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New Peugeot 408 facelift UK prices and specifications revealed
Peugeot E-408 facelift - front

New Peugeot 408 facelift UK prices and specifications revealed

Head-turning fastback is priced from £31,995, and the electric e-408 is only £700 more.
News
15 May 2026
MG4 Urban review
MG4 Urban - front tracking

MG4 Urban review

The MG4 Urban offers great value for money and impressive efficiency in a package that’s easy to get along with
In-depth reviews
15 May 2026
New Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI: the first electric GTI has finally arrived
Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI - front

New Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI: the first electric GTI has finally arrived

The hot new Volkswagen ID. Polo takes GTI into the electric era, but will it change the game as original Golf GTI did 50 years ago?
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15 May 2026
China’s Chery guns for UK's top three: big sales targets backed by R&D investment here
Jaecoo 7 - front action

China’s Chery guns for UK's top three: big sales targets backed by R&D investment here

Owner of Jaecoo and Omoda vows to grow from seven per cent market share, by investing in R&D to optimise cars for the UK
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14 May 2026
New Kia PV5 WAV Side Entry could be the coolest Motability car ever
Kia PV5 WAV - front

New Kia PV5 WAV Side Entry could be the coolest Motability car ever

The PV5 WAV Side Entry gets a manual side-access ramp capable of supporting up to 300kg
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14 May 2026
Polestar boss says “pump anxiety” is the new range anxiety
Polestar 2 - front cornering

Polestar boss says “pump anxiety” is the new range anxiety

Michael Lohscheller, the boss of Polestar, says the rising price of petrol is making electric cars look more and more attractive
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14 May 2026
Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI prototype review: a true B-road weapon
Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI prototype - front tracking

Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI prototype review: a true B-road weapon

Our first taste of VW's first electric GTI was a very encouraging one
Road tests
14 May 2026
MINI Rocketman plan is back: the time is right for a real classic Mini replacement
MINI Rocketman concept - front 3/4

MINI Rocketman plan is back: the time is right for a real classic Mini replacement

MINI’s head of design says Rocketman is an ‘exciting project’ that’s still under discussion
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14 May 2026
New Cupra Raval 2026 review: a true pocket rocket for the EV era
Cupra Raval - front tracking

New Cupra Raval 2026 review: a true pocket rocket for the EV era

The hot little Raval marks the beginning of a very promising new era
Road tests
13 May 2026
Volkswagen ID.3 review
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Volkswagen ID.3 review

The Volkswagen ID.3 is a good electric hatchback overall, but a few niggles hold it back
In-depth reviews
13 May 2026
Lucid Cosmos and Earth SUVs to arrive in Europe from 2027
Lucid mid-size SUV teaser

Lucid Cosmos and Earth SUVs to arrive in Europe from 2027

America’s all-electric manufacturer has revealed more about its expansion plans
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13 May 2026
BYD thinks flash charging will kill petrol cars, it’s just too polite to say it
BYD Atto 3 - design render

BYD thinks flash charging will kill petrol cars, it’s just too polite to say it

Boss Stella Li says 9-minute recharges, comparable with petrol car refuelling times, will give it access to the entire new car market
News
13 May 2026
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MINI Countryman review
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MINI Countryman review

The MINI Countryman is the brand’s most convincing SUV to date, with a standout interior and petrol or EV power
In-depth reviews
13 May 2026
Mercedes CLA review
Mercedes CLA - front tracking

Mercedes CLA review

The electric Mercedes CLA represents a huge step forward for the brand’s EVs, and the hybrid version is very competitive too
In-depth reviews
13 May 2026
Volkswagen ID.7 review
Volkswagen ID.7 - front tracking

Volkswagen ID.7 review

The Volkswagen ID.7 is the brand’s best EV to date, offering plenty of range and tonnes of practicality
In-depth reviews
13 May 2026
New Jeep Avenger facelift revealed: looks get tougher, tech gets fancier
Jeep Avenger 85th Anniversary - front

New Jeep Avenger facelift revealed: looks get tougher, tech gets fancier

Jeep’s highest selling model in Europe gains plenty of kit, plus a new petrol engine
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13 May 2026
Need convincing to go electric? Ford says focus on personal benefits not just cutting CO2
Ford Ranger Electric

Need convincing to go electric? Ford says focus on personal benefits not just cutting CO2

European boss Jim Baumbick talks sense when he says the industry must do more to spell out compelling reasons to go electric
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12 May 2026
Buyers choose used EVs and hybrids in record numbers, but ICE still rules supreme
Nissan Leaf - front tracking

Buyers choose used EVs and hybrids in record numbers, but ICE still rules supreme

One in 10 used cars sold are now electrified, including EVs, HEVs and PHEVs
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11 May 2026
Car Deal of the Day: the luxurious and unimpeachable BMW iX for only £640 per month
BMW iX - front/side

Car Deal of the Day: the luxurious and unimpeachable BMW iX for only £640 per month

