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Long-term test: Dacia Bigster Journey hybrid 155
Auto Express creative director Darren Wilson and his family standing by the Dacia Bigster

Long-term test: Dacia Bigster Journey hybrid 155

Final report: our SUV’s last hurrah was a family holiday in the wilderness
Long-term tests
18 Sep 2026
Car Deal of the Day: Volkswagen Tiguan is a family-friendly favourite for only £265 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: Volkswagen Tiguan is a family-friendly favourite for only £265 a month

The Tiguan has long been loved by families for its all-round appeal. It’s our Deal of the Day for 17 September
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17 Sep 2026
Nissan Kicks to be built and sold in the UK: full details on the hybrid SUV
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Nissan Kicks to be built and sold in the UK: full details on the hybrid SUV

Previously reserved for emerging markets, Nissan’s small SUV is confirmed for the UK, and will bring £170m investment to North East
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17 Sep 2026
New McLaren SUV confirmed: British brand's big hopes for hybrid cash cow
Controversial McLaren electric SUV - front (watermarked)

New McLaren SUV confirmed: British brand's big hopes for hybrid cash cow

The supercar maker will start building its own engines and create UK jobs, thanks to a cash injection from Abu Dhabi owners
News
16 Sep 2026
Nissan Leaf review
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Nissan Leaf review

The Nissan Leaf is a very good reimagining of its iconic EV, and it’s our 2026 Car of the Year
In-depth reviews
16 Sep 2026
Land Rover Defender review
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Land Rover Defender review

Land Rover’s reborn Defender has been a sales hit since it arrived, and subtle revisions haven’t done this 4x4 any harm at all
In-depth reviews
16 Sep 2026
Car Deal of the Day: BYD Sealion 7 for just over £300 a month is a real catch
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Car Deal of the Day: BYD Sealion 7 for just over £300 a month is a real catch

The BYD Sealion 7 is a head-turning and very affordable electric coupe-SUV. It’s our Deal of the Day for 16 September
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16 Sep 2026
New Audi RS Q5 SUV seen putting its performance to the test
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New Audi RS Q5 SUV seen putting its performance to the test

Audi’s first-ever RS Q5 is nearly here in both Sportback and SUV form, with upwards of 600bhp and a 50-mile EV range
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16 Sep 2026
A Land Rover Defender pick-up? JLR teams up with Stellantis for new US model
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A Land Rover Defender pick-up? JLR teams up with Stellantis for new US model

With some help from Stellantis, Land Rover is looking to answer a call being made by its biggest market
News
16 Sep 2026
New full-electric Jeep Compass 4xe and plug-in hybrid confirmed for the UK
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New full-electric Jeep Compass 4xe and plug-in hybrid confirmed for the UK

Prices and specifications have been confirmed for Compass Electric 4xe, plus new PHEV model
News
15 Sep 2026
Audi Q5 review
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Audi Q5 review

The Audi Q5 builds on a proven formula with strong comfort, tech and all-round polish
In-depth reviews
15 Sep 2026
Toyota Land Cruiser review
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Toyota Land Cruiser review

The latest Land Cruiser is built as tough as ever, but you’ll need an equally robust bank account to buy one
In-depth reviews
15 Sep 2026
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New Volvo XC60 PHEV boasts a whopping 124 miles of EV range
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New Volvo XC60 PHEV boasts a whopping 124 miles of EV range

The Volvo XC90 also gets the new plug-in hybrid powertrain, with the large SUV capable of 99 miles of pure electric range
News
15 Sep 2026
Mercedes GLC review
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Mercedes GLC review

The Mercedes GLC provides a variety of plug-in hybrid power and some decent tech, but isn’t the best to drive
In-depth reviews
14 Sep 2026
New Skoda Epiq 2026 review: excellent in almost every way
Ellis Hyde with the Skoda Epiq

New Skoda Epiq 2026 review: excellent in almost every way

The new Skoda Epiq arrives to sit below the Elroq and Enyaq in the Czech brand’s all-electric line-up
Road tests
13 Sep 2026
Car Deal of the Day: pick up a Peugeot 2008 for £202 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: pick up a Peugeot 2008 for £202 a month

Peugeot’s 2008 is a smart-looking SUV for a low price. It’s our Deal of the Day for 11 September
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11 Sep 2026
New Leapmotor B03X 2026 review: spacious but infuriating
Ellis Hyde with the Leapmotor B03X

New Leapmotor B03X 2026 review: spacious but infuriating

The new Leapmotor B03X SUV has plenty of plus points, but the frustrating infotainment and safety systems hold it back
Road tests
11 Sep 2026
Smart #5 review
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Smart #5 review

The Smart #5 offers a lot of kit and premium quality at a competitive price, we just wish it was more efficient
In-depth reviews
10 Sep 2026
Fiat 600 review
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Fiat 600 review

