The latest car registration figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) confirm that supply chain issues are continuing to affect the UK’s top 10 best-selling cars list as we enter the second half of 2022. While electric cars continue to take up an increasingly large share of the market, each of 2022’s… Continue reading Best-selling cars 2022: the UK’s top 10 most popular models
Author: Auto Express Magazine
Robot charging station provides hope for disabled EV drivers
A robot charging station with an automated arm that plugs a cable directly into an electric vehicle’s (EV) charging socket is being trialled by Ford. The prototype station is designed to be operated by a mobile phone app, allowing drivers to operate the system from inside their vehicle, and has been designed to address the… Continue reading Robot charging station provides hope for disabled EV drivers
Jaguar Land Rover to test cars for ‘Electromagnetic Compatibility’
Modern cars are offering more and more technology and now Jaguar Land Rover claims it has the solution to making sure these gadgets won’t go wrong. The British firm has built an Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) laboratory at Gaydon, which JLR says “will help future vehicles meet current and future legislation and quality standards for connectivity… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover to test cars for ‘Electromagnetic Compatibility’
TVR reveals plan to go electric in 2024 with an EV SUV and more
British sports car maker TVR has broken silence over its stunted resurrection by confirming plans to relaunch in 2024. A brace of new cars in new segments, using electric power, are a part of the plan. The brand’s new models will include an all-electric version of the new Griffith sports car, which will follow the… Continue reading TVR reveals plan to go electric in 2024 with an EV SUV and more
TVR Griffith to finally launch in 2024
TVR has announced the long-awaited Griffith will hit production in 2024. The British firm was joined by the now chairman, Les Edgar, in 2013 and since then has had a tumultuous time trying to kick start a new generation of TVR cars. The problems can be attributed to a couple of factors: the Coronavirus is… Continue reading TVR Griffith to finally launch in 2024
Volvo adds missing Apple CarPlay to newer models with over-the-air update
Volvo has issued a new over-the-air update for newer versions of its cars which use Android Automotive OS-based infotainment systems, with this latest upgrade including a feature that’s been missing since the brand ditched its own software platform for Google’s development. Native Apple smartphone integration has been absent on Android Automotive-powered Volvo infotainment systems since… Continue reading Volvo adds missing Apple CarPlay to newer models with over-the-air update
Top 10 best 7-seater cars to buy 2022
Over the last 40 years or more, UK car buyers have taken the idea of the seven-seater car firmly to their hearts. Today, seven-seat vehicles are hugely popular with families but the latest crop bear little resemblance to those on offer even a decade ago. Here we round off the top 10 best new seven-seater… Continue reading Top 10 best 7-seater cars to buy 2022
Top 10 most reliable small cars to buy 2022
If you’re buying a small car, this may be because you want to keep running costs down, but any savings you make will quickly disappear if it’s always in the garage. If you truly want to own the most cost-effective small car, it needs to be reliable. Our Driver Power customer satisfaction survey is where you… Continue reading Top 10 most reliable small cars to buy 2022
Top 10 most reliable 4x4s and SUVs to buy 2022
Reliability should be a top concern when buying a new or used car. Of course, a car’s looks and acceleration may entice you initially, but the reality is that you won’t be able to enjoy any car if it’s constantly in the garage being repaired. It can also be difficult to discover which cars are… Continue reading Top 10 most reliable 4x4s and SUVs to buy 2022
New all-electric Nissan Micra to rival upcoming Renault 5
Nissan has revealed that the new electric Nissan Micra will be built on the same platform as the upcoming Renault 5. The electric supermini will use the CMF-B EV architecture and is expected to launch sometime in 2024. The switch to electrification confirms the current Micra will be the last to be offered with an… Continue reading New all-electric Nissan Micra to rival upcoming Renault 5