Author: Auto Express Magazine

New Lotus Evija X revealed: 2,011bhp track monster meets the Nurburgring

In the world of all-electric hypercars, the standard Lotus Evija is one of the quickest out there, but that wasn’t enough for the Norfolk car company. It’s just launched the new Lotus Evija X. As you can probably tell from the pictures, The Evija X is a much more hardcore, track-focused creation, aimed squarely at… Continue reading New Lotus Evija X revealed: 2,011bhp track monster meets the Nurburgring

New Aston Martin Vanquish spotted: range-topping grand-tourer prepares for launch

Aston Martin’s flagship has been spied testing once more and looks almost ready to take the fight to Ferrari in the front-engined supercar class. It could be called Vanquish or DBS, but we do know it’ll feature a bespoke exterior design to differentiate it from the rest of the Aston Martin range.  Advertisement – Article… Continue reading New Aston Martin Vanquish spotted: range-topping grand-tourer prepares for launch

Ultra-exclusive new Range Rover SV Burford Edition inspired by a quaint Cotswold town

It might be a common sight in cities, but the Range Rover is an icon of the British countryside and now there’s a new model to reflect this status called the Range Rover SV Burford Edition.  Land Rover says the new SV Burford Edition of its luxury SUV flagship “represents the pinnacle of Range Rover… Continue reading Ultra-exclusive new Range Rover SV Burford Edition inspired by a quaint Cotswold town

New Volvo EX40 hits showrooms: rebadged all-electric XC40 starts from £45,955

While the Volvo XC40 is still available with mild-hybrid petrol power, the all-electric version has been rebadged as the Volvo EX40. It’s available to order now, with prices starting from £45,955.  The BMW iX1 and Audi Q4 e-tron rival’s name change to EX40 has brought it in line with the manufacturer’s other electric cars, the… Continue reading New Volvo EX40 hits showrooms: rebadged all-electric XC40 starts from £45,955

New Volvo EC40 replaces C40 Recharge and gets £52k price tag

The new Volvo EC40 has arrived, with pricing starting from £52,555 for the entry-level version of the brand’s all-electric coupe-SUV. Volvo says both the updated EC40 and its EX40 sibling are on sale now, with first deliveries expected in the summer.  Previously known as the C40 Recharge, the decision to rename the coupe-SUV comes as… Continue reading New Volvo EC40 replaces C40 Recharge and gets £52k price tag

Renault and Volvo to create ‘revolutionary’ next-generation Flexis electric vans

Renault Group and truck manufacturer Volvo Group are working together to create a new generation of fully electric vans, along with the French shipping and logistics company CMA CGM. The coalition has formed a new, independent company called Flexis, with the three companies behind it contributing expertise from their respective specialised fields.  Advertisement – Article continues below… Continue reading Renault and Volvo to create ‘revolutionary’ next-generation Flexis electric vans

New Land Rover Defender OCTA spotted: twin-turbo V8 flagship out in the open

After an official teaser from Land Rover, we’ve now caught the upcoming Land Rover Defender OCTA testing ahead of its full unveiling. The OCTA will sit as a halo variant of the Land Rover Defender, incorporating a new exterior design to go with a new V8 engine. This will be the first time we’ve seen… Continue reading New Land Rover Defender OCTA spotted: twin-turbo V8 flagship out in the open

New 2024 Vauxhall Frontera is a family-friendly SUV priced to worry rivals

Vauxhall has delved into its archives and dug out the Vauxhall Frontera badge for its latest SUV. The new model will be joining the range as a value-driven option underneath the existing Mokka and Grandland models later in 2024. The new Vauxhall Frontera will be sold in both petrol and fully-electric forms right from the… Continue reading New 2024 Vauxhall Frontera is a family-friendly SUV priced to worry rivals

Best speedsters: the top 9 roofless wonders for intensity and style

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