Used car prices continue to sit at unusually high levels, but it’s still possible to find a second-hand bargain for under £1,000 if you’re prepared to look hard enough. Admittedly, you will probably need to make some concessions in this price range, such as accepting a high mileage or possibly some cosmetic imperfections, but bargain-basement… Continue reading Best cars for £1,000 or less
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New 2025 Vauxhall Insignia to get radical SUV redesign
Last year the UK bade farewell to the Vauxhall Insignia. The once-popular family car suffered dwindling sales before being discontinued in the wake of the SUV boom and a much-heralded push towards electrification. But Auto Express has learned that Vauxhall is planning for the Insignia’s return with a radical class-busting replacement by the middle of… Continue reading New 2025 Vauxhall Insignia to get radical SUV redesign
Best car leasing deals 2023
Looking to lease a new car? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve scoured the market to find the best car leasing deals available right now from leading brokers, and you’ll find all our top picks below. Car leasing, or Personal Contract Hire (PCH), is a popular finance option for those wanting a brand new… Continue reading Best car leasing deals 2023
New electric response vehicle to fight crime on three wheels
Automotive engineering firm Mahle has joined forces with UK-based firm White Motorcycle Concepts (WMC) to develop a new electric three-wheeled police and emergency response vehicle. Supported by the Department for Transport and Innovate UK, the new electric three-wheeler will be based on the Yamaha Tricity 300, which will swap its combustion engine for a fully… Continue reading New electric response vehicle to fight crime on three wheels
Tata Motors raises the diversity bar with all-women assembly line at Pune plant
Homegrown carmaker Tata Motors has set a new diversity benchmark in the Indian automotive industry, with its TCF-2 (Trim-Chassis-Fitment-2) assembly line at its Pune plant transitioning to an all-women assembly line where the company’s two flagship SUVs – Harrier and Safari – are assembled by women from scratch. The TCF-2 or the Omega Factory is… Continue reading Tata Motors raises the diversity bar with all-women assembly line at Pune plant
Troy dealer is among first to install money-saving battery for EV charging
A local auto dealership is among the first in the country to install a storage battery to reduce costs and improve efficiency as it sells and services electric vehicles. The 140 kilowatt-hour battery at Suburban Chrysler in the Troy Motor Mall allows fast charging with little or no upgrade to the dealership’s electric service or… Continue reading Troy dealer is among first to install money-saving battery for EV charging
Ford recalls 18 F-150 Lightnings over battery issue
Ford Motor Co. said Friday that it is recalling 18 F-150 Lightning pickup trucks due to a battery cell manufacturing defect. The recall follows a five-week production shutdown at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn where the electric truck is made. The automaker said Friday that production is slated to resume Monday as previously… Continue reading Ford recalls 18 F-150 Lightnings over battery issue
Best cars for £5,000 or less
If you have saved up £5,000 to spend on your next car, the range of choice available to you on the used car market is pretty broad. Whether you’re after a cheap-to-run city car, an open-top sports car or even an off-roader, there are plenty of great buys up for grabs. As with any second-hand… Continue reading Best cars for £5,000 or less
Tech Talk: How biometric data can be used in cars
The latest and what promises to be the most effective method for preventing a bandit from making off with your car is a sophisticated biometric identification system from automotive tech giant Continental. The same company that produces the tyre brand, Continental is one of the world’s largest automotive tier one suppliers, which means it’s supplying… Continue reading Tech Talk: How biometric data can be used in cars
Tesla plans: precious metal-free motors, new Supercharger and ‘next-generation model’
Tesla has outlined some key aspects of how it plans to accelerate its push towards sustainable, clean transport – but the firm has stopped short of giving more than a few details about its much-vaunted more affordable model. The American brand made an extensive presentation to investors at its Texas facility. Executives promised again that… Continue reading Tesla plans: precious metal-free motors, new Supercharger and ‘next-generation model’