Pete Baiden

2 months ago | autoexpress.co.uk | Pete Baiden

In this week’s issue of Auto Express we hit the road in the new Dacia Bigster to see if the brand’s new SUV is a hit. We also reveal that the Audi TT is set to make a sensational comeback as an all-electric sports car, with an exclusive image previewing how it could look. Plus, we take a closer look at the new flagship Smart #5 and have official images of the latest MG4.

2 months ago | shorturl.at | Jordan Katsianis |Pete Baiden

The MGS5 EV takes the brand’s electric SUV range to new heights thanks to its combination of space, standard equipment and range. It also feels appropriately tuned for UK roads and is surprisingly powerful. What’s missing, though, is a sense of character or panache. As such, rivals have the new MG cornered, with some offering better outright value, and other, more expensive options feeling more special.

2 months ago | autoexpress.co.uk | Jordan Katsianis |Pete Baiden

The MGS5 EV takes the brand’s electric SUV range to new heights thanks to its combination of space, standard equipment and range. It also feels appropriately tuned for UK roads and is surprisingly powerful. What’s missing, though, is a sense of character or panache. As such, rivals have the new MG cornered, with some offering better outright value, and other, more expensive options feeling more special.

Feb 27, 2025 | autoexpress.co.uk | Pete Baiden

Kia is investigating whether there might be appetite for a family of electric campervans based on its newly-revealed PV5 van and MPV range. If the business case proves viable, the models could beat Volkswagen’s hotly-anticipated California EV to market. The head of Kia’s PBV division, Sangdae Kim, told Auto Express: “We have been studying many different use cases in the market.

Feb 13, 2025 | autoexpress.co.uk | Shane Wilkinson |Tom Jervis |Chris Rosamond |Pete Baiden

On those rare few days when the UK basks in the sunshine, there’s no better feeling than a spirited B-road blast or a fully-fledged road trip. The most important part of any sun-drenched drive, though, is deciding on the very best summer car for the job. There’s plenty to choose from, too, ranging from drop-top classic cars to the very latest fully-electric hot hatchbacks. So which summer car is best? This is a difficult question to answer with just one car as everyone’s tastes are different.