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New Vauxhall Mokka GSE: performance, range and prices from £36,995
New Vauxhall Mokka GSE with Auto Express senior staff writer Jordan Katsianis stood alongside

New Vauxhall Mokka GSE: performance, range and prices from £36,995

The hottest Vauxhall Mokka yet packs 276bhp and a limited-slip differential, but will only do 209 miles on a charge
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8 Sep 2025
New Porsche 911 Turbo S ready to slay supercars with 701bhp hybrid engine
Porsche 911 Turbo S - front

New Porsche 911 Turbo S ready to slay supercars with 701bhp hybrid engine

The new Porsche 911 Turbo S has turned to electrification to break the 700bhp barrier
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7 Sep 2025
New XPeng G6 AWD Performance 2026 review: upgraded and better, but still boring
XPeng G6 AWD Performance - front tracking

New XPeng G6 AWD Performance 2026 review: upgraded and better, but still boring

More power and lightning-fast charging make the updated XPeng G6 far more appealing
Road tests
4 Sep 2025
Mercedes-AMG GT2 Edition W16 is an 818bhp track-only monster that leaves race cars trailing
Mercedes-AMG GT2 Edition W16 - tracking

Mercedes-AMG GT2 Edition W16 is an 818bhp track-only monster that leaves race cars trailing

Only 30 models of this brutish special edition inspired by F1 tech will be available – and it’s too extreme to be driven on the road
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4 Sep 2025
New Audi TT? Stunning Audi Concept C previews stylish sports car for 2027
Audi Concept C - front

New Audi TT? Stunning Audi Concept C previews stylish sports car for 2027

Audi’s design language has hit a new direction with the new electric Concept C sports car
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4 Sep 2025
Look, no plug! Porsche Cayenne EV to offer wireless charging tech in car world first
Porsche Cayenne EV wireless charging - front

Look, no plug! Porsche Cayenne EV to offer wireless charging tech in car world first

Porsche will pioneer advanced EV charging technology in the Cayenne EV with inductive charging speeds of up to 11kW
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4 Sep 2025
Porsche Boxster and Cayman axed with no new orders being taken and EVs on the way
Porsche 718 Cayman GTS - front cornering

Porsche Boxster and Cayman axed with no new orders being taken and EVs on the way

The demise of Porsche’s mid-engined petrol sports cars will leave a big gap in the segment
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2 Sep 2025
Iconic Porsche 911 Flatnose set for sensational return
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Iconic Porsche 911 Flatnose set for sensational return

The new Porsche 911 Flatnose could be the German brand’s ultimate eighties tribute act
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2 Sep 2025
New Mercedes-AMG GT 55 review: aims at the Porsche 911, but misses
Mercedes-AMG GT 55 - front

New Mercedes-AMG GT 55 review: aims at the Porsche 911, but misses

Despite the new Mercedes-AMG GT 55 arguably being the pick of the range, it still can't match the Porsche 911
Road tests
1 Sep 2025
Lotus Emira no longer marked for death: British-built sports car will live on with hybrid power
Lotus Emira - driving

Lotus Emira no longer marked for death: British-built sports car will live on with hybrid power

The mid-engined sports car will be available with a V6 engine and a plug-in hybrid powertrain from 2027
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1 Sep 2025
Updated Tesla Model Y Performance revealed at a bargain price
2025 Tesla Model Y Performance

Updated Tesla Model Y Performance revealed at a bargain price

Tesla’s mid-size SUV has returned in its high-performing Performance trim for a surprisingly low £61,990
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29 Aug 2025
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Best sounding cars: great cars with soundtracks to give you goosebumps
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Best sounding cars: great cars with soundtracks to give you goosebumps

Listen up! These are the best sounding cars of all time, according to our experts
Best cars & vans
28 Aug 2025
Lotus to cut up to 550 jobs in UK as it eyes up “more sustainable” future
Lotus Hethel factory

Lotus to cut up to 550 jobs in UK as it eyes up “more sustainable” future

Sports car maker has confirmed it will slash its workforce in the UK, but insists Norfolk will remain its home
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28 Aug 2025
The R35 Nissan GT-R is dead: last model signals end of a high performance era
R35 Nissan GT-R final car is built

The R35 Nissan GT-R is dead: last model signals end of a high performance era

The R35 Nissan GT-R is dead, but Nissan remains committed to providing a successor
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27 Aug 2025
Fastest-accelerating cars 2025: world's quickest 0-60mph production cars
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Fastest-accelerating cars 2025: world's quickest 0-60mph production cars

The definitive list of the fastest-accelerating production cars in the world, ranked by their official 0-60mph times.
Best cars & vans
27 Aug 2025
Three-car garage: Maserati GranTurismo, Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio and Fiat 500e for less than a new Grecale
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Three-car garage: Maserati GranTurismo, Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio and Fiat 500e for less than a new Grecale

The legendary Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio costs nearly £87,000, but we’ve created a desirable all-Italian three-car garage for less through Auto Ex…
Features
27 Aug 2025
Astonishing Yangwang U9 Track edition hits 292mph to become world's fastest EV
BYD Yangwang U9 Track Edition - dynamic front 3/4

Astonishing Yangwang U9 Track edition hits 292mph to become world's fastest EV

Supercars have long been a testbed for future powertrain tech, and the same can definitely be said for this 2,960bhp Yangwang
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26 Aug 2025
VW Golf R to up its game again: could hot new special edition top 400bhp?
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VW Golf R to up its game again: could hot new special edition top 400bhp?

