Author: Auto Express Magazine

New MGS6 EV will be an all-electric Volkswagen ID.4 rival

The S5 EV is the latest car to sit on MG’s MSP architecture and comes with up to 298 miles of range. We expect the larger car to easily eclipse this thanks to a bigger battery, rivalling the likes of the Skoda Enyaq, which can reach up to 356 miles on a single charge. Despite… Continue reading New MGS6 EV will be an all-electric Volkswagen ID.4 rival

Mercedes-AMG GT gets a major power boost, courtesy of Brabus

You’re looking at the Brabus 1000, a modified version of the Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe that comes with a collection of styling and technical upgrades, and some colossal performance figures. Brabus has not announced any prices for its new two-door flagship, but given that the car on which it’s based already costs well over £185,000, we… Continue reading Mercedes-AMG GT gets a major power boost, courtesy of Brabus

US trade tariffs have cost Stellantis £260m, so far

President Trump’s tariffs are starting to bite across the car industry, if the latest news from the owner of Citroen, Peugeot, Vauxhall, Fiat and Jeep is anything to go by. The multi-brand Stellantis group says that it’s in a 300m Euro (£260m) hole as a result of extra costs associated with importing cars to the… Continue reading US trade tariffs have cost Stellantis £260m, so far

Best small vans 2025

“Once you’ve experienced the ability of a Grenadier in the rough, it’s easier to forgive its foibles on tarmac. With the addition of all-terrain tyres, the Ineos is virtually unstoppable because its diffs and electronics optimise drive in all terrain conditions.” – Dean Gibson, senior road test editor. How we choose the best small vans Let’s… Continue reading Best small vans 2025

Range Rover’s secret mid-size EV: Inside its £500m factory

Our minders unlock a gate leading behind a mesh fence, and gaze into the painted bodies’ storage tower. Constructed at weekends, the new 12-storey hub replaced one built 30 years ago, which was too small for the cube and increasingly hard to service.  Advertisement – Article continues below It can hold 600 bodies, which is… Continue reading Range Rover’s secret mid-size EV: Inside its £500m factory

500 job losses at Jaguar Land Rover “disappointing”, says Government

Jaguar Land Rover is preparing to cut as many as 500 UK jobs in the aftermath of tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump earlier this year. The voluntary redundancy scheme will be solely focused on management within the business, and job cuts will not exceed the equivalent of 1.5 per cent of JLR’s UK… Continue reading 500 job losses at Jaguar Land Rover “disappointing”, says Government

Best medium panel vans 2025

“Build quality is fine rather than particularly premium, with hard wearing plastics that feel robust and solid, while storage is useful, too. The glovebox is on the small side, courtesy of the position of the fuse box next to it, but there’s dashtop storage and deep door bins, plus individual cupholders on either side of… Continue reading Best medium panel vans 2025

New Aston Martin Vantage S ups the power to 671bhp

But while the firm’s engineers wanted the S to display greater agility, they weren’t prepared to sacrifice compliance or refinement. As such, you’ll find reduced rear-spring stiffness for improved low-speed ride, plus a 10 per cent reduction in the stiffness of the transmission mounts. Advertisement – Article continues below There’s a handful of visual changes… Continue reading New Aston Martin Vantage S ups the power to 671bhp

Land Rover Freelander to return in 2026, but not to the UK

This as-yet-unnamed model will be the first member of a new Freelander family of SUVs, which will all be built under licence, and based on Chery’s own flexible EV architecture.  Jaguar Land Rover CEO Adrian Mardell revealed earlier this year: “Of course, these will be cars designed with our involvement, but off a Chinese platform… Continue reading Land Rover Freelander to return in 2026, but not to the UK