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“I’m thrilled to lead Auto Express into a new era. We’ll build on what we have and make it even better”
Opinion - Paul Barker

“I’m thrilled to lead Auto Express into a new era. We’ll build on what we have and make it even better”

Our new editor, Paul Barker says hello and sets out the stall for an Auto Express that’s better than ever
Opinion
10 Apr 2024
Banned car number plates: naughty 74-reg number plates deemed too rude for the roads
Number plates

Banned car number plates: naughty 74-reg number plates deemed too rude for the roads

The DVLA has revealed its list of new-for-2024 number plates judged too saucy for the streets, and there are plenty of potential shockers on the banne…
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10 Apr 2024
New Ford Focus ST Edition is Ford’s “most complete” hot hatch ever
2024 Ford Focus ST Edition - front tracking

New Ford Focus ST Edition is Ford’s “most complete” hot hatch ever

Ford is making big claims about its latest fast family car, which adds exclusive equipment but no more power
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10 Apr 2024
New Morgan Plus Four gets ‘design, dynamic and technological enhancements’ for 2024
Morgan Plus Four - front action

New Morgan Plus Four gets ‘design, dynamic and technological enhancements’ for 2024

Morgan says the Plus Four stays true to its 1950 roots but there’s a handy package of updates for the retro roadster
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10 Apr 2024
New Kia Sorento facelift: UK prices and specs revealed for updated SUV with EV9 overtones
2024 Kia Sorento - front 3/4 static

New Kia Sorento facelift: UK prices and specs revealed for updated SUV with EV9 overtones

Kia's new-look seven-seater starts from £41,995, and it's available with hybrid, plug-in or diesel power
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10 Apr 2024
New Volkswagen Tayron papped as Tiguan’s seven-seater sibling continues testing
Volkswagen Tayron testing on track - front cornering

New Volkswagen Tayron papped as Tiguan’s seven-seater sibling continues testing

The replacement for the Tiguan Allspace is expected to arrive later this year
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9 Apr 2024
Bentley Bentayga S Black Edition SUV aims to combine a lot of luxury with a little sportiness
Bentley Bentayga S Black Edition - front

Bentley Bentayga S Black Edition SUV aims to combine a lot of luxury with a little sportiness

This Bentayga has a feature not seen on a Bentley for 105 years
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9 Apr 2024
Car Deal of the Day: the Renault Clio is a top class supermini for £171 a month
Renault Clio - front cornering

Car Deal of the Day: the Renault Clio is a top class supermini for £171 a month

The recently updated Clio remains a superb choice in the supermini segment and looks great value on this lease - making it our Deal of the Day for 9 A…
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9 Apr 2024
BMW seeks help from Rimac on future electric cars
Rimac Nevera - front action

BMW seeks help from Rimac on future electric cars

The long-term partnership will see Rimac Technology expand BMW’s line up of EVs
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9 Apr 2024
Fisker Ocean prices slashed by up to £15,000, but aftersales support ‘not guaranteed’
Fisker Ocean UK - front action

Fisker Ocean prices slashed by up to £15,000, but aftersales support ‘not guaranteed’

The starting price for already-built Fisker Ocean models is now £30,900 as the EV maker struggles to secure fresh investment
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9 Apr 2024
New Volkswagen Golf 2024: facelifted hatchback icon on sale from 11 April
Facelifted Volkswagen Golf - front static

New Volkswagen Golf 2024: facelifted hatchback icon on sale from 11 April

The eighth-generation Golf has been given a mid-life refresh - just in time for the model’s 50th birthday
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9 Apr 2024
New Nissan Qashqai facelift teased for 17 April reveal: looks like they made it angry
Nissan Qashqai facelift teaser image of the lights

New Nissan Qashqai facelift teased for 17 April reveal: looks like they made it angry

