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Make motorists pay-per-mile if you must, but at least use the cash to fix the roads!

Make motorists pay-per-mile if you must, but at least use the cash to fix the roads!
Dean Gibson wants more money from car taxation to go specifically on road maintenance
Car Deal of the Day: At just £145 a month, the Suzuki Swift is the cheapest petrol car around

Car Deal of the Day: At just £145 a month, the Suzuki Swift is the cheapest petrol car around
Charming, cheerful and cheap, the Suzuki Swift is our Deal of the Day for December 24
Bring back the affordable convertible car market with more open-top options

Bring back the affordable convertible car market with more open-top options
Shane Wilkinson wishes for the cut-price drop-top to make a comeback
New Lexus RZ 600e F Sport Performance is a 420bhp Christmas cracker

New Lexus RZ 600e F Sport Performance is a 420bhp Christmas cracker
This ultimate version of the Lexus RZ is one Christmas present we won’t get in the UK
New Alpine A110 Spyder EV to keep the roadster spirit alive

New Alpine A110 Spyder EV to keep the roadster spirit alive
Alpine has big plans for its new platform technology beyond the electric replacement for its A110 coupe, and a soft-top convertible will be next in li…
Electric cars are great, but not for everyone

Electric cars are great, but not for everyone
Mike Rutherford explains why Britain should follow in the EU’s footsteps
Radical Renault Filante Record 2025 manages 1,000km on a single charge, all at high speeds

Radical Renault Filante Record 2025 manages 1,000km on a single charge, all at high speeds
The incredibly sculptural design is inspired by record-breaking cars from Renault’s past
Hyundai Staria EV could make its debut at Brussels Motor Show

Hyundai Staria EV could make its debut at Brussels Motor Show
Eye-catching Korean MPV could be set for pure-electric power
Car Deal of the Day: Have a happy Aygo Xmas for only £187 per month

Car Deal of the Day: Have a happy Aygo Xmas for only £187 per month
It’s been less than a month since the refreshed Aygo X went on sale, and now it’s our Deal of the Day for 21 December
Alpine ‘A590’ Porsche Cayenne rival could unlock a future US launch

Alpine ‘A590’ Porsche Cayenne rival could unlock a future US launch
The French sports car brand is considering a larger electric car that takes its cues from the A390
Car Deal of the Day: drive home for Christmas in a Hyundai Ioniq 6 for only £310 a month

Car Deal of the Day: drive home for Christmas in a Hyundai Ioniq 6 for only £310 a month
Dramatically styled, hi-tech EV is a real bargain at this price. It’s our Deal of the Day for December 20
Dreaming of a new car this Christmas? Why the holidays are the perfect time to treat yourself

Dreaming of a new car this Christmas? Why the holidays are the perfect time to treat yourself
Deputy editor Richard Ingram believes that the Christmas lull is the perfect time to get a new car
EV drivers aren't avoiding long trips this Christmas, but range is a worry

EV drivers aren't avoiding long trips this Christmas, but range is a worry
Our poll has revealed that a significant chunk of electric-car owners are nervous about driving long distances during the holiday season
Car Deal of the Day: The posh Peugeot 3008 for £210 a month is a perfect Christmas gift

Car Deal of the Day: The posh Peugeot 3008 for £210 a month is a perfect Christmas gift
This is probably the cheapest the Peugeot 3008 has been all year. No wonder it’s our Deal of the Day for December 19.
New Kia PV5 Passenger and EV4 are brand’s first models to receive EV grant

New Kia PV5 Passenger and EV4 are brand’s first models to receive EV grant
These EVs have only just launched in the UK, but they already qualify for a £1,500 discount from the Government
Car Deal of the Day: £72k of Jeep Grand Cherokee for a shockingly low £347 a month

Car Deal of the Day: £72k of Jeep Grand Cherokee for a shockingly low £347 a month
Being Jeep’s range-topping model means the Grand Cherokee 4xe is normally an expensive car to buy. But not with our Deal of the Day for December 18.
Ultimate Timing Machine: BMW M launches new drag racing app

Ultimate Timing Machine: BMW M launches new drag racing app
In-car apps allow drivers to time their quarter-mile sprints and check what G-forces they’re pulling
New Fiat 600 Sport injects the chic small SUV with bad-boy attitude

New Fiat 600 Sport injects the chic small SUV with bad-boy attitude
Sport trim will be available on the hybrid and electric Fiat 600 from January 2026
Jaguar had lost the battle with BMW, Audi and Mercedes, it needed to do something bold

