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Plan to track plug-in hybrid cars to make pay-per-mile tax fairer
Plan to track plug-in hybrid cars to make pay-per-mile tax fairer
The pay-per-mile eVED system is set to come into force in April 2028, charging EV and PHEV drivers on top of the standard road tax rate
New Cupra Raval narrows price gap to Renault 5 with new EV grant discount

New Cupra Raval narrows price gap to Renault 5 with new EV grant discount
Big-battery versions of the Cupra Raval now start from just £28,500 after qualifying for Band 2 of the Electric Car Grant
Future of Smart: new boss banks on city car icon’s return but bans hybrid

Future of Smart: new boss banks on city car icon’s return but bans hybrid
New European boss Wolfgang Ufer has taken the hot seat to boost sales of Smart’s all-electric SUVs – and bring back the micro car
A 1,000bhp petrol supercar from Lotus, reviving the Esprit name? Of course i'm excited

A 1,000bhp petrol supercar from Lotus, reviving the Esprit name? Of course i'm excited
After years of struggles, editor Paul Barker thinks the future of Lotus is starting to look a little more rosy
Car Deal of the Day: Renault 5 has retro style for under £200 a month
Car Deal of the Day: Renault 5 has retro style for under £200 a month
Prices have dropped for the best-selling Renault 5, and it’s our Deal of the Day for 20 May.
Fuel duty freeze extended until at least the end of 2026

Fuel duty freeze extended until at least the end of 2026
The 5p cut to fuel duty won’t be unwound in September, as had previously been announced
Peugeot set to build high-spec Chinese Voyah models in France

Peugeot set to build high-spec Chinese Voyah models in France
A continuing partnership will bring high-spec Voyah models to the UK
New Kia EV1 to arrive in 2028, and Hyundai Ioniq 1 won’t be far behind

New Kia EV1 to arrive in 2028, and Hyundai Ioniq 1 won’t be far behind
The Renault Twingo rival will use a bespoke EV architecture that’s being jointly developed by Kia and Hyundai
New Toyota Hilux arrives in the UK, and beats the Ford Ranger on price

New Toyota Hilux arrives in the UK, and beats the Ford Ranger on price
Order books open on June 1, with buyers able to choose from either a mild-hybrid diesel, or dual-motor EV powertrains
New Skoda Epiq small EV arrives with dashing looks and a tiny price

New Skoda Epiq small EV arrives with dashing looks and a tiny price
The baby brother of Skoda’s best-selling Enyaq and award-winning Elroq has finally arrived, and it’s Epiq
New Toyota bZ4X Touring arrives in the UK with hefty £46k price tag

New Toyota bZ4X Touring arrives in the UK with hefty £46k price tag
Regular Toyota bZ4X not big enough for you? Here’s the larger Touring model
New cheap EVs from Fiat and Citroen confirmed for Italian production

New cheap EVs from Fiat and Citroen confirmed for Italian production
Pomigliano d’Arco plant in Italy will manufacture small EVs as Stellantis works on 'E-Cars' and vans to boost Europe’s stagnant car market
New Cupra Raval could be in line for a big performance injection

New Cupra Raval could be in line for a big performance injection
Cupra boss hints at hot hatch version of new five-door EV
SEAT’s stuck in Cupra’s shadow but long-term plans are on track

SEAT’s stuck in Cupra’s shadow but long-term plans are on track
Lack of new product doesn’t mean there’s no future for the Spanish car maker, CEO tells Auto Express
New BMW M3 CS Handschalter brings a manual gearbox to the hottest M3, if you’re in America

New BMW M3 CS Handschalter brings a manual gearbox to the hottest M3, if you’re in America
The Handschalter is lighter and more engaging, but less powerful
New Stellantis and Dongfeng partnership means two luxury Peugeots you can’t buy

New Stellantis and Dongfeng partnership means two luxury Peugeots you can’t buy
A deal between Stellantis and Dongfeng is set to launch new Peugeot and Jeep cars
Kia Picanto marked for death as new hybrid is deemed impossible

Kia Picanto marked for death as new hybrid is deemed impossible
Kia bosses tell us the brand will update the city car for as long as possible, but there are no plans for a next-generation model
New Jaecoo 3 has the Ford Puma and Renault 4 in its crosshairs

New Jaecoo 3 has the Ford Puma and Renault 4 in its crosshairs
Jaecoo is targeted the small SUV market with the new 3, and our exclusive images preview how it could look
Car Deal of the Day: BMW M135 xDrive rocketship hatch at only £358 per month

