The weekly magazine that brings all the news and reviews for all the UK's Cars
Auto Express
What a difference a new boss makes to a company
DRIVEN At the wheel of new Merc C-Class • Fresh compact exec gets S-Class-inspired tech and new suspension to challenge BMW 3 Series
Audi RS 3 gets clever new rear diff
WE SAMPLE THE TECH RS Torque Rear in action
Jaguar’s reinvention set to start at £100,000
Emergency services put Tesla Model 3 on trial
Talks under way for more UK battery gigafactories
news in brief
Extra kit for budget-conscious Duster SUV
Maserati readies all-electric GranTurismo rival for Taycan
Porsche expands 911 range with new GTS
UK hotspots for illegal car mods revealed
news in brief
Bentley boss: “Make it good for everybody” • DIVERSITY UK car industry “needs to seek out minorities and women”
i20 N arrives with a starting price of £25k
How the industry needs to change
308 estate arrives with more space and plug-in hybrids
Inbox Your views • We want to hear your views. Send your questions or opinions to the E-mail address below
Useful Contacts
BRITAIN’S GOT TALENT • British know-how has done wonders for global car makers in the past 12 months
BRIT LIST JUDGING PANEL
HALL OF FAME • ALL OF OUR PREVIOUS NINE WINNERS
Audi Q4 e-tron • FIRSTDRIVE Brand’s fourth EV is its first on MEB platform, so is this Audi’s best EV yet?
RIVALS What it needs to beat
Nissan Qashqai • FIRST DRIVE Third-generation cross over features an all-hybrid line-up, with thi s mild hybrid first to appear
Aston Martin Vantage F1 • FIRST DRIVE Behind the wheel of Aston’s first new-era model – does it bode well?
Volkswagen ID.4 GTX • FIRST DRIVE VW’s first performance EV gets an extra electric motor and four-wheel drive
Dressed for success • The Vauxhall Mokka-e is a small electric SUV with concept-car style - does it have the substance to beat the Kia e-Niro?
Vauxhall Mokka-e • All-electric version of small SUV blends stylish looks with a comfortable drive and low running costs
Kia e-Niro • Latest version opens up electric drive to buyers on a smaller budget, but sacrifices range and performance
Infotainment • Which multimedia system is best for music, sat-nav & connectivity?
Same price • Other options for similar money…
Head to head
WHY SUBSCRIBE? • TO GET THE BEST EXPERIENCE AND VALUE, WHY NOT TAKE OUT A SUBSCRIPTION TO BRITAIN’S BEST-SELLING WEEKLY CAR MAGAZINE?
Mercedes EQC • SECOND REPORT The EQC was the first of Merc’s new breed of EVs, but how does it measure up to a young pretender?
Fleetwatch
Ourfleet INDEX
CAMERA PUTSYOU IN REMOTE CONTROL
Kim Adams
New cable tidy is a reel help for owners of EVs and PHEVs
news, deals & events
New vac pair aim to clean up against our favourite
books, games & apps
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING TARIFFS • It’s wise to be switched on about the cost of charging an electric car at home. These are the best tariffs
Hyundai Tucson • YOU TELL US Practicality impresses, but this family SUV could be better to drive
Tristan Shale-Hester
BUYER’S GUIDE: BMW X1 • FROM £12,000 Much-improved small premium SUV’s range of talents makes it a great buy
Bargain hunt • Three budget-focused small SUVs from SsangYong, Dacia and Suzuki – which is the best all-rounder?
Dacia Duster • Puts comfort and capacity first, with room for everyone and their luggage
Suzuki Ignis • Not as spacious as these rivals, although it’s good...