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New Alfa Romeo Junior Ibrida on sale now: flamboyant hybrid SUV is under £28k

New Alfa Romeo Junior Ibrida on sale now: flamboyant hybrid SUV is under £28k
The hybrid version of Alfa’s baby SUV is more than £3,000 cheaper than the equivalent Peugeot 2008 and is offered in just one specification
Car Deal of the Day: A fully-electric Peugeot E-308 for just £199 a month

Car Deal of the Day: A fully-electric Peugeot E-308 for just £199 a month
Peugeot’s E-308 is a plush-feeling, upmarket electric hatchback. It’s our Deal of the Day for 24 March
Councils must fix “pothole plague” or risk losing funding

Councils must fix “pothole plague” or risk losing funding
Councils could lose up to 25 per cent of their additional road maintenance funding if they don’t abide by new rules set by the government
Expect more retro Renaults that drink from customers’ “reservoir of sympathy”

Expect more retro Renaults that drink from customers’ “reservoir of sympathy”
The brand’s model line-up is now divided into ‘legendary icons’ like the retro-inspired R5, and ‘future icons’ such as the futuristic-looking Megane a…
No new Alfa Romeo sports cars, unless...

No new Alfa Romeo sports cars, unless...
…Italian brand can start to shift serious amounts of new product. Then we could see it make a new sports car
The smart money is being spent on hybrid cars

The smart money is being spent on hybrid cars
Mike Rutherford thinks hybrids sit in the sweet spot between cheaper petrol and diesel models and more expensive pure-electric cars
Car Deal of the Day: Super-slick Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer for £274 per month

Car Deal of the Day: Super-slick Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer for £274 per month
The stylish and practical VW ID.7 Tourer is our deal of the day for Sunday 23 March…
Car Deal of the Day: Get your hands on a big-selling Nissan Juke for £163 a month

Car Deal of the Day: Get your hands on a big-selling Nissan Juke for £163 a month
With its distinctive style, the Nissan Juke is well worth a look at such a low price. It’s our Deal of the Day for Saturday 22 March
Smart #5 2025 preview: walkaround, specs, prices and on sale date

Smart #5 2025 preview: walkaround, specs, prices and on sale date
Smart’s biggest model to date gives the brand a new identity, and hides some trick technology under its skin
New Dacia Sandero to come with both hybrid and electric power

New Dacia Sandero to come with both hybrid and electric power
An all-new fourth-generation Sandero is coming in 2027, and Dacia’s boss has been discussing its powertrain options
Cupra Formentor and Leon get the ABT high performance treatment

Cupra Formentor and Leon get the ABT high performance treatment
The German tuner is also planning to create a more aggressive Raval special edition
New BYD Dolphin Surf is the UK version of the Seagull EV

New BYD Dolphin Surf is the UK version of the Seagull EV
BYD's entry-level electric car will aim to take on the Dacia Spring at around £15,000
Major Kia Ceed update to help it fill the Ford Focus-shaped hole in the hatchback market

Major Kia Ceed update to help it fill the Ford Focus-shaped hole in the hatchback market
Despite this test car’s camouflage, we already have a solid idea how the Ceed will look thanks to the new K4
New Alfa Romeo Stelvio spy shots show SUV will be bigger and sportier than ever

New Alfa Romeo Stelvio spy shots show SUV will be bigger and sportier than ever
The Next generation of Alfa’s flagship SUV has been seen out on test
Car Deal of the Day: go upmarket with a Genesis G80 for under £300 a month

Car Deal of the Day: go upmarket with a Genesis G80 for under £300 a month
The G80 is a prestige executive saloon, but also one that’s currently super cheap. It’s our Deal of the Day for 21 March
Return of the Audi TT: iconic coupe to make all-electric comeback

Return of the Audi TT: iconic coupe to make all-electric comeback
Iconic coupe is set to be resurrected for the electric era, and this is what it could look like
EVs are here to stay, says Cupra boss

EVs are here to stay, says Cupra boss
Legislators need to be positive rather than punish, and educate consumers that EVs are the fuel of the future, says Cupra CEO Wayne Griffiths
M25 closures: avoid junctions 10 to 11 as complete shutdown threatens traffic chaos

M25 closures: avoid junctions 10 to 11 as complete shutdown threatens traffic chaos
More M25 chaos is in store for drivers, as the latest round of closures kicks off at 9pm on Friday
Hallelujah! Hot new Alfa Romeo Guilia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio models will keep petrol power

