Electric cars
Volkswagen and Rivian officially team up on £4.5bn joint venture

Volkswagen and Rivian officially team up on £4.5bn joint venture
By sharing development costs with Rivian, the Volkswagen Group is hoping to lower costs while improving its EVs
EVs are ££££'s cheaper to run than a petrol or diesel car, says new data

EVs are ££££'s cheaper to run than a petrol or diesel car, says new data
New study reveals that drivers can save thousands over four or five years of EV ownership, although there’s a heavy reliance on charging at home
Most EV charger issues can be sorted over the phone

Most EV charger issues can be sorted over the phone
The AA helps operators with phone queries and reports that almost a third of calls regard problems with starting or ending a charging session
Kia EV1 “definitely” in company’s electric-car plan

Kia EV1 “definitely” in company’s electric-car plan
Korean firm will continue to embrace EVs, with city-car rival to Volkswagen ID.1 and Cupra Raval in the works
New Kia PV5 finally arrives as it looks to challenge the electric van elite

New Kia PV5 finally arrives as it looks to challenge the electric van elite
Technical information has now been revealed for Kia’s VW ID.Buzz rival, with the electric MPV boasting up to 249 miles of range
New Kia EV2 Concept previews small SUV for 2026

New Kia EV2 Concept previews small SUV for 2026
The dinky EV2 has been revealed, ready to position itself as the entry point to Kia’s electric car range when it arrives next year
More EV incentives needed, but ‘no role for hydrogen’

More EV incentives needed, but ‘no role for hydrogen’
Climate Change Committee’s annual carbon budget says falling prices will accelerate the EV transition from 2026
Best small 4x4s 2025: compare small 4WD cars

Best small 4x4s 2025: compare small 4WD cars
Need off-road capability in a compact package? Take a look the best small 4x4s
Toyota teases rakish new electric SUV ahead of March reveal

Toyota teases rakish new electric SUV ahead of March reveal
Toyota will unveil its third all-electric SUV on 11 March, promising “stylish coupé design” combined with a “spacious comfortable and versatile interi…
Trailblazing Tesla Model S and Model X finally axed in the UK

Trailblazing Tesla Model S and Model X finally axed in the UK
A few left-hand-drive examples are still available, but once they’re gone, that’s it – in the UK anyway
Mercedes ‘baby G-Class’ set to shrink electric luxury off-roader

Mercedes ‘baby G-Class’ set to shrink electric luxury off-roader
The smaller model will still retain the retro design appeal of Mercedes’ imposing SUV
Three-car garage: V8 Jaguar F-Type, MINI Electric and Skoda Yeti for less than an entry-level BMW 5 Series

Three-car garage: V8 Jaguar F-Type, MINI Electric and Skoda Yeti for less than an entry-level BMW 5 Series
We’ve created a diverse three-car garage from Auto Express used-car classifieds, all for around £50,000
Bye bye EQE: new Mercedes E-Class Electric on the way

Bye bye EQE: new Mercedes E-Class Electric on the way
All-new platform set to underpin Mercedes’ upcoming executive electric car
BMW pauses EV production plan for MINI Oxford plant: slow electric car sales blamed

BMW pauses EV production plan for MINI Oxford plant: slow electric car sales blamed
Plans to build the electric MINI hatch and Aceman in the UK are now on hold
Tesla Supercharger stations to get virtual queues

Tesla Supercharger stations to get virtual queues
Arguments over who should charge their car next could be a thing of the past
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
New electric Mercedes C-Class confirmed for 2026

New electric Mercedes C-Class confirmed for 2026
Mercedes is taking a leaf out of Audi’s book by selling a bespoke EV version of a core ICE model with the same name.
Volkswagen ID. Buzz Style long-term test: a likeable but imperfect MPV

Volkswagen ID. Buzz Style long-term test: a likeable but imperfect MPV
Final report: there was much to like about the big EV, despite some glaring flaws
Fastest SUVs in the world 2025

Fastest SUVs in the world 2025
We run down the list of the fastest SUVs you can buy right now
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
What are solid state batteries? Future electric car tech explained

What are solid state batteries? Future electric car tech explained
You might have heard about solid-state batteries in future electric cars, but what are the benefits?
New KGM Musso EV is a Tesla Cybertruck rival that you can actually buy in the UK

New KGM Musso EV is a Tesla Cybertruck rival that you can actually buy in the UK
The brand formerly known as SsangYong has lent its long-serving Musso name to an all-electric pick-up truck
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
Best Chinese cars 2025: the top options to consider for UK buyers

Best Chinese cars 2025: the top options to consider for UK buyers
The Chinese have arrived in force on the UK car market and these are the current best of the breed
XPeng X9 seven-seater 'starship' aims to fight EVs of all sizes

XPeng X9 seven-seater 'starship' aims to fight EVs of all sizes
Chinese brand’s “starship of tomorrow” has rear-wheel steering, adaptive air suspension and, potentially, around 400 miles of range
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
Ford Capri vs Cupra Tavascan: similar, stylish but only one can win

Ford Capri vs Cupra Tavascan: similar, stylish but only one can win
Ford brought back the iconic Capri name for its new coupé-SUV, which shares its platform with the fresh Cupra Tavascan. Which is the top dog?
Confirmed: New Volkswagen ID.2X electric crossover to be unveiled in September

Confirmed: New Volkswagen ID.2X electric crossover to be unveiled in September
Volkswagen’s response to the funky Renault 4 E-Tech should offer nearly 300 miles of range and a £25,000 starting price
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