A new teaser video suggests Nissan’s best-selling family SUV will be receiving a fairly substantial makeover on the 17th
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9 Apr 2024
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New all-electric, 7-seat Skoda SUV set for 2026 launch
Skoda 'flagship EV' patent images

New all-electric, 7-seat Skoda SUV set for 2026 launch

Skoda will rapidly grow its range of all-electric vehicles in the next few years
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8 Apr 2024
‘Greedy’ UK car insurers blamed as soaring premiums far exceed rise in payouts
Car insurance form, car key and a model car

‘Greedy’ UK car insurers blamed as soaring premiums far exceed rise in payouts

Do modest price rises abroad - as low as 2 per cent in France - prove car insurance companies are ripping-off British drivers?
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8 Apr 2024
Car Deal of the Day: our perfect-spec Hyundai Kona Electric for a remarkable £260 a month
Honda e:Ny1 vs Hyundai Kona Electric - Hyundai Kona Electric front cornering

Car Deal of the Day: our perfect-spec Hyundai Kona Electric for a remarkable £260 a month

Our reigning Car of the Year for much less than we’ve ever seen it before is the Car Deal of the Day for 8 April
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8 Apr 2024
Electric Mercedes G-Class to be revealed on 24 April, and it’s not called the EQG
Mercedes EQG in Las Vegas

Electric Mercedes G-Class to be revealed on 24 April, and it’s not called the EQG

The “all-new G 580 with EQ Technology”, as its official called, will use four individual electric motors
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8 Apr 2024
2024 Skoda Kodiaq: pricing and UK specs revealed for all-new family SUV
Skoda Kodiaq - front towing a boat

2024 Skoda Kodiaq: pricing and UK specs revealed for all-new family SUV

Skoda’s new Kodiaq is bigger than before and will be offered with plug-in hybrid technology
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8 Apr 2024
‘It’s time for BMW to relaunch Triumph, and Rishi Sunak should help’
Opinion - Triumph

‘It’s time for BMW to relaunch Triumph, and Rishi Sunak should help’

Mike Rutherford thinks there needs to be more British car companies selling sensibly priced cars on the world stage
Opinion
7 Apr 2024
Car Deal of the Day: KGM Tivoli at £194 a month one of brand’s many enticing spring offers
KG Mobility Tivoli

Car Deal of the Day: KGM Tivoli at £194 a month one of brand’s many enticing spring offers

The brand formerly known as SsangYong has laid out some amazing offers, including a Tivoli one that's our Deal of the Day for Saturday 6 April
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6 Apr 2024
Car Deal of the Day: Audi e-tron GT with £14,000 off for the full Iron Man experience
Audi e-tron GT quattro – front full width

Car Deal of the Day: Audi e-tron GT with £14,000 off for the full Iron Man experience

With jaw-dropping looks, a high-tech cabin and a massive discount, the Audi e-tron GT is our Car Deal of the Day for 5 April
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5 Apr 2024
New Volvo EX40 hits showrooms: rebadged all-electric XC40 starts from £45,955
Volvo EX40 - front

New Volvo EX40 hits showrooms: rebadged all-electric XC40 starts from £45,955

The Volvo EX40 gets a new ‘Single Motor Extended Range’ powertrain that offers up to 343 miles of range
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5 Apr 2024
New Volvo EC40 replaces C40 Recharge and gets £52k price tag
Volvo EC40 - front

New Volvo EC40 replaces C40 Recharge and gets £52k price tag

The Volvo EC40 electric coupe-SUV gains more power and range for 2024
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5 Apr 2024
New Volkswagen Transporter and eTransporter get big screens and a bigger load space
Volkswagen Transporter (camouflaged) - front static

New Volkswagen Transporter and eTransporter get big screens and a bigger load space

The next-generation VW Transporter van will be unveiled in September, and is expected to use the platform from the new Ford Transit Custom
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5 Apr 2024
New Kia EV3 to be unveiled in summer 2024
Kia Concept EV3 - front

