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New Omoda 7 SUV opens for UK business at £32k, and smells fantastic
New Omoda 7 SUV opens for UK business at £32k, and smells fantastic
The new mid-size SUV from China will be going up against the Toyota RAV4, Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage
Pothole prevention work up 15% as Govt tries to asphalt its way out of roads crisis
Pothole prevention work up 15% as Govt tries to asphalt its way out of roads crisis
15 per cent more surface dressing was applied in 2025 than in 2024, but even this is way down on 2012
Car Deal of the Day: Toyota C-HR is a sharp-looking, fuel-sipping SUV at just £212 a month
Car Deal of the Day: Toyota C-HR is a sharp-looking, fuel-sipping SUV at just £212 a month
It’s an SUV that manages to look different – and is super-efficient. The Toyota C-HR is our Deal of the Day for November 11
New Peugeot 308 hits the UK: facelifted EV and hybrid options start under £30k
New Peugeot 308 hits the UK: facelifted EV and hybrid options start under £30k
The 308 SW estate car is also available to order now, and like the hatchback it’s cheaper than before
Why do BMW M3 and M5 rear doors look odd? M boss reveals all 
Why do BMW M3 and M5 rear doors look odd? M boss reveals all
Finally, there’s an explanation for why the back doors on four-door M cars don’t quite look right
A new petrol Renault 5 is never going to happen, and here’s why…
A new petrol Renault 5 is never going to happen, and here’s why…
The reborn Renault 4 and Twingo are only ever going to be electric as well
Used EV sales hit record high, but will Govt policy bring a return to earth
Used EV sales hit record high, but will Govt policy bring a return to earth
More than 80,000 used EVs were sold in Q3 of 2025, or the equivalent of one in 25 pre-owned cars sold overall
Chip shortage averted! China lifts export ban on vital semiconductors for cars
Chip shortage averted! China lifts export ban on vital semiconductors for cars
A ban on product exports from Dutch-Chinese semiconductor firm Nexperia has been lifted
Mazda's rebellion against EV orthodoxy might actually work
Mazda's rebellion against EV orthodoxy might actually work
Shane Wilkinson believes Mazda is going against the grain when it comes to cutting emissions, and the results could be very interesting
China, Japan and South Korea will dominate the car world for years to come
China, Japan and South Korea will dominate the car world for years to come
After a recent visit to North East Asia, Mike Rutherford thinks the rest of the car world has a lot of catching up to do
The new Renault Twingo is the perfect car to fight the wave of small Chinese EVs
The new Renault Twingo is the perfect car to fight the wave of small Chinese EVs
News reporter Ellis Hyde explains why the new Renault Twingo going from concept to production in only 100 weeks is such an important milestone
Full EV grant award brings 421-mile Citroen e-C5 Aircross under £33,000
Full EV grant award brings 421-mile Citroen e-C5 Aircross under £33,000
Citroen’s electric family SUV is only the third model to qualify for the maximum £3,750 EV grant
Renault goes to war on high car prices, regulation and China’s cost advantage 
Renault goes to war on high car prices, regulation and China’s cost advantage
The Renault CEO says speeding up development times will suppress new car prices – and new Twingo is just the start
Calls for government guarantee on used car values to make EV leasing cheaper
Calls for government guarantee on used car values to make EV leasing cheaper
New plans drawn up by the UK car leasing industry could win or lose the government millions, but also save drivers £££s
New BYD Seal 6 PHEV is £13k less than a BMW 3 Series
New BYD Seal 6 PHEV is £13k less than a BMW 3 Series
The Seal 6’s PHEV set-up offers up to 87 miles of pure-electric range
New Renault Trafic Escapade campervan targets the VW California, but is missing one key feature
New Renault Trafic Escapade campervan targets the VW California, but is missing one key feature
French maker will launch its Volkswagen California rival next year, throwing in everything including the kitchen sink
A new Mazda 2 is on the way and it’ll be a shot in the arm for the petrol supermini market
A new Mazda 2 is on the way and it’ll be a shot in the arm for the petrol supermini market
Mazda's next-gen 2 supermini could be an ideal small car for buyers not yet convinced by all-electric power
Subaru lost its way in the UK, but now has a big plan to get back on track
Subaru lost its way in the UK, but now has a big plan to get back on track
Subaru has bold plans for the future, and senior staff writer Jordan Katsianis thinks it's about to take the UK by storm
Car leasing is the best way to save yourself from a depreciation nightmare
Car leasing is the best way to save yourself from a depreciation nightmare
Auto Express’s web producer loves having a brand new car, but believes you’re better off leasing than buying outright
New Mercedes CLA hybrid launched: 3 power options, 5 specs and up to 56mpg
New Mercedes CLA hybrid launched: 3 power options, 5 specs and up to 56mpg
Hybrid CLA joins the EV in small saloon range, and comes with a wide range of engine and spec options
Pay-per-mile road tax coming to the UK with EVs to foot the bill
Pay-per-mile road tax coming to the UK with EVs to foot the bill
A one-way trip across the UK will soon cost EV drivers several pounds extra under Rachel Reeves’ new plans
Car headlights are too bright, but the Government can’t do much about it
Car headlights are too bright, but the Government can’t do much about it
Editor Paul Barker thinks car headlights are too bright but any solution to combat headlight dazzle is some way off
Renault 5 outsells Tesla Model Y, but both are beaten by Jaecoo 7
Renault 5 outsells Tesla Model Y, but both are beaten by Jaecoo 7
Renault’s retro hatchback topped the EV sales charts in October, but even it couldn’t come close to internal-combustion alternatives from China
A Land Rover Defender pick-up truck with a 419bhp V8! What’s not to love?
