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21 hours ago
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Volkswagen, Skoda and Cupra slash electric car prices
The Volkswagen Group has decided it doesn't want to wait around and see which of its EVs are eligible for the government's new Electric Car Grant scheme, and has cut £1,500 from the price of selected electric cars from Volkswagen, Skoda and Cupra. The government recently announced a grant scheme for fully electric cars costing under £37,000, but it's still unclear which models will be eligible for £1,500 or £3,750 off their respective price tag. It's dependent on complex sustainability criteria – which is why we don't know which models will meet the government's grant just yet. For Volkswagen, the electric cars that fall under the German firm's new £1,500 'Grant Guarantee' include the ID.3 in Pure, Pro and Pro trim levels, along with the ID.4 in Pure and Pro - essentially excluding the GTX from both. The £1,500 grant would bring the entry-level ID.3 Pure Essential's price down to £29,360 and the ID.4 Pure Match to £38,090. Advertisement - Article continues below If the new £1,500 grant from Volkswagen isn't enough to tempt you, then check out the big savings through the Auto Express marketplace, where you'll find great deals on loads of pure-electric cars. As for Skoda, its grant covers the Elroq and Enyaq, in SE, SE L, Edition and SportLine trim. With the grant the Elroq will cost from £30,010 and the Enyaq £38,190. Cupra's grant is on the Born hatchback on V1, V2 and V3 trim levels - lowering the base price to £34,190. All three brands will run their new £1,500 'Grant Guarantee' until 31 August. Volkswagen, Skoda and Cupra all say their grant 'will honour the £1,500 grant on the vehicles specified, even if the Government's grant is not awarded'. You won't be able to receive both the 'Grant Guarantee' and the Government Electric Car Grant on any of those models however. The latest moves follow similar offers or incentives from brands including Hyundai, Alfa Romeo, Kia and Leapmotor. Configure your perfect Skoda Elroq through our Find A Car service now. Alternatively, check out the best deals out there on a new Skoda Elroq from stock or top prices on used Skoda Elroq models...
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2 days ago
- Automotive
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Car Deal of the Day: The award-winning Audi A6 e-tron for a cool price
Plush interior; high ride comfort 382-mile range with fast charging Just £478.46 a month Audi is really moving into top gear with its electric cars if the A6 e-tron is anything to go by. This sleek electric five-door offers a sumptuous ride, a tech-filled interior, plus the allure of that four-ringed badge. No wonder we named it our Large Company Car of the Year in the Auto Express New Car Awards 2025. Advertisement - Article continues below But even if you're not a business user there's plenty to like – plus, the A6 undercuts its nearest competitors by some distance. Right now, the A6 Sportback e-tron is around £170 cheaper than its big rival, the BMW i5. This deal from via the Auto Express Find a Car service, sees you taking the keys for just £478.46 a month, while the equivalent i5 is over £645 a month under the same terms. Here, this two-year deal requires a £6,091.56 initial payment, while mileage is limited to 5,000 a year. Should you require more, you'll need to fork out an extra £29.57 a month for 8,000 miles a year. You might assume that at this price this deal would be for the entry-level Sport, but that's not the case. Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below Desirable S line trim is the name of the game here, so on top of the Sport's fancy customisable LED welcome lights, illuminated Audi badge at the rear, twin screens with 3D mapping and wireless phone charging, you get a sportier looking exterior, privacy glass and sports seats with the Audi 'S' logo embossed in them, plus other goodies. It does come with the entry-level powertrain, though, but that's no cause for complaint as it's an 83kWh battery pack with a claimed range of 382 miles. We've found the A6 to be not far off its claimed figures, while a peak charging speed of 270kW gives a 10-to-80-per-cent top-up in just 21 minutes, if you find a powerful enough charger. The A6 e-tron has a real high-quality ambience – whether it's the interior or the ride comfort, it feels plush and expensive. 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 Audi A6 e-tron leasing offers from leading providers on our Audi A6 e-tron page. Check out the Audi A6 e-tron deal or take a look at our previous Car Deal of the Day selection here… Find a car with the experts Electric cars driven until they die: the truth about EV range Electric cars driven until they die: the truth about EV range Five EVs under £24k have joined Dacia's Spring on the UK market. How far can you go on a budget? We find out Car Deal of the Day: the stylish Ford Capri is now as cheap as the Explorer Car Deal of the Day: the stylish Ford Capri is now as cheap as the Explorer Ford's latest electric twins are incredible value right now, with the Capri being our Deal of the Day for July 29 Car Deal of the Day: Polestar 4 is a head-turning EV for a super cool price Car Deal of the Day: Polestar 4 is a head-turning EV for a super cool price The 'car with no rear window' is looking seriously cheap on lease right now. It's our Deal of the Day for July 28
