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The Fiat Panda 4x4 is back, and it's not an EV!
Fiat Panda 4x4 concept - front

The Fiat Panda 4x4 is back, and it's not an EV!

We chat to Fiat bosses about the design – and why hybrid is more suitable than electric
News
22 May 2025
New 2026 Lexus ES will be EV only in UK
Lexus ES Shanghai 2025 - blue front

New 2026 Lexus ES will be EV only in UK

Petrol-electric hybrid engine dropped as large saloon sizes up latest BMW i5 and Mercedes EQE
News
21 May 2025
Nissan could ditch pure-petrol power in the UK to avoid big ZEV fines
Nissan Juke - left cornering

Nissan could ditch pure-petrol power in the UK to avoid big ZEV fines

New boss suggests it makes sense to kill higher-CO2 petrol engines in favour of hybrids and EVs
News
21 May 2025
Flawed hybrid car efficiency data to stifle UK EV sales and propagate pollution
Connecting charger to Hyundai Tucson PHEV

Flawed hybrid car efficiency data to stifle UK EV sales and propagate pollution

Half a million extra PHEVs could reach UK roads by 2030 in place of cleaner EVs due to changes surrounding the ZEV Mandate
News
19 May 2025
Kia EV6 review
Kia EV6 - main image

Kia EV6 review

The Kia EV6 is a vast all-electric family car, but it can’t disguise its dynamic and packaging compromises
In-depth reviews
19 May 2025
Peugeot E-3008 GT long-term test: a great motorway mile-muncher
Peugeot E-3008 long-termer fleetwatch

Peugeot E-3008 GT long-term test: a great motorway mile-muncher

Second fleetwatch: fresh from a recall, our Peugeot E-3008 GT has been racking up the miles
Long-term tests
19 May 2025
Used Mercedes EQA (Mk1, 2021-date) buyer’s guide: EV is more appealing as prices drop
Used Mercedes EQA - front

Used Mercedes EQA (Mk1, 2021-date) buyer’s guide: EV is more appealing as prices drop

A full used buyer’s guide on the Mercedes EQA that has been on sale in the UK since 2021
Used car tests
18 May 2025
Rejoice! Electric VWs getting cheaper thanks to breakthrough battery tech
VW ID3 factory

Rejoice! Electric VWs getting cheaper thanks to breakthrough battery tech

VW is ready to use new battery technology to drive down the cost of its new, affordable electric cars
News
16 May 2025
New Renault 4 Savane 4x4 concept turns French fancy into all-terrain explorer
Renault 4 Savane 4x4 concept - front

New Renault 4 Savane 4x4 concept turns French fancy into all-terrain explorer

Designed for the “modern-day gentleman explorer”, this new concept car is sure to spark interest in a 4x4 version of the Renault 4
News
16 May 2025
New Toyota bZ4X Touring off-road estate guns for the Subaru Outback
Toyota bZ4X Touring - front

New Toyota bZ4X Touring off-road estate guns for the Subaru Outback

It might have been a slow start, but Toyota’s EV offerings are growing in number and desirability
News
15 May 2025
New Lotus Emeya 2025 review: the Porsche Taycan has finally met its match
Lotus Emeya - front

New Lotus Emeya 2025 review: the Porsche Taycan has finally met its match

The new Lotus Emeya may not be light, but is great in almost every other way
Road tests
15 May 2025
BMW i5 Touring review
BMW i5 Touring - main image

BMW i5 Touring review

The electrified 5 Series Touring is a fine car with a wonderful cabin, but its range is compromised
In-depth reviews
14 May 2025
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Renault Embleme concept could become the next-gen Espace
Renault Embléme concept - front

Renault Embleme concept could become the next-gen Espace

Renault is exploring ways to put the Embleme concept into production
News
14 May 2025
Electric cars are not the only green solution, says Porsche
Porsche Taycan - main image

Electric cars are not the only green solution, says Porsche

As a pioneer of sustainable eFuels, Porsche thinks EVs are not the only option when it comes to achieving climate goals
News
14 May 2025
Oooh, ah. Eric Cantona's designed a car! French football legend pens his ideal Ford Capri
Ford Capri designed by Eric Cantona - front 3_4

Oooh, ah. Eric Cantona's designed a car! French football legend pens his ideal Ford Capri

The one-off special has some tongue-in-cheek references to Cantona’s iconic moments
News
13 May 2025
New Kia PV5 WAV fills gap in market for electric wheelchair accessible cars
New Kia PV5 WAV - front end with wheelchair

New Kia PV5 WAV fills gap in market for electric wheelchair accessible cars

New PV5 WAV shows platform possibilities, as traditional converters struggle with EV transition
News
13 May 2025
Failing electric car policy has put the industry on its knees, says Ineos boss
Electric car charging

Failing electric car policy has put the industry on its knees, says Ineos boss

The CEO of British 4x4 brand Ineos has hit out at UK EV policy in the strongest terms
News
13 May 2025
Polestar unveils Tesla as number one target of new growth plan
Polestar 4 - cornering, low shot

Polestar unveils Tesla as number one target of new growth plan

With new models, dealer growth and Tesla in its sights, Polestar’s new CEO says the fightback has begun
News
13 May 2025
Audi e-tron GT gets huge £20k price cut as new entry-level quattro joins range
Audi e-tron GT quattro - front 3/4 dynamic

