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New Volkswagen ID.2 seen for first time: EV supermini prototype gets set for 2026

New Volkswagen ID.2 seen for first time: EV supermini prototype gets set for 2026
The crucial new Volkswagen ID.2, or ID.Polo, has been spotted up close at VW’s design centre
Car Deal of the Day: Citroen C5 Aircross gives pillowy ride for not much cash

Car Deal of the Day: Citroen C5 Aircross gives pillowy ride for not much cash
It may be due for replacement soon, but there’s still a lot to like about the Citroen C5 Aircross. It’s our Deal of the Day for 7 April
New Corvette concept reimagines iconic muscle car for Europe, but it won’t make production

New Corvette concept reimagines iconic muscle car for Europe, but it won’t make production
The new Corvette concept marks the opening of General Motors' Leamington Spa design studio
New baby Land Rover Defender Sport on the way and we’ve spotted it testing

New baby Land Rover Defender Sport on the way and we’ve spotted it testing
A new, smaller and all-electric version of the Defender is on its way
2030 ICE ban: diesel vans and some luxury cars are safe… for now

2030 ICE ban: diesel vans and some luxury cars are safe… for now
Petrolheads can buy new petrol cars until 2035, if they can afford an Aston, Bentley or McLaren…
Genesis cars to grow bigger, posher and faster as brand exits the mainstream

Genesis cars to grow bigger, posher and faster as brand exits the mainstream
The premium Korean brand is going for prestigious and profitable with its future models
ZEV mandate relaxed to relieve struggling car industry

ZEV mandate relaxed to relieve struggling car industry
Carmakers can trade so-called ‘credits’ until 2029, with the government reducing its fines for those straying over the mandate’s limits
Government softens 2030 petrol and diesel ban with hybrids now allowed

Government softens 2030 petrol and diesel ban with hybrids now allowed
The sale of new hybrids and plug-in hybrids will be permitted until 2035 under the government’s revised ruleset
Car Deal of the Day: Top-of-the-range Skoda Kamiq Monte Carlo is a steal at £198 a month

Car Deal of the Day: Top-of-the-range Skoda Kamiq Monte Carlo is a steal at £198 a month
Skoda’s small SUV offers sporty looks and superb efficiency in well equipped Monte Carlo form. It’s our Deal of the Day for 6 April
‘Lewis Hamilton, the founder of BYD and me, a lot can happen in 30 years’

‘Lewis Hamilton, the founder of BYD and me, a lot can happen in 30 years’
Our Chief columnist Mike Rutherford celebrates 30 uninterrupted years of Auto Express columns with a look back, and forward
Jaguar Land Rover stops car exports to the US in wake of Trump Tariffs

Jaguar Land Rover stops car exports to the US in wake of Trump Tariffs
JLR announced a four-week pause on shipments of all its cars to the US as it comes to terms with 25% tariffs.
Car Deal of the Day: Genesis G70 Shooting Brake offers real luxury for less than £265 a month

Car Deal of the Day: Genesis G70 Shooting Brake offers real luxury for less than £265 a month
The Genesis G70 Shooting Brake is a stylish and luxuriously appointed estate car for a bargain price. It’s our deal of the day for 5 April
Skoda Elroq takes on Renault Megane in this week’s issue of Auto Express

Skoda Elroq takes on Renault Megane in this week’s issue of Auto Express
In Auto Express magazine this week the Skoda Elroq takes on the Renault Megane and we have the lowdown on the new Nissan Leaf
New Genesis Electrified GV70 goes on sale with bigger battery, screens and style

New Genesis Electrified GV70 goes on sale with bigger battery, screens and style
Prices for the luxurious electric SUV now start from £65,915 – slightly more than before – rising to £74,915 for the range-topping edition
Car Deal of the Day: chunky Jeep Avenger offers SUV style for an affordable price

Car Deal of the Day: chunky Jeep Avenger offers SUV style for an affordable price
Bold, brash and loaded with charisma, the Jeep Avenger is a stand-out mini-SUV. It’s our Deal of the Day for 4 April
Hyundai’s N division isn’t axing petrol hot hatchbacks just yet

Hyundai’s N division isn’t axing petrol hot hatchbacks just yet
Performance division’s VP says that it’s “not true” that the brand is going EV-only, hinting at hybrid-powered models to come
ZEV Mandate target still out of reach for car makers despite record EV sales in March

