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Isuzu D-Max Basecamp is a pick-up truck designed for camping anywhere 

Isuzu D-Max Basecamp is a pick-up truck designed for camping anywhere
The Basecamp is based on the range-topping AT35 and comes with a host of camping gear
BYD pilots 1,000kW charging, adding 250 miles of range in five minutes

BYD pilots 1,000kW charging, adding 250 miles of range in five minutes
The new technology allows cars to “match refill speeds of gasoline” models, according to its maker
New Citroen e-C3 van will be a cheap 'n' cheerful option for business from April

New Citroen e-C3 van will be a cheap 'n' cheerful option for business from April
Extensive line up of Citroen commercial vehicles is about to get even larger thanks to the e-C3 van
Audi A5 and A3 PHEVs lead run of 10 new Audi plug-in hybrids due this year

Audi A5 and A3 PHEVs lead run of 10 new Audi plug-in hybrids due this year
Audi is betting big on plug-in hybrid tech as EV uptake falters. Expect an influx of 10 models by the end of 2025 with long EV ranges
Bespoke Maserati Grecale Giorgetti Edition to showcase Fuoriserie personalisation programme

Bespoke Maserati Grecale Giorgetti Edition to showcase Fuoriserie personalisation programme
The electric version of Maserati’s SUV is about to gain a special one-off courtesy of furniture maker Giorgetti
New Tesla Cybercab preview: 300-mile range for self-driving robotaxi due in 2027

New Tesla Cybercab preview: 300-mile range for self-driving robotaxi due in 2027
Tesla’s Cybercab will be two-seater with no steering wheel and a relatively small 50kWh battery
New Alfa Romeo Giulia to stick with petrol power alongside EV option

New Alfa Romeo Giulia to stick with petrol power alongside EV option
The confirmation comes from Alfa’s new CEO with the saloon set to offer a ‘multi-energy’ line up
Labour breaks pothole promise as new figures show a fall in repairs

Labour breaks pothole promise as new figures show a fall in repairs
Roughly 100,000 fewer potholes were repaired last year, despite the Government’s promise to fix an additional one million
Labour set to backpedal on ZEV targets and petrol car sales ban

Labour set to backpedal on ZEV targets and petrol car sales ban
After fierce backlash from the public and a lukewarm reception to EVs, Ministers are drawing up plans to soften the approach to electrifying the UK’s …
The UK's most common MoT advisories and why motorists ignore them

The UK's most common MoT advisories and why motorists ignore them
Lighting and electrical issues account for one quarter of MoT advisories last year, followed by suspension and tyre problems
Cupra is still holding a candle for the DarkRebel concept

Cupra is still holding a candle for the DarkRebel concept
Spanish brand’s boss Wayne Griffiths tells us that he remains keen to bring stylish EV sports car concept from 2023 to production
There’s life in the V8 and V12 yet! Big Mercedes engines will sail through Euro 7 emissions tests

There’s life in the V8 and V12 yet! Big Mercedes engines will sail through Euro 7 emissions tests
German giant is confident its line-up of ICE engines, including much loved V8 and V12, will have no problem dealing with incoming regulations
The Mercedes design revolution is on: new wave of models set to go all 'sensual purity' on us

The Mercedes design revolution is on: new wave of models set to go all 'sensual purity' on us
Gorden Wagener explains the ‘sensual purity’ design language that is set to mark out Mercedes’ technologically advanced new models
Confirmed: Pivotal new BMW iX3 to be unveiled in September at Munich Motor Show

Confirmed: Pivotal new BMW iX3 to be unveiled in September at Munich Motor Show
The all-electric SUV will be the first model in BMW’s next-generation ‘Neue Klasse’ family of cars
Electric and hybrid cars are killing the manual gearbox - and we won't miss it

Electric and hybrid cars are killing the manual gearbox - and we won't miss it
Auto Express’ senior test editor argues that no one should be worried by the rising popularity of automatic ’boxes
BMW Neue Klasse tech ready for launch on its mission to redefine the EV market

BMW Neue Klasse tech ready for launch on its mission to redefine the EV market
BMW’s next-generation EVs will boast significant improvements to range, charging and performance thanks to bleeding-edge technology
Petrol prices tipped to fall by 6p per litre

Petrol prices tipped to fall by 6p per litre
Relief at petrol pumps predicted, as the cost of a barrel of oil drops $10
Lightweight, British-built electric sports cars from Longbow set to challenge Alpine, Porsche and MG

