Looking at the prototype, there are a few tell-tale modifications that could suggest big power gains are part of the plan. The bonnet features a new pair of vents at their outer edges, suggesting that VW have needed to make changes in order to regulate hot engine bay temperatures. This speculation is backed up by… Continue reading VW Golf R to up its game again: could hot new special edition top 400bhp?
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Watch out Ford! New Hyundai concept car provides glimpse of Puma Gen-E rival
Hyundai used the caption “steel can evolve into something unexpected” when sharing the images on social media. It’s a subtle reference to the new ‘Art of Steel’ design language that so far Hyundai has only used for last year’s Initium concept and the new, hydrogen-powered Nexo. New Hyundai Ioniq 2 coming in 2026 Hyundai’s concept… Continue reading Watch out Ford! New Hyundai concept car provides glimpse of Puma Gen-E rival
DVLA classic car rules are outdated, a recipe for disaster, and I think I’ve broken them
So, the rules on what classic-car restorers need to declare to the DVLA are changing. It sounds like a win for those considering the revamp of a rusty Rover, or an overhaul of a moss-covered Mini, but like so many of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency’s suspect and loosely imposed policies, the implications for… Continue reading DVLA classic car rules are outdated, a recipe for disaster, and I think I’ve broken them
Range Rover Sport P550e Autobiography long-term test: PHEV brings balance after SV thrills
What I’m interested in is whether avoiding the time and cost of using public chargers on longer runs will be of more benefit than the occasions I go beyond the 32kWh battery’s range and have to use the engine? The 3.0-litre turbo petrol engine is good, producing 542bhp and giving the 2.7-tonne luxury SUV a… Continue reading Range Rover Sport P550e Autobiography long-term test: PHEV brings balance after SV thrills
Shock new mid-size Range Rover to get EV power and stunning design
It’s not clear yet whether the EMA Range Rover will be strictly all-wheel drive, or whether JLR might introduce a long-range, single-motor version which would dovetail nicely with the car’s sleek, road-biased silhouette. Carefully honed aerodynamics will help extract every mile of range, and a single-pedal driving mode will maximise regenerative braking. No off-road compromises… Continue reading Shock new mid-size Range Rover to get EV power and stunning design
New Range Rover Sport SV Carbon flagship revealed with eye-watering price tag
Consider the Range Rover Sport SV range complete (for now) thanks to the addition of a top-spec SV Carbon model priced from £165,045. This makes it nearly £25,000 more than the ‘base’ Range Rover Sport SV, and while it does pick up lots of extra kit, there are still a few key carbon elements missing… Continue reading New Range Rover Sport SV Carbon flagship revealed with eye-watering price tag
Three car garage: Skoda Superb Estate, BMW i3 and a Ford Mustang GT Convertible for £75k
Used Skoda Superb Estate deals BMW i3 – £10,599 EVs are at their best when they’re small – zero tailpipe emissions around town in a car that’s dinky enough to squeeze through narrow gaps and into tight parking spaces is a winning formula. And the BMW i3 is one of the smartest around. Even 12… Continue reading Three car garage: Skoda Superb Estate, BMW i3 and a Ford Mustang GT Convertible for £75k
Car Deal of the Day: electric Ford Puma Gen-E gets almighty price cut
Great fun to drive 234-mile range; high efficiency Just £168 a month No, you’re not going mad. Yes, we did feature the Ford Puma Gen-E just eight days ago, but it’s had another price drop. And when we say drop, we really mean plummet. The deal we featured just over a week ago was tremendous value… Continue reading Car Deal of the Day: electric Ford Puma Gen-E gets almighty price cut
What cars qualify for the electric car grant? Full list with our best (and worst) picks
If your answer to that question was space, there’s the slightly larger and boxier Renault 4, our Small SUV of the Year. As well as a bigger boot and more rear-seat space, the R4 also offers one-pedal driving – something its sibling doesn’t right now – which is great for driving around town. Another Auto… Continue reading What cars qualify for the electric car grant? Full list with our best (and worst) picks
New 2027 Vauxhall Corsa aiming to set the supermini standard
The new Vauxhall Corsa’s arrival in showrooms is still some way off but if you’re in the market for a new supermini now there are plenty of options at your disposal. Check out the Auto Express Buy A Car service and you’ll find pre-registered versions of the current Corsa in stock with discounts of up to £7,000… Continue reading New 2027 Vauxhall Corsa aiming to set the supermini standard