ZEV Mandate target still out of reach for car makers despite record EV sales in March
March figures show leap for new EV registrations as buyers race to beat April’s VED rises, but are still not enough for manufacturers to meet targets
Secrets of the new Audi Q2 e-tron uncovered: £35k EV SUV coming soon

Secrets of the new Audi Q2 e-tron uncovered: £35k EV SUV coming soon
After announcing it would ditch A1 and Q2, German brand is focusing on new electric baby SUV
Radical Honda 0 SUV prototype makes public debut, and you’ll never guess who was driving

Radical Honda 0 SUV prototype makes public debut, and you’ll never guess who was driving
The new electric SUV will be pivotal to Honda’s future, and is due to go into production next year
Car Deal of the Day: go electric on the cheap with a Vauxhall Astra for £209 per month

Car Deal of the Day: go electric on the cheap with a Vauxhall Astra for £209 per month
The Astra Electric is an excellent five-door hatch for not much cash. It’s our Deal of the Day for 3 April
New Cupra Raval EV set for September debut

New Cupra Raval EV set for September debut
Cupra’s electric supermini aims to outshine the VW ID.2 with sharper handling and bold design
New Mazda CX-6e spotted for the first time, as electric SUV prepares for battle with Tesla Model Y

New Mazda CX-6e spotted for the first time, as electric SUV prepares for battle with Tesla Model Y
Due to be unveiled very soon in China, the all-electric mid-sized SUV will follow the Mazda 6e saloon
SEAT’s future unclear as brand held in limbo

SEAT’s future unclear as brand held in limbo
Delayed model launches and unprofitable electric plans leave SEAT’s next steps uncertain
New Honda Prelude fully revealed as iconic coupe prepares for return in 2026

New Honda Prelude fully revealed as iconic coupe prepares for return in 2026
Sixth-generation Prelude will be the first car to get Honda’s new S Shift technology
Trump tariffs a perfect storm for battered UK car industry

Trump tariffs a perfect storm for battered UK car industry
President Trump has placed 25 per cent tariffs on all automotive imports to the US, including from the UK
Car buyers absolutely love SUVs and that’s not necessarily a bad thing

Car buyers absolutely love SUVs and that’s not necessarily a bad thing
Despite concerns around climate change and the consumption of resources, SUV sales keep rising. And Steve Walker thinks we should give this class of c…
No electric Skoda supermini as Czech brand focuses on SUV future

No electric Skoda supermini as Czech brand focuses on SUV future
Skoda will double down on SUVs, with no electric alternative to the Volkswagen ID.1 or ID.2 in the works
New Kia PV5 Spielraum concepts are designed for both work and play

New Kia PV5 Spielraum concepts are designed for both work and play
Korean brand Kia has only just revealed its new range of vans, but is already giving us a clue to the new PV5’s full potential
Kia PV5 ‘light camper’ confirmed for production alongside huge range expansion

Kia PV5 ‘light camper’ confirmed for production alongside huge range expansion
A new leisure vehicle is on the cards for Kia’s new all-electric commercial range
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N will be the company’s first ‘virtual sports car’

2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N will be the company’s first ‘virtual sports car’
The upcoming hot saloon will use, and diversify, N’s high-performance technology
New Skoda Elroq vRS is the brand’s fastest car ever

New Skoda Elroq vRS is the brand’s fastest car ever
The brand-new electric Skoda Elroq vRS gets a 335bhp dual-motor powertrain, which is good for 0-62mph in 5.4 seconds
New Hyundai Nexo hydrogen fuel-cell SUV revealed at Korean Mobility Show

New Hyundai Nexo hydrogen fuel-cell SUV revealed at Korean Mobility Show
One of Hyundai’s most ambitious engineering projects won’t be coming to the UK - through no fault of its own
Stunning Genesis X Gran Coupe and Convertible concepts preview new flagship two-doors

Stunning Genesis X Gran Coupe and Convertible concepts preview new flagship two-doors
This sleek pair of concepts are proof Genesis are serious about taking on Mercs and BMWs in a segment they’ve largely left behind
Hyundai Ioniq 6 gets dramatic new look as part of 2025 facelift

Hyundai Ioniq 6 gets dramatic new look as part of 2025 facelift
Hyundai’s eccentric Ioniq 6 ‘streamliner’ electric saloon has leapfrogged the Ioniq 5 to be given a substantial update
New 2025 Renault Austral facelift lands with Rafale-inspired styling

New 2025 Renault Austral facelift lands with Rafale-inspired styling
Visual updates for mid-size SUV, but there’s still no fleet-friendly plug-in hybrid option