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“Car designer Frank Stephenson has so many ideas he just doesn’t know how to stop”

“Car designer Frank Stephenson has so many ideas he just doesn’t know how to stop”
Mike Rutherford speaks to legendary car designer Frank Stephenson to see what’s next
New Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance revealed: the fastest accelerating AMG ever is a plug-in hybrid

New Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance revealed: the fastest accelerating AMG ever is a plug-in hybrid
The Porsche 911-rivalling coupe receives a new, range-topping 805bhp plug-in hybrid powertrain
The average UK car is now 9 years old, as drivers delay replacements

The average UK car is now 9 years old, as drivers delay replacements
41.4 million vehicles are on the road, but they’re getting older faster than they’re getting cleaner
Government says ‘no’ to new cash incentives for electric car buyers

Government says ‘no’ to new cash incentives for electric car buyers
A Lords Committee report backing car-makers’ calls for discounts to boost EV sales falls on deaf ears
Tesla slashes Supercharger membership cost with 42 sites now open to all EVs

Tesla slashes Supercharger membership cost with 42 sites now open to all EVs
Tesla has cut the costs of its Supercharger Membership, which grants access to lower charging rates, by £2 per month
New Smart #5 mid-size SUV to be previewed by Beijing Motor Show concept

New Smart #5 mid-size SUV to be previewed by Beijing Motor Show concept
The Smart Concept #5 will give us our first glimpse of the Smart #1’s big brother
New 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe goes on sale with specs and prices announced

New 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe goes on sale with specs and prices announced
The big, bold seven-seater starts from £46,775, and is available with full-hybrid and plug-in hybrid power
Food or car insurance? Tough choices for low income households as costs spiral

Food or car insurance? Tough choices for low income households as costs spiral
Citizens Advice has told parliament’s Treasury Committee that people of colour pay, on average, £250 more for car insurance
New Vauxhall Mokka Griffin lowers small SUV’s price to £21,555

New Vauxhall Mokka Griffin lowers small SUV’s price to £21,555
The Griffin trim level is carried over to the petrol-powered models after appearing on the Mokka Electric
New Vauxhall Corsa Yes Edition is the cheapest Corsa you can buy

New Vauxhall Corsa Yes Edition is the cheapest Corsa you can buy
The Corsa Yes Edition lowers Vauxhall’s petrol-powered supermini price to £18,505
‘Kodiaq, Qashqai, Junior: it's been a huge week for new SUVs’

‘Kodiaq, Qashqai, Junior: it's been a huge week for new SUVs’
Editor Paul Barker takes a look at three new cars this week - the Skoda Kodiaq, Nissan Qashqai and Alfa Romeo Junior
New Nissan Qashqai gets angry, as best-selling family SUV receives aggressive facelift

New Nissan Qashqai gets angry, as best-selling family SUV receives aggressive facelift
In addition to its new much sharper design, the Qashqai now features Google apps and voice assistant built in
All-new seven-seat Citroen C3 Aircross to be unveiled in days

All-new seven-seat Citroen C3 Aircross to be unveiled in days
The second-generation Citroen C3 Aircross will be available with five or seven seats, and there will be a pure-electric version
First look inside new LEVC L380 luxury electric MPV

First look inside new LEVC L380 luxury electric MPV
The London taxi-cab company has set it sights on the more premium end of the market
Chinese EV brand, GWM Ora responds to insurability woes with new battery scheme

Chinese EV brand, GWM Ora responds to insurability woes with new battery scheme
Ora’s technical team will advise workshops on required repairs, and refurbish batteries in house to manufacturer specs
New 751bhp Maserati GranCabrio Folgore luxury drop-top EV charges in

New 751bhp Maserati GranCabrio Folgore luxury drop-top EV charges in
The latest iteration of Maserati’s four-seat grand tourer has received the EV treatment
New Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer aims to be the do-it-all family EV from £52,240

New Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer aims to be the do-it-all family EV from £52,240
Volkswagen has joined the growing all-electric estate genre with an all-electric alternative to the Passat Estate
‘Dacia Zen’ seven-year warranty brings added peace of mind

‘Dacia Zen’ seven-year warranty brings added peace of mind
The value brand’s new warranty is also available on used cars, as well as for existing Dacia customers
Banks told to brace for billions in potential car finance scandal payouts

