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In this issue

Inside this week's special issue of your Auto Express:
All-new Micra: Official first look at Nissan's Renault 5
Fresh Golf GTI: Inside story on Volkswagen's 'monster' hot hatch
Toyota goes big: First pics of chunky bZ4X off-road estate
Lotus Emeya driven: Brit brand's 900bhp Taycan-terrifying super saloon
Speedy SUVs tested: New Abarth 600e takes on Volvo EX30
Our verdict on UK-spec Hyundai Inster
How to stay legal while driving in France
Plus all the latest news, car and product reviews, features and buying advice.

OFFICIAL NEW NISSAN MICRA

REVEALED Japanese manufacturer's long-running supermini is reborn as an electric vehicle based on the new Renault 5, and it will arrive in showrooms later this year

4 mins

Brand to shed 20,000 jobs as part of recovery

NISSAN has announced it is to cut 20,000 jobs globally, as part of a significant expansion of its \"Re:Nissan\" global economic recovery plan. In addition, the brand will close seven plants and suspend all product developments scheduled beyond 2026.

1 mins

Nismo is key element in rebirth of company

TIMES have been tough for Nissan over the past few years, but its revitalisation plan is now coming together as the firm regroups and focuses on a new generation of models.

2 mins

Electric Golf GTI to take the icon into the 2030s

VW is bringing the iconic hot hatchback brand into the EV era, with the new Golf GTI EV already in development

2 mins

T-Roc to get hybrid power for first time

THE second generation of the Volkswagen T-Roc will be revealed in August, the brand's CEO, Thomas Schäfer, has confirmed.

1 mins

EV option added to revamped DS No4 line-up

REVEALED Fresh styling and tech, plus an electric powertrain, are on the cards for DS's high-end hatch

1 mins

Vauxhall turns up the wick on the Mokka as it adds GSE-badged model

VAUXHALL is spreading its GSE sub-brand into new segments, with the Mokka small SUV set to receive the performance badge.

1 mins

Aston Martin's DBX is first model to integrate Apple CarPlay Ultra

ASTON Martin is the first manufacturer to offer the new Apple CarPlay Ultra system - and it's rolling out on new DBX orders in the USA and Canada.

1 mins

Jag claims 32k buyers are interested in GT

A close-to-production concept of the eagerly awaited EV is set to be revealed later this year

2 mins

All-wheel-drive Renault 4 teased by fresh concept

WE'VE known for some time that the new Renault 4 could be offered with four-wheel drive, but now we're all but certain it'll happen thanks to the Renault 4 Savane 4x4 concept.

1 mins

Land Rover Discovery refresh ushers in new special editions

LAND Rover has revealed subtle updates to its Discovery for the 2026 model year, with small tweaks to the colour and wheel options, plus a pair of distinctive new special editions.

1 mins

Dealers blamed for missed car recalls

THE UK is facing a rising trend of missed vehicle recalls, as the latest data reveals that more than 3.2 million cars are on the road with faults that have not yet been rectified - and some of them are potentially unsafe.

1 mins

Toyota bZ4X Touring guns for Subaru Outback

REVEALED More practical version of brand's electric SUV arrives next spring, with prices from around £45k

2 mins

Fresh entry-level trim drops 208 price to less than £20k

PEUGEOT has introduced a new Style trim to its 208 line-up, meaning the starting price for the supermini range has dipped below £20,000.

1 mins

WITH LITTLE UK SUPPORT, HAVE HYDROGEN CARS STALLED FOR GOOD?

HYUNDAI IS PREPARING ITS LATEST NEXO FCEV TO GO SALE HERE IN 2026. BUT WITH THE FOCUS ON PLANT AND HEAVY HAULAGE OPTIONS, IS THERE REALLY A FUTURE FOR FUEL-CELL PASSENGER VEHICLES IN BRITAIN?

4 mins

Lotus Eme ya

FIRST DRIVE British brand's electric grand tourer is so good it's going to give the Porsche Taycan Turbo a real headache

6 mins

Hyundai Inster

FIRST UK DRIVE Electric city car uses a few tricks to make the most of interior space, but will have to face up to talented rivals

4 mins

Ferrari Roma Spider

FIRST UK DRIVE Roma Spider puts Italian performance marque's four-seat cabrios firmly back in the driving seat

3 mins

Toyota Aygo X JBL

FIRST DRIVE Prefer your small cars to have big sound? Toyota has teamed up with JBL to give its city car a 300-watt stereo

3 mins

WHAT IS CRIT'AIR?

A GUIDE TO THE STICKER YOU'LL NEED IN FRANCE

4 mins

QUICK GUIDE TO DRIVING ABROAD

A bit of preparation can help you stay on the right side of the road... and the law

3 mins

THE STYLE COUNCIL

The Abarth 600e and Volvo EX30 are both trying to stand out in a crowded compact family SUV market. Which one can shout to the top?

10+ mins

POLESTAR 4

Swedish firm's latest offering has oodles of space, pace and style, but who is it aimed at? We have six months to find out

3 mins

LEXUS LE

Onboard tech elevates the LBX, although some features falter

2 mins

USED BUYER'S GUIDE AUDI Q8

FROM £30,000 Audi's large coupé-SUV will get you to your destination in comfort and style

4 mins

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Auto Express Magazine Description:

Publisher: Carwow-Studio-Ltd

Category: Automotive

Language: English

Frequency: Weekly

Auto Express Magazine is more than just a car magazine. It's a source of information, inspiration, and entertainment for car lovers of all ages.

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In each issue, you'll find:

* Reviews of the latest cars on the market

* Buying guides that will help you find the right car for your needs

* Driving tests that will put the latest cars to the test

* Tuning features that will help you get the most out of your car

* News and events from the world of cars

* Tips and advice from experts

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