Audi e-tron GT gets huge £20k price cut as new entry-level quattro joins range

Most basic e-tron GT also comes with the longest range and nigh-on 500bhp
News
13 May 2025
Lightweight British electric motors to power Mercedes-AMG’s 1,000bhp super-saloon
British Yasa Motors

Lightweight British electric motors to power Mercedes-AMG’s 1,000bhp super-saloon

Auto Express speaks to the Brit behind the tech underpinning Mercedes-AMG’s new super-saloon
News
12 May 2025
Three-car garage: BMW X5, Dacia Spring and Ford Fiesta ST all for the price of the average new car
Three-car garage for £42,000

Three-car garage: BMW X5, Dacia Spring and Ford Fiesta ST all for the price of the average new car

With the price of the average new car at around £42,000 we set out to fill your driveway with used metal on that budget
Features
12 May 2025
Audi S6 Avant e-tron vs BMW i5 M60 Touring: fast EV estates face-off
Audi S6 Avant e-tron and BMW i5 Touring M60 - front tracking

Audi S6 Avant e-tron vs BMW i5 M60 Touring: fast EV estates face-off

A pair of blisteringly fast estate cars and two different electric powertrains, but can the new Audi S6 Avant e-tron topple BMW’s i5 M60 Touring?
Car group tests
10 May 2025
BYD beats Dacia, Honda and Citroen: Chinese EV giant already outsells ‘big’ UK brands
BYD Seal - full front

BYD beats Dacia, Honda and Citroen: Chinese EV giant already outsells ‘big’ UK brands

EV sales were up slightly last month year-on-year, but overall car sales were down as buyers tried to dodge increased road tax
News
9 May 2025
New Changan Deepal S07 just weeks from UK launch: beats Tesla Model Y on price, but not range
ChangAn Deepal S07

New Changan Deepal S07 just weeks from UK launch: beats Tesla Model Y on price, but not range

The Italian-designed EV only offers up to 295 miles, which can’t match the Model Y, the Skoda Enyaq or the Renault Scenic, either
News
8 May 2025
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EV affordability alarm! Running costs are £6k higher than for petrol cars, say car clubs
BYD Atto 3 - front cornering

EV affordability alarm! Running costs are £6k higher than for petrol cars, say car clubs

Running costs for car share club EVs are £6k higher than ICE equivalents according to new data
News
8 May 2025
All-new Hyundai Elexio: Bizarre design, huge 435-mile electric range
All-new Hyundai Elexio - front static

All-new Hyundai Elexio: Bizarre design, huge 435-mile electric range

The Elexio is Hyundai’s latest all-electric SUV, but this one has been designed exclusively for China
News
8 May 2025
New Firefly EV 2025 review: Nio city car has a small price and huge potential
Nio Firefly EV - front tracking

New Firefly EV 2025 review: Nio city car has a small price and huge potential

The Firefly EV is one of the more unique electric cars to come from China, and it could have what it takes to conquer the European city car market
Road tests
8 May 2025
Car Deal of the Day: The Toyota Proace City Verso is a practical EV for just £200 a month
Toyota Proace City Verso - front corner

Car Deal of the Day: The Toyota Proace City Verso is a practical EV for just £200 a month

Spacious electric motoring doesn’t come much cheaper than this van-based MPV. It’s our Deal of the Day for 7 May
News
7 May 2025
What is V2X? Vehicle to everything bidirectional car charging tech explained
Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor connected to wallbox charger

What is V2X? Vehicle to everything bidirectional car charging tech explained

Bidirectional charging has been billed as one of the key sustainable future energy solutions; we explain what it is and what benefits it brings
Tips & advice
7 May 2025
Porsche Cayman EV testing gets serious at the Nurburgring
Porsche Cayman EV at Nurburgring (camouflaged) - front

Porsche Cayman EV testing gets serious at the Nurburgring

Cutting-edge battery technology is in store for Porsche’s all-electric sports car
News
6 May 2025
Electric car sales are still falling short of ZEV targets
Tesla Model Y - front cornering

Electric car sales are still falling short of ZEV targets

EV sales were up slightly last month year-on-year, but overall sales were down as buyers tried to dodge increased road tax
News
6 May 2025
Ford should bring back the Fiesta. Oh no it shouldn't!
Opinion - Ford Fiesta

Ford should bring back the Fiesta. Oh no it shouldn't!

Bringing back the Ford Fiesta is a genius move, or a potential catastrophe
Opinion
5 May 2025
New Nissan Ariya Nismo 2025 review: hot SUV is a missed opportunity
Nissan Ariya Nismo - front tracking

New Nissan Ariya Nismo 2025 review: hot SUV is a missed opportunity

Nissan has revived the Nismo brand for a hot version of the Ariya, but can it channel the likes of the 350Z and GTR?
Road tests
4 May 2025
The Renault 5 is the perfect car to kickstart the EV revolution
Opinion - Renault 5

The Renault 5 is the perfect car to kickstart the EV revolution

Mike Rutherford believes the Renault 5 is the most credible and convincing electric car yet
Opinion
4 May 2025
Fake EV engine noises are worryingly unconvincing
Opinion - EV engine sounds

Fake EV engine noises are worryingly unconvincing

Several car makers have tried to implement augmented car sounds into EVs - none have succeeded
Opinion
3 May 2025
Dacia Spring vs Leapmotor T03: which baby EV is the biggest bargain?
Dacia Spring vs Leapmotor T03 - header

Dacia Spring vs Leapmotor T03: which baby EV is the biggest bargain?

The Romanian city car faces up to the challenge of this Chinese EV newcomer
Car group tests
3 May 2025
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