Author: Olivia Harper
New 2026 Vauxhall Astra facelift: EV, PHEV and HEV all get the same sub-£30k price tag
[ad_1] The Astra is the oldest name in the current Vauxhall line-up, and now the eighth-generation Vauxhall Astra has just been updated with a new look, new kit and new powertrains. Pricing for the newly facelifted Astra has also been announced. Available to order now, it kicks off at £29,995 – and in a unique…
Peugeot is building a brand new petrol engine – who says ICE is dead?
[ad_1] Peugeot has revealed a brand new three-cylinder petrol engine that will be available across its 208 and 2008 models in the coming months. However, it won’t stop just with Peugeot, because the unit will also soon be offered across a range of Stellantis models, replacing the ‘PureTech’ motor wholesale leading up to the introduction…
UK gets 1,000 new electric car chargers with multi-million pound investment
[ad_1] A big investment in public charging infrastructure will apparently deliver 1,000 new charging bays across 28 locations, including what will become the “largest retail destination EV charging hub in the UK” at the Bluewater shopping centre in Kent. RAW Charging is partnering with Landsec, operator of 28 destinations such as Bluewater, plus Gunwharf Quays…
Car Deal of the Day: Vauxhall Frontera Electric has a big battery for a small £155 a month
[ad_1] Top-of-the-range Ultimate model Big-battery version – 249 miles Only £154.96 a month The Vauxhall Frontera Electric frequently comes out on top in terms of value for money on the Auto Express Buy A Car marketplace, thanks to very keen pricing. But this is the first time we have seen a scintillating offer on the…
Hyundai Tucson gets price hike, but is still £8k cheaper than a VW Tiguan
[ad_1] Hyundai has announced a new range structure for its Tucson SUV. It’s a rival for some of the UK’s top-selling models such as the Kia Sportage and Volkswagen Tiguan, and Hyundai is hoping to keep the spark alive on its model until an all-new replacement arrives in the next year or so. Advertisement – Article…
New Rivian R2 details revealed: UK specs, range and pricing for Tesla Model Y rival
[ad_1] Pricing, specifications and range figures for the all-new Rivian R2 have finally been announced, two years after the advanced and adventurous electric SUV was revealed. And yes, it is coming to Europe and the UK. If you’ve not heard of Rivian before, the California-based start-up created the world’s first electric pick-up truck, the R1T,…
Dash cams and motorhomes will now help judge UK inflation
[ad_1] Car dash cams have been elevated to household favourite status, after the Office for National Statistics added both the in-car camera tech and motorhomes to the basket of 760 items used to assess inflation via the Consumer Prices Index. The index is used to measure the change in family outgoings on a range of items…
Pothole nightmare: UK roads are a “national disgrace” and will cost £18.6bn to fix
[ad_1] “By frontloading we could do the job now and demonstrate in those early years that this is having a positive effect. That’s more likely to encourage [the] Government and authorities to provide that investment in the long-term and better quantify their needs,” says Simms. Admittedly, some of this money appears to already be trickling…
Bentley kills off almost all of its future EV models, with hybrids taking centre stage
[ad_1] Bentley’s ambitious plan to build five all-electric models by 2035 is being rolled back as it, like so many global electric car initiatives, faces limited demand from customers. The forthcoming electric ‘Urban SUV’ will still arrive in 2027, but the following four models that were under development on a new electric platform from Porsche…
New DS No7 breaks cover with avant-garde design and spectacular interior
[ad_1] “The interior is all about first-class comfort,” design director Thierry Métroz told Auto Express. “We would like to be the market reference for serenity, the human-machine interface and pleasure to drive.” So the No7 gets a camera that scans the road ahead to prime the adaptive suspension to cosset occupants, the seats can feature…
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