Author: Auto Express Magazine

Next-generation of Ford electric cars will be built in Spain

Ford has announced Valencia will be the production home of its next-generation electric vehicles, while also confirming further investment in its plant in Cologne, Germany.  Ford’s choice of Valencia isn’t a shock, given its existing Almussafes plant on Spain’s eastern coast is the brand’s largest outside of the US. Earlier this year it saw the… Continue reading Next-generation of Ford electric cars will be built in Spain

New images of 2022 Volkswagen Amarok before 7 July reveal

Volkswagen has issued some final teasers for the next-generation Amarok pick-up truck, ahead of the newcomer’s reveal on 7 July. The images show a chunky all-terrain tyre wrapped over a new design of diamond-cut alloy wheel. Above that we can see an aggressive, squared-off wheel arch and part of the new ‘IQ Light’ headlight cluster. … Continue reading New images of 2022 Volkswagen Amarok before 7 July reveal

New Kia Sorento ‘Edition’ shakes up SUV range

Kia has revised the entire Sorento line up, with the new ‘Edition’ replacing ‘2’, ‘3’ and ‘4’ trim grades. The simplification of the seven-seat SUV should help with ‘streamlining the production and delivery process’ of the Sorento, says Kia.  The ‘Edition’ is based on the outgoing 4 trim level, bringing plenty of black exterior styling.… Continue reading New Kia Sorento ‘Edition’ shakes up SUV range

New all-electric Vauxhall Astra-e to launch in 2023

Electrification is coming to the Vauxhall Astra with the new eighth-generation model receiving an all-electric Astra-e variant from next year. It’ll follow the introduction of the plug-in hybrid variant version, hitting the roads in 2023. Vauxhall plans on having an electrified version edition of every model by 2024, with the Vauxhall range to be fully… Continue reading New all-electric Vauxhall Astra-e to launch in 2023

BMW i3 production ends after nine years

BMW has confirmed that i3 production has ended after nine years, bringing an end to its long-living and innovative compact electric car. The last i3 rolled off the factory line in Leipzig, Germany, just a few weeks after the model ticked over a production run of over a quarter of a million. To mark the… Continue reading BMW i3 production ends after nine years

New Range Rover Sport to make public debut on 23 June

Despite its relatively lofty price tag, the Range Rover Sport has become a common sight on British roads. Now there’s an all-new model and it’ll be making its public debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Spectators at the Goodwood event will be able to get up close and personal with the third-generation Range Rover… Continue reading New Range Rover Sport to make public debut on 23 June

New Land Rover Defender 130 is here for the long haul

Land Rover has been enjoying huge sales success with the Defender since it landed in dealerships last year. Now the British brand will be hoping to find even more customers with the biggest version of the off-roader to date: the Land Rover 130. The 130 takes the already-substantial 110 edition of the Defender and adds… Continue reading New Land Rover Defender 130 is here for the long haul

Best car leasing deals 2022

Car leasing, or Personal Contract Hire (PCH), is a popular finance option for those wanting a brand new car at an affordable monthly price. Car leasing deals are ideal if you don’t have the finances to buy a car outright, or if you simply aren’t interested in owning the car at the end of the… Continue reading Best car leasing deals 2022

Vauxhall Corsa-e Anniversary Edition marks 40th with free socks

It’s been 40 years since we first saw the Vauxhall Nova hit the UK and now the British brand is celebrating the anniversary of the supermini, and its hugely popular Corsa predecessors, with the Corsa-e Anniversary Edition.  The Anniversary Edition is given some exclusive touches to set it apart from the regular Corsa-e supermini. It’s… Continue reading Vauxhall Corsa-e Anniversary Edition marks 40th with free socks