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Tesla Roadster shows signs of life with new trademark application

Tesla Roadster shows signs of life with new trademark application
Lightning-quick electric supercar is still on the cards despite lengthy delay
Future Mercedes petrol and EV cars will share style and tech from now on

Future Mercedes petrol and EV cars will share style and tech from now on
Mercedes will converge its ICE and BEV models into single projects, but still offer both powertrains
Car Deal of the Day: Volkswagen Taigo is a little coupe and a lot of SUV for a cool £156 a month

Car Deal of the Day: Volkswagen Taigo is a little coupe and a lot of SUV for a cool £156 a month
Stylish and well equipped, the VW Taigo is our Deal of the Day for 8 May
Will the local election results reform our pothole-plagued roads? We live in hope

Will the local election results reform our pothole-plagued roads? We live in hope
Potholes became a big issue in the local elections and now it’s time for our council leaders to deliver on what was promised. It may not be easy
New Renault 4 Plein Sud: small SUV blows its top with folding canvas roof

New Renault 4 Plein Sud: small SUV blows its top with folding canvas roof
The Renault 5’s bigger sibling, the R4, is now available with an electrically folding canvas roof
New Vauxhall electric SUV is on the way, with a little help from Leapmotor

New Vauxhall electric SUV is on the way, with a little help from Leapmotor
British brand’s next model will pair the best of European engineering and cutting-edge Chinese tech, and sit between Frontera and Grandland
Renault 5 gets one-pedal driving for its first birthday
Renault 5 gets one-pedal driving for its first birthday
The funky French EV was the UK’s most popular electric car in April and has upped its game with one-pedal driving
Car Deal of the Day: Abarth 600e plummets to a bonkers £146 a month

Car Deal of the Day: Abarth 600e plummets to a bonkers £146 a month
There’s no sting in the tail here – Abarth’s hot electric SUV is now unbelievable value for money. The 600e is our Deal of the Day for 7 May.
Mystery Aston Martin Vanquish test car aims to pump up the volume

Mystery Aston Martin Vanquish test car aims to pump up the volume
Aston's new flagship GT is being used to assess a new exhaust system at the Nürburgring
New Volvo XC90 PHEV to lead brand’s focus on large batteries and long range

New Volvo XC90 PHEV to lead brand’s focus on large batteries and long range
Transition to electric cars is taking longer than anticipated, so Volvo says it will bridge the gap with new hybrids
Car leasing makes a lot of financial sense, as long as you're not fussy

Car leasing makes a lot of financial sense, as long as you're not fussy
Richard Ingram argues that there are some great deals to be had on new cars if you’re not fussy and opt to lease your next set of wheels
Car Deal of the Day: Pretty yet practical Peugeot E-408 for £199 a month

Car Deal of the Day: Pretty yet practical Peugeot E-408 for £199 a month
The electric five-door Peugeot E-408 offers style and panache. It’s our Deal of the Day for 6 May.
Lawmakers are finally tackling keyless car theft

Lawmakers are finally tackling keyless car theft
Editor Paul Barker welcomes the news that keyless car theft tech has finally been outlawed.
Nissan Ariya gets a new look and a lower price

Nissan Ariya gets a new look and a lower price
Leaf-inspired styling for Nissan’s flagship EV as it looks to stay competitive
Peugeot, Citroen and Vauxhall to “shock” with their future car design

Peugeot, Citroen and Vauxhall to “shock” with their future car design
Stellantis design boss lays out the plan for upcoming design revolution
New Audi RS 5: UK prices, specs and full details for 2026 super saloon and Avant

New Audi RS 5: UK prices, specs and full details for 2026 super saloon and Avant
Audi’s new RS 5 might have 630bhp, but it comes with huge weight and a price to go with it
Car Deal of the Day: Renault 4 electric SUV is now £152 a month, and still adorable

Car Deal of the Day: Renault 4 electric SUV is now £152 a month, and still adorable
The Renault 5’s more practical sister is currently cracking value for money. It’s our Deal of the Day for 5 May.
New “tipping point” in UK EV demand: breakthrough or flash in the pan?
New “tipping point” in UK EV demand: breakthrough or flash in the pan?
Enquiries for Renault EVs have risen by 42 per cent since 28 February, says the French brand’s UK boss
Kia XCeed revamped again despite unclear future