The Fiat 600 looks the part, has a comfortable ride, and provides plenty of equipment for a reasonable price
In-depth reviews
10 Sep 2026
New Volvo XC40 facelift: popular SUV gets Range Rover-esque makeover
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New Volvo XC40 facelift: popular SUV gets Range Rover-esque makeover

The pure-electric Volvo EX40 and EC40 coupe-SUV have also been updated again, now delivering up to 359 miles of range
News
10 Sep 2026
Best Motability cars 2026
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Best Motability cars 2026

The Motability scheme is designed to get less able people moving, and we've picked out the very best cars on offer
Best cars & vans
10 Sep 2026
Used Kia Niro (Mk2, 2022-date) buyer's guide: something for everyone
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Used Kia Niro (Mk2, 2022-date) buyer's guide: something for everyone

A full used buyer's guide on the Kia Niro, covering the Mk2 that has been on sale in the UK since 2022
Used car tests
10 Sep 2026
Car Deal of the Day: Chery Tiggo 8 is a seven-seat PHEV for supermini money
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Car Deal of the Day: Chery Tiggo 8 is a seven-seat PHEV for supermini money

The Chery Tiggo 8 always offers strong value for money, but especially so with this deal for 9 September
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9 Sep 2026
New Kia EV3 GT review: four-wheel drive fun for the family
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New Kia EV3 GT review: four-wheel drive fun for the family

It's not the hottest Kia to ever hit the road, but the GT does add four-wheel drive to the EV3 line-up
Road tests
8 Sep 2026
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New waterproof engine from Horse can drive underwater, and Geely's already using it
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New waterproof engine from Horse can drive underwater, and Geely's already using it

Horse has developed a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol motor that is fully waterproof up to 1.1 metres
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8 Sep 2026
Skoda Elroq review
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Skoda Elroq review

The Skoda Elroq is even more appealing than the bigger Skoda Enyaq. It's a winner of our prestigious Car of the Year title
In-depth reviews
8 Sep 2026
BMW iX review
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BMW iX review

The BMW iX may be expensive and controversially styled, but it’s still a deeply impressive electric SUV
In-depth reviews
8 Sep 2026
JLR announces 4,000 job cuts as EV blitz begins
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JLR announces 4,000 job cuts as EV blitz begins

After a tough couple of years, JLR has announced thousands of job cuts – mainly at its head office
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7 Sep 2026
Hot Hyundai Tucson N to surf in on thrilling new wave of performance models
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Hot Hyundai Tucson N to surf in on thrilling new wave of performance models

Next-generation Tucson is set to be transformed into a sizzling, sharp-driving SUV thanks to innovative new hybrid tech
News
7 Sep 2026
Car Deal of the Day: Volkswagen T-Cross is a true people’s car for £174 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: Volkswagen T-Cross is a true people’s car for £174 a month

VW has always known how to build cars with mass appeal, and the T-Cross is the latest. This smart, economical SUV is our Deal of the Day for 6 Septemb…
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6 Sep 2026
Hyundai Tucson vs Toyota RAV4 vs Mitsubishi Outlander: Family PHEV elite fight it out
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Hyundai Tucson vs Toyota RAV4 vs Mitsubishi Outlander: Family PHEV elite fight it out

Plug-in hybrid SUVs offer the best of both words for dependable, efficient family motoring. Can Toyota’s latest RAV4 claim glory over its Mitsubishi a…
Car group tests
5 Sep 2026
Car Deal of the Day: Geely EX5 is exceedingly good value
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Car Deal of the Day: Geely EX5 is exceedingly good value

The EX5 is Geely’s first model for the UK and is great value currently, making it our Deal of the Day for 4 September.
News
4 Sep 2026
New top-spec Skoda Karoq Sportline Black Edition revealed
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New top-spec Skoda Karoq Sportline Black Edition revealed

Czech brand’s Karoq range-topper has plenty of kit at a very reasonable price
News
4 Sep 2026
Hot new Lexus RX is a high-performance SUV nobody saw coming
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Hot new Lexus RX is a high-performance SUV nobody saw coming

Lexus is gunning for AMG and BMW M with its fast family-sized SUV
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4 Sep 2026
New Toyota Yaris Cross facelift review: hybrid makes a good case for EVs
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New Toyota Yaris Cross facelift review: hybrid makes a good case for EVs

Toyota’s mini hybrid SUV will cost pennies to run, but the purchase price is thousands of pounds more than several rivals
Road tests
3 Sep 2026
New Mazda CX-6e 2026 review: trails rivals on range and charging
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New Mazda CX-6e 2026 review: trails rivals on range and charging

EV lacks the range of SUV rivals but makes up for it with space, tech and refinement. It just doesn’t feel much like a Mazda, though
Road tests
3 Sep 2026
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