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Dad cars: what's the best car your dad's ever had?

Dad cars: what's the best car your dad's ever had?
We dredge up our favourite dad cars from the dim and distant past
Best new cars for 2020 and beyond

Best new cars for 2020 and beyond
Here are the best new cars set to arrive on the automotive scene in 2020 and beyond...
Geely’s new electric saloon to enter overseas markets

Geely’s new electric saloon to enter overseas markets
Chinese auto manufacturer Geely reveals its latest all-electric saloon, tasked with taking on the global EV market
Land Rover Discovery Anniversary Edition revealed

Land Rover Discovery Anniversary Edition revealed
Land Rover has released a limited edition Discovery, exclusive to the UK market, celebrating 30 years of the model’s production
Saab’s owner gets major cash boost for NEVS 9-3 production

Saab’s owner gets major cash boost for NEVS 9-3 production
NEVS, the Swedish company’s financial saviour has received a fresh injection of cash from Chinese property giant, Evergrande
Nio launches electric car battery-swap network

Nio launches electric car battery-swap network
Installed on China’s G2 Expressway, Nio’s battery-swapping stations can exchange a flat battery for a fully-charged one in 3 minutes
EVs cleaner than conventional cars

EVs cleaner than conventional cars
EVs emit less lifetime CO2 than cars with internal combustion engines, even in countries reliant on coal for electricity generation
Mugen RC20GT upgrade kit

Mugen RC20GT upgrade kit
Tokyo's Auto Salon is known for its aggressive mods and this year, Mugen carried on the tradition with its take on the Honda Civic Type R.
New 2019 McLaren 600LT Spider blows its top

New 2019 McLaren 600LT Spider blows its top
The new McLaren 600LT Spider is the latest addition to the Sports Series range, while the optional MSO Clubsport Pack cuts 100kg of weight
UK’s AFC Energy launches CH2ARGE 

UK’s AFC Energy launches CH2ARGE
Fresh take on EV charging sees hydrogen fuel cell used to replenish EV batteries; tech allows for off-grid charging
Toyota Yaris GR Sport revealed

Toyota Yaris GR Sport revealed
Toyota launches two new trim packages for the Yaris, inspired by its original 1998 model and hardcore GRMN model
New Audi A1 Allroad spied testing

New Audi A1 Allroad spied testing
An SUV-inspired version of the Audi A1 hatchback has been snapped, with a jacked up ride height
JLR have a challenging future ahead

JLR have a challenging future ahead
News of the recent job losses and falling profits at JLR should be the wake-up call the company needs, says Steve Fowler
New special edition Suzuki Swift Attitude released

New special edition Suzuki Swift Attitude released
Special edition Attitude gets Suzuki Swift Sport-esque styling combined with insurance-friendly engine and £109 per month PCP deal
MINI Cooper S 60 Years Edition revealed

MINI Cooper S 60 Years Edition revealed
Celebrating 60 years of the MINI brand, the special edition model is finished in British Racing Green and is limited to 500 units
Ford's ride-hailing bus service Chariot closes

Ford's ride-hailing bus service Chariot closes
Chariot closes less than three years after being purchased by Ford
Limited edition 336bhp Subaru WRX STI S209 revealed

Limited edition 336bhp Subaru WRX STI S209 revealed
The Subaru WRX STI S209 debuts at the 2019 Detroit Motor Show, but it won’t be coming to the UK
Citroen to celebrate centenary with two concept cars in 2019

Citroen to celebrate centenary with two concept cars in 2019
Citroen will mark its 100th year and underline its focus on comfort with two new concept cars due this year
Nissan IMs concept debuts at the Detroit Motor Show

Nissan IMs concept debuts at the Detroit Motor Show
Nissan creates the “elevated sports sedan” segment with its new electric all-wheel-drive, crossover-inspired IMs saloon concept
Prices revealed for new 2019 Hyundai i30 Fastback N

Prices revealed for new 2019 Hyundai i30 Fastback N
272bhp i30 Fastback N arrives with £500 premium over hatchback sibling
Cadillac previews new electric SUV 

Cadillac previews new electric SUV
Cadillac's Tesla Model X and Audi e-tron rival will use GM's BEV3 platform and is expected to be on sale before the end of 2021
New 2019 Kia Ceed GT: sporty hatch to cost from £25,535

New 2019 Kia Ceed GT: sporty hatch to cost from £25,535
All-new Kia Ceed GT gets sporty styling, tuned suspension and a punchy 201bhp turbocharged engine
New 2019 Kia ProCeed: prices and specs announced

New 2019 Kia ProCeed: prices and specs announced
The Kia ProCeed trades a little practicality for a racy looks and spritely performance, with prices starting from just under £24k
2019 will be the most exciting year yet for cars

2019 will be the most exciting year yet for cars
Time to leave talk of Brexit and Dieselgate in the past and look forward to an exciting 2019, says Mike Rutherford
Consumer Electronics Show 2019: news round-up

Consumer Electronics Show 2019: news round-up
Everything from this year's Las Vegas Consumer Electronics Show (CES), with debuts from Audi, Mercedes, Hyundai, Kia, Nissan and more
Dacia Sandero Stepway gains new petrol and diesel engines

Dacia Sandero Stepway gains new petrol and diesel engines
Dacia adds its entry-level SCe 75 petrol and Blue dCi 95 diesel engines to the Sandero Stepway range
Ford shows-off its Robutt

Ford shows-off its Robutt
‘Robutt’ mimics the action of someone getting into their car and driving after taking part in sweat-inducing physical exercise
‘Our responsibility to new drivers is falling short’

‘Our responsibility to new drivers is falling short’
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks more needs to be done to support drivers who have just passed their test
New Vauxhall Vivaro Life arrives

New Vauxhall Vivaro Life arrives
The new Vauxhall Vivaro Life rivals the Citroen SpaceTourer, and also secures the future of the brand’s Luton factory
Less than half of all stolen cars recovered by police

Less than half of all stolen cars recovered by police
Auto Express investigation reveals just 45.31 per cent of stolen cars are recovered by police, with detection dates at five-year low
Councils slash road budgets despite parking revenue increase

Councils slash road budgets despite parking revenue increase
Councils’ net profit from parking has risen from £682m to £847m in five years while road budgets has fallen £400m in the same period
The 1980s Arden AJ 4 is back!

The 1980s Arden AJ 4 is back!
German tuning company, Arden, is set to build a limited production run of 235 tuned Series III Jaguar XJ12s
Hyundai Elevate walking robot car staggers into CES 2019

Hyundai Elevate walking robot car staggers into CES 2019
Hyundai has designed a robotic walking car, capable of climbing obstacles up to five feet high
Autonomous cars will never exist says Waymo boss

Autonomous cars will never exist says Waymo boss
CEO of driverless vehicle firm Waymo says fully autonomous cars will not be able to cope in all-weather conditions
New Toyota Guardian driver assistance revealed at CES 2019

New Toyota Guardian driver assistance revealed at CES 2019
Toyota Guardian will help a driver avoid potential crashes instead of taking complete control of the car
Musk confirms Shanghai site for Tesla Model 3 and Model Y

Musk confirms Shanghai site for Tesla Model 3 and Model Y
Tesla has started construction of its Chinese Gigafactory, and is set to produce 200,000 models for the Chinese market from late 2019