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“Volkswagen, SEAT and Skoda cars are just too similar”

“Volkswagen, SEAT and Skoda cars are just too similar”
Mike Rutherford thinks Volkswagen, SEAT and Skoda need to target different audiences if they are to be successful in the future
New Citroen C3 Shine trim added to supermini’s 2022 line-up

New Citroen C3 Shine trim added to supermini’s 2022 line-up
The new Citroen C3 Shine trim level gets snazzy paint jobs and decent kit levels for £16,995
New 2025 Land Rover Discovery set for luxury reinvention

New 2025 Land Rover Discovery set for luxury reinvention
The Land Rover Discovery nameplate could spawn a family of models like the Defender
Nearly three quarters of drivers have almost had a car crash

Nearly three quarters of drivers have almost had a car crash
Research shows 72 per cent of drivers have had a near-miss, while drivers also estimate that they see around 14 incidents of illegal driving every wee…
Dacia Duster Commercial updated for 2022 with design tweaks

Dacia Duster Commercial updated for 2022 with design tweaks
The new Dacia Duster Commercial gets a price hike, but remains one of the cheapest vans on sale
New 2022 Lexus RZ 450e available to order now

New 2022 Lexus RZ 450e available to order now
Lexus has developed a new architecture with Subaru and Toyota for the all-electric RZ 450e
DS E-Tense Performance coupe could make production as track-only special

DS E-Tense Performance coupe could make production as track-only special
DS CEO won’t rule out making 804bhp Formula E powered coupe with the same powertrain as its Formula E cars, but a road-going version would be difficul…
Peugeot updates 208 and e-208 equipment for 2022

Peugeot updates 208 and e-208 equipment for 2022
The French supermini gets more equipment as standard in 2022
TVR reveals plan to go electric in 2024 with an EV SUV and more

TVR reveals plan to go electric in 2024 with an EV SUV and more
TVR has big new model plans including an electric SUV…
TVR Griffith to finally launch in 2024

TVR Griffith to finally launch in 2024
V8-powered Griffith still on the cards despite TVR’s new push for electrification
New SsangYong Torres unveiled on social media

New SsangYong Torres unveiled on social media
SsangYong’s new Torres will take on the electric SUV market in 2023
Fines not being enforced for drivers in red ‘X’ motorway lanes

Fines not being enforced for drivers in red ‘X’ motorway lanes
Police forces are failing to enforce red ‘X’ offences on smart motorways as effectively as first hoped, a Government minister has revealed
New Land Rover Defender Trophy II released for 2022

New Land Rover Defender Trophy II released for 2022
The V8-powered classic Defender has returned with an additional bodystyle and plenty of off-road gear
BMW M Hybrid V8 hypercar set to race at Le Mans

BMW M Hybrid V8 hypercar set to race at Le Mans
BMW’s new LMDh class entry will take part in the World Endurance Championship from 2024
Hyundai plots electric city car for under £20k

Hyundai plots electric city car for under £20k
Hyundai is looking to expand its EV line-up with an affordable compact model to rival electric city cars from the Volkswagen Group
London ULEZ expansion fails to lower emissions

London ULEZ expansion fails to lower emissions
Official data suggests the expansion of the ultra-low emission zone to the entirety of inner London has had no impact on emissions
New Porsche Taycan update adds up to 31 miles of range

New Porsche Taycan update adds up to 31 miles of range
The fresh update won’t be delivered over-the-air, but will give the Porsche Taycan extra range and more efficient charging after a visit to a dealersh…
The future of small cars

The future of small cars
Could the high cost of electrification mean small cars disappear from showrooms? We round up each manufacturer’s future plans
New Hyundai N Vision 74 concept is a retro hydrogen muscle car

New Hyundai N Vision 74 concept is a retro hydrogen muscle car
The Hyundai N Vision 74 brings some welcome retro style to the hydrogen car space
Polestar sales up 125 per cent in 2022 - and UK is big for the brand’s future

Polestar sales up 125 per cent in 2022 - and UK is big for the brand’s future
We speak to Polestar UK boss Jonathan Goodman about how the brand will develop here following strong sales results
Stolen vehicle recovery rates plummet to 28% as insurers pay out £1.44bn 

Stolen vehicle recovery rates plummet to 28% as insurers pay out £1.44bn
Only 28 per cent of stolen vehicles in 2021 were recovered, down from 80% in 2006
Secret Volkswagen Phaeton successor finally unveiled

Secret Volkswagen Phaeton successor finally unveiled
It’s been six years since the Phaeton went off sale - now VW reveals it had plans to keep going in the luxury saloon market
Toyota Highlander receives fresh tech for 2023

Toyota Highlander receives fresh tech for 2023
One year on from its debut, Toyota has revealed updates for the Highlander SUV
New Car Awards 2022: the winners

New Car Awards 2022: the winners
The winners of the 2022 Auto Express New Car Awards are the very best cars on sale in the UK today...
Renault 5 Diamant celebrates 50 years of the French supermini

Renault 5 Diamant celebrates 50 years of the French supermini
The Renault 5 Diamant is an all-electric recreation, featuring a horsehair dash and marble steering wheel
Best-selling cars in the UK 2021

Best-selling cars in the UK 2021
We reveal Britain’s best-selling cars for 2021...
Ford Bronco to launch in Europe in 2023

Ford Bronco to launch in Europe in 2023
The Ford Bronco SUV has taken the USA by storm and will now hit European showrooms - but not the UK just yet
New Kia Sorento ‘Edition’ shakes up SUV range

New Kia Sorento ‘Edition’ shakes up SUV range
The Kia Sorento ‘Edition’ replaces all trim levels and starts from £49,495
BMW i3 production ends after nine years

BMW i3 production ends after nine years
BMW’s long-lasting i3 will be replaced by the upcoming iX1 SUV
Aiways U5 electric SUV to launch in UK next year

Aiways U5 electric SUV to launch in UK next year
Chinese manufacturer Aiways will bring its pure-electric U5 SUV to Europe in mid 2023
New Volkswagen ID. Aero nears production as latest concept is revealed

New Volkswagen ID. Aero nears production as latest concept is revealed
The Volkswagen ID. Aero will enter the all-electric executive car segment with up to 385 miles of range
Dangerous drivers who cause death could face life in prison

Dangerous drivers who cause death could face life in prison
A new law makes causing death by careless driving equivalent to manslaughter, with tougher potential sentencing
McMurtry Spéirling: Goodwood hillclimb record holder to hit the road

McMurtry Spéirling: Goodwood hillclimb record holder to hit the road
The 1,000bhp McMurtry Spéirling is a tiny, all-electric, one-seat hypercar
New Porsche 963 revealed for Le Mans 2023

New Porsche 963 revealed for Le Mans 2023
The new Porsche 963 hypercar will compete in both the FIA World Endurance Championship and the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship next year
Electric Lotus Esprit restomod under consideration by Hethel’s new bespoke division

Electric Lotus Esprit restomod under consideration by Hethel’s new bespoke division
Simon Lane, boss of Lotus Advanced Performance, has given some indication of what’s on the horizon for the newly launched division
New Alfa Romeo Tonale Quadrifoglio production to be decided by customer demand

New Alfa Romeo Tonale Quadrifoglio production to be decided by customer demand
Customer interest will be a key factor in whether a proposed hot Alfa Romeo Tonale Quadrifoglio will reach showrooms