Speedsters are a genuinely unique proposition in the motoring world, traditionally offering high performance with no roof and often no windscreen. Their advocates argue that there’s nothing to touch them when it comes to a visceral driving experience. Sceptics, though, say they’re illogical vanity purchases that demand too many compromises, often at obscene costs. Make… Continue reading Best speedsters: the top 9 roofless wonders for intensity and style
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New Hyundai i20 N Line S adds a hint of sporty spice to supermini range
The Hyundai i20 supermini is available once again in a sporty-looking trim, now called N Line S, which aims to deliver a whiff of the style and dynamism found in the recently discontinued i20 N hot hatch. The third-generation Hyundai i20 supermini received some visual tweaks as part of a mid-life facelift in 2023, however,… Continue reading New Hyundai i20 N Line S adds a hint of sporty spice to supermini range
New, all-electric Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio in line for 950bhp performance
The next new Alfa Romeo to carry the Quadrifoglio badge will be the forthcoming Stelvio all-electric SUV, due to be revealed next summer – after the Italian brand failed to make a business case for a high-performance version of the smaller Tonale. Alfa boss Jean-Philippe Imparato revealed to Auto Express back in 2022 that strong… Continue reading New, all-electric Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio in line for 950bhp performance
Car Deal of the Day: practical Vauxhall Astra Sport Tourer estate for under £200 a month
Handsome-looking estate car Smart cabin with 597-litre boot £197 a month with £2,366 initial payment The eight-generation Vauxhall Astra hatchback is quite the looker, features a smart cabin with lots of technology, and drives well. Boot space is pretty generous too, but if your lifestyle needs a bigger trunk for all your junk, then this… Continue reading Car Deal of the Day: practical Vauxhall Astra Sport Tourer estate for under £200 a month
Alfa Romeo Milano 2024 preview: walkaround, specs and full details
It’s almost six years since Alfa Romeo axed its baby model, the Mito – but the iconic Italian brand is now returning to the small car market with this new SUV, called Milano. The Alfa Romeo Milano is the company’s twist on the formula already used by Stellantis stablemates Opel/Vauxhall (Mokka), Fiat (600), Peugeot (2008) and… Continue reading Alfa Romeo Milano 2024 preview: walkaround, specs and full details
All-new Citroen C3 supermini revealed with petrol or hybrid power and a focus on comfort
Meet the all-new fourth-generation Citroen C3: if you’re feeling a spot of deja vu, that’s because the all-electric version of the new supermini – the Citroen e-C3 – was unveiled last year, but now the petrol-powered model is here to take on the Dacia Sandero. The new Citroen C3 sports a more boxy and SUV-inspired… Continue reading All-new Citroen C3 supermini revealed with petrol or hybrid power and a focus on comfort
Best cheap hot hatchbacks
Hot hatchbacks have long been popular in the UK, combining great handling and punchy power delivery, while being wrapped up in a practical package. However, with hot hatch prices hitting dizzying heights on the new car market, affordability is a concern for many. Fortunately, there are plenty of used hot hatches that can deliver the… Continue reading Best cheap hot hatchbacks
First sighting of new Ferrari 812 replacement complete with V12 power
The Ferrari 812 Superfast heads up Ferrari’s front-engined range of cars. Having launched in 2017, however, it’s due a replacement and we’ve caught the new car testing on the road. We’ll unpick the typically heavy camouflage from Ferrari soon, but what is immediately noticeable is the lack of electrification stickers on the outside, suggesting the… Continue reading First sighting of new Ferrari 812 replacement complete with V12 power
Top 10 best ‘Easter eggs’ in cars
No, we’re not referring to a stray Kinder Surprise that’s accidentally fallen between the seats; ‘Easter egg’ is also used to refer to a small or hidden feature that’s been intentionally included as a joke or as a knowing nod to something specific. Some examples of this form of Easter egg include the image of… Continue reading Top 10 best ‘Easter eggs’ in cars
McLaren lifts the lid on how its future road cars will look
McLaren launched its first production car created entirely in-house only 13 years ago and a lot has changed since the MP4-12C was revealed to the world. Now the supercar-maker has given us an insight into its future, starting with how the next generation of McLaren cars will look. Auto Express went to McLaren’s Technology Centre… Continue reading McLaren lifts the lid on how its future road cars will look