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Buying a used car? Don’t let shoddy build quality catch you out

Buying a used car? Don’t let shoddy build quality catch you out
Ellis Hyde explains why it’s worth paying extra attention to build quality when you’re choosing your next car
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
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
Hot new car products: the latest and greatest kit for your car

Hot new car products: the latest and greatest kit for your car
The latest additions to the world of automotive products from floor mats to dash cams...
Hot hatch fans rejoice! A new Peugeot 208 GTi is officially on the way

Hot hatch fans rejoice! A new Peugeot 208 GTi is officially on the way
The GTi badge is coming back, and sooner than we might have imagined!
Iconic Smart ForTwo city car to make stunning comeback with bold new look

Iconic Smart ForTwo city car to make stunning comeback with bold new look
Successor to the ground-breaking small car will “define the A-segment” and take things to the next level, according to brand’s CEO
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
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
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
"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 …
Kia has grown into a firm UK favourite, and it’s showing no sign of slowing down

Kia has grown into a firm UK favourite, and it’s showing no sign of slowing down
Paul Barker explains why the Korean brand is managing to win the hearts of so many British buyers
New Toyota RAV4 to stick with hybrid power when it arrives later this year

New Toyota RAV4 to stick with hybrid power when it arrives later this year
The all-new SUV will focus on hybrid power and an improved cabin, and our exclusive images show what it could look like
Drivers are being forgotten in the push for ever more complex car tech

Drivers are being forgotten in the push for ever more complex car tech
Using a handheld phone while driving is illegal but car touchscreens are becoming more complicated and phone-like with no regulation - as our test sho…
Best car infotainment systems: head-to-head test for features, user experience and driver distraction

Best car infotainment systems: head-to-head test for features, user experience and driver distraction
How distracting is your car’s touch screen? We test 10 of the most popular systems to rate the best and worst performers
Dacia’s baby EV due in 16 months with a tiny £15k price tag

Dacia’s baby EV due in 16 months with a tiny £15k price tag
Dacia's new model will be developed in double-quick time, and it'll be built in Europe to avoid China tariffs
Best car voice control systems tested and rated

Best car voice control systems tested and rated
Voice control is common in all manner of devices these days but how do the top in-car systems perform under pressure?
BMW pauses EV production plan for MINI Oxford plant: slow electric car sales blamed

BMW pauses EV production plan for MINI Oxford plant: slow electric car sales blamed
Plans to build the electric MINI hatch and Aceman in the UK are now on hold
“We should have revived Renault 5 earlier” says firm’s marketing boss

“We should have revived Renault 5 earlier” says firm’s marketing boss
French firm’s vice president hints at more retro-named models to come, alongside new nameplates that need to mean something… unlike AI-generated Kadja…
Buying a new car should be a marathon, not a sprint

Buying a new car should be a marathon, not a sprint
Paul Barker explains why not rushing into a car-buying decision can yield the best results
New Fiat Pandina will be a low-cost city car for the masses

New Fiat Pandina will be a low-cost city car for the masses
The all-new ‘mini-Panda’ will reintroduce a budget city car to the Italian brand’s line-up, and our exclusive pictures show what it could look like
New Renault Clio to shun electric power and stick with petrol and hybrid options

New Renault Clio to shun electric power and stick with petrol and hybrid options
Renault’s sixth-generation Clio hatchback will get a clean look and hi-tech kit, and our exclusive images show what it could look like
Dear Donald Trump: this is why Europe won’t buy American cars

Dear Donald Trump: this is why Europe won’t buy American cars
Editor-at-large Phil McNamara thinks Donald Trump has a few things to learn about the car market in the UK and Europe
New Polestar 7 is a premium SUV to challenge the Tesla Model Y

New Polestar 7 is a premium SUV to challenge the Tesla Model Y
The new 7 will sit on a single-platform architecture in order to reduce costs, and our exclusive image shows what this compact SUV could look like
Aston Martin to swap quantity for quality with new harder, faster model range

Aston Martin to swap quantity for quality with new harder, faster model range
New CEO says four new cars in 18 months was too much; will boost value by launching faster or more luxurious versions of existing models
Car brands like Tesla and Vauxhall risk falling behind due to poor leadership

Car brands like Tesla and Vauxhall risk falling behind due to poor leadership
Mike Rutherford thinks manufacturers like Tesla and Vauxhall could be left behind due to poor management decisions
2027 BMW M3: latest on electric and petrol versions of iconic performance car 

2027 BMW M3: latest on electric and petrol versions of iconic performance car
More power, a new design and a revolutionary interior in store for next M3
New Toyota MR2 is all but confirmed

New Toyota MR2 is all but confirmed
Work is under way on a new petrol two-seater that will use the mid-engined powertrain from Toyota's Tokyo Auto Salon concept
Motorists are rejecting electric cars, it's clear hybrids are the answer

Motorists are rejecting electric cars, it's clear hybrids are the answer
Mike Rutherford believes motorists will snub electric cars in favour of hybrids for years to come
Selling a car is a lot harder than you may have thought

Selling a car is a lot harder than you may have thought
Alastair Crooks shares his top tips on preparing for a successful sale
Osamu Suzuki was a visionary who championed high-quality small cars

Osamu Suzuki was a visionary who championed high-quality small cars
Mike Rutherford celebrates the life of Osamu Suzuki
Stricter plug-in hybrid emissions tests are the answer to a question no-one asked

Stricter plug-in hybrid emissions tests are the answer to a question no-one asked
Editor Paul Barker takes a closer look at plug-in hybrids and wonders if the new stricter tests will actually work
The quick car finance option is rarely the best one 

The quick car finance option is rarely the best one
Senior content editor Shane Wilkinson explains why it always pays to shop around when it comes to financing your next car
Plug-in hybrid cars are essentially pointless and in 2025 it’s high time we all accepted that

Plug-in hybrid cars are essentially pointless and in 2025 it’s high time we all accepted that
Alex Ingram explains why he believes that PHEVs aren't all they're cracked up to be
Forget emissions, tax cars on weight for a fairer, progressive system in 2025 that’s better for everyone

Forget emissions, tax cars on weight for a fairer, progressive system in 2025 that’s better for everyone
Does the UK's VED road taxing system need a revamp? Alastair Crooks shares his thoughts on the subject...
Enough with all these boring cars, give us something wild, confident and evocative in 2025 

Enough with all these boring cars, give us something wild, confident and evocative in 2025
Jordan Katsianis believes its time for carmakers to really spice things up