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New speed cameras without flash or road markings arrive to catch more motorists
[ad_1] A hi-tech and stealthy new type of speed camera that doesn’t flash when it detects speeding motorists, doesn’t need road markings and produces higher-quality images of offending motorists is about to be introduced in London. The current speed cameras use sensors embedded in the road surface to detect the speed of passing vehicles, but…
Polestar doubles down on EVs as younger buyers ‘believe in science’
[ad_1] Swedish EV brand Polesar has reaffirmed its commitment to only producing full-electric cars despite the slower-than-expected uptake of EV tech. Speaking at an exclusive media event at the firm’s Gothenburg HQ last month, chief executive Michael Lohscheller told a small group including Auto Express that the brand’s younger customer base is more embracing of…
Speeding hits an all-time high! Over 2.5 million drivers caught in 2024
[ad_1] New Home Office figures have shown a record number of drivers being caught speeding in England and Wales in 2024, passing 2.5 million for the first time since comparable records began in 2011. Almost three million drivers were issued with a Fixed Penalty Notice, with speeding – up nine per cent year-on-year – accounting…
New Fiat GigaPanda and Fastback to be revealed at 2026 Paris Motor Show
[ad_1] That means the platform’s full mix of powertrains and EV batteries is on the shelf for the future Fiat family. Citroen has introduced a range-topping 54kWh battery for the e-C3 Aircross, which is good for nearly 250 miles on a single charge. It sits alongside the 44kWh pack, good for 188 miles. Expect the GigaPanda…
Pricey petrol not bad enough? Drivers brace for £200 road tax in April
[ad_1] Drivers are set to be hit with even more price rises when the cost of road tax rises to £200, with more expensive models subject to a yearly duty of as much as £640. Vehicle Excise Duty, more commonly referred to as ‘road tax’, typically rises annually with inflation, and this year is no…
Revamped Volkswagen Multivan turns up the glam
[ad_1] All eyes might be on Volkswagen’s new ID-badged electric cars such as the ID. Cross and ID.3 Neo, but last week Volkswagen teased the new Multivan and Caddy during its 2026 media briefing and the company has revealed this year’s updates for the Multivan. Just as the teaser image suggested, the Multivan gets a new face,…
Car Deal of the Day: Micra by name, micro by price! Nissan Micra now just £190 per month
[ad_1] Stylish; excellent to drive 198-mile range Only £189.62 a month Nissan has brought back the Micra – now all-electric and, judging by this deal, outstanding value for money. Through the Auto Express Buy A Car service, Select Car Leasing is offering the stylish new electric hatchback for a scintillating £189.62 a month for three years,…
New Peugeot 208 to be revealed at 2026 Paris Motor Show… well, almost
[ad_1] The new chassis incorporates ‘Hypersquare’ steer-by-wire, where the mechanical link between the steering and wheels is replaced by digital impulses. This will also help unlock two fundamental 208 goals: dynamic handling and maximum space in a compact package. The CEO explained: “More people live or work in urban areas, where space is becoming more…
BYD Atto 3 Evo is a £39k EV tempting you with 443bhp
[ad_1] The BYD Atto 3 Evo is on sale now, with prices starting from just under £39,000. As its name suggests, the ‘Evo’ is effectively a revised version of the regular BYD Atto 3, which was the Chinese brand’s first car to enter the UK market when it arrived back in 2023. BYD Atto 3…
First BMW Alpina to be high-performance 7 Series followed by X7
[ad_1] BMW has confirmed that the first new models from the ‘BMW Alpina’ brand will be high-end versions of the 7 Series and X7. After acquiring the Alpina brand and bringing it in-house, BMW has made clear it’ll be used on a range of new, ultra-luxurious models that sit in the space between a traditional…
