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7 hours ago
- Automotive
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Get off that Porsche 911 configurator! New V8 Mercedes Concept AMG GT Track Sport is coming
The Mercedes-AMG division might be looking more heavily into electric power than ever (as evidenced by the 1,341bhp AMG GT XX concept), but the new Concept AMG GT Track Sport shows just how important internal-combustion engines remain to the brand. Teased officially for the first time, the Concept AMG GT Track Sport is based on the second-generation AMG GT sports car, which arrived in 2023. Although only a concept, we suspect it'll pave the way for a new halo car within the AMG GT line-up. In fact, Mercedes has suggested as much by saying the concept 'provides a preview of a possible expansion of the GT series with a V8 engine'. So far with the current AMG GT we've seen a 2.0-litre four-cylinder 43 model with 416bhp, and several V8-powered versions in the form of the GT 55, GT 63 and the 803bhp plug-in hybrid GT 63 E Performance. The Concept AMG GT Track Sport will likely spawn a replacement for the AMG GT Black Series or GT R Pro, as the most hardcore iteration of Mercedes' Porsche 911 GT3 RS rival. Advertisement - Article continues below Our dealer network has 1,000s of great value new cars in stock and available now right across the UK. Find your new car now… Despite the cloaking of this model, it's possible to ascertain a few key visual elements. We can clearly see this version is wider and lower, with a big splitter at the front and a huge swan-neck rear wing that wouldn't look out of place on a grid of GT3 race cars. Using what we suspect to be a more potent iteration of the 603bhp 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 in the GT 63 Pro, Mercedes-AMG says the Concept AMG GT Track Sport will set 'new standards and record times', with the latter potentially a Nürburgring lap time attempt. The brand has form here, with the old AMG GT Black Series still third in the all-time standings. If you're a fan of Mercedes-AMG, then why not head over to the Auto Express marketplace where you'll find great deals on used AMGs, from the A 35 hot hatch up to the AMG GT? It's not yet been revealed when and where the Concept AMG GT Track Sport will be officially unveiled, although the Munich Motor Show in September would seem likely.
Auto Express
7 hours ago
- Automotive
- Auto Express
Car Deal of the Day: Skoda Enyaq is a fantastic family EV for just £264 a month
Excellent refinement Spacious cabin £264 a month Skoda's new Elroq might be taking all the plaudits right now as the Auto Express Car of the Year, but its Enyaq big brother remains a truly excellent family EV – and we've found a stonking deal that makes it all the more appealing. This Enyaq offer, which we found via the Auto Express Find A Car service, is provided by VIPGateway leasing and requires just £264 a month. Sitting over a two-year term, the deal is based on an initial payment of £3,522 and limits you to 5,000 miles a year. The good news is that upping that to 10,000 will only cost an extra £12 a month. Advertisement - Article continues below The Enyaq on offer is the entry-level SE L, but it's not lacking in kit. As standard, you get heated front seats and a heated steering wheel along with keyless go, a wireless smartphone charger, tri-zone climate control and an electric bootlid. It looks the part, too, thanks to a recent mid-life facelift, LED lights and 19-inch alloy wheels. It also comes with Skoda's famous 'Simply Clever' features, such as an in-built umbrella and ice-scraper. Something we've always loved about the Enyaq is its spaciousness. The cabin is light and airy with a tremendous amount of headroom and legroom for everyone. The boot is massive, too, with up to 585 litres with the rear seats up, and 1,710 litres with them down. The Enyaq we have here uses the smaller 63kWh battery, but thanks to efficiency of four miles per kWh, you'll see a maximum range of 269 miles – more than enough for most people. It's great to drive, too – wonderfully refined and comfortable on a motorway cruise, while generally good all-round visibility makes it easy to navigate tight urban roads. With a 204bhp rear-mounted electric motor, the Enyaq also feels more than zippy enough for a family SUV. The Car Deal of the Day selections we make are taken from our own Auto Express Find A Car deals service, which includes the best current offers from car dealers and leasing companies around the UK. Terms and conditions apply, while prices and offers are subject to change and limited availability. If this deal expires, you can find more top Skoda Enyaq leasing offers from leading providers on our Skoda Enyaq hub page. Check out the Skoda Enyaq deal or take a look at our previous Car Deal of the Day selection here… Find a car with the experts Dacia's baby EV due in 12 months with a tiny £15k price tag Dacia's baby EV due in 12 months with a tiny £15k price tag Dacia's new model will be developed in double-quick time, and it'll be built in Europe to avoid China tariffs MG4 and MGS5 EV prices slashed in reply to Government Electric Car Grant MG4 and MGS5 EV prices slashed in reply to Government Electric Car Grant In order to boost sales, MG is announcing its own a £1,500 grant for some of its EVs Renault will 'stick to the plan' as it hits number 2 in Europe Renault will 'stick to the plan' as it hits number 2 in Europe Renault has no plans to fight Volkswagen for sales supremacy, despite huge growth in EV sales due to new Renault 5
