While the Volvo XC40 is still available with mild-hybrid petrol power, the all-electric version has been rebadged as the Volvo EX40. It’s available to order now, with prices starting from £45,955. The BMW iX1 and Audi Q4 e-tron rival’s name change to EX40 has brought it in line with the manufacturer’s other electric cars, the… Continue reading New Volvo EX40 hits showrooms: rebadged all-electric XC40 starts from £45,955
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New Volvo EC40 replaces C40 Recharge and gets £52k price tag
The new Volvo EC40 has arrived, with pricing starting from £52,555 for the entry-level version of the brand’s all-electric coupe-SUV. Volvo says both the updated EC40 and its EX40 sibling are on sale now, with first deliveries expected in the summer. Previously known as the C40 Recharge, the decision to rename the coupe-SUV comes as… Continue reading New Volvo EC40 replaces C40 Recharge and gets £52k price tag
Renault and Volvo to create ‘revolutionary’ next-generation Flexis electric vans
Renault Group and truck manufacturer Volvo Group are working together to create a new generation of fully electric vans, along with the French shipping and logistics company CMA CGM. The coalition has formed a new, independent company called Flexis, with the three companies behind it contributing expertise from their respective specialised fields. Advertisement – Article continues below… Continue reading Renault and Volvo to create ‘revolutionary’ next-generation Flexis electric vans
New Land Rover Defender OCTA spotted: twin-turbo V8 flagship out in the open
After an official teaser from Land Rover, we’ve now caught the upcoming Land Rover Defender OCTA testing ahead of its full unveiling. The OCTA will sit as a halo variant of the Land Rover Defender, incorporating a new exterior design to go with a new V8 engine. This will be the first time we’ve seen… Continue reading New Land Rover Defender OCTA spotted: twin-turbo V8 flagship out in the open
New 2024 Vauxhall Frontera is a family-friendly SUV priced to worry rivals
Vauxhall has delved into its archives and dug out the Vauxhall Frontera badge for its latest SUV. The new model will be joining the range as a value-driven option underneath the existing Mokka and Grandland models later in 2024. The new Vauxhall Frontera will be sold in both petrol and fully-electric forms right from the… Continue reading New 2024 Vauxhall Frontera is a family-friendly SUV priced to worry rivals
Best speedsters: the top 9 roofless wonders for intensity and style
Speedsters are a genuinely unique proposition in the motoring world, traditionally offering high performance with no roof and often no windscreen. Their advocates argue that there’s nothing to touch them when it comes to a visceral driving experience. Sceptics, though, say they’re illogical vanity purchases that demand too many compromises, often at obscene costs. Make… Continue reading Best speedsters: the top 9 roofless wonders for intensity and style
New Hyundai i20 N Line S adds a hint of sporty spice to supermini range
The Hyundai i20 supermini is available once again in a sporty-looking trim, now called N Line S, which aims to deliver a whiff of the style and dynamism found in the recently discontinued i20 N hot hatch. The third-generation Hyundai i20 supermini received some visual tweaks as part of a mid-life facelift in 2023, however,… Continue reading New Hyundai i20 N Line S adds a hint of sporty spice to supermini range
New, all-electric Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio in line for 950bhp performance
The next new Alfa Romeo to carry the Quadrifoglio badge will be the forthcoming Stelvio all-electric SUV, due to be revealed next summer – after the Italian brand failed to make a business case for a high-performance version of the smaller Tonale. Alfa boss Jean-Philippe Imparato revealed to Auto Express back in 2022 that strong… Continue reading New, all-electric Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio in line for 950bhp performance
Car Deal of the Day: practical Vauxhall Astra Sport Tourer estate for under £200 a month
Handsome-looking estate car Smart cabin with 597-litre boot £197 a month with £2,366 initial payment The eight-generation Vauxhall Astra hatchback is quite the looker, features a smart cabin with lots of technology, and drives well. Boot space is pretty generous too, but if your lifestyle needs a bigger trunk for all your junk, then this… Continue reading Car Deal of the Day: practical Vauxhall Astra Sport Tourer estate for under £200 a month
Alfa Romeo Milano 2024 preview: walkaround, specs and full details
It’s almost six years since Alfa Romeo axed its baby model, the Mito – but the iconic Italian brand is now returning to the small car market with this new SUV, called Milano. The Alfa Romeo Milano is the company’s twist on the formula already used by Stellantis stablemates Opel/Vauxhall (Mokka), Fiat (600), Peugeot (2008) and… Continue reading Alfa Romeo Milano 2024 preview: walkaround, specs and full details