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The 2030 new petrol and diesel car ban is a half-baked idea that most people don’t want

The 2030 new petrol and diesel car ban is a half-baked idea that most people don’t want
Mike Rutherford is urging political leaders to rethink the 2030 new petrol and diesel car ban
Axing the Volvo V60 and V90 estates was a big mistake, says brand’s sales boss

Axing the Volvo V60 and V90 estates was a big mistake, says brand’s sales boss
We hear the inside story on how Volvo’s wagons came back from the dead
No more front-wheel drive BMWs: brand’s new EV tech means RWD, AWD or bust 

No more front-wheel drive BMWs: brand’s new EV tech means RWD, AWD or bust
An all-electric BMW 1 Series replacement could shift back to the brand’s traditional rear-wheel drive configuration
MINI and Rolls-Royce lined up for latest BMW electric car technology

MINI and Rolls-Royce lined up for latest BMW electric car technology
BMW Neue Klasse tech looks set to roll out to the entire BMW Group, extending from the small car to luxury car segments
“We should have revived Renault 5 earlier” says firm’s marketing boss

“We should have revived Renault 5 earlier” says firm’s marketing boss
French firm’s vice president hints at more retro-named models to come, alongside new nameplates that need to mean something… unlike AI-generated Kadja…
New Chery Journeo looks to the future of luxury, off-road utility vehicles

New Chery Journeo looks to the future of luxury, off-road utility vehicles
Radical Chery Journeo concept could provide clues to future models from Omoda and Jaecoo
MG3 and MG ZS get pure-petrol power and even lower prices

MG3 and MG ZS get pure-petrol power and even lower prices
Entry-level MGs trade the hybrids’ performance and economy for a lower price point
Buying a new car should be a marathon, not a sprint

Buying a new car should be a marathon, not a sprint
Paul Barker explains why not rushing into a car-buying decision can yield the best results
Gordon Murray Special Vehicles division will cater for the most discerning petrolhead

Gordon Murray Special Vehicles division will cater for the most discerning petrolhead
As well as creating unique low-volume models and one-off customer commissions, the new division will revive some of Gordon Murray’s iconic cars
Danger! Brake dust revealed to be more toxic than diesel fumes

Danger! Brake dust revealed to be more toxic than diesel fumes
New research has revealed that dust from non-asbestos organic brake pads containing high concentrations of copper results in lung damage and inflammat…
Chancellor Rachel Reeves blocked from intervening in car finance scandal

Chancellor Rachel Reeves blocked from intervening in car finance scandal
The Supreme Court has rejected the government’s effort to intervene in the ongoing £30 billion car finance scandal
Special edition McLaren MCL38 Artura and 750S celebrate F1 team’s 9th Constructors' win

Special edition McLaren MCL38 Artura and 750S celebrate F1 team’s 9th Constructors' win
McLaren has revealed two striking special edition supercars on the eve of its 2025 F1 racer’s debut
New Rolls-Royce Spectre Black Badge is the most powerful Roller ever

New Rolls-Royce Spectre Black Badge is the most powerful Roller ever
If a punk rock band designed its perfect Rolls-Royce, it might well look something like the new Spectre Black Badge
Toyota's hydrogen commitment reinforced by new mk3 fuel-cell system announcement

Toyota's hydrogen commitment reinforced by new mk3 fuel-cell system announcement
A successor to the Mirai hasn’t been revealed
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We’ve got a WhatsApp channel where you can learn all the latest news and opinion directly from the Auto Express team. Get live updates, fresh stories,…
New Nissan Leaf and Micra confirmed for 2025, plus next-generation hybrid tech for Qashqai

New Nissan Leaf and Micra confirmed for 2025, plus next-generation hybrid tech for Qashqai
Nissan’s big plans for 2025 may also include a new plug-in hybrid system for the X-Trail
New BMW Vision Driving Experience previews all-electric M3, and we’ve been for a ride in it!

