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Electric and hybrid cars are killing the manual gearbox - and we won't miss it
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Electric and hybrid cars are killing the manual gearbox - and we won't miss it

Auto Express’ senior test editor argues that no one should be worried by the rising popularity of automatic ’boxes
Opinion
14 Mar 2025
BMW Neue Klasse tech ready for launch on its mission to redefine the EV market
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BMW Neue Klasse tech ready for launch on its mission to redefine the EV market

BMW’s next-generation EVs will boast significant improvements to range, charging and performance thanks to bleeding-edge technology
News
14 Mar 2025
Lightweight, British-built electric sports cars from Longbow set to challenge Alpine, Porsche and MG
Longbow Roadster and Speedster - front

Lightweight, British-built electric sports cars from Longbow set to challenge Alpine, Porsche and MG

The striking two-seat EVs are lighter, quicker and less expensive than an Alpine A110 R
News
13 Mar 2025
Cupra Raval VZ hot hatch to top super-sporty £25k EV range
Cupra Raval concept

Cupra Raval VZ hot hatch to top super-sporty £25k EV range

Cupra is going to inject the new Raval EV with its trademark sporting character and top the range with a hot VZ model
News
13 Mar 2025
Half of car buyers won't switch to electric, even with government grants
MINI Cooper E - front cornering

Half of car buyers won't switch to electric, even with government grants

SMMT survey also shows that, of those rejecting EVs, three in five would not buy one, even with a government grant
News
13 Mar 2025
Restricting supply of petrol cars still an option for Ford as EV targets bite
Ford Mustang Mach E GT

Restricting supply of petrol cars still an option for Ford as EV targets bite

The government’s consultation on the ZEV mandate is due in the next few months and should provide some certainty for manufacturers but Ford may still …
News
13 Mar 2025
SEAT Ibiza and Arona will battle on to 2030 after small EV decision is delayed
SEAT Ibiza Anniversary Edition - rear badge

SEAT Ibiza and Arona will battle on to 2030 after small EV decision is delayed

Updates to the SEAT Arona and Ibiza are on the way this year, giving the Spanish brand a chance to delay its decision on electrification
News
13 Mar 2025
Best used electric cars to buy now
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Best used electric cars to buy now

Looking to join the electric car revolution but have a smaller budget? Here are the best used electric cars to buy
Best cars & vans
13 Mar 2025
Big new Skoda 7-seat SUV on track to sit above the Kodiaq from 2026
Skoda's upcoming seven-seat SUV - front

Big new Skoda 7-seat SUV on track to sit above the Kodiaq from 2026

The large electric family SUV will be bigger than the award-winning Skoda Kodiaq, and it'll be the next model to adopt the brand’s new Modern Solid st…
News
13 Mar 2025
Skoda Octavia to live on as an EV? Plan confirmed for 2027 electric estate
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Skoda Octavia to live on as an EV? Plan confirmed for 2027 electric estate

The upcoming Skoda electric estate will be previewed by a concept car in September
News
13 Mar 2025
“Serious injustice” as EV chargepoint rollout ignores disabled drivers
Hyundai Kona charging

“Serious injustice” as EV chargepoint rollout ignores disabled drivers

MPs and disabled charities have criticised the government’s action thus far on ensuring public chargepoints are barrier-free and accessible to all
News
13 Mar 2025
New Renault Megane Esprit Alpine invokes the spirit of sporty
Renault Megane Esprit Alpine - front

New Renault Megane Esprit Alpine invokes the spirit of sporty

The electric hatchback is also receiving one-pedal driving mode and vehicle-to-load (V2L) charging capabilities
News
13 Mar 2025
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New Rolls-Royce EV is… already here
Rolls-Royce Spectre Black Badge - front

New Rolls-Royce EV is… already here

Earlier this year, Rolls-Royce confirmed a second electric car was in the works. Turns out we’d been duped
News
13 Mar 2025
UK's patchy EV charging network put drivers at risk of being stranded
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UK's patchy EV charging network put drivers at risk of being stranded

A report from the government watchdog suggests that the UK's electric car charging network still isn't up to scratch
News
12 Mar 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Prices tumble for Ford's Explorer – bag one for £233 a month
Ford Explorer - front cornering

Car Deal of the Day: Prices tumble for Ford's Explorer – bag one for £233 a month

The Ford Explorer is one of the more fun-to-drive family electric SUVs around – and our Deal of the Day for 12 March.
News
12 Mar 2025
Genesis GV60 Premium long-term test: a great EV, if you can afford it
Auto Express chief sub-editor Andy Pringle crouching next to the Genesis GV60 while parked outside a Waitrose store

Genesis GV60 Premium long-term test: a great EV, if you can afford it

Final report: did our upmarket EV impress us more than its ‘lesser’ siblings?
Long-term tests
12 Mar 2025
First electric Lamborghini won’t hold back! 2,000bhp, 4x4, ‘ultra-GT’ due in 2028
Lamborghini Lanzador concept Monterey Car Week

First electric Lamborghini won’t hold back! 2,000bhp, 4x4, ‘ultra-GT’ due in 2028

Lamborghini has revealed more details on its first electric car and it looks like being as bold as we’d hoped.
News
12 Mar 2025
Exclusive Renault 5 Roland-Garros now on sale from £29,995
Renault.5 Roland Garros - front

