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Plan to track plug-in hybrid cars to make pay-per-mile tax fairer
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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
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21 May 2026
New Cupra Raval narrows price gap to Renault 5 with new EV grant discount
Auto Express senior news reporter Alastair Crooks standing next to a Cupra Raval

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
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21 May 2026
Future of Smart: new boss banks on city car icon’s return but bans hybrid
Smart #2 concept - front studio

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
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21 May 2026
A 1,000bhp petrol supercar from Lotus, reviving the Esprit name? Of course i'm excited
Lotus Esprit - opinion

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
Opinion
21 May 2026
Car Deal of the Day: Renault 5 has retro style for under £200 a month
Renault 5 - front full width

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.
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20 May 2026
Fuel duty freeze extended until at least the end of 2026
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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
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20 May 2026
Peugeot set to build high-spec Chinese Voyah models in France
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Peugeot set to build high-spec Chinese Voyah models in France

A continuing partnership will bring high-spec Voyah models to the UK
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20 May 2026
New Kia EV1 to arrive in 2028, and Hyundai Ioniq 1 won’t be far behind
Kia EV1 - front (watermarked)

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
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20 May 2026
New Toyota Hilux arrives in the UK, and beats the Ford Ranger on price
New Toyota Hilux range 2026 - front static

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
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19 May 2026
New Skoda Epiq small EV arrives with dashing looks and a tiny price
Skoda Epiq - front

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
News
19 May 2026
New Toyota bZ4X Touring arrives in the UK with hefty £46k price tag
Toyota bZ4X Touring - front

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
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19 May 2026
New cheap EVs from Fiat and Citroen confirmed for Italian production
Fiat 500 - front

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
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19 May 2026
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New Cupra Raval could be in line for a big performance injection
Cupra Raval - front tracking

New Cupra Raval could be in line for a big performance injection

Cupra boss hints at hot hatch version of new five-door EV
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19 May 2026
SEAT’s stuck in Cupra’s shadow but long-term plans are on track
SEAT Ibiza - front cornering

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
News
18 May 2026
New BMW M3 CS Handschalter brings a manual gearbox to the hottest M3, if you’re in America
BMW M3 CS Handschalter - front static

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
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18 May 2026
New Stellantis and Dongfeng partnership means two luxury Peugeots you can’t buy
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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
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18 May 2026
Kia Picanto marked for death as new hybrid is deemed impossible
Kia Picanto - front cornering left

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
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18 May 2026
New Jaecoo 3 has the Ford Puma and Renault 4 in its crosshairs
Jaecoo 3 - front (watermarked)

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
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18 May 2026
Car Deal of the Day: BMW M135 xDrive rocketship hatch at only £358 per month
BMW M135 xDrive - front cornering

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
News
17 May 2026
We don't value great cars - or people - enough, until they're gone
Opinion - motoring icons

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.
Opinion
17 May 2026
GTI is so loved on the VW Golf, the failure of hot Polos is a real mystery
Opinion - Volkswagen GTI

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
Opinion
16 May 2026
New BMW Alpina Vision concept sets out brand’s luxurious future path
BMW Alpina Vision concept - front action

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
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15 May 2026
Councils reject 75% of pothole claims, but still fork out millions fixing damaged cars
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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
News
15 May 2026
New Ferrari HC25 is a V8-powered, drop-top piece of art
Ferrari HC25 - front static

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
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15 May 2026
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Ford Explorer and Capri look more tempting thanks to new EV grant discount
Ford Capri - front cornering

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
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15 May 2026
New Peugeot 408 facelift UK prices and specifications revealed
Peugeot E-408 facelift - front

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.
News
15 May 2026
Tyre testing is stuck in the past but ECOLABEL's plan gives power to consumers
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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
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15 May 2026
New Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI: the first electric GTI has finally arrived
Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI - front

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?
News
15 May 2026
New Rolls-Royce Black Badge Cullinan by Cyril Kongo comes ready-graffitied
Rolls-Royce Black Badge Cullinan by Cyril Kongo - front

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
News
14 May 2026
China’s Chery guns for UK's top three: big sales targets backed by R&D investment here
Jaecoo 7 - front action

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
News
14 May 2026
Buying the best car is great, buying a great car at the best price is brilliant
Opinion - class-leading cars

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
Opinion
14 May 2026
Car Deal of the Day: Citroen C5 Aircross is a super-comfy SUV for just £190 a month
Citroen C5 Aircross - front cornering

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.
News
14 May 2026
New Kia PV5 WAV Side Entry could be the coolest Motability car ever
Kia PV5 WAV - front

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
News
14 May 2026
MINI Cooper set for ‘larger’ mid-life facelift as small car competition hots up
MINI John Cooper Works - head on

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
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14 May 2026
New Land Rover Discovery is on track as brand seeks to redefine the model in relation to Defender
Land Rover Discovery badge

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
News
14 May 2026
Polestar boss says “pump anxiety” is the new range anxiety
Polestar 2 - front cornering

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
News
14 May 2026
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