Banks told to brace for billions in potential car finance scandal payouts
The FCA is investigating now-banned ‘discretionary commission arrangements’, which could result in huge compensation payouts for motorists
Remember the Alfa Romeo Milano? Now it’s the Alfa Romeo Junior

Remember the Alfa Romeo Milano? Now it’s the Alfa Romeo Junior
Alfa’s CEO says the Junior name is “completely natural” in rapid branding about-turn for new small SUV
Abarth Classiche 1300 OT is the brand’s mid-engined 75th birthday present to itself 

Abarth Classiche 1300 OT is the brand’s mid-engined 75th birthday present to itself
This limited edition Abarth 1300 OT sports car has Alfa Romeo underpinnings
'The cure for slow electric car sales is simple - lower prices'

'The cure for slow electric car sales is simple - lower prices'
Mike Rutherford thinks the prices of electric cars is the number one thing deterring consumers from making the switch
Real-world car emissions and fuel economy are 20% worse than advertised figures

Real-world car emissions and fuel economy are 20% worse than advertised figures
European Commission has found that, on average, most cars are far less fuel efficient and environmentally friendly than official WLTP test results sug…
New Mazda CX-80 range-topper SUV will be revealed on 18 April

New Mazda CX-80 range-topper SUV will be revealed on 18 April
The seven-seat CX-80 will be the largest Mazda SUV and come with ‘superior technology’
Alfa Romeo plots new supercar successor to the 33 Stradale, with a little help from its owners

Alfa Romeo plots new supercar successor to the 33 Stradale, with a little help from its owners
Alfa Romeo is already planning a follow-up to the stunning 33 Stradale supercar, strictly limited to around 100 units.
New Hyundai i20 N Line S adds a hint of sporty spice to supermini range

New Hyundai i20 N Line S adds a hint of sporty spice to supermini range
Prices for the sporty-looking Hyundai i20 N Line S supermini start from £24,180
New, all-electric Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio in line for 950bhp performance

New, all-electric Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio in line for 950bhp performance
The new Alfa Romeo Stelvio is on the way, it’s electric and the Quadrifoglio version sounds like it’ll be something special.
All-new Citroen C3 supermini revealed with petrol or hybrid power and a focus on comfort

All-new Citroen C3 supermini revealed with petrol or hybrid power and a focus on comfort
The fourth-generation of Citroen’s budget-friendly supermini will also be offered as an EV called the e-C3
New Kia EV3 spotted ahead of summer blockbuster reveal

New Kia EV3 spotted ahead of summer blockbuster reveal
The baby electric SUV will be unveiled this summer and draw on Kia’s flagship seven-seat EV9
New Pininfarina Battista Reversario hypercar is the Yin to the Anniversario’s Yang

New Pininfarina Battista Reversario hypercar is the Yin to the Anniversario’s Yang
The Reversario is a bespoke commision of the all-electric Battista hypercar
New 2024 Mercedes EQS cements its position as the electric car range champ

New 2024 Mercedes EQS cements its position as the electric car range champ
Up to 511 miles of range and a new face for Mercedes’ all-electric flagship saloon
The final V10: Lamborghini Huracan STJ revealed

The final V10: Lamborghini Huracan STJ revealed
Lamborghini’s adamant that this IS the last Huracan. The STJ is based on the STO with some more motorsport toys
“I’m thrilled to lead Auto Express into a new era. We’ll build on what we have and make it even better”

“I’m thrilled to lead Auto Express into a new era. We’ll build on what we have and make it even better”
Our new editor, Paul Barker says hello and sets out the stall for an Auto Express that’s better than ever
New Ford Focus ST Edition is Ford’s “most complete” hot hatch ever

New Ford Focus ST Edition is Ford’s “most complete” hot hatch ever
Ford is making big claims about its latest fast family car, which adds exclusive equipment but no more power
New Morgan Plus Four gets ‘design, dynamic and technological enhancements’ for 2024

New Morgan Plus Four gets ‘design, dynamic and technological enhancements’ for 2024
Morgan says the Plus Four stays true to its 1950 roots but there’s a handy package of updates for the retro roadster
New Kia Sorento facelift: UK prices and specs revealed for updated SUV with EV9 overtones

New Kia Sorento facelift: UK prices and specs revealed for updated SUV with EV9 overtones
Kia's new-look seven-seater starts from £41,995, and it's available with hybrid, plug-in or diesel power