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9 hours ago
- Automotive
- Auto Express
Car Deal of the Day: MG4 XPower offers supercar performance for just £282 a month
Dual motors give 429bhp 239-mile range; spacious interior Just £281.48 a month An electric hatchback with supercar-baiting performance? That's the best way to describe the MG4 XPower, as it offers more than 400bhp in a practical five-door package that doesn't cost the earth. This deal proves what ridiculously good value this hot MG is. Via the Auto Express Find A Car service, First Vehicle Leasing is currently offering the XPower for a measly £281.48 a month, after an initial payment of £3,727.80. Advertisement - Article continues below This four-year deal has a limit of 5,000 miles a year, but that can be revised up to 8,000 for just £14.56 extra a month. That's great value when you realise just how potent this car is. MG has revived the XPower name that was reserved for its most powerful models in the early 2000s, and with 429bhp the MG4 XPower is certainly worthy of the famous badge. Its twin electric motors can fire the five-door hatch to 62mph in a barely believable 3.8 seconds, and 0-30mph takes just 1.7 seconds. Top speed, meanwhile, is 124mph, and there's even launch control, just like on a supercar. There's more to the XPower than just firebreathing performance, though, as its 64kWh battery can give 239 miles of range, according to MG, while a 10-to-80-per-cent top-up at an ultra-rapid charger will take less than 30 minutes. The XPower gets bespoke 18-inch wheels with orange brake calipers, but other than those there's little to mark it out from lesser MG4s. The interior is still a nice place to be thanks to plenty of space and good build quality. The Car Deal of the Day selections we make are taken from our own Auto Express Find A Car deals service, which includes the best current offers from car dealers and leasing companies around the UK. Terms and conditions apply, while prices and offers are subject to change and limited availability. If this deal expires, you can find more top MG4 XPower leasing offers from leading providers on our MG4 XPower page. Check out the MG4 XPower deal or take a look at our previous Car Deal of the Day selection here … Find a car with the experts Dacia's baby EV due in 12 months with a tiny £15k price tag Dacia's baby EV due in 12 months with a tiny £15k price tag Dacia's new model will be developed in double-quick time, and it'll be built in Europe to avoid China tariffs MG4 and MGS5 EV prices slashed in reply to Government Electric Car Grant MG4 and MGS5 EV prices slashed in reply to Government Electric Car Grant In order to boost sales, MG is announcing its own a £1,500 grant for some of its EVs Renault will 'stick to the plan' as it hits number 2 in Europe Renault will 'stick to the plan' as it hits number 2 in Europe Renault has no plans to fight Volkswagen for sales supremacy, despite huge growth in EV sales due to new Renault 5
Auto Express
11 hours ago
- Automotive
- Auto Express
Hyundai slashes prices across its entire EV range
Hyundai is the latest manufacturer to respond to the Government's convoluted Electric Car Grant by slashing prices on all its electric models – even those that definitely won't be eligible for any subsidies. Aligning with the official bands, Hyundai has cut the price of the baby Inster by £3,750, which means it now kicks off from under £20,000, while the rest of the brand's electric line-up – the Kona Electric, Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6 and Ioniq 9 – all drop by £1,500. That includes the high-performance Ioniq 5 N, and is despite only the Kona being under the Government's £37,000 threshold for grant eligibility. Advertisement - Article continues below The Korean brand has moved amid uncertainty caused by the Government's announcement of its new grant, which has led to consumers holding back on ordering EVs until it becomes clearer which will – or won't – be eligible. Environmental conditions around the grant application make it harder for Asian brands to qualify, although more detail will emerge in the coming days and weeks on which manufacturers are included. As manufacturers continue to react to the EV Grant, you can find the latest top deals on electric cars through the Auto Express marketplace and our parent company Carwow has a live EV deals page tracking the latest offers . Hyundai is yet to make clear how long the price cuts will be in effect, and its decision follows similar moves by Alfa Romeo, Kia, Leapmotor and MG in recent days to shore up demand. 