It feels like VW has been teasing an ultra-high performance variant of its Golf R for years, but it might be too late for a 400bhp monster
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26 Aug 2025
Audi RS 3 swansong special edition will also bid farewell to the brand’s 5-cylinder engine
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Audi RS 3 swansong special edition will also bid farewell to the brand’s 5-cylinder engine

Audi’s saying goodbye to its high-performance five-cylinder engine with a very limited-run special
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26 Aug 2025
What is Mercedes-AMG? Past, present and future of Mercedes' performance brand
Mercedes-AMG - header with Michael Schiebe

What is Mercedes-AMG? Past, present and future of Mercedes' performance brand

From the ‘Red Pig’ to the AMG XX concept, we find out what makes Mercedes’ performance division tick on a visit to AMG’s headquarters in Affalterbach
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25 Aug 2025
Alpine A290 vs MINI JCW Electric: an electric hot hatch clash
Alpine A290 vs MINI JCW Electric - front tracking

Alpine A290 vs MINI JCW Electric: an electric hot hatch clash

Is a pure-electric hot hatch really the future? Well, the Alpine A290 and MINI JCW prove that the road ahead looks very bright indeed
Car group tests
23 Aug 2025
New Toyota GR Supra A90 Final Edition 2025 review
New Toyota GR Supra A90 Final Edition - front cornering

New Toyota GR Supra A90 Final Edition 2025 review

The GR Supra A90 Final Edition is what the base car should have been all along – but a hefty price will limit its appeal
Road tests
22 Aug 2025
Car Deal of the Day: we've never seen the Cupra Born this cheap
Cupra Born - front cornering

Car Deal of the Day: we've never seen the Cupra Born this cheap

The Born is a great choice for those who want a practical electric hatchback with a sporty drive. It’s our Deal of the Day for August 21
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21 Aug 2025
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Most expensive cars ever sold at auction
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Most expensive cars ever sold at auction

The rarest and most desirable cars ever made fetch eye-watering sums when going under the hammer. These examples attracted the highest auction prices …
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21 Aug 2025
New Nissan X-Trail Nismo revealed with tuned chassis and mean look
Nissan X-Trail Nismo - dynamic snow driving

New Nissan X-Trail Nismo revealed with tuned chassis and mean look

The X-Trail Nismo doesn’t get any more power but its all-wheel drive system is more rear-biased than before
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21 Aug 2025
Porsche 911 GT3 RS facelift spied: more crazy aero for 992.2 version and something else hiding under the carbon!
Porsche 911 GT3 RS Facelift - front angled

Porsche 911 GT3 RS facelift spied: more crazy aero for 992.2 version and something else hiding under the carbon!

More speed, more engagement and more tech are on the cards for Porsche’s new road-racer
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20 Aug 2025
Ford Puma ST review
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Ford Puma ST review

Ford’s racy small SUV was once a performance thriller, but I think it’s lost its pizzazz
In-depth reviews
20 Aug 2025
Three car garage: Skoda Superb Estate, BMW i3 and a Ford Mustang GT Convertible for £75k
3-car garage for 75k

Three car garage: Skoda Superb Estate, BMW i3 and a Ford Mustang GT Convertible for £75k

The 75-plate is coming but what if you spent £75k on used cars instead? This three-car garage covers all the bases
Features
18 Aug 2025
Best supercars on sale 2025
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Best supercars on sale 2025

These cars are at the absolute pinnacle of performance, driving thrills and head-turning style…
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14 Aug 2025
Car Deal of the Day: a cut-price Mazda MX-5 to soak up the summer sun in
Mazda MX-5 - cornering with roof up

Car Deal of the Day: a cut-price Mazda MX-5 to soak up the summer sun in

It’s the world’s best-selling sports car for a reason, and is our Deal of the Day for August 12
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12 Aug 2025
Car Deal of the Day: rapid Audi S3 for a tempting £391 per month
Audi S3 - front cornering

Car Deal of the Day: rapid Audi S3 for a tempting £391 per month

The Audi S3 is a powerful but understated hot hatch that is great value right now. It’s our Deal of the Day for August 8
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8 Aug 2025
Alpine had to go electric, but refuses to be boring
Alpine A290 UK - dynamic front tracking

Alpine had to go electric, but refuses to be boring

Bosses promise the new, all-electric Alpine A110 will have “soul and sensuality”, plus more assertive styling
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4 Aug 2025
New Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Fire & Ice edition is an ultra-violet throwback
Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Fire & Ice edition - front 3/4

New Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Fire & Ice edition is an ultra-violet throwback

Priced from £48,360, the new ID.3 GTX Fire+Ice is a tribute to the Mk2 VW Golf Fire and Ice special edition from 1990
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4 Aug 2025
Porsche Macan replacement coming with petrol and hybrid power
Porsche Macan T - front cornering

Porsche Macan replacement coming with petrol and hybrid power

As the Macan EV’s sales stutter, Porsche is looking to launch new a petrol-powered alternative
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4 Aug 2025
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N review
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Hyundai Ioniq 5 N review

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N really is the first electric vehicle that can be considered a true driver’s car
In-depth reviews
1 Aug 2025