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New Jaecoo 8 challenges the Hyundai Santa Fe with seven seats, 83-mile EV range and £45k price tag
[ad_1] Jaecoo says drivers will also be able to cover more than 700 miles on a single tank of petrol and a full battery, which is enough to get from London to Berlin without stopping. Plus, the car can do 0-62mph in less than six seconds, and its battery can be recharged at up to…
What cars qualify for the electric car grant? Full list with our best (and worst) picks
[ad_1] If your answer to that question was space, there’s the slightly larger and boxier Renault 4, our Small SUV of the Year. As well as a bigger boot and more rear-seat space, the R4 also offers one-pedal driving – something its sibling doesn’t right now – which is great around town. On top of…
Electric Car Grant explained: ECG discounts, eligibility details and how you get it
[ad_1] For example, Auto Express’s 2025 Car of the Year, the Skoda Elroq, starts from £31,710 for the SE 50 model and is therefore eligible for the ECG. However, the Government’s system focuses on powertrain specifications, rather than trim levels. This means that buyers can step up to the racy-looking SportLine 60 model and still get the…
New Nissan Micra gets the Electric Car Grant to match Renault 5 on price
[ad_1] Following in the footsteps of its sister car, the Renault 5, the new Nissan Micra EV has now qualified for the top tier of the Government’s Electric Car Grant, slashing its price by as much as £3,750. The Nissan Micra is on sale now, priced from £21,495. Like the Renault 5, with which it…
The rise of over-the-air updates means car touchscreens are here to stay
[ad_1] A chat with some Volvo software experts last week opened up a new dimension to the modern car touchscreen debate. As someone firmly in the camp of screens having gone way too far in terms of controlling the most basic of functions, I’m a big advocate for the return of the humble button. Being…
Nissan X-Trail updated for 2026 with new N-Trek trim and all-hybrid range
[ad_1] The Nissan X-Trail has been updated for 2026 with revised exterior styling, upgraded Google infotainment and a rugged new N-Trek model. Available to order now, the revised Nissan X-Trail has ditched the entry-level 1.5-litre petrol engine. The 2026 model is only offered with the brand’s e-Power hybrid system in either two- or four-wheel drive guises,…
“Unprecedented” petrol and diesel price rise sets new record as Iran war bites
[ad_1] The price of fuel skyrocketed last month due to the conflict in Iran, with the cost of diesel rising by 40 pence – the highest monthly rise ever recorded. Between the beginning and end of March, the price of petrol rose from 132.83 to 152.83 pence per litre – a 20 pence increase and…
New MGS9 7-seat PHEV SUV arrives to take on the Skoda Kodiaq
[ad_1] MG says its first seven-seat SUV offers “true seating for seven, not just a 5+2 set-up”. At 4.98 metres long, the MGS9 is more than 200mm longer than the already very spacious Kodiaq. Its 2.92-metre wheelbase is also about 120mm lengthier than the Skoda’s. There’s 322 litres of boot space available with all seven seats…
New MG 4X revealed with semi-solid state batteries, but don’t get too excited about the range
[ad_1] MG has revealed its new 4X in China – and it’s set to use cutting-edge semi-solid-state batteries. Technical details on the MG 4X are still thin on the ground, but the manufacturer has said its new car will be able to cover 317 miles on a charge, although this is under China’s more generous…
Car Deal of the Day: Genesis GV70 is posh and left-field SUV for just £389 a month
[ad_1] Posh looks and plush interior feel 300bhp 2.5-litre petrol; Luxury trim Only £389.10 a month With so many new brands arriving on the UK scene in the past 18 months, you might dismiss Genesis as yet another challenger, but you’d be wrong. Hyundai’s premium division has been trying to mix it in the badge-obsessed…
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