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  1. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Alastair Crooks

    Selling your car online is great but don't forget the old ways | Auto Express (opens the original)

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    You might recognise the paradoxical nature of the publishers of a successful website advising you how to buy and sell cars offline, but stick with us because it’s a tactic that could bring you a lot of success. Although the internet is an incredibly helpful tool for buying and selling cars, sometimes the old ways are the best. Of course, you’re far more likely to find a buyer for your car online – especially via Auto Express’s Sell My Car service – and there’s a higher chance of you finding a ca

  2. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · By:Alastair Crooks

    Skoda’s Fabia 130 is better at daily life than setting my pulse alight | Auto Express (opens the original)

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    As confirmed after it was corroborated with a colleague, the Skoda Fabia 130 isn’t greater than the sum of its parts, although many are very good. It’s costly, the drive won’t set your pulse racing and it’s dated in some areas. But it’s easy to live with, surprisingly frugal and a tempting used buy: cars with less than 3,000 miles cost from under £22,000 on our Buy A Car service. I had already spoken with colleagues at our sister title evo about the Skoda Fabia 130’s positives and negatives foll

  3. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Alastair Crooks

    New £150 fine introduced for Welsh idlers | Auto Express (opens the original)

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    From today, drivers in Wales could face a fine of up to £150 if they leave their cars idling. In a bid to lower vehicle emissions, the Welsh government has increased the fixed penalty for idling from £20 to between £75 and £150. The change aims to protect public health by reducing air pollution, which contributes to heart and lung disease and disproportionately affects children and vulnerable people. Cabinet Minister Llyr Gruffydd said: “Idling engines pump out fumes that people breathe in, incl

  4. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Alastair Crooks

    Special new purple Prelude aims to boost Honda’s stylish coupe | Auto Express (opens the original)

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    The Honda Prelude returned to the UK after a 25-year hiatus in 2025 and barely a year after the sixth-generation model’s launch, Honda has now unveiled the ‘2027 Limited Edition’. Don’t let the name fool you, after going on sale in Japan earlier this year, the Honda Prelude 2027 Limited Edition is actually arriving in Europe this autumn, bringing with it a “unique, elevated aesthetic that highlights the sleek proportions and sophisticated Japanese craftsmanship”, according to Honda. Exclusive to

  5. Article · Sep 28, 2026 · Alastair Crooks

    MG ZS, MG HS and MG3 get price hike, but it’s not all bad news | Auto Express (opens the original)

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    MG makes some of the cheapest hybrid models you can buy and now the Chinese-owned British firm says it has made its ‘Hybrid+’ powertrain even smoother while introducing “comfort, convenience and technology” upgrades for its MG3 supermini, ZS crossover and HS SUV. MG claims the revised Hybrid+ system with changes to the traction motor and generator “deliver improved sustained performance with reduced noise and vibration creating a quieter, more relaxed drive.” The basic set-up remains unchanged w

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