Exclusive Renault 5 Roland-Garros now on sale from £29,995

Renault 5 range gains special-edition tribute to French Open’s iconic venue
News
12 Mar 2025
New Toyota pick-up and Land Cruiser EV headline brand’s future plans 
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New Toyota pick-up and Land Cruiser EV headline brand’s future plans 

Toyota and Lexus are planning a blitz of nine new electric cars
News
11 Mar 2025
New Toyota FT-Me concept previews future Citroen Ami rival
Toyota FT-Me - front

New Toyota FT-Me concept previews future Citroen Ami rival

The radical Toyota FT-Me concept hints at tiny quadricycle that could make production 
News
11 Mar 2025
Lexus RZ updates add ‘European-first’ drive-by-wire steering
New Lexus RZ - front 3/4

Lexus RZ updates add ‘European-first’ drive-by-wire steering

The advanced drive-by-wire tech is set to debut in the Lexus RZ after a decade in development
News
11 Mar 2025
Toyota bZ4X gets more range and more power as part of 2025 updates
Toyota bZ4X update - front

Toyota bZ4X gets more range and more power as part of 2025 updates

The Toyota bZ4X gets an array of updates aimed at giving the electric SUV more showroom appeal
News
11 Mar 2025
New all-electric Toyota C-HR+ revealed to challenge the Renault Scenic
Toyota C-HR+ - front

New all-electric Toyota C-HR+ revealed to challenge the Renault Scenic

The Toyota C-HR+ joins the Japanese brand's all-electric line-up, slotting between the Urban Cruiser and bZ4X
News
11 Mar 2025
New Jaguar Type 00 stirs up more hype by shutting down the streets of Paris
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New Jaguar Type 00 stirs up more hype by shutting down the streets of Paris

The Type 00 concept was unveiled in December 2024, previewing a bold new direction for Jaguar
News
11 Mar 2025
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Lighter, punchier batteries key to VW’s new, cheaper ID.2 and ID.1 EVs
Volkswagen ID.Every1 concept - side

Lighter, punchier batteries key to VW’s new, cheaper ID.2 and ID.1 EVs

VW is ready to use new battery technology to drive down the cost of its new, affordable electric cars
News
11 Mar 2025
Car Deal of the Day: BMW i5 Touring is a big-booted electric estate for a small price
BMW i5 Touring - front cornering

Car Deal of the Day: BMW i5 Touring is a big-booted electric estate for a small price

Good to drive and spacious to boot, the BMW i5 Touring has it all. It’s our Deal of the Day for 10 March
News
10 Mar 2025
EVs are motoring Marmite: driver divisions laid bare in new survey
Kia EV6 - front cornering

EVs are motoring Marmite: driver divisions laid bare in new survey

Views range from ‘driver enthusiasm at one end, to total rejection at the other’ says AA report
News
10 Mar 2025
New electrified Mazda CX-5 spotted testing on the road
Mazda CX-5 - front 3/4

New electrified Mazda CX-5 spotted testing on the road

The CX-5 is Mazda’s global best-seller and we expect to see the covers come off the third generation later this year
News
10 Mar 2025
Three car garage: £100k for an Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio, Honda e and Volvo V90 Cross Country
3-car garage for £100,000

Three car garage: £100k for an Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio, Honda e and Volvo V90 Cross Country

We have a generous budget of £100,000 and three empty spaces in our garage. It’s time to explore the Auto Express classifieds to find the perfect trio…
Features
8 Mar 2025
KGM Torres EVX review
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KGM Torres EVX review

The electric KGM Torres EVX SUV has impressive family-friendly qualities, but it lacks some sophistication
In-depth reviews
7 Mar 2025
Car Deal of the Day: fancy a spicy 429bhp MG4 XPower? Step this way
MG4 - front cornering

Car Deal of the Day: fancy a spicy 429bhp MG4 XPower? Step this way

The MG4 XPower is a serious hot electric hatch for a cool price. It’s our Deal of the Day for 7 March.
News
7 Mar 2025
Petrol station to EV charging station: is this the future of UK forecourts?
BP Pulse forecourt EV chargers

Petrol station to EV charging station: is this the future of UK forecourts?

We visit a new BP forecourt charging hub that aims to revolutionise EV ownership
Features
7 Mar 2025
New Volvo EX60 partly unveiled in clay model form
Volvo EX60 - clay teaser

New Volvo EX60 partly unveiled in clay model form

It’s the first time Volvo has given us a look at its upcoming electric XC60 alternative
News
7 Mar 2025
Cutting-edge Rivian software to power Volkswagen ID.1 city car and future models
Volkswagen ID.Every1 concept - full front

Cutting-edge Rivian software to power Volkswagen ID.1 city car and future models

Volkswagen ID.Every1 previews ID.1 production car that will feature new-age software architecture from Rivian
News
7 Mar 2025
Car Deal of the Day: MINI Countryman is a spacious and retro-styled electric SUV for £270 a month
MINI Countryman JCW - front cornering

Car Deal of the Day: MINI Countryman is a spacious and retro-styled electric SUV for £270 a month

Electric SUV could be perfect for families looking for a car with space and character. It’s our Deal of the Day for 6 March.
News
6 Mar 2025
Used Tesla Model 3 Dual Motor long-term test: popular EV meets its replacement
Auto Express senior staff writer Jordan Katsianis standing between two Tesla Model 3s

Used Tesla Model 3 Dual Motor long-term test: popular EV meets its replacement

Final report: we compare used with new as we say goodbye to our EV
Long-term tests
6 Mar 2025
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