Author: Auto Express Magazine

All-new Morgan 3-Wheeler undergoes prototype testing

The lightweight, retro-styled Morgan 3-Wheeler is making a comeback with a new engine and ‘new design language’.  Production of the outgoing first-generation model ended last year with the limited-edition P101, although Morgan was quick to confirm a replacement was in the works. These new images are our first of the new car in its developmental… Continue reading All-new Morgan 3-Wheeler undergoes prototype testing

New Vauxhall Astra Mk8: powertrain, economy and performance details uncovered

Vauxhall has revealed the new all-new Astra. For this eighth-generation version of the brand’s family hatch icon, things push upmarket and in a more technologically focused direction to target the Volkswagen Golf. To that end, the Mk8 Vauxhall Astra is the first version of the hatchback that will be available in pure electric guise. The… Continue reading New Vauxhall Astra Mk8: powertrain, economy and performance details uncovered

New 2021 Ford Fiesta facelift caught on camera with less camouflage

Our photographers have captured more images of the soon-to-be-revealed updated Ford Fiesta supermini wearing less camouflage than ever before. The current Ford Fiesta has been on sale since 2017, with a typical model’s lifecycle meaning an update is imminent; the Blue Oval is readying a refreshed version of its hit supermini for an imminent debut… Continue reading New 2021 Ford Fiesta facelift caught on camera with less camouflage

New 2022 Mobilize Limo unveiled with focus on car-sharing

Renault car-sharing sub-brand Mobilize has revealed the Limo – a car intended for taxi firms, private hire drivers and fleet managers. The new Limo is the first of the four vehicles planned by the Mobilze brand – cars called Bento, Duo, Hippo are also planned – and it’s a coupe-SUV with a fully electric powertrain.  The Limo only… Continue reading New 2022 Mobilize Limo unveiled with focus on car-sharing

Volvo targets range of 621 miles for EVs by 2030

Volvo has announced it is partnering with Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt to develop ultra energy-dense lithium-ion battery packs for its next generation of models.  The improvements will be seen in what the company calls its ‘second generation’ of electric cars, which will open with the launch of the next XC90. It will be built on… Continue reading Volvo targets range of 621 miles for EVs by 2030

‘Ferrari has to evolve or it will cease to exist’

Electrification is happening in the car industry – but it remains a bit of a dirty word among true petrolheads. So there will be mixed emotions at the reveal this week of Ferrari’s 296 GTB, a mid-engined supercar that mixes V6 grunt with the ability to go up to 15 miles on electric power alone.… Continue reading ‘Ferrari has to evolve or it will cease to exist’

Baby electric Volvo SUV likely to be built in China

Volvo’s forthcoming baby electric SUV is likely to be built in China, the company’s boss has revealed – but it now seems unlikely to be called XC20. The Swedish brand’s CEO Hakan Samuelsson has already confirmed that the new model will feature an SUV body style and be based on a pure-electric platform developed by Volvo’s… Continue reading Baby electric Volvo SUV likely to be built in China

Ferrari Classiche: restoring Maranello’s classics

A yellow Ferrari 250 LM instantly catches our attention in the showroom-like workspace, a perfect example of the mid-engined racer that scored the firm’s last Le Mans 24 Hours win in 1965. To one side, a Testarossa belonging to Piero Ferrari – son of Enzo – awaits attention. All around sit neatly arranged new parts… Continue reading Ferrari Classiche: restoring Maranello’s classics