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Watch out! Xiaomi cars coming to Europe in 2027

Watch out! Xiaomi cars coming to Europe in 2027
The maker of the fastest electric production car to lap the Nürburgring confirms a target date for European sales, plus opens new R&D centre
Car Deal of the Day: Peugeot 208 GT is a very stylish way to spend £165 a month

Car Deal of the Day: Peugeot 208 GT is a very stylish way to spend £165 a month
While it may be getting on a bit, the 208 is still a stylish supermini. It’s our Deal of the Day for September 26
Rinsed at the pumps! UK drivers are paying too much for fuel

Rinsed at the pumps! UK drivers are paying too much for fuel
New figures show that while the cost of fill-ups continues to rise, retailers are making more money than ever
MG’s mini-Mercedes G-Class: How Cyber X concept will spawn boxy £30k EV 

MG’s mini-Mercedes G-Class: How Cyber X concept will spawn boxy £30k EV
The production version of the MG Cyber X will be a budget friendly electric SUV and our exclusive images preview how it could look
Cars are safer than ever, but pedestrian and motorcyclist road deaths rise

Cars are safer than ever, but pedestrian and motorcyclist road deaths rise
Road fatalities are down again, but a rise in motorcycle and pedestrian deaths shines the spotlight on vulnerable road users
Your car’s Euro NCAP crash safety rating matters much more than you think

Your car’s Euro NCAP crash safety rating matters much more than you think
Auto Express’ news reporter gives his insight into the value of Euro NCAP tests
Peugeot is behind on EV sales: The boss explains why

Peugeot is behind on EV sales: The boss explains why
Peugeot's boss cites weaker demand and the brand's own 'multi-energy' strategy as causes of lower than expected EV sales
EV charger more than 10 minutes walk? Brits won't use it

EV charger more than 10 minutes walk? Brits won't use it
Long walks to EV chargepoints mean fewer disabled drivers have the confidence to make use of the UK public charging network
A full transition to electric cars isn't going to be easy

A full transition to electric cars isn't going to be easy
Editor Paul Barker thinks decisive action is needed to make public electric car charging more affordable.
Self driving Vauxhall Grandland prototype has a built-in pelican crossing

Self driving Vauxhall Grandland prototype has a built-in pelican crossing
A screen replaces the brand’s logo and gives pedestrians warnings about whether the car is moving or not
The Zenos E10 is back... but it costs six times more!

The Zenos E10 is back... but it costs six times more!
British sports car maker Zenos is back in business with its new and more potent E10 RZ sports car, priced at £140,000.
More power for BMW’s 4 Series, M340i and M240i: better efficiency and kit too

More power for BMW’s 4 Series, M340i and M240i: better efficiency and kit too
BMW announces model revisions on selected 2, 3, 4 and 5 Series models, focusing on increased power and improved efficiency
Unleash the beasts: Polestar plots performance cars and a concept under new design boss

Unleash the beasts: Polestar plots performance cars and a concept under new design boss
Design is the least of Polestar’s troubles but it’s changing under ex-Audi designer Philipp Römers
Range Rover L322 by Velvet Motorworks is an Estonian revamp of the British SUV

Range Rover L322 by Velvet Motorworks is an Estonian revamp of the British SUV
Estonian company Velvet Motorworks is giving the third-generation Range Rover a new lease on life with bespoke restomods
VIP-spec Mercedes-Maybach V12 Edition confirms big engines are best

VIP-spec Mercedes-Maybach V12 Edition confirms big engines are best
The Mercedes-Maybach V12 Edition is a swansong for the twelve-cylinder engine, with just 50 cars being produced
Big Volvo EX90 gets huge hardware updates, plus faster charging

Big Volvo EX90 gets huge hardware updates, plus faster charging
Volvo’s tech-packed flagship has been given a completely new electrical architecture, slashing charging times
Dacia Bigster gets a monster makeover with bold design kits

Dacia Bigster gets a monster makeover with bold design kits
German tuner Carpoint is offering rugged Offroad or Sport Redust styling kits for the Dacia Bigster
Road policing at 10-year low as dangerous driving convictions rise

Road policing at 10-year low as dangerous driving convictions rise
The number of road traffic officers has fallen from over 5,000 in 2015 to around 4,000 in 2025
Mazda MX-5 designer Tom Matano dies aged 76

