Meet the all-new fourth-generation Citroen C3: if you’re feeling a spot of deja vu, that’s because the all-electric version of the new supermini – the Citroen e-C3 – was unveiled last year, but now the petrol-powered model is here to take on the Dacia Sandero. The new Citroen C3 sports a more boxy and SUV-inspired… Continue reading All-new Citroen C3 supermini revealed with petrol or hybrid power and a focus on comfort
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Best cheap hot hatchbacks
Hot hatchbacks have long been popular in the UK, combining great handling and punchy power delivery, while being wrapped up in a practical package. However, with hot hatch prices hitting dizzying heights on the new car market, affordability is a concern for many. Fortunately, there are plenty of used hot hatches that can deliver the… Continue reading Best cheap hot hatchbacks
First sighting of new Ferrari 812 replacement complete with V12 power
The Ferrari 812 Superfast heads up Ferrari’s front-engined range of cars. Having launched in 2017, however, it’s due a replacement and we’ve caught the new car testing on the road. We’ll unpick the typically heavy camouflage from Ferrari soon, but what is immediately noticeable is the lack of electrification stickers on the outside, suggesting the… Continue reading First sighting of new Ferrari 812 replacement complete with V12 power
Top 10 best ‘Easter eggs’ in cars
No, we’re not referring to a stray Kinder Surprise that’s accidentally fallen between the seats; ‘Easter egg’ is also used to refer to a small or hidden feature that’s been intentionally included as a joke or as a knowing nod to something specific. Some examples of this form of Easter egg include the image of… Continue reading Top 10 best ‘Easter eggs’ in cars
McLaren lifts the lid on how its future road cars will look
McLaren launched its first production car created entirely in-house only 13 years ago and a lot has changed since the MP4-12C was revealed to the world. Now the supercar-maker has given us an insight into its future, starting with how the next generation of McLaren cars will look. Auto Express went to McLaren’s Technology Centre… Continue reading McLaren lifts the lid on how its future road cars will look
Learner drivers left frustrated with “unacceptable” driving test wait times
Learner drivers across the country are being faced with an average of a 14-week wait when trying to book a driving test, with new data revealing that wait times are “still above pre-pandemic levels”. A Freedom of Information request by the AA Driving School has uncovered that 45 per cent of test centres are experiencing similar… Continue reading Learner drivers left frustrated with “unacceptable” driving test wait times
‘The influx of Chinese cars should drive European rivals to new levels of excellence’
Barely a conversation with an auto industry exec passes these days without mention of the influx of Chinese cars. Many are here, more are coming. It’s been a hot topic in many of the annual media conferences the car companies hold at this time of year to crow about their financial results. And it comes… Continue reading ‘The influx of Chinese cars should drive European rivals to new levels of excellence’
New Isuzu D-Max BEV breaks new ground as firm’s first all-electric pick-up truck
It’s taken some time, but the all-electric pick-up truck market is rapidly growing and the latest entrant comes from Isuzu in the shape of the Isuzu D-Max BEV. This is our first look at the new truck in prototype form, although we think the final iteration won’t look too different when it arrives in the UK… Continue reading New Isuzu D-Max BEV breaks new ground as firm’s first all-electric pick-up truck
Volkswagen Crafter picks up new interior and tech updates from April
Volkswagen has given its full-size Crafter panel van a comprehensive update inside the cabin, integrating the latest generation of VW’s digital interfaces. The new 2024 model will be available to order from mid-April, with vans arriving with customers in the summer. The brand new cabin now features the same touchscreen as is seen in other… Continue reading Volkswagen Crafter picks up new interior and tech updates from April
Callum eVITA Concept visualises an electric wheelchair accessible vehicle of the future
Callum, the design consultancy headed up by former Jaguar chief designer Ian Callum, has partnered with the Motability Operations in the design of an electric wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV) called the eVITA. This purpose designed concept has been conceived to preview a more holistic design approach that could transform the experience of driving for the… Continue reading Callum eVITA Concept visualises an electric wheelchair accessible vehicle of the future