Jaguar had lost the battle with BMW, Audi and Mercedes, it needed to do something bold
Editor Paul Barker is fully on board with Jaguar’s attempt to move into the £140k luxury car space
EVs won't be killing off the petrol car any time soon

EVs won't be killing off the petrol car any time soon
Richard Ingram explains why plateauing consumer demand has changed the outlook for EVs
EU axes 2035 petrol and diesel car sales ban but UK holds firm on 2030

EU axes 2035 petrol and diesel car sales ban but UK holds firm on 2030
From 2035, 10 per cent of car sales in the EU can comprise hybrid, plug-in hybrid or even standard petrol and diesel cars
Learners face 5-month driving test wait times as backlog targets are missed

Learners face 5-month driving test wait times as backlog targets are missed
“Underyling issues” when it comes to staffing and booking means the average wait for a practical driving test in the UK is 22 weeks
All-new Volkswagen ID. Cross spied as butch Ford Puma rival gets into shape

All-new Volkswagen ID. Cross spied as butch Ford Puma rival gets into shape
The all-electric alternative to the Volkswagen T-Cross will go on sale before the end of 2026, and is expected to start from around £25k
Delaying the new petrol car sales ban will hurt – not help – Europe’s car makers, says BYD

Delaying the new petrol car sales ban will hurt – not help – Europe’s car makers, says BYD
Executive vice president Stella Li says the EU rollback won’t slow BYD’s momentum, with a new brand and three hybrids coming in 2026
Car Deal of the Day: cheapest Toyota Yaris is, in fact, a Mazda at £198 a month

Car Deal of the Day: cheapest Toyota Yaris is, in fact, a Mazda at £198 a month
Value for money is the Mazda 2 Hybrid’s forte, and it’s our Deal of the Day for December 16.
Nissan Micra Nismo hot hatch due as brand takes walk on the wild side

Nissan Micra Nismo hot hatch due as brand takes walk on the wild side
A hot Nissan Micra would leverage the work done for the closely-related Alpine A290, and our exclusive image previews how it could look
Nissan Nismo promises five new high-performance models

Nissan Nismo promises five new high-performance models
A Nissan Micra Nismo hot hatch is now on the cards as Nissan plans to double its performance line-up
Renault Clio gets £1,000 price cut as the wait continues for its all new successor

Renault Clio gets £1,000 price cut as the wait continues for its all new successor
The Clio now starts from £17,995 and is available in a simplified range of four trim levels
Thousands of drivers wrongly fined in major UK speed camera malfunction

Thousands of drivers wrongly fined in major UK speed camera malfunction
A delay on smart motorway speed cameras meant some drivers were fined for speeding, even when the limit had increased
A Christmas miracle! New Dacia Sandero facelift will be cheaper than the current car

A Christmas miracle! New Dacia Sandero facelift will be cheaper than the current car
The Dacia Sandero and its Stepway offshoot get a fresh look and extra kit as part of mid-life revisions
Dacia Spring EV updated for 2026, and it’s still got a tiny price tag

Dacia Spring EV updated for 2026, and it’s still got a tiny price tag
The Dacia Spring has been improved for 2026, but a replacement could come soon
New Nissan Leaf: British-built EV enters production in Sunderland

New Nissan Leaf: British-built EV enters production in Sunderland
On sale now, the sleek new Leaf is one of the very few models to qualify for the full £3,750 grant from the UK Government
Car Deal of the Day: Volkswagen ID.4 is sensible, spacious and under £235 per month

Car Deal of the Day: Volkswagen ID.4 is sensible, spacious and under £235 per month
The ID.4 is an electric SUV that focuses on the fundamentals rather than fancy gimmicks. It’s also our Deal of the Day for 15 December
eVED pay-per-mile road tax decoded: will it make EVs more expensive than petrol cars?

eVED pay-per-mile road tax decoded: will it make EVs more expensive than petrol cars?
From April 2028, eEV drivers will be forced to pay three pence for every mile they drive, over and above their annual road tax fee
First look at new Smart #2: ForTwo successor being prepared for launch in 2026

First look at new Smart #2: ForTwo successor being prepared for launch in 2026
After launching three electric SUVs, next year Smart will finally unveil the successor to its iconic ForTwo city car
Jaguar Land Rover breaks silence on design boss Gerry McGovern exit rumours

Jaguar Land Rover breaks silence on design boss Gerry McGovern exit rumours
McGovern’s sudden departure came one year on from the huge backlash at Jaguar going ‘woke’,