatch
The Eastern European family hatchback looks set to bring back retro-inspired design
New Kia EV3 GT prepares for launch with prototype leaving little to the imagination

New Kia EV3 GT prepares for launch with prototype leaving little to the imagination
We’ve caught the hottest EV3 out on test, with green brake calipers and GT-embossed headrests
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
Gordon Murray Special Vehicles division will cater for the most discerning petrolhead

Gordon Murray Special Vehicles division will cater for the most discerning petrolhead
As well as creating unique low-volume models and one-off customer commissions, the new division will revive some of Gordon Murray’s iconic cars
Danger! Brake dust revealed to be more toxic than diesel fumes

Danger! Brake dust revealed to be more toxic than diesel fumes
New research has revealed that dust from non-asbestos organic brake pads containing high concentrations of copper results in lung damage and inflammat…
New KGM Musso EV is a Tesla Cybertruck rival that you can actually buy in the UK

New KGM Musso EV is a Tesla Cybertruck rival that you can actually buy in the UK
The brand formerly known as SsangYong has lent its long-serving Musso name to an all-electric pick-up truck
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
Chancellor Rachel Reeves blocked from intervening in car finance scandal

Chancellor Rachel Reeves blocked from intervening in car finance scandal
The Supreme Court has rejected the government’s effort to intervene in the ongoing £30 billion car finance scandal
Special edition McLaren MCL38 Artura and 750S celebrate F1 team’s 9th Constructors' win

Special edition McLaren MCL38 Artura and 750S celebrate F1 team’s 9th Constructors' win
McLaren has revealed two striking special edition supercars on the eve of its 2025 F1 racer’s debut
New Rolls-Royce Spectre Black Badge is the most powerful Roller ever

New Rolls-Royce Spectre Black Badge is the most powerful Roller ever
If a punk rock band designed its perfect Rolls-Royce, it might well look something like the new Spectre Black Badge
XPeng X9 seven-seater 'starship' aims to fight EVs of all sizes

XPeng X9 seven-seater 'starship' aims to fight EVs of all sizes
Chinese brand’s “starship of tomorrow” has rear-wheel steering, adaptive air suspension and, potentially, around 400 miles of range
Toyota's hydrogen commitment reinforced by new mk3 fuel-cell system announcement

Toyota's hydrogen commitment reinforced by new mk3 fuel-cell system announcement
A successor to the Mirai hasn’t been revealed
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What’s up in the world of cars? Find out on the Auto Express WhatsApp channel
We’ve got a WhatsApp channel where you can learn all the latest news and opinion directly from the Auto Express team. Get live updates, fresh stories,…
New Nissan Leaf and Micra confirmed for 2025, plus next-generation hybrid tech for Qashqai

New Nissan Leaf and Micra confirmed for 2025, plus next-generation hybrid tech for Qashqai
Nissan’s big plans for 2025 may also include a new plug-in hybrid system for the X-Trail
New 2025 Toyota RAV4 spied gearing up for another wildly popular generation

New 2025 Toyota RAV4 spied gearing up for another wildly popular generation
One of the world’s biggest-selling cars is about to get a reboot with a distinctly American focus
Spotlight on car headlight glare as dazzled drivers avoid driving at night

Spotlight on car headlight glare as dazzled drivers avoid driving at night
A quarter of drivers affected by dazzling headlights are limiting their nighttime journeys, the latest data suggests
New BMW Vision Driving Experience previews all-electric M3, and we’ve been for a ride in it!

New BMW Vision Driving Experience previews all-electric M3, and we’ve been for a ride in it!
BMW's bonkers rolling laboratory uses four electric motors to produce huge power, and five impellers to keep it stuck to the road
It’s not just electric cars that are overpriced

It’s not just electric cars that are overpriced
Not matter how good a new car might be, Mike Rutherford thinks it will ultimately fail if it's overpriced
Confirmed: New Volkswagen ID.2X electric crossover to be unveiled in September

Confirmed: New Volkswagen ID.2X electric crossover to be unveiled in September
Volkswagen’s response to the funky Renault 4 E-Tech should offer nearly 300 miles of range and a £25,000 starting price
Peugeot E-3008 and E-5008 gain hot 321bhp model as part of 2025 range updates

Peugeot E-3008 and E-5008 gain hot 321bhp model as part of 2025 range updates
The Peugeot E-5008, which was launched as a seven-seater, will also soon be available with a five-seat layout
New Jeep Recon 4xe all-electric off-roader on track for 2025 launch 

New Jeep Recon 4xe all-electric off-roader on track for 2025 launch
Removable doors and serious off-road potential are in-store for Jeep’s new EV
Tesla Model Y to get faster AND more sensible! 7-seat and Performance versions due

Tesla Model Y to get faster AND more sensible! 7-seat and Performance versions due
More power and practicality on the way for updated Model Y later this year
KGM agrees deal to develop ‘crucial’ hydrogen engine

KGM agrees deal to develop ‘crucial’ hydrogen engine
Korean company pairs up with French firm for hydrogen powertrain that could be used in a future pick-up
Honda and Nissan merger collapses

Honda and Nissan merger collapses
It was hoped the merger would better equip the two firms on future EVs and software-defined vehicles
Half of police forces have seen 90mph+ drivers in 30mph zones

Half of police forces have seen 90mph+ drivers in 30mph zones
Some police forces have even recorded drivers travelling over 160mph on public roads, actions described as "reckless and selfish" by officials
Audi to focus on luxury with posher A8 and new SUV flagship

Audi to focus on luxury with posher A8 and new SUV flagship
Audi is heading further upmarket with luxurious new cars and focus on exclusivity