New BMW Vision Driving Experience previews all-electric M3, and we’ve been for a ride in it!
BMW's bonkers rolling laboratory uses four electric motors to produce huge power, and five impellers to keep it stuck to the road
It’s not just electric cars that are overpriced

It’s not just electric cars that are overpriced
Not matter how good a new car might be, Mike Rutherford thinks it will ultimately fail if it's overpriced
Peugeot E-3008 and E-5008 gain hot 321bhp model as part of 2025 range updates

Peugeot E-3008 and E-5008 gain hot 321bhp model as part of 2025 range updates
The Peugeot E-5008, which was launched as a seven-seater, will also soon be available with a five-seat layout
KGM agrees deal to develop ‘crucial’ hydrogen engine

KGM agrees deal to develop ‘crucial’ hydrogen engine
Korean company pairs up with French firm for hydrogen powertrain that could be used in a future pick-up
Honda and Nissan merger collapses

Honda and Nissan merger collapses
It was hoped the merger would better equip the two firms on future EVs and software-defined vehicles
Half of police forces have seen 90mph+ drivers in 30mph zones

Half of police forces have seen 90mph+ drivers in 30mph zones
Some police forces have even recorded drivers travelling over 160mph on public roads, actions described as "reckless and selfish" by officials
Audi to focus on luxury with posher A8 and new SUV flagship

Audi to focus on luxury with posher A8 and new SUV flagship
Audi is heading further upmarket with luxurious new cars and focus on exclusivity
Car brand loyalty can save you money

Car brand loyalty can save you money
Alastair Crooks explains why choosing the same make and model for your next new or used car makes a great deal of sense
New Kia PV5 teaser images tell us it will look very different to its electric van rivals 

New Kia PV5 teaser images tell us it will look very different to its electric van rivals
Latest pictures show the Kia PV5 will bring concept looks to the commercial vans class as it gears up for unveiling this month
New 2025 Kia EV4 teased ahead of imminent reveal 

New 2025 Kia EV4 teased ahead of imminent reveal
Kia is aiming directly at Tesla with its ultra-modern all-electric saloon and future hatchback models
Audi Q4 e-tron 40 is coming to UK as new entry-level version of electric SUV

Audi Q4 e-tron 40 is coming to UK as new entry-level version of electric SUV
The 40 variant adds a smaller battery to the Q4 e-tron range, and will go on sale here by summer
Subaru Forester targets Nissan Qashqai with £38,995 starting price

Subaru Forester targets Nissan Qashqai with £38,995 starting price
Subaru’s family-friendly off-roader has returned for 2025 with a new model
M25 now home to one of the UK's largest EV charging hubs

M25 now home to one of the UK's largest EV charging hubs
IONITY’s new site at Dartford Bridge boasts 24 ultra-rapid 350kW chargers
More new Volvo Cross Country electric off-roaders are on the way

More new Volvo Cross Country electric off-roaders are on the way
An electric Cross Country estate still hangs in the balance though
Explosion of used EV sales signifies “strong appetite”, says UK motor industry

Explosion of used EV sales signifies “strong appetite”, says UK motor industry
Over 50 per cent more used EVs were sold in 2024 than the previous year, while there are calls for incentives to boost sales even further
New Xpeng G6 electric SUV on sale now: Tesla Model Y rival starts from just under £40k

New Xpeng G6 electric SUV on sale now: Tesla Model Y rival starts from just under £40k
The sleek-looking electric SUV boasts up to 354 miles of range, and can charge from 10 to 80 per cent in less than 20 minutes
1,774bhp Bugatti Tourbillon features an epic-sounding naturally aspirated V16, and hopefully no soft-limiter!

1,774bhp Bugatti Tourbillon features an epic-sounding naturally aspirated V16, and hopefully no soft-limiter!
Bugatti’s new awe-inspiringly powerful hypercar features a 987bhp V16, assisted by three electric motors
Mercedes-AMG SL Golden Coast edition features ‘exceptional luxury and performance’

Mercedes-AMG SL Golden Coast edition features ‘exceptional luxury and performance’
The Golden Coast lives up to its name with plenty of gold touches
New Genesis GV90 flagship SUV spotted for the first time… in a ditch

New Genesis GV90 flagship SUV spotted for the first time… in a ditch
Korea’s answer to the BMW iX and Range Rover Electric is expected to arrive next year – hopefully featuring a Snow mode
The days of owning a rusty Renault are over

The days of owning a rusty Renault are over
Renault has launched a Porsche and Ferrari-style initiative aimed at making ownership of older, classic Renault vehicles easier than ever before