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2 days ago
- Automotive
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Fiat 600 Hybrid Icon joins range, offering more kit for your money
Fiat has added a new Icon trim level to the 600 Hybrid range in the UK, splitting the base car and top-spec La Prima models on price and standard equipment. The new variant will be available with 99bhp or 135bhp hybrid powertrain options, costing from £26,860 for the former and £27,860 for the latter. Both are £1,500 more than the base car, and on sale now. Standard equipment for the Icon includes 17-inch bi-tone alloy wheels, a two-tone white and black interior, front and rear parking sensors with a reversing camera, embedded navigation and keyless entry and start. There's also a wireless charging pad for mobile devices. Advertisement - Article continues below This builds on a decent level of standard equipment on the base 600 Hybrid, which comes with air-conditioning, a 10.25-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, seven-inch digital driver's display, LED headlights and gearshift paddles for the automatic transmission. If you're in the market for the 600 Hybrid, or any of Fiat's electrified models, check out the Auto Express marketplace for some great deals. The two specifications of hybrid powertrain are based on the same technical package, which combines a 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol engine with a small electric motor and 48V mild-hybrid system. Both options come with a six-speed dual-clutch transmission, and can deliver 57.8mpg on the WLTP combined cycle and 109g/km. Performance varies between the two, though, with the 99bhp variant claimed to take 10.9 seconds to reach 62mph, while the 135bhp option brings that figure down to 8.5 seconds. There's no word yet whether Fiat will also offer an Icon trim level for the all-electric 600e. For now it will soldier on with base RED and top-spec La Prima variants. Buy a car with Auto Express. Our nationwide dealer network has some fantastic cars on offer right now with new, used and leasing deals to choose from...
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2 days ago
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The Honda Civic has got an angry new look
With the new Prelude coming in early 2026 and the current Civic entering its fourth year on sale, Honda has decided it's the right time to give its hybrid Toyota Corolla rival a revamp. All three trim levels come down by over £1,900, with the entry Elegance now costing £33,795, the mid-spec Sport £35,395 and the range-topping Advance £38,695. Also changed for the revised Civic are the looks. 'Refined in response to customer feedback', according to Honda (and to keep the Civic looking fresh alongside the upcoming Prelude), there's a more aggressive front bumper and lower grille, with the latter finished in gloss black, and a new upper grille and trim around the headlight for what the brand described as a 'sharper, sportier look'. Advertisement - Article continues below The Civic also loses its front fog lights to 'further streamline the design', with improved LED headlights ensuring visibility is maintained. Down the side there are new 18-inch two-tone, diamond-cut alloys (grey for Advance and black for Sport trims), plus a gloss black finish to the window surrounds. Honda has also switched up the colour choice with Seabed Blue (a finish we've seen on the HR-V already) replacing Premium Crystal Blue. Platinum White Pearl, Crystal Black Pearl, Sonic Gray Pearl and Premium Crystal Red Metallic are kept from before. If the new Civic's looks aren't to your tastes, Auto Express has loads of pre-facelift Honda Civics to choose from so check out the Used Car Marketplace here . Honda has tweaked the Civic's cabin too with a new black headliner, matte chrome detailing on the air vents and on the top Advance trim, ambient lighting and footwell lights. Sport adds a heated steering wheel (new for the Civic) and as standard every version gets the same 10.2-inch driver's display albeit with improved graphics. Elegance also now gets wireless smartphone charging on the centre console. The Civic's hybrid engine and CVT transmission remain unchanged so there's a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with a maximum output of 181bhp and 315Nm of torque. The Civic's efficiency has improved however, from 56.5mpg to a combined 60.1mpg. Acceleration remains the same as before at 7.9 seconds to 62mph. Did you know you can sell your car through Auto Express ? We'll help you get a great price and find a great deal on a new car, too .
