When it comes to power, modern turbocharged petrol or hybrid cars are designed to blend performance with strong economy. An engine with 100bhp or a little more will probably offer the best compromise between the two. Electric power is increasingly popular, although you do have to balance the superior running costs with the upfront price,… Continue reading Best superminis to buy 2025
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Slow death of the manual car revealed in exclusive new data
The manual gearbox could be on the verge of extinction, because new Auto Express-exclusive data shows the very few new cars on sale available with this kind of transmission. This mirrors continuously-falling sales across the UK and ultimately limits the number of drivers willing and able to change gears themselves. Advertisement – Article continues below… Continue reading Slow death of the manual car revealed in exclusive new data
Car Deal of the Day: Seal the deal on this BYD electric saloon for just £289 a month
Packed with luxury features 354-mile range Just £289.01 a month Last week we spotted the Tesla Model 3 had slumped in price, offering potential buyers a market-leading electric saloon for less than £300 a month. But, if the Model 3 isn’t quite your cup of tea, what are your options? Well, the BYD Seal is one… Continue reading Car Deal of the Day: Seal the deal on this BYD electric saloon for just £289 a month
Best cars for road trips – our top models for the ultimate driving adventure
Sure, some might quibble about a few of the Vantage’s Ford parts-bin components, or argue that a Porsche 911 is a more technically accomplished driving machine, but who cares? Live and let live, I say! Perhaps unsurprisingly, most previous-generation Vantages seem to have been equipped with the Sportshift automated gearbox, which isn’t really such a… Continue reading Best cars for road trips – our top models for the ultimate driving adventure
Best hypercars 2025
Hypercars are the most powerful, fastest, rarest and most expensive vehicles on the roads. At one point, supercars were considered the pinnacle of desirability and performance on four wheels, but that all changed in 1992 when the McLaren F1 burst onto the scene. Since then, competition among manufacturers to build faster, rarer and more exclusive driving machines has… Continue reading Best hypercars 2025
Best four-seat sports cars to buy 2025
The sleek and elegant styling still remains for example, while the interior is several steps on from the old car. The infotainment isn’t the best, but everything looks and feels like an Italian exotic should. Those all-important rear seats? Probably best for occasional use, though, as in many 2+2s, it’s extra utility you just don’t… Continue reading Best four-seat sports cars to buy 2025
Vauxhall Grandland Electric GS long-term test: will an EV work with no home charger?
2023 Audi e-tron 11,326 milesAutomaticElectric Cash £27,744 View e-tron 2023 Audi e-tron 51,562 milesAutomaticElectric Cash £22,459 View e-tron 2021 BMW X3 30,128 milesAutomaticDiesel2.0L Cash £28,987 View X3 2023 Hyundai Tucson 21,437 milesAutomaticPetrol1.6L Cash £23,873 View Tucson For example, there’s a Lidl just around the corner and if you sign up for the LidlPlus app, you… Continue reading Vauxhall Grandland Electric GS long-term test: will an EV work with no home charger?
Best-selling cars 2025: the year’s 10 most popular models
Latest Volkswagen Tiguan deals 9. Volvo XC40 – 10,612 It’s no longer the youngest member of the Swedish brand’s line-up, but the Volvo XC40 is clearly still a winner in terms of pure buyer appeal. This upmarket small SUV faces no shortage of competitors, but the combination of ride and interior comfort, a suite of… Continue reading Best-selling cars 2025: the year’s 10 most popular models
Car Deal of the Day: Vauxhall Mokka Electric Ultimate is a well-equipped EV for £196 a month
Inside you’ll find a pair of 10-inch displays on the dash, heated front seats in some rather snazzy suede upholstery, and even a massage function for the driver. Also included is a heated steering wheel, built-in sat-nav, a wireless charging pad, keyless entry, a panoramic rear view camera and adaptive cruise control. While this is… Continue reading Car Deal of the Day: Vauxhall Mokka Electric Ultimate is a well-equipped EV for £196 a month
New Ferrari Elettrica EV could sound like a V8 or V12 thanks to some clever audio
During Ferrari’s 2024 results presentation, when it celebrated registering a profit of more than 1.56bn Euros (roughly £1.26bn) – a 21 per cent increase over 2023 – CEO Benedetto Vigna also linked the new Ferrari F80 hypercar, with its 800V architecture and self-charging hybrid system, to the firm’s electric plan moving forward. Advertisement – Article continues… Continue reading New Ferrari Elettrica EV could sound like a V8 or V12 thanks to some clever audio