The BMW iX is one of the best SUVs on the market, electric or not, and now it’s also our Deal of the Day for 10 May
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10 May 2026
New Chery QQ3 2026 review: trails European rivals in almost every way
Chery QQ3 - front action

New Chery QQ3 2026 review: trails European rivals in almost every way

The Chery QQ3 is intended to take on the Ford Puma, but it needs a lot of improvement before it comes to the UK
Road tests
10 May 2026
AUDI E7X goes on sale in China with giant battery and 466-mile range and 670bhp
AUDI E7X (black) - front 3/4 static

AUDI E7X goes on sale in China with giant battery and 466-mile range and 670bhp

Audi might be learning one or two things about EVs from its confusingly named Chinese ‘AUDI’ venture
News
8 May 2026
Tesla Roadster shows signs of life with new trademark application
Tesla Roadster - front

Tesla Roadster shows signs of life with new trademark application

Lightning-quick electric supercar is still on the cards despite lengthy delay
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8 May 2026
Future Mercedes petrol and EV cars will share style and tech from now on
Mercedes GLC 400 - front action

Future Mercedes petrol and EV cars will share style and tech from now on

Mercedes will converge its ICE and BEV models into single projects, but still offer both powertrains
News
8 May 2026
New Vauxhall electric SUV is on the way, with a little help from Leapmotor
Vauxhall SUV teaser

New Vauxhall electric SUV is on the way, with a little help from Leapmotor

British brand’s next model will pair the best of European engineering and cutting-edge Chinese tech, and sit between Frontera and Grandland
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8 May 2026
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Renault 5 gets one-pedal driving for its first birthday
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Renault 5 gets one-pedal driving for its first birthday

The funky French EV was the UK’s most popular electric car in April and has upped its game with one-pedal driving
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7 May 2026
Car Deal of the Day: Abarth 600e plummets to a bonkers £146 a month
Abarth 600e UK - front cornering

Car Deal of the Day: Abarth 600e plummets to a bonkers £146 a month

There’s no sting in the tail here – Abarth’s hot electric SUV is now unbelievable value for money. The 600e is our Deal of the Day for 7 May.
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7 May 2026
Jeep Compass review
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Jeep Compass review

The Jeep Compass has a square-jawed look that’ll win fans, but there’s more to this family SUV than its ruggedly handsome face
In-depth reviews
6 May 2026
Nissan Ariya gets a new look and a lower price
New Nissan Ariya facelift - front tracking

Nissan Ariya gets a new look and a lower price

Leaf-inspired styling for Nissan’s flagship EV as it looks to stay competitive
News
6 May 2026
Audi A6 e-tron review
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Audi A6 e-tron review

The superb Audi A6 e-tron has a wide appeal, making it the best executive EV from the brand to date
In-depth reviews
6 May 2026
Long-term test: BYD Sealion 7
Auto Express news editor Jordan Katsianis standing next to the BYD Sealion 7

Long-term test: BYD Sealion 7

Final report: A disappointing driving experience mars this Chinese giant’s electric SUV
Long-term tests
6 May 2026
Car Deal of the Day: Renault 4 electric SUV is now £152 a month, and still adorable
Renault 4 - front cornering

Car Deal of the Day: Renault 4 electric SUV is now £152 a month, and still adorable

The Renault 5’s more practical sister is currently cracking value for money. It’s our Deal of the Day for 5 May.
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5 May 2026
New “tipping point” in UK EV demand: breakthrough or flash in the pan?
Renault 5 - front full width

New “tipping point” in UK EV demand: breakthrough or flash in the pan?

Enquiries for Renault EVs have risen by 42 per cent since 28 February, says the French brand’s UK boss
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5 May 2026
Kia PV5 Passenger is a surprising sales sensation
Kia PV5 - front cornering left

Kia PV5 Passenger is a surprising sales sensation

New PV5 people carrier is proving more popular than expected in less versatile form
News
5 May 2026
Renault 5 and Nissan Micra: Which of the small EV siblings would suit you?
Renault 5 and Nissan Micra - front cornering

Renault 5 and Nissan Micra: Which of the small EV siblings would suit you?

Renault and Nissan each make their own version of the same stylish small EV but which is best?
Features
3 May 2026
Three-car garage: Porsche Cayenne, Bentley Flying Spur and Volkswagen e-up! for under £60k
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Three-car garage: Porsche Cayenne, Bentley Flying Spur and Volkswagen e-up! for under £60k

Go big on luxury with a side of good sense thanks to this trio of VW Group cars from the Auto Express Buy a Car service
Features
2 May 2026
Electric Fiat 600e now cheaper than petrol model thanks to EV grant
Fiat 600e La Prima long termer first report - front

Electric Fiat 600e now cheaper than petrol model thanks to EV grant

Thanks to the Government’s £1,500 Electric Car Grant, the Fiat 600e now starts from just £25,495, with the hotter Abarth 600e benefiting, too.
News
1 May 2026
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