One of the best family estates to drive 1.0-litre mild hybrid power Initial payment of £2,861, then 36 months at £213 Estate cars are dying off, and the Ford Focus isn’t long for this world, either. What better time, then, to pick up a great-value Ford Focus Estate, which remains an appealing alternative to the… Continue reading Car Deal of the Day: Get this Ford Focus Estate for only £213 per month before it disappears from showrooms
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New 2025 Ford E-Tourneo Courier to offer 179-mile range
The new MPV’s design follows that of the Tourneo Courier, and Ford says the “five-seat, multi-activity vehicle” has “SUV-inspired looks”. It’s hard to argue with that description, given the blocky front end and faux skid plate; on top of that, the off-road-inspired Active model gets wheelarch mouldings, roof bars, a contrasting roof colour and unique… Continue reading New 2025 Ford E-Tourneo Courier to offer 179-mile range
Vauxhall Corsa GS long-term test: long trips highlight supermini’s comforts
All of those were hybrid cars, however, which shows just how slowly the turbocharged 1.2-litre three-cylinder engine sips fuel. Having a manual gearbox certainly helps – 1.9mpg more efficient than the automatic, says Vauxhall – while thanks to a healthy 99bhp and 205Nm of torque (compared with 74bhp in the less efficient, less powerful, non-turbo… Continue reading Vauxhall Corsa GS long-term test: long trips highlight supermini’s comforts
New Vauxhall Mokka gets stylish look and better tech to take on the Ford Puma
The Vauxhall Mokka has been given a subtle mid-life nip and tuck to keep it looking fresh, with rival small SUVs such as the Ford Puma and Renault Captur having already received significant facelifts this year. Admittedly, the new Mokka doesn’t appear all that different from the current model, with styling changes limited to a… Continue reading New Vauxhall Mokka gets stylish look and better tech to take on the Ford Puma
Top 10 longest range electric cars on sale 2024
There’s more to the updated Polestar 2 than its boosted range, though. It feels better built than the Tesla Model 3 and its Google-powered infotainment is top-notch. The hatchback tailgate is another plus point, as is the 41-litre ‘frunk’ under the bonnet, so there’s plenty of room for four people and all their gear. Our… Continue reading Top 10 longest range electric cars on sale 2024
Car Deal of the Day: all-new Vauxhall Grandland for less than £250 per month
All-new mid-size SUV with efficient hybrid tech Well equipped, sporty-looking GS model £240 per month with £2,467 initial payment The second-generation Vauxhall Grandland is so new that we only drove it for the first time a couple of weeks ago, but our sister site Carwow is already offering the hybrid version of the practical mid-size… Continue reading Car Deal of the Day: all-new Vauxhall Grandland for less than £250 per month
Car Deal of the Day: Cupra Ateca combines sporty looks with practicality for £233 a month
Family practicality Lots of kit £233 a month The Cupra Ateca is a great family SUV with plenty of kit and solid driving dynamics to give it a wide range of appeal. This deal we found on our sister site Carwow via Leasing options Cupra makes this Ateca particularly intriguing. Advertisement – Article continues below… Continue reading Car Deal of the Day: Cupra Ateca combines sporty looks with practicality for £233 a month
Hyundai Initium concept previews next-generation Nexo replacement
It might still be seen as an alternative fuel, but Hyundai remains committed to hydrogen and is showcasing its intent with the new Initium concept. The family-sized crossover bears Hyundai’s future design language along with a revised hydrogen powertrain. Unveiling the concept at Hyundai’s Clearly Committed event in Korea, Jaehoon Chang, the company’s CEO, said,… Continue reading Hyundai Initium concept previews next-generation Nexo replacement
A fuel duty freeze doesn’t distract from a Budget that ultimately hits motorists’ pockets
The Budget statement from Chancellor Rachel Reeves felt like a beautiful example of using a big shiny thing to distract from some other bits and pieces you’re trying to sneak through unnoticed. Keeping fuel duty frozen for another year was the shiny surprise, and went counter to pre-Budget predictions that the government was planning to… Continue reading A fuel duty freeze doesn’t distract from a Budget that ultimately hits motorists’ pockets
Nissan will build its own Renault Twingo EV
It was thought the upcoming Micra supermini would be the starting point for Nissan’s new range of pure-electric vehicles, but Auto Express has learned there will be an even smaller model beneath it. The unnamed electric car will use technology from Ampere – a subsidiary of the Renault Group set up a year ago with… Continue reading Nissan will build its own Renault Twingo EV