Hallelujah! Hot new Alfa Romeo Guilia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio models will keep petrol power
Alfa has adjusted course from circa-1,000bhp EVs due to expected lack of demand and customers’ desire for petrol power
Nobody really knows the 2025 F1 drivers’ salaries but we can have a good guess

Nobody really knows the 2025 F1 drivers’ salaries but we can have a good guess
Our chief columnist Mike Rutherford looks into what Grand Prix drivers are allegedly earning this year
Uninsured drivers have “nowhere to hide” as police seized 138,000 vehicles last year

Uninsured drivers have “nowhere to hide” as police seized 138,000 vehicles last year
Drivers cruising around without insurance face a PCN of £300 or, in some scenarios, even heftier fines and a driving ban
Car Deal of the Day: a top-spec Vauxhall Corsa for a tempting £148 a month

Car Deal of the Day: a top-spec Vauxhall Corsa for a tempting £148 a month
The Vauxhall Corsa is a British institution – and a cheap one at that. It’s our Deal of the Day for 20 March
Supersized Audi Q9 ready to crash the Mercedes GLS and BMW X7's party

Supersized Audi Q9 ready to crash the Mercedes GLS and BMW X7's party
Audi’s largest SUV yet will offer lots of room for seven, but will be focused on North American and Chinese markets
Using AI to write your used car ad isn’t the best idea

Using AI to write your used car ad isn’t the best idea
Alex Ingram gives his expert insight on the growing use of AI to write nonsensical used-car ads
New Peugeot Expert Sport is a Le Mans-inspired van for the road

New Peugeot Expert Sport is a Le Mans-inspired van for the road
The electric Peugeot E-Expert Sport version trades some efficiency for hot-rod looks
Touchscreens here to stay, but some buttons will return, says Cupra tech boss

Touchscreens here to stay, but some buttons will return, says Cupra tech boss
The Volkswagen Group is listening to customer feedback and introducing more user-friendly buttons into car cabins
Gaussian splatting helps Volvo avoid real-life car accidents

Gaussian splatting helps Volvo avoid real-life car accidents
Oddly named 3D tech creates lifelike virtual scenarios to test driver-assistance systems
Car Deal of the Day: a pretty and practical Peugeot 408 for just £207 a month

Car Deal of the Day: a pretty and practical Peugeot 408 for just £207 a month
Is it a coupé, a hatchback or an SUV? One thing’s for sure, the 408 is our Car Deal of the Day for 19 March
BYD’s plan to be the world’s biggest car brand

BYD’s plan to be the world’s biggest car brand
BYD’s Europe boss talks about battling Tesla, five-minute charging and being the global number one car brand
Toyota to recycle used car parts at new Burnaston UK factory

Toyota to recycle used car parts at new Burnaston UK factory
Toyota Circular Factory to be ‘centre of excellence’ for future recycling operations worldwide
Does Britain have a blind spot over EV emissions?

Does Britain have a blind spot over EV emissions?
Calls for more clarity around ‘zero emission’ car terminology, following a consumer survey by a biofuels firm
New British-based brand Perseus hoping to take on Porsche Macan

New British-based brand Perseus hoping to take on Porsche Macan
The premium compact electric SUV will be built on a ‘proven’ platform from an unknown European goliath and designed by a well known Italian styling ho…
"Car design today is too aggressive": McLaren F1's designer weighs-in on the modern auto aesthetic

"Car design today is too aggressive": McLaren F1's designer weighs-in on the modern auto aesthetic
Peter Stevens expresses his disenchantment with modern car design, telling Auto Express the way a car looks will become “all the more important” with …
Electric cars are vital if transport is to help combat climate change

Electric cars are vital if transport is to help combat climate change
Despite poor EV sales, editor-at-large Phil McNamara thinks electric cars are only going to become more important
New PHEV trio to kick-off Bentley’s 10-year plug-in pledge

New PHEV trio to kick-off Bentley’s 10-year plug-in pledge
Bentley has set its electrification stall out with bold plans for a new plug-in car every year for the next decade
Isuzu D-Max Basecamp is a pick-up truck designed for camping anywhere 

Isuzu D-Max Basecamp is a pick-up truck designed for camping anywhere
The Basecamp is based on the range-topping AT35 and comes with a host of camping gear