A Land Rover Defender pick-up truck with a 419bhp V8! What’s not to love?
Modification specialists Urban Automotive and Heritage Customs have created two visions of a new-age Defender pick-up
Vauxhall Astra PHEV gets huge £3k price cut and a bigger battery for improved EV range
Vauxhall Astra PHEV gets huge £3k price cut and a bigger battery for improved EV range
The upgraded Vauxhall Astra plug-in hybrid has been cut in price, despite gaining a bigger battery for up to 52 miles of pure-electric range
Missed your exit? Polestar 4 to gain Google AI software to keep you in the right lane
Missed your exit? Polestar 4 to gain Google AI software to keep you in the right lane
Polestar owners will soon be able to make use of Google software that can detect which lane you’re in and provide directions
Car Deal of the Day: Stand out with the stylish BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe for just £268 a month
Car Deal of the Day: Stand out with the stylish BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe for just £268 a month
The 2 Series Gran Coupe offers the best bits of the 1 Series but in a sleeker package. It’s our Deal of the Day for November 3
Fake car parts warning, as £100k of potentially lethal components seized
Fake car parts warning, as £100k of potentially lethal components seized
Fake car parts can have disastrous consequences, with authorities advising consumers to only buy from trusted suppliers
Cowabunga! Citroen Ami Buggy Rip Curl is a surfer’s new toy
Cowabunga! Citroen Ami Buggy Rip Curl is a surfer’s new toy
This is surely the gnarliest variant of the Citroen Ami so far
The Renault 4 looks irresistible thanks to its bargain pricing
The Renault 4 looks irresistible thanks to its bargain pricing
Mike Rutherford takes a look at the New Car World Championships, where the Renault 4 took top honours
Car Deal of the Day: Renault Austral provides French family-friendliness for just £263 a month
Car Deal of the Day: Renault Austral provides French family-friendliness for just £263 a month
The Austral is a strong family SUV with smart looks, strong efficiency and decent kit. It’s our Deal of the Day for 1 November
Chinese car brands follow the Tesla template, but with a greater focus on price
Chinese car brands follow the Tesla template, but with a greater focus on price
Editor Paul Barker thinks the rise of Chinese car brands in the UK has caught out established names like Skoda and Vauxhall
New SEAT Leon to thrust Spanish brand back into the limelight
New SEAT Leon to thrust Spanish brand back into the limelight
A SEAT Leon Hybrid will join the line-up in 2028, before a fully updated Leon is set to arrive a year later
New Renault 5 Bleu d’Or pays homage to the iconic Clio Williams
New Renault 5 Bleu d’Or pays homage to the iconic Clio Williams
The Renault 5 Bleu d’Or has been created by Dutch company Re-volve and is limited to just 25 units
Updated Maserati Grecale Folgore gets more range and a sporty cabin upgrade
Updated Maserati Grecale Folgore gets more range and a sporty cabin upgrade
Electric SUV can now go another 50 miles thanks to clever tech that only uses all-wheel drive when absolutely necessary
A recall check before buying a used car could save your life
A recall check before buying a used car could save your life
Auto Express’s content editor explains how a simple check to see if there are any outstanding safety recalls could be life-saving when buying a car