Mazda MX-5 designer Tom Matano dies aged 76
Tom Matano shaped some of the most iconic Mazdas in history
Car Deal of the Day: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N can outrun supercars for £426 a month

Car Deal of the Day: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N can outrun supercars for £426 a month
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N sets a new standard for fast EVs, and is our Deal of the Day for September 22
New Porsche 718 to swap electric power for petrol in top-tier models

New Porsche 718 to swap electric power for petrol in top-tier models
GT4 and RS models will have flat-six engines, but the engineering modifications required will be extensive
New Porsche K1 luxury SUV: Cayenne's big brother to get ICE and hybrid power

New Porsche K1 luxury SUV: Cayenne's big brother to get ICE and hybrid power
The Porsche SUV flagship will swap out EV powertrains initially as the brand diversifies its future line-up
The petrol-powered Porsche Macan lives on: all-new model due in 2028

The petrol-powered Porsche Macan lives on: all-new model due in 2028
The all-electric Macan will be joined by an all-new petrol-powered model with pure-ICE and PHEV powertrains
NIO ES8 is a huge electric SUV that doubles as a walk-in wardrobe

NIO ES8 is a huge electric SUV that doubles as a walk-in wardrobe
We’ve not yet got confirmation that NIO is coming to the UK but the ES8 could be its flagship here
Best car manufacturers 2025

Best car manufacturers 2025
Thousands of UK drivers share their real-world verdicts on the manufacturers of the cars they own
Best cars to own: Driver Power 2025 results

Best cars to own: Driver Power 2025 results
The best new cars to own in the UK right now according to the people who already do. It’s the 2025 Driver Power results!
New Porsche SUVs will stick with petrol power amid shaky EV demand

New Porsche SUVs will stick with petrol power amid shaky EV demand
Porsche has announced a new generation of hybrid Cayenne and Panamera, and confirmed petrol-power for its K1 super SUV
New BYD Shark 6 to bare its teeth at the UK pick-up market

New BYD Shark 6 to bare its teeth at the UK pick-up market
The hi-tech hybrid pick-up truck was launched first in Mexico last year, but is now destined for our shores
New BMW iX5 Hydrogen confirmed: German brand bets big on green future fuel

New BMW iX5 Hydrogen confirmed: German brand bets big on green future fuel
BMW will sell its first series production hydrogen car from 2028.
Car Deal of the Day: it’s party time with the stylish SEAT Ibiza, from just £183 a month

Car Deal of the Day: it’s party time with the stylish SEAT Ibiza, from just £183 a month
Searching for a small car that feels anything but? Look no further than the SEAT Ibiza. It’s our Deal of the Day for September 21.
British car firms are battling with lethargy, a lack of new products and losing the will to live

British car firms are battling with lethargy, a lack of new products and losing the will to live
Mike Rutherford is bemused by the fact most British car manufacturers failed to turn up to the 2025 Munich Motor Show
The world’s fastest car is electric: Yangwang U9 Xtreme hits 308.4mph

The world’s fastest car is electric: Yangwang U9 Xtreme hits 308.4mph
Yangwang has launched its special edition U9 to an astonishing top speed at a German test track.
Dieselgate: a decade on, has the VW emissions scandal killed diesel?

Dieselgate: a decade on, has the VW emissions scandal killed diesel?
We take an in-depth look at the Volkswagen emissions scandal, and reveal what impact it had on the car industry
Peugeot says it’s beating Porsche with game-changing battery

Peugeot says it’s beating Porsche with game-changing battery
Integrating the charger and inverter in the battery boosts…well…everything
New Volkswagen ‘ID.Lupo’ will be three cars rolled into one

New Volkswagen ‘ID.Lupo’ will be three cars rolled into one
The maker has big plans for its entry model, hoping it’ll fill the spot left by SEAT and Skoda city cars
Genesis wants a G-Class: Hyundai’s premium brand plans luxury off-road SUV and its first hybrids

Genesis wants a G-Class: Hyundai’s premium brand plans luxury off-road SUV and its first hybrids
Genesis is currently working on a next-generation platform that can accommodate hybrid, range-extender and pure-electric powertrains