Kia XCeed revamped again despite unclear future
The XCeed now looks like part of Kia’s modern family of cars
Kia PV5 Passenger is a surprising sales sensation

Kia PV5 Passenger is a surprising sales sensation
New PV5 people carrier is proving more popular than expected in less versatile form
New Toyota Yaris: next-gen supermini to embrace hybrid and EV power

New Toyota Yaris: next-gen supermini to embrace hybrid and EV power
The new Toyota Yaris will arrive by 2028, and our exclusive images preview how it could look
Mercedes-AMG set for massive 12-month revamp: more character, more noise, more V8s

Mercedes-AMG set for massive 12-month revamp: more character, more noise, more V8s
Mercedes’ performance plans are laid bare as it works to make its cars more evocative
Car Deal of the Day: Mighty Mazda CX-80 7-seat SUV for a measly £291 a month

Car Deal of the Day: Mighty Mazda CX-80 7-seat SUV for a measly £291 a month
The Mazda CX-80 is a full-size seven-seat SUV, which mixes practicality with pomp. It’s our Deal of the Day for 4 May.
China is the top car building nation in the world, and it’s just getting started

China is the top car building nation in the world, and it’s just getting started
Manufacturing 31 million cars in 2025, Mike Rutherford thinks no country could catch or surpass China when it comes to car production.
Electric Fiat 600e now cheaper than petrol model thanks to EV grant

Electric Fiat 600e now cheaper than petrol model thanks to EV grant
Thanks to the Government’s £1,500 Electric Car Grant, the Fiat 600e now starts from just £25,495, with the hotter Abarth 600e benefiting, too.
Luxurious Volkswagen ID.Era 9X drops a big hint at the next Touareg

Luxurious Volkswagen ID.Era 9X drops a big hint at the next Touareg
ID.Era 9X is a joint-venture model in China that could reveal a few secrets about VW’s ambitious future flagships elsewhere
The VW ID. Polo is a great example of a brand remembering its roots

The VW ID. Polo is a great example of a brand remembering its roots
Auto Express’s news reporter appreciates the car companies that are trying to preserve or return to what people have always loved about their cars
Beijing Auto Show 2026 report: All the star cars

Beijing Auto Show 2026 report: All the star cars
These are the key cars from the Chinese capital’s biennial show
Jaguar Land Rover recalls 170,000 SUVs with UK cars experiencing similar problems

Jaguar Land Rover recalls 170,000 SUVs with UK cars experiencing similar problems
JLR has recalled models from across the Jaguar, Land Rover and Range Rover ranges over a faulty DC-DC converter module
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Last chance to claim your FREE pass to Auto Express
We’re giving away 500 one-month free passes to the Auto Express app worth over £20 each. Just sign up to our newsletter to claim yours.
Keyless car theft devices outlawed at last, as police get new powers to track stolen vehicles

Keyless car theft devices outlawed at last, as police get new powers to track stolen vehicles
It’s now illegal to possess the types of the gadgets often used by gangs to steal cars, thanks to new Crime and Policing Bill
New Rolls-Royce SUV on the way with unique split-opening bonnet

New Rolls-Royce SUV on the way with unique split-opening bonnet
Electric Rolls has a party trick up its sleeve, with centre-hinged bonnet opening to reveal extra luggage space
Overbearing safety tech is annoying, but BMW and Polestar have nailed it

Overbearing safety tech is annoying, but BMW and Polestar have nailed it
Editor Paul Barker hopes that all manufacturers will follow the lead of BMW and Polestar when it comes to advanced safety tech
New Ferrari Purosangue Handling Speciale turns the V12 roar up even louder

New Ferrari Purosangue Handling Speciale turns the V12 roar up even louder
The Handling Speciale specification improves rigidity by 10 per cent and provides “optimised” in-cabin sound
Aion UT and mystery SUV to extend Chinese newcomer’s range to three

Aion UT and mystery SUV to extend Chinese newcomer’s range to three
Huge plug-in hybrid SUV will be fledgling brand’s flagship
New Vauxhall Grandland Griffin slashes £5,000 off family SUV’s starting price

New Vauxhall Grandland Griffin slashes £5,000 off family SUV’s starting price
The Vauxhall Grandland now starts from £31,495, while the electric version is available from £34,495