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2 days ago
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Best Lamborghini cars: the greatest models to wear the Raging Bull
As well as being a purveyor of some truly lovely tractors, Lamborghini's reputation as a top-shelf supercar maker is the envy of just about every other brand in the business. In fact, Lambo is often credited as being the creator of the world's first-ever supercar, the Miura. With this rich heritage and a portfolio of cars that are as wild to look at as they are to drive, there's no shortage of options when trying to come up with a list of the greatest Lamborghini cars of all time. Advertisement - Article continues below Ranging from ferocious record-holders to alarmingly thirsty SUVs, our expert road testing team have taken on the difficult task of picking out the top 10 best Lamborghini cars ever made, and you'll find their picks below. If you have your own contribution to add to our list, be sure to mention it in the comments section. By Alastair Crooks Price new: £6,000 £6,000 Price now: £500,000 £500,000 Engine: 4.0-litre V12 4.0-litre V12 Transmission: Five-speed manual, rear-wheel drive Five-speed manual, rear-wheel drive Power/torque: 320bhp/374Nm 320bhp/374Nm 0-62mph: 6.8 seconds 6.8 seconds Top speed: 168mph Although I drove a Lamborghini Miura the very same day, nothing could eclipse the experience of trying a Lamborghini 400 GT. Based on marque's first car, the 350 GT from 1964, the 400 GT arrived in 1966 with several key upgrades that really helped Ferrucio Lamborghini cement his status in the automotive world as a genuine threat to Ferrari. Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below It's powered by a V12 developed by Bizzarrini, the same one still fitted to the Murcielago 50 years later. In the 400 GT, it's a 320bhp, 4.0-litre unit for a 6.8-second 0-62mph time. The Miura arrived in same year and topped out at 171mph, but the 400 GT was just 3mph shy. By Jordan Katsianis Price new: £324,000 £324,000 Price now: £450,000 £450,000 Engine: 6.5-litre V12 6.5-litre V12 Transmission: Seven-speed semi-automatic, four-wheel drive Seven-speed semi-automatic, four-wheel drive Power/torque: 769bhp/720Nm 769bhp/720Nm 0-62mph: 2.8 seconds 2.8 seconds Top speed: 220mph Advertisement - Article continues below My favourite Lamborghini is one of the lesser-known Aventador specials that was released at the end of its lifecycle. The Ultimae combined the savage 769bhp variant of the 6.5-litre V12 engine from the SVJ with a softer chassis set-up. This created, to my mind, the most engaging V12 Lamborghini of its generation. It also had suspension and chassis tech that made the most of its powertrain, such as rear-wheel steering and active fluid-filled dampers. But in reality it was all about the engine. I was lucky to get behind the wheel of this special car and it was one of the most visceral and exciting drives of my career. Used Lamborghini Aventador deals By Paul Barker Price new: £91,000 £91,000 Price now: £750,000 £750,000 Engine: 5.2-litre V12 5.2-litre V12 Transmission: Five-speed manual, rear-wheel drive Five-speed manual, rear-wheel drive Power/torque: 414bhp/500Nm 414bhp/500Nm 0-62mph: 4.8 seconds 4.8 seconds Top speed: 185mph Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below Despite being revealed in 1971 and launching in the mid-seventies as a replacement for the Miura, the Lamborghini Countach is an eighties' icon. Earlier versions of the Bertone-styled supercar were cleaner, but there's something about the optional rear wing and additional bodywork that makes it such a stunning brute. It transformed a sleek supercar into a head-turning bruiser that couldn't be ignored. Almost 2,000 Countachs were built, while its enduring popularity explains why used prices sit in excess of half a million pounds today. By Alex Ingram Advertisement - Article continues below Price new: £155,000 £155,000 Price now: £300,000-plus £300,000-plus Engine: 5.7-litre V12 5.7-litre V12 Transmission Five-speed manual, rear-wheel drive Five-speed manual, rear-wheel drive Power/torque: 485bhp/580Nm 485bhp/580Nm 0-62mph: 4.5 seconds 4.5 seconds Top speed: 202mph For a certain generation of car fans – this writer included – the Diablo is the ultimate Lamborghini. In the nineties, it was the poster car to top all others. Marcelo Gandini has a staggering back catalogue, but few of his designs managed to mix drama and beauty quite as seamlessly. Contemporary road tests spoke of a car that was very much of a time before supercars became easy to use every day. The clutch needed a bodybuilder's left leg to operate and early models didn't have power steering. But all is forgiven and forgotten the second you hear the noise of that 5.7-litre V12 – and all the more when you just stand back and look at it. By Richard Ingram Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below Price new: £137,900 £137,900 Price now: £200,000 £200,000 Engine: 5.2-litre V10 5.2-litre V10 Transmission: Six-speed manual, rear-wheel drive Six-speed manual, rear-wheel drive Power/torque: 542bhp/540Nm 542bhp/540Nm 0-62mph: 3.9 seconds 3.9 seconds Top speed: 199mph I fell in love with the Lamborghini Gallardo the moment I set eyes on it at the Goodwood Festival of Speed back in 2003. The car evolved throughout its life, with a drop-top Spyder, various power hikes, special editions and a facelift. Advertisement - Article continues below But to me, the LP550-2 Balboni is peak Gallardo. It swapped the standard car's 4WD layout and sent all 542bhp to the rear axle. It had a redeveloped limited-slip differential, and kept that all-important gated manual gearbox. Make your dreams come true! Our Auto Express Find a Car service has a wide range of used Lamborghinis available right now ... By Steve Walker Price new: £233,000 £233,000 Price now: £227,000 £227,000 Engine: 5.2-litre V10 5.2-litre V10 Transmission: Seven-speed dual-clutch auto, four-wheel drive Seven-speed dual-clutch auto, four-wheel drive Power/torque: 602bhp/560Nm 602bhp/560Nm 0-62mph: 3.4 seconds 3.4 seconds Top speed: 160mph We should probably have seen it coming from a brand with a proud history of all-wheel-drive supercars, which had launched the Urus SUV in 2018 and that started out selling tractors, but in 2023 the Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato was still a bit of a shock. Limited to 1,499 units, the Sterrato ('dirt road' in Italian), was part of the firm's 60th anniversary celebrations. It amounts to an off-road version of the Huracán supercar. Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below This was a properly resolved performance car, incorporating learnings from the Urus's development and serving as a swansong for the Huracan and its V10 engine. Its 602bhp output was enough for 0-62mph in 3.4 seconds on the road, but the Sterrato is best in dirt, where it's a complete hooligan. Yet it's an easy car to potter around town in, too. Advertisement - Article continues below Used Lamborghini Huracan deals By Dean Gibson Price new: £100,000 £100,000 Price now: £350,000 £350,000 Engine: 5.2-litre V12 (or optional 7.2-litre V12) 5.2-litre V12 (or optional 7.2-litre V12) Transmission: Five-speed manual, four-wheel drive Five-speed manual, four-wheel drive Power/torque: 449bhp/500Nm 449bhp/500Nm 0-62mph: 7.7 seconds 7.7 seconds Top speed: 118mph Arguably bridging the gap between Lamborghini's supercars and its tractors, the LM002 was the by-product of an attempt to win a lucrative contract with the US Army for an off-road attack vehicle. The straight edges and flat panels of the original Cheetah prototype helped define the LM002's look, but rather than a rear-mounted Chrysler V8, the production car had the same V12 as the Countach QV mounted in the nose. It packed the same 449bhp as the QV, but with a permanent 4x4 system and a 2.7-tonne kerb weight, its 0-62mph time of 7.7 seconds and top