Lightweight, British-built electric sports cars from Longbow set to challenge Alpine, Porsche and MG
The striking two-seat EVs are lighter, quicker and less expensive than an Alpine A110 R
Bring back the hard shoulder: ‘safety stocktake’ prompts new calls to scrap smart motorways

Bring back the hard shoulder: ‘safety stocktake’ prompts new calls to scrap smart motorways
Meanwhile UK roads watchdog says National Highways is “unlikely to meet safety target” across the Strategic Road Network
Cupra Raval VZ hot hatch to top super-sporty £25k EV range

Cupra Raval VZ hot hatch to top super-sporty £25k EV range
Cupra is going to inject the new Raval EV with its trademark sporting character and top the range with a hot VZ model
Half of car buyers won't switch to electric, even with government grants

Half of car buyers won't switch to electric, even with government grants
SMMT survey also shows that, of those rejecting EVs, three in five would not buy one, even with a government grant
Restricting supply of petrol cars still an option for Ford as EV targets bite

Restricting supply of petrol cars still an option for Ford as EV targets bite
The government’s consultation on the ZEV mandate is due in the next few months and should provide some certainty for manufacturers but Ford may still …
SEAT Ibiza and Arona will battle on to 2030 after small EV decision is delayed

SEAT Ibiza and Arona will battle on to 2030 after small EV decision is delayed
Updates to the SEAT Arona and Ibiza are on the way this year, giving the Spanish brand a chance to delay its decision on electrification
Ineos Grenadier recalled for door button defect

Ineos Grenadier recalled for door button defect
A lack of grease on the door button can prevent the door of the INEOS Grenadier to close properly, affecting both UK and US cars
Big new Skoda 7-seat SUV on track to sit above the Kodiaq from 2026

Big new Skoda 7-seat SUV on track to sit above the Kodiaq from 2026
The large electric family SUV will be bigger than the award-winning Skoda Kodiaq, and it'll be the next model to adopt the brand’s new Modern Solid st…
Older drivers don’t care about in-car tech, but millennials want more

Older drivers don’t care about in-car tech, but millennials want more
Peugeot research reveals the size of the age-gap when it comes to connectivity and autonomous features in cars
New Renault Megane Esprit Alpine invokes the spirit of sporty

New Renault Megane Esprit Alpine invokes the spirit of sporty
The electric hatchback is also receiving one-pedal driving mode and vehicle-to-load (V2L) charging capabilities
New Rolls-Royce EV is… already here

New Rolls-Royce EV is… already here
Earlier this year, Rolls-Royce confirmed a second electric car was in the works. Turns out we’d been duped
UK's patchy EV charging network put drivers at risk of being stranded

UK's patchy EV charging network put drivers at risk of being stranded
A report from the government watchdog suggests that the UK's electric car charging network still isn't up to scratch
Porsche Macan EV to get a petrol-powered SUV sibling in major U-turn

Porsche Macan EV to get a petrol-powered SUV sibling in major U-turn
Porsche's product plan U-turn closes a gap in its portfolio blown open by the slowing EV transition
Toyota breaks its racing cars so that its road cars don’t suffer the same fate

Toyota breaks its racing cars so that its road cars don’t suffer the same fate
Paul Barker was impressed with how Toyota test things to breaking point and then puts them back together better
First electric Lamborghini won’t hold back! 2,000bhp, 4x4, ‘ultra-GT’ due in 2028

First electric Lamborghini won’t hold back! 2,000bhp, 4x4, ‘ultra-GT’ due in 2028
Lamborghini has revealed more details on its first electric car and it looks like being as bold as we’d hoped.
Exclusive Renault 5 Roland-Garros now on sale from £29,995 

Exclusive Renault 5 Roland-Garros now on sale from £29,995
Renault 5 range gains special-edition tribute to French Open’s iconic venue
New Toyota pick-up and Land Cruiser EV headline brand’s future plans 

New Toyota pick-up and Land Cruiser EV headline brand’s future plans
Toyota and Lexus are planning a blitz of nine new electric cars
New Toyota FT-Me concept previews future Citroen Ami rival

New Toyota FT-Me concept previews future Citroen Ami rival
The radical Toyota FT-Me concept hints at tiny quadricycle that could make production
Lexus RZ updates add ‘European-first’ drive-by-wire steering

Lexus RZ updates add ‘European-first’ drive-by-wire steering
The advanced drive-by-wire tech is set to debut in the Lexus RZ after a decade in development