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Choice is black and white for new MINI trim option
NO one does special trim levels like MINI - and now there's a new one called Monochrome. It’s available on both the Cooper Electric hatch (top) and Aceman small EV (bottom).
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August 06, 2025
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SCOOP NEW HYUNDAI TUCSON
Top-selling Korean family SUV will be totally redesigned for 2026, and feature new tech plus a fresh hybrid powertrain
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August 06, 2025
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Twingo EV tests ahead 0F 2026 unveiling
Renault readies reborn nineties classic to take on budget Dacia and VW rivals
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August 06, 2025
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Tucson N at vanguard of hot- hybrids plan
HYUNDAI's hot N sub-brand will not restrict itself to EVs, according to Joon Park, vice president of the N Management Group. This renewed strategy will see a series of lighter hybrid cars appear alongside high-power electric models, including the Ioniq 5 N and imminent Ioniq 6 N.
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August 06, 2025
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Mercedes C-Class Mk5
YOU SAID “I really enjoy the driving experience of my C-Class. The car delivers a smooth, taut drive and is very refined at motorway speeds. I like the five driving modes, so I can pick the right one for any occasion.”
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August 06, 2025
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WHAT ARE DIGITAL DRIVING LICENCES? GOV.UK WALLET EXPLANIED
LATER THIS YEAR, YOU'LL BE ABLE TO ACCESS ALL YOUR DRIVING LICENCES INFORMATION VIA THE GOVERNMENT'S NEW APP. WE EXPLAIN HOW THIS WORKS AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOU
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August 06, 2025
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Nissan Micra
FIRST DRIVE Sixth generation of brand's supermini owes much to all-new Renault 5, but retains it own character
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August 06, 2025
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KIA SORENTO
SINCE its launch in 2002, the Kia Sorento has been a dependable, if a little staid, spacious family SUV, throughout its first three generations.
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August 06, 2025
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Mercedes throws light on latest design for new cars
OFFICIAL GLC will be first Mercedes to wear brand's illuminated grille and badge when it's unveiled at the Munich Motor Show in September
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August 06, 2025
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Over 250 miles of range in new Frontera edition
VAUXHALL has introduced the Frontera Electric Long Range and it's on sale now, from £27,495. That makes it £4,000 more than the regular Frontera Electric, but with a 54kWh battery, the Long Range can go up to 253 miles on a charge - 67 miles further than the 44kWh model.
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August 06, 2025
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Home-hunting help from Zoopla and Vauxhall
HOUSEHUNTERS worried whether they might be able to plug in their electric car can now use a new feature that will allow them to check whether a property has EV charging pre-installed, or whether there is infrastructure nearby.
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August 06, 2025
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New city car in Japan heralds Honda's baby EV for Europe
HONDA'S getting back in on the action at the entry-point of EV motoring with its Super EV. But, don't be fooled by the 'concept car' label, because the brand will launch the Super EV in the UK and Europe in 2026, joining the ranks of other funky low-cost EVs such as the Fiat Grande Panda, Renault 5 and Hyundai Inster.
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August 06, 2025
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New trims boost value of Passat PHEV range
VOLKSWAGEN has updated its plug-in hybrid Passat line-up by adding new Match and Black Edition versions. The firm claims that up to £4,905 of options now come free of charge.
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August 06, 2025
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Nissan could fire up hot edition of new Micra
REVEALED Taking advantage of Alpine's work with the A290, a high-performance Nissan Micra might be on the cards
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July 30, 2025
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USED BUYER'S GUIDE Suzuki Cappuccino
FROM £6,000 Japan's super-cute sports car is an up and coming classic, but with tiny dimensions, make sure it's your cup of tea (or coffee...) before you buy
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July 30, 2025
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AFFORDABLE ELECTRIC CARS DRIVEN UNTIL THEY DIE
Five EVs under £24k have joined Dacia's Spring on the UK market. How far can you go on a budget? We find out
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July 30, 2025
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POLESTAR 4
The force is with us when driving our space-age EV
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July 30, 2025
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10 BEST USED CABRIOLETS
FROM £7,500 If it's open-top thrills that you're after, the best used convertibles offer incredible value for money and huge fun
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July 30, 2025
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SKODA ELROQ
Do age-old stigmas still plague award-winning SUV?
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July 30, 2025
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MG IM6
FIRST DRIVE Dramatic move upmarket for MG shows how the brand has hidden depths
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July 30, 2025
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CASH & CARRY
Premium BMW 3 Series and Mercedes C-Class plug-in hybrid estates lock horns. Is one loads better than the other?
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July 30, 2025
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Nissan Leaf
THE Nissan Leaf was once a pioneering car in the race towards electrification. It was the first mass-produced electric car, offering a relatively low-cost package in the plugin midsize hatchback class decades before rivals, and was a glowing testament to the brand's ambition of bringing EV motoring to the mainstream. However, the speed at which the market has advanced has made life tricky for the Leaf, so Nissan has reacted by giving us an all-new model - and this one isn't resting on its laurels.
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July 30, 2025
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TOP 10 GAME CHANGING EVs COMING SOON
Among the flood of electric cars on their way to the UK, these are the ones you need to know about
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July 30, 2025
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Land Rover Defender Trophy
LAND Rover is no stranger to a special edition. You only need to have scanned the news pages of Auto Express over the past few weeks to know that; from the premium Discovery Tempest to the stealthy Range Rover Black, almost every model in the range has been gifted additional variants to boost its popularity in 2025.
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July 30, 2025
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G3 Pro Scratch Remover
“THAT will buff out” is an often-hopeful phrase used after a small - or sometimes big - scrape in the car. To give you the best chance of fixing light damage from branches, belt buckles, and scuffs from other cars, you'll need a good scratch remover liquid or paste.
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July 30, 2025
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SCOOP ALL-NEW BMW X5
REVEALED Next-generation SUV will feature Neue Klasse styling cues, latest tech and wide choice of powertrains
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July 30, 2025
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Volvo EX30 Cross Country
FIRST DRIVE The Cross Country name appears on a Volvo EV for the first time. We get to grips with the jacked-up 4x4
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July 30, 2025
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End to EV Congestion Charge exemption set to raise £75m
Annual windfall for Transport for London branded a “cash grab” by the AA
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July 30, 2025
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Armor All Red Bull Racing wipes
RED Bull might not be wiping out its F1 opposition this year, but the team has created a new range of products with Armor All that could speed up your car cleaning.
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July 23, 2025
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USED BUYER'S GUIDE - Toyota Yaris Cross
FROM £16,000 Distinctive and economical SUV version of Japanese brand's smallest SUVs long-running Yaris supermini is a popular choice with British drivers, and it's easy to see why
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