New Kia EV3 to be unveiled in summer 2024

Kia released further details on its all-new, all-electric SUV at its Investor Day
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5 Apr 2024
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Peugeot 308 and 408 get on trend with new hybrid tech
Peugeot 308 in green front 3/4

Peugeot 308 and 408 get on trend with new hybrid tech

Peugeot’s new Hybrid 136 powertrain offers EV driving capabilities in town and improved fuel economy over existing pure-petrol 308 and 408 models
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5 Apr 2024
Kia’s future new car plans laid bare in 2024 Investor Day announcement
Kia CEO Ho Sung Song presenting brand's EV line-up strategy on stage

Kia’s future new car plans laid bare in 2024 Investor Day announcement

The upcoming Kia EV2, EV6 facelift and EV9 GT were all mentioned in Kia’s ‘state of the nation’ address
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5 Apr 2024
More Mercedes GLE tinkering with second facelift incoming
2024 Mercedes GLE (camouflaged) - front cornering

More Mercedes GLE tinkering with second facelift incoming

The Mercedes mid-size SUV only got a mid-life update last year, now more tweaks are on the way
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4 Apr 2024
Car Deal of the Day: £2,000 off the space-age Kia EV6 with no deposit required
Kia EV6 Horizon - front cornering

Car Deal of the Day: £2,000 off the space-age Kia EV6 with no deposit required

Our Deal of the Day for 4 April also comes with a low 2.9% APR interest rate
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4 Apr 2024
Renault and Volvo to create ‘revolutionary’ next-generation Flexis electric vans
Volvo and Renault Flexis van range

Renault and Volvo to create ‘revolutionary’ next-generation Flexis electric vans

The companies will work together to create a family of electric vans based on an EV-dedicated skateboard platform
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4 Apr 2024
New Vauxhall Frontera gets leaked online ahead of full reveal
Vauxhall Frontera leak

New Vauxhall Frontera gets leaked online ahead of full reveal

The Vauxhall Frontera name is coming back with all-electric power
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4 Apr 2024
New Suzuki Vitara updates: elderly SUV gets new tricks with 2024 facelift
Facelifted Suzuki Vitara - front tracking

New Suzuki Vitara updates: elderly SUV gets new tricks with 2024 facelift

Suzuki’s budget SUV gains upgraded safety technology to go with its new looks
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4 Apr 2024
New ‘24’ plate boosts UK new car sales in March after “two tough years”
DVLA V5C document and car keys

New ‘24’ plate boosts UK new car sales in March after “two tough years”

According to the SMMT, over 300,000 new cars have received the new ‘24’ registration plate so far, with new car sales up 10% year-on-year
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4 Apr 2024
New 2024 Hyundai Tucson on sale now: pricing and specs for facelifted family SUV
Hyundai Tucson facelift 2024 - front

New 2024 Hyundai Tucson on sale now: pricing and specs for facelifted family SUV

The updated Tucson gets a minor price bump and an interior overhaul inspired by the Hyundai Kona
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4 Apr 2024
Continual rises in fuel prices causing “misery at the pumps”
High fuel prices.

Continual rises in fuel prices causing “misery at the pumps”

New RAC and CMA data shows rises in fuel prices and retailer margins since the beginning of the year
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4 Apr 2024
New Renault Captur receives dramatic facelift and Google-powered tech
Renault Captur facelift - front

New Renault Captur receives dramatic facelift and Google-powered tech

Renault’s small SUV has taken notes from the all-electric Scenic E-Tech when it comes to design and technology
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4 Apr 2024
Ultra-exclusive new Range Rover SV Burford Edition inspired by a quaint Cotswold town
New Range Rover SV Burford Edition - side

Ultra-exclusive new Range Rover SV Burford Edition inspired by a quaint Cotswold town

Just 10 examples of the super-limited Burford Edition Range Rover will be available
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3 Apr 2024
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