Depreciation is stiff, too; we found a 2022 car, with 50,000 miles notched up, for sale at £85k; it cost its first owner just under £200k. Services are due every 12 months or 10,000 miles and the first three are free. After that it gets pricey, with the fourth DBX service pegged at £2,160 (£2,375… Continue reading Used Aston Martin DBX (Mk1, 2020-date) buyer’s guide: luxury SUV looks great and feels special
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Vauxhall Astra gets first official teaser for 2026 facelift
Having launched in 2021, the current eighth-generation Vauxhall Astra is ripe for a facelift and we’ve just been given our first glimpse of the updated version ahead of its unveiling next year. The first official images show the Astra in its Opel-branded European-specification. Opel CEO Florian Huettl said: “Now we are taking the next big step.… Continue reading Vauxhall Astra gets first official teaser for 2026 facelift
New Vauxhall Vivaro Electrici-Tea comes with the most vital tool of every trade
Vauxhall has revealed the perfect van for tea-loving tradespeople – the Vauxhall Vivaro Electrici-Tea. That name’s combination of electricity and tea comes from this Vivaro’s ability to make a fresh cuppa – all without the assistance of a dingy on-site Portakabin or someone’s kitchen. According to the International Tea Committee, 100 million cups of tea… Continue reading New Vauxhall Vivaro Electrici-Tea comes with the most vital tool of every trade
Car Deal of the Day: Nissan’s Juke has never looked more appealing at £155 per month
Generous equipment One of Britain’s most popular cars Only £155 per month There’s a new Nissan Juke on the way next year, which we exclusively revealed last week. That news should have automatically turned the eyes of seasoned car bargain hunters towards the popular current model – and sure enough, you can now get your hands… Continue reading Car Deal of the Day: Nissan’s Juke has never looked more appealing at £155 per month
Obscure car question? Forget AI, ask an internet car forum
There was a time when, if you didn’t buy a popular mainstream model as a used car, then you were likely taking a step into the unknown when it came to what could possibly go wrong. At Auto Express we can lend a helping hand with our used car buyer’s guides, but even we can’t… Continue reading Obscure car question? Forget AI, ask an internet car forum
Black Friday Car Deal of the Day: Hurry… this Ford Puma Gen-E offer won’t be around for long
Engaging to drive 223-mile range; super-efficient Just £193.70 a month Ford’s electric Puma Gen-E has been a smash hit this year, so much so that the company has reportedly sold out of them. And it’s easy to see why, as it combines the fun driving of the regular petrol car with an efficient electric powertrain that… Continue reading Black Friday Car Deal of the Day: Hurry… this Ford Puma Gen-E offer won’t be around for long
Motability’s definition of a ‘premium’ car is outdated, and here’s why
Yes, BMW’s cars are typically more expensive than Kia’s offerings, but the best-selling Kia Sportage isn’t exactly cheap, starting at over £30,000. Base models feel pretty smart inside, while top-spec examples are even classed as ‘luxury’ cars by the government when it comes to calculating road tax. Then there’s Skoda, which was once viewed as… Continue reading Motability’s definition of a ‘premium’ car is outdated, and here’s why
Volvo EX30 Extended Range RWD Plus long-term test
The only significant way my situation differs from the typical EX30 buyer’s is that I’m not an empty-nester – my wife and I have an 11-year-old daughter in tow. As a result, the EX30’s introduction to Pringle family life has been a diet of short suburban journeys, mainly to and from school, football training and… Continue reading Volvo EX30 Extended Range RWD Plus long-term test
Best used executive cars to buy 2025
Jaguar did offer three key trim levels, so you can decide which level of luxury you’ll settle for. Even the entry-level S has LED headlights, 18-inch alloys, automatic headlights and wipers, dual-zone climate control, eight-way powered seats, leather trim, front and rear parking sensors and 360-degree cameras. The SE has 20-inch wheels, upgraded leather, a… Continue reading Best used executive cars to buy 2025
The scariest cars we’ve ever driven
I could’ve excused the Meriva if this was a tired example, but it wasn’t: it was six years old at the time, but the mileage was low and its condition was immaculate. It says a lot about it that the customer’s trade-in – a knackered Rover 25 diesel – felt infinitely more pleasant to drive.… Continue reading The scariest cars we’ve ever driven