speed of 118mph were far more sedate. It made up for that with its presence, and it wasn't nicknamed the Rambo Lambo for no reason. By George Armitage Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below Price new: £20,000(est) £20,000(est) Price now: £2.2 million - £4 million £2.2 million - £4 million Engine: 3.9-litre V12 3.9-litre V12 Transmission: Five-speed manual, rear-wheel drive Five-speed manual, rear-wheel drive Power/torque: 350bhp/378Nm 350bhp/378Nm 0-62mph: 6.7 seconds 6.7 seconds Top speed: 170mph Picture the scene: a bright-orange Lamborghini Miura gliding through the Italian Alps, the V12 symphony humming, with Matt Monro's 'On Days Like These' in the background. The opening of The Italian Job is one of the most memorable film intros ever, but the Miura didn't need Hollywood to be iconic. It was the first true 'supercar', with that word coined for the car by journalists when it was released. Advertisement - Article continues below The Miura is low, mid-engined and powered by a glorious 3.9-litre V12; that racing-inspired layout changed how the fastest supercars were built. Designed by Bertone's Marcello Gandini, it looked like a concept brought to life. The Miura stood out, and even after 50 years, the original supercar still does. By Tom Jervis Price new: £265,937 £265,937 Price now: £800,000 £800,000 Engine: 6.5-litre V12 6.5-litre V12 Transmission: Six-speed manual, four-wheel drive Six-speed manual, four-wheel drive Power/torque: 661bhp/660Nm 661bhp/660Nm 0-62mph: 3.2 seconds 3.2 seconds Top speed: 212mph (209mph with aero kit) There were concerns that Audi's buyout of Lamborghini might tame the bonkers nature of the supercar maker. Thankfully, the Lamborghini Murcielago arrived in the early 2000s to quell such unease, with its V12, deployable bat wings and signature Lambo scissor doors to go alongside the sensible four-wheel-drive set-up and superior build quality brought in by the Germans. But even more deranged was 2009's Super Veloce variant. The engine displacement had already recently been enlarged from 6.2 to 6.5 litres for the refreshed LP 640 version, but the SV edition went further with new exhaust and intake systems, plus improved valve timing to boost power to 661bhp and a top speed of 212mph. By Ellis Hyde Price new: £1.95million £1.95million Price now: £2million £2million Engine: 5.2-litre V10 5.2-litre V10 Transmission: Six-speed automated manual, four-wheel drive Six-speed automated manual, four-wheel drive Power/torque: 562bhp/540Nm 562bhp/540Nm 0-62mph: 2.5 seconds 2.5 seconds Top speed: 221mph Too unhinged to be let loose on public roads, the Lamborghini Sesto Elemento looked like the result of a night of debauchery between a B-2 stealth bomber and a GT3 race car. Almost every part was made using carbon fibre, including the suspension. It weighs less than a Vauxhall Corsa, and the 562bhp V10 and all-wheel drive means 0-62mph takes 2.5 seconds. But more than just sheer speed, the fanatical pursuit of lightness delivered an incredibly raw driving experience and astonishing handling abilities. Tell us which new car you're interested in and get the very best offers from our network of over 5,500 UK dealers to compare. Let's go… Electric cars driven until they die: the truth about EV range Electric cars driven until they die: the truth about EV range Five EVs under £24k have joined Dacia's Spring on the UK market. How far can you go on a budget? We find out Car Deal of the Day: the stylish Ford Capri is now as cheap as the Explorer Car Deal of the Day: the stylish Ford Capri is now as cheap as the Explorer Ford's latest electric twins are incredible value right now, with the Capri being our Deal of the Day for July 29 Car Deal of the Day: Polestar 4 is a head-turning EV for a super cool price Car Deal of the Day: Polestar 4 is a head-turning EV for a super cool price The 'car with no rear window' is looking seriously cheap on lease right now. It's our Deal of the Day for July 28
