Automotive
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MIKE RUTHERFORD
WELCOME to 2026, in which I'm expecting yet another major political U-turn, more public transport inefficiency and rip-offs, a renaissance in the threatened - but now seemingly safe - small-car sector, and lots of great deals from a leasing industry offering some new models for pennies per hour.
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January 07, 2026
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BUYING CARS
LOOKING FOR A USED CAR? SPARE A THOUGHT FOR THE PERSON SELLING
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January 07, 2026
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VOLVO EX30
EV passes its practicality test with flying colours
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January 07, 2026
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26 NEW CARS FOR 2026
Hot hatches, family SUVs, city cars and everything in between
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January 07, 2026
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TESTED Wireless phone chargers
GETTING A GRIP: It's a smart move to buy a phone mount that incorporates a wireless charger, but which is the best option, Mous or Quad Lock?
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January 07, 2026
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COULD YOU EVER BUY A SECOND-HAND SUPERCAR?
“IT all starts with a coffee,” says Ferrari sales manager Glenn Butt as he escorts us towards a sumptuous seating area overlooking a showroom of dreams. We’re at Meridien Modena, one of the most well regarded Ferrari dealerships in the country, about to experience what very few do: the fabled process of buying a Ferrari.
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January 07, 2026
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Paul Smith Land Rover Defender
IF you're a fan of Paul Smith's work and already have a wardrobe full of his clothes, you could be tempted by a model of the designer's one-off special edition of the classic Land Rover Defender.
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January 07, 2026
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Thule Palm high-back booster seat
SWEDISH brand Thule may be most well known for its range of bike racks and roof boxes, but with the introduction of the new Palm high-back booster seat, it now claims to offer a “complete car-seat range” as well.
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January 07, 2026
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Volkswagen Polo Edition 50
Brand marks 50th anniversary of its supermini with special edition, ahead of a big year for the Polo name
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January 07, 2026
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WHO'S IN FRONT?
Vauxhall's resurrected Frontera comes in petrol and electric guises. We pitch the British brand's EV against its BYD Atto 2 family-SUV rival
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January 07, 2026
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Hyundai pumps £176m into R&D centre
Hi-tech German facility will improve Hyundai, Kia and Genesis and deliver higher quality, says boss
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January 07, 2026
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Smart #5
THINK of Smart, and you're likely to have instant visions of a quirky two-seat city car, possibly a rear-engined roadster if you're more familiar with the brand.
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January 07, 2026
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Alpine sets A390 price as it readies new electric A110
PRICING for the new A390 - the second pure-electric car from Alpine - has just been announced.
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January 07, 2026
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Inside story on Vision O digital tech
We get low-down on Skoda's future tech, hidden within sleek estate concept
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January 07, 2026
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SCOOP NEW 208 TO KICK OFF PEUGEOT TECH FEST
“WHAT we’re working on now is really the next big thing for us: the new 208,” Peugeot brand CEO Alain Favey told Auto Express in an exclusive interview.
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January 07, 2026
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New XPeng P7+ electric fastback heading to UK
XPENG launched in the UK relatively quietly in 2025 with the low-key arrival of the G6 SUV. However, the image of the Chinese brand, in which Volkswagen has a stake, could receive a boost with the arrival of the new P7+ later in 2026.
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January 07, 2026
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Citroen Ami
THERE aren't many cars on sale today where it’s possible to legally hit their top speed on a public road. But with a maximum of 28mph, the Citroen Ami is one car where buyers will find themselves mashing the throttle on every journey - and still there will be other traffic that will be willing you to get a move on just that little bit quicker
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January 07, 2026
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Kia PV5 Cargo
Having proved it can make excellent electric cars, Korean brand branches out into commercial vans for first time
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January 07, 2026
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VW ID. Cross prototype put through its paces
We capture all-electric alternative to popular T-Cross on test ahead of going on sale next year with an expected price tag of around £25,000
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January 07, 2026
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Aldi winter kit and heated seat
ONCE you've experienced heated seats, it is difficult to go back to a car without them on a cold winter's day.
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December 31, 2025
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Citroen C5 Aircross Hybrid
FIRST DRIVE Impressive new family SUV offers buyers a wide range of powertrains, but could the hybrid be the pick of the bunch?
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December 31, 2025
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MIKE RUTHERFORD
\"THE RENAULT GROUP IS GIVING BUYERS WHAT THEY WANT - SENSIBLY PRICED CARS OF THE PURE PETROL, PART PETROL OR 100 PER CENT ELECTRIC VARIETY\"
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December 31, 2025
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Toyota Urban Cruiser
Japanese brand's electric-crossover joint venture with Suzuki is competent, but fails to stand out in a crowded class
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December 31, 2025
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Andersen Quartz Vision home charger
WITH a constant stream of EVs and plug-in hybrids to review, our road testers need a home charger.
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December 31, 2025
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DRIVEN NEW VW ID. POLO
Volkswagen itself will admit that its first EVs were a little wide of the mark, but an early drive of its new electric supermini will show if the firm has learned from its mistakes
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December 31, 2025
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BUYING CARS
AS MANUAL SPORTS CARS DIE OUT.DRIVING FUN IS DYING WITH THEM J
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December 31, 2025
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TESTED Snow socks
GRIPPING STUFF: Winter is here, and a pair of snow socks in your boot could be just what you need to prevent you from getting stuck
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December 31, 2025
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Skoda Fabia 130
FIRST DRIVE Czech brand celebrates its 130th birthday with the launch of a new range-topping version of its smallest car
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December 31, 2025
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Europe could relax tariffs on Tavascan
VW argues that the European-designed, Chinese-built car should have its import duty cut - setting a precedent others may exploit
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December 31, 2025
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Smart readies #2 to pick up iconic ForTwo's city car baton
THIS is our first look at the all-new, pocket-sized Smart #2, the long-awaited successor to the brand's famous ForTwo city car, which will make its world debut in late 2026 and could cost from around £20k.
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