'As the electric vehicle landscape continues to evolve, it is important that customers have complete clarity, choice and compelling value when making the switch to electric,' said Hyundai UK boss Ashley Andrew. 'By providing immediate financial support through our grant programme, we're ensuring that more customers can experience the significant long-term savings that come with electric driving.' Bag yourself a top EV deal! Our nationwide dealer network has some fantastic cars on offer right now with new, used and leasing deals to choose from... Find a car with the experts Dacia's baby EV due in 12 months with a tiny £15k price tag Dacia's baby EV due in 12 months with a tiny £15k price tag Dacia's new model will be developed in double-quick time, and it'll be built in Europe to avoid China tariffs MG4 and MGS5 EV prices slashed in reply to Government Electric Car Grant MG4 and MGS5 EV prices slashed in reply to Government Electric Car Grant In order to boost sales, MG is announcing its own a £1,500 grant for some of its EVs Renault will 'stick to the plan' as it hits number 2 in Europe Renault will 'stick to the plan' as it hits number 2 in Europe Renault has no plans to fight Volkswagen for sales supremacy, despite huge growth in EV sales due to new Renault 5
Auto Express
12 hours ago
- Automotive
- Auto Express
Watch out black cabs! Tesla's Robotaxi has arrived in London
Tesla has begun testing its self-driving software on the streets of London, hinting at the fact its autonomous fleet of Robotaxis could make their way across the Atlantic to the UK. A new video posted on X shows a Tesla Model 3 being driven around London (almost) completely hands-free; the software shown is what Tesla describes as 'Full Self Driving (Supervised)' – or autonomous Level 2 in more official terms – meaning a person needs to sit in the driver's seat in order to take control in case of something going awry. Advertisement - Article continues below Elon Musk's EV brand says the cars used within this test share the same hardware as those that consumers can buy; the self-driving functionality is provided via a special software update. The software also enables the car to autonomously navigate an unmapped car park using AI – much like the Autopilot 'Summon' function that's only available in the United States. If you prefer to drive yourself, our Find A Car service can help you find top deals on a new or used Tesla Model 3 ... The video also shows the Model 3 taking on the infamous Magic Roundabout in Swindon without any intervention from the driver. Tesla says the software is ready to go, although current Government legislation only permits testing for now, with self-driving taxi services allowed in the UK from next year in trial form. Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below All of this signals that we could potentially see Tesla's Robotaxi service launch in the UK in the next couple of years; this has already soft-launched in Texas using modified versions of the Tesla Model Y SUV. Much like the test in the UK, these require a supervisor to be present, although they will eventually be replaced by the fully autonomous Tesla Cybercab, which was shown in London last year. Tesla has said, however, that it expects its Full Self Driving (Supervised) tech to go live in Europe later this year, meaning while you may not be able to hail an autonomous Tesla taxi, owners will be able to try the tech for themselves. With Uber also set to launch its own self-driving taxi service in London in Spring next year, the UK Government recently launched its consultation on self-driving vehicles, asking the industry and public to provide their own views. Future of Roads Minister, Lilian Greenwood, dubbed self-driving vehicles 'one of the most exciting opportunities to improve transport for so many people, especially those in rural areas or unable to drive'. She added: 'We want to work with passengers and industry to make this new form of transport safe and accessible, as we take our next steps towards adoption.' Come and join our WhatsApp channel for the latest car news and reviews... Find a car with the experts Dacia's baby EV due in 12 months with a tiny £15k price tag Dacia's baby EV due in 12 months with a tiny £15k price tag Dacia's new model will be developed in double-quick time, and it'll be built in Europe to avoid China tariffs MG4 and MGS5 EV prices slashed in reply to Government Electric Car Grant MG4 and MGS5 EV prices slashed in reply to Government Electric Car Grant In order to boost sales, MG is announcing its own a £1,500 grant for some of its EVs Renault will 'stick to the plan' as it hits number 2 in Europe Renault will 'stick to the plan' as it hits number 2 in Europe Renault has no plans to fight Volkswagen for sales supremacy, despite huge growth in EV sales due to new Renault 5
