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

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
Opinion
23 Feb 2025
Axing the Volvo V60 and V90 estates was a big mistake, says brand’s sales boss
Volvo V60 - front cornering, low

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
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21 Feb 2025
No more front-wheel drive BMWs: brand’s new EV tech means RWD, AWD or bust
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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
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21 Feb 2025
MINI and Rolls-Royce lined up for latest BMW electric car technology
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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
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21 Feb 2025
“We should have revived Renault 5 earlier” says firm’s marketing boss
Renault 5 - front cornering

“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…
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20 Feb 2025
New Chery Journeo looks to the future of luxury, off-road utility vehicles
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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
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20 Feb 2025
MG3 and MG ZS get pure-petrol power and even lower prices
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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
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20 Feb 2025
Buying a new car should be a marathon, not a sprint
Opinion - slow car buying process

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
Opinion
20 Feb 2025
Gordon Murray Special Vehicles division will cater for the most discerning petrolhead
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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
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19 Feb 2025
Danger! Brake dust revealed to be more toxic than diesel fumes
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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…
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19 Feb 2025
Chancellor Rachel Reeves blocked from intervening in car finance scandal
Finance contract, car key and calculator on desk

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
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18 Feb 2025
Special edition McLaren MCL38 Artura and 750S celebrate F1 team’s 9th Constructors' win
McLaren MCL38 cars

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
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18 Feb 2025
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New Rolls-Royce Spectre Black Badge is the most powerful Roller ever
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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
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18 Feb 2025
Toyota's hydrogen commitment reinforced by new mk3 fuel-cell system announcement
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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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17 Feb 2025
What’s up in the world of cars? Find out on the Auto Express WhatsApp channel
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What’s up in the world of cars? Find out on the Auto Express WhatsApp channel

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,…
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17 Feb 2025
New Nissan Leaf and Micra confirmed for 2025, plus next-generation hybrid tech for Qashqai
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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
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17 Feb 2025
New BMW Vision Driving Experience previews all-electric M3, and we’ve been for a ride in it!
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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
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16 Feb 2025
It’s not just electric cars that are overpriced
Opinion - expensive cars

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
Opinion
16 Feb 2025
Peugeot E-3008 and E-5008 gain hot 321bhp model as part of 2025 range updates
Peugeot E-3008 - front tracking

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
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14 Feb 2025
KGM agrees deal to develop ‘crucial’ hydrogen engine
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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
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13 Feb 2025
Honda and Nissan merger collapses
Honda ZR-V and Nissan Qashqai - front tracking

Honda and Nissan merger collapses

It was hoped the merger would better equip the two firms on future EVs and software-defined vehicles
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13 Feb 2025
Half of police forces have seen 90mph+ drivers in 30mph zones
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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
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13 Feb 2025
Audi to focus on luxury with posher A8 and new SUV flagship
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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
News
13 Feb 2025
Car brand loyalty can save you money
Opinion - brand loyalty

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
Opinion
13 Feb 2025
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New Kia PV5 teaser images tell us it will look very different to its electric van rivals
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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
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13 Feb 2025
New 2025 Kia EV4 teased ahead of imminent reveal
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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
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13 Feb 2025
Audi Q4 e-tron 40 is coming to UK as new entry-level version of electric SUV
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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
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12 Feb 2025
Subaru Forester targets Nissan Qashqai with £38,995 starting price
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Subaru Forester targets Nissan Qashqai with £38,995 starting price

Subaru’s family-friendly off-roader has returned for 2025 with a new model
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12 Feb 2025
M25 now home to one of the UK's largest EV charging hubs
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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
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12 Feb 2025
More new Volvo Cross Country electric off-roaders are on the way
Volvo EX30 Cross Country - front cornering

More new Volvo Cross Country electric off-roaders are on the way

An electric Cross Country estate still hangs in the balance though
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12 Feb 2025
Explosion of used EV sales signifies “strong appetite”, says UK motor industry
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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
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12 Feb 2025
New Xpeng G6 electric SUV on sale now: Tesla Model Y rival starts from just under £40k
XPeng G6 - front action

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
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12 Feb 2025
1,774bhp Bugatti Tourbillon features an epic-sounding naturally aspirated V16, and hopefully no soft-limiter!
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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
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11 Feb 2025
Mercedes-AMG SL Golden Coast edition features ‘exceptional luxury and performance’
Mercedes-AMG SL Golden Coast - front

Mercedes-AMG SL Golden Coast edition features ‘exceptional luxury and performance’

The Golden Coast lives up to its name with plenty of gold touches
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11 Feb 2025
New Genesis GV90 flagship SUV spotted for the first time… in a ditch
Genesis GV90 - front end 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
News
11 Feb 2025
The days of owning a rusty Renault are over
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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
News
11 Feb 2025
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