Car Deal of the Day: BMW M135 xDrive rocketship hatch at only £358 per month
BMW’s hot hatchback is blisteringly fast, engaging to drive and now our Deal of the Day for 17 May
We don't value great cars - or people - enough, until they're gone
We don't value great cars - or people - enough, until they're gone
Mike Rutherford thinks we should value both great cars and people while we still have the chance.
GTI is so loved on the VW Golf, the failure of hot Polos is a real mystery

GTI is so loved on the VW Golf, the failure of hot Polos is a real mystery
Jordan Katsianis explains why the Polo has always been a GTI underdog
New BMW Alpina Vision concept sets out brand’s luxurious future path

New BMW Alpina Vision concept sets out brand’s luxurious future path
Alpina’s elevated future is outlined as the tuning firm is embraced as BMW’s first new brand since Rolls-Royce in 2003
Councils reject 75% of pothole claims, but still fork out millions fixing damaged cars

Councils reject 75% of pothole claims, but still fork out millions fixing damaged cars
New figures obtained by the BBC uncover how local councils, on average, reject 76 per cent of the pothole claims put before them
New Ferrari HC25 is a V8-powered, drop-top piece of art

New Ferrari HC25 is a V8-powered, drop-top piece of art
The Ferrari HC25 is based on the old F8 Spider, meaning it’s got a 710bhp 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8 underneath its beautifully sculpted rear deck
Ford Explorer and Capri look more tempting thanks to new EV grant discount

Ford Explorer and Capri look more tempting thanks to new EV grant discount
Both the Ford Capri and the boxier Explorer now benefit from a £1,500 discount courtesy of the Electric Car Grant
New Peugeot 408 facelift UK prices and specifications revealed

New Peugeot 408 facelift UK prices and specifications revealed
Head-turning fastback is priced from £31,995, and the electric e-408 is only £700 more.
Tyre testing is stuck in the past but ECOLABEL's plan gives power to consumers

Tyre testing is stuck in the past but ECOLABEL's plan gives power to consumers
The ECOLABEL project is proposing bringing tyre noise and rolling resistance tests inside to more controlled and representative conditions
New Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI: the first electric GTI has finally arrived

New Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI: the first electric GTI has finally arrived
The hot new Volkswagen ID. Polo takes GTI into the electric era, but will it change the game as original Golf GTI did 50 years ago?
New Rolls-Royce Black Badge Cullinan by Cyril Kongo comes ready-graffitied

New Rolls-Royce Black Badge Cullinan by Cyril Kongo comes ready-graffitied
The most upstanding of British luxury brands has employed a French artist to curate five unique Cullinans
China’s Chery guns for UK's top three: big sales targets backed by R&D investment here

China’s Chery guns for UK's top three: big sales targets backed by R&D investment here
Owner of Jaecoo and Omoda vows to grow from seven per cent market share, by investing in R&D to optimise cars for the UK
Buying the best car is great, buying a great car at the best price is brilliant

Buying the best car is great, buying a great car at the best price is brilliant
Auto Express’ consumer reporter gives his expert insight on why choosing the best car in a sector might not always be wise
Car Deal of the Day: Citroen C5 Aircross is a super-comfy SUV for just £190 a month

Car Deal of the Day: Citroen C5 Aircross is a super-comfy SUV for just £190 a month
The Citroen C5 Aircross is well loved by families for its space, practicality and comfortable ride. It’s our Deal of the Day for 14 May.
New Kia PV5 WAV Side Entry could be the coolest Motability car ever

New Kia PV5 WAV Side Entry could be the coolest Motability car ever
The PV5 WAV Side Entry gets a manual side-access ramp capable of supporting up to 300kg
MINI Cooper set for ‘larger’ mid-life facelift as small car competition hots up

MINI Cooper set for ‘larger’ mid-life facelift as small car competition hots up
The MINI range will be updated in 2027, with big changes and an even longer options list
New Land Rover Discovery is on track as brand seeks to redefine the model in relation to Defender

New Land Rover Discovery is on track as brand seeks to redefine the model in relation to Defender
The Land Rover Discovery is set for a reboot according to JLR boss P.B Balaji
Polestar boss says “pump anxiety” is the new range anxiety

Polestar boss says “pump anxiety” is the new range anxiety
Michael Lohscheller, the boss of Polestar, says the rising price of petrol is making electric cars look more and more attractive