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

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
BMW Neue Klasse tech ready for launch on its mission to redefine the EV market

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

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

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

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

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

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
Best used electric cars to buy now

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

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…
Skoda Octavia to live on as an EV? Plan confirmed for 2027 electric estate

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
“Serious injustice” as EV chargepoint rollout ignores disabled drivers

“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
New Renault Megane Esprit Alpine invokes the spirit of sporty

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
New Rolls-Royce EV is… already here

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
UK's patchy EV charging network put drivers at risk of being stranded

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

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

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

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

Exclusive Renault 5 Roland-Garros now on sale from £29,995
Renault 5 range gains special-edition tribute to French Open’s iconic venue
New Toyota pick-up and Land Cruiser EV headline brand’s future plans 

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
New Toyota FT-Me concept previews future Citroen Ami rival

New Toyota FT-Me concept previews future Citroen Ami rival
The radical Toyota FT-Me concept hints at tiny quadricycle that could make production
Lexus RZ updates add ‘European-first’ drive-by-wire steering

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

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

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
New Jaguar Type 00 stirs up more hype by shutting down the streets of Paris

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

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

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

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
New electrified Mazda CX-5 spotted testing on the road

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

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

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

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
New Volvo EX60 partly unveiled in clay model form

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

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

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

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