While we were away, the EC40 was excellent. The simplicity of the infotainment and tech suits me perfectly, and it’s a comfortable, practical car with a smooth motorway ride. I’ve spoken with colleagues about my love of Volvo and wondered if I’m the only one. Many of them have been behind the wheel of the… Continue reading Volvo EC40 Plus long-term test: understated EV is great for long trips
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State of the art Apple CarPlay Ultra makes debut in Aston Martin DBX
Aston Martin will be the first manufacturer to feature the brand new and much more comprehensive Apple CarPlay Ultra system that will roll out on new DBX orders in the USA and Canada from today. Unlike the CarPlay system that millions of users already make use of in their cars today, CarPlay Ultra turns things… Continue reading State of the art Apple CarPlay Ultra makes debut in Aston Martin DBX
Land Rover Discovery refresh brings new Gemini and Tempest special editions
Land Rover has revealed a selection of subtle updates to its Discovery for the 2026 model year, with small tweaks to the colour and wheel options, plus a pair of distinctive new special editions. Priced from £64,810, the MY26 range is available now solely with a D350 mild-hybrid diesel powertrain across all models. Advertisement –… Continue reading Land Rover Discovery refresh brings new Gemini and Tempest special editions
Car Deal of the Day: Ford Explorer gives you practicality, style and EV power for £228 a month
Smart interior Fun to drive £228 a month Ford is in the midst of giving some of its iconic nameplates EV power – we’ve had the Mustang Mach-E, the Capri and now this, the Explorer. Granted, the Explorer SUV was never a household name like the others, but we think the crossover might be the… Continue reading Car Deal of the Day: Ford Explorer gives you practicality, style and EV power for £228 a month
New Ford Fiesta: latest details on supermini’s potential return
The firm dismissed the idea of putting a Fiesta-shaped top hat on its new Puma Gen-E running gear, suggesting that doing so would all but erode the already tight margins – especially when throwing third-party suppliers into the mix. It’s worth noting that Ford also has its California-based Skunkworks team, which has been tasked with… Continue reading New Ford Fiesta: latest details on supermini’s potential return
Best cars for road trips – our top models for the ultimate driving adventure
Sure, some might quibble about a few of the Vantage’s Ford parts-bin components, or argue that a Porsche 911 is a more technically accomplished driving machine, but who cares? Live and let live, I say! Perhaps unsurprisingly, most previous-generation Vantages seem to have been equipped with the Sportshift automated gearbox, which isn’t really such a… Continue reading Best cars for road trips – our top models for the ultimate driving adventure
Vauxhall Frontera Gravel takes budget EV to the great outdoors
After 20 years since the original model went out of production, the Vauxhall Frontera returned last year and now it looks like it’ll finally do its predecessor’s off-road ability justice with a wild Gravel variant. Instead of the Hybrid 100 or Hybrid 136 versions, the Frontera Gravel is based on the all-electric model – but… Continue reading Vauxhall Frontera Gravel takes budget EV to the great outdoors
Best superminis to buy 2025
When it comes to power, modern turbocharged petrol or hybrid cars are designed to blend performance with strong economy. An engine with 100bhp or a little more will probably offer the best compromise between the two. Electric power is increasingly popular, although you do have to balance the superior running costs with the upfront price,… Continue reading Best superminis to buy 2025
Slow death of the manual car revealed in exclusive new data
The manual gearbox could be on the verge of extinction, because new Auto Express-exclusive data shows the very few new cars on sale available with this kind of transmission. This mirrors continuously-falling sales across the UK and ultimately limits the number of drivers willing and able to change gears themselves. Advertisement – Article continues below… Continue reading Slow death of the manual car revealed in exclusive new data
Car Deal of the Day: Seal the deal on this BYD electric saloon for just £289 a month
Packed with luxury features 354-mile range Just £289.01 a month Last week we spotted the Tesla Model 3 had slumped in price, offering potential buyers a market-leading electric saloon for less than £300 a month. But, if the Model 3 isn’t quite your cup of tea, what are your options? Well, the BYD Seal is one… Continue reading Car Deal of the Day: Seal the deal on this BYD electric saloon for just £289 a month