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UK transport funding cut by 5% but there is some good news for drivers
UK transport funding cut by 5% but there is some good news for drivers
Overall funding for the DfT has reduced, but billions of pounds have been set aside for road maintenance and the EV transition
Volkswagen Polo Edition 50 celebrates, well guess… 
Volkswagen Polo Edition 50 celebrates, well guess…
The Volkswagen Polo is 50 years old. It’s being celebrating with some new wheels
New all-electric BYD Dolphin Surf is one of the UK’s cheapest cars
New all-electric BYD Dolphin Surf is one of the UK’s cheapest cars
Known elsewhere as the BYD Seagull, the electric supermini is only slightly more expensive than a petrol-powered Citroen C3
Checkmate, Tesla Cybercab! Uber to trial driverless taxis in London
Checkmate, Tesla Cybercab! Uber to trial driverless taxis in London
Uber will begin its pilot scheme in Spring 2026 thanks to new legislation passed by the Government
Crash repair costs being inflated by damage to complex wiring in modern cars
Crash repair costs being inflated by damage to complex wiring in modern cars
Almost all crashes result in wiring looms needing to be replaced, which is representative of how reliant new cars are on technology
Touchscreens are one of the biggest bugbears on modern cars
Touchscreens are one of the biggest bugbears on modern cars
Editor Paul Barker thinks the 2025 Driver Power survey reveals what manufacturers really need to work on, and touchscreens is top of the list
New plug-in Audi Q5 e-hybrid can do 62-miles as an EV
New plug-in Audi Q5 e-hybrid can do 62-miles as an EV
Long-awaited Audi Q5 PHEV arrives with high-spec 295bhp powertrain; priced from £56,740
New Alfa supercar on the agenda following racing boat tie-up
New Alfa supercar on the agenda following racing boat tie-up
Alfa Romeo's new halo car is set to be developed in partnership with sailing team Luna Rosa
New Caterham Seven 310 Encore is an ode to one very special engine
New Caterham Seven 310 Encore is an ode to one very special engine
Only 25 examples of the Seven 310 Encore will be made, each powered by the now-retired 1.6-litre Ford Sigma engine
Renault 4 to the rescue! New Vision 4Rescue concept is a hi-tech toolbox on wheels 
Renault 4 to the rescue! New Vision 4Rescue concept is a hi-tech toolbox on wheels
This new Renault 4 concept features four-wheel drive, technology to restore communications after a disaster, and its own observation drone
New 2026 Land Rover Discovery Sport updates suggest SUV is far from retirement
New 2026 Land Rover Discovery Sport updates suggest SUV is far from retirement
The new Land Rover Discovery Sport Landmark Edition celebrates SUV’s history and versatility, while range-topping Metropolitan Edition is all about st…
New Apple CarPlay update fixes one of its biggest issues
New Apple CarPlay update fixes one of its biggest issues
CarPlay is getting a new look and will soon be able to provide even more information at a glance
Wunderbar! New Audi Q3 will finally be unveiled in less than a week
Wunderbar! New Audi Q3 will finally be unveiled in less than a week
The next iteration of the popular compact SUV is set to be one of Audi’s last petrol-powered cars
Should Citroen make a new 2CV? Some say oui, others say non
Should Citroen make a new 2CV? Some say oui, others say non
A new Citroen 2CV could be inbound, but would this be a French fancy or a financial flop?
The car is still king! Ridiculous train fares make them look like absolute bargains
The car is still king! Ridiculous train fares make them look like absolute bargains
In light of an apparent ‘new dawn for our railways', Mike Rutherford isn’t feeling too optimistic about this particular mode of transport
New Porsche 963 RSP is a sensational one-off racer for the road
New Porsche 963 RSP is a sensational one-off racer for the road
This road-legal racer was inspired by a similar version of the legendary Le Mans-winning Porsche 917 built 50 years ago
Hydrogen filling stations needed as UK urged to follow Europe’s lead
Hydrogen filling stations needed as UK urged to follow Europe’s lead
Manufacturers believe the UK’s lack of hydrogen filling stations could negatively effect the transport sector
Gran Turismo welcomes 1,500bhp Xiaomi SU7 Ultra in new update
Gran Turismo welcomes 1,500bhp Xiaomi SU7 Ultra in new update
Update for the popular video game should help introduce new audiences to the up-and-coming EV brand
Car Deal of the Day: Classy seven-seat Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace for only £227 per month
Car Deal of the Day: Classy seven-seat Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace for only £227 per month
Family-friendly SUV offers plenty of equipment and space. It’s our Deal of the Day for 7 June
Car Deal of the Day: Cupra Ateca is a near-300bhp firecracker SUV, for just £358 a month
Car Deal of the Day: Cupra Ateca is a near-300bhp firecracker SUV, for just £358 a month
It may be getting a little long in the tooth, but the Cupra Ateca is still a very desirable hot SUV. It’s our Deal of the Day for 6 June.
Avoid using car finance claim firms, says financial watchdog
Avoid using car finance claim firms, says financial watchdog
FCA warns that using a claim firm could see consumers lose up to 30 per cent of their winnings if car finance redress scheme is implemented
“World’s most efficient powertrain” to power 13 new Honda hybrid cars by 2030
“World’s most efficient powertrain” to power 13 new Honda hybrid cars by 2030
The successors to the current Jazz supermini and Civic hatchback should be among those new models
Tesla overtaken by China's BYD in the UK car sales charts
Tesla overtaken by China's BYD in the UK car sales charts
Chinese giant beats Tesla in monthly sales in May as UK car market grows year-on-year
Hardcore new Lotus Emira SE models launch the British Porsche Cayman rival close to £100k
Hardcore new Lotus Emira SE models launch the British Porsche Cayman rival close to £100k
Models equipped with a dual-clutch transmission also shift more quickly and smoothly than before
The power from thousands of UK car drivers is now in your hands
The power from thousands of UK car drivers is now in your hands
Darren Wilson explains why we value your insight into car ownership – and how you can share your opinions with us right now
Buckle up! Volvo's new 'super seatbelt' could transform car safety
Buckle up! Volvo's new 'super seatbelt' could transform car safety
New multi-adaptive seatbelt pretensions according to real-time crash data, as well as occupants’ dimensions
Vauxhall Astra Griffin jumps in price but still costs just £26k
Vauxhall Astra Griffin jumps in price but still costs just £26k
Some subtle revisions have arrived on the cheapest Vauxhall Astra, including the addition of a new 143bhp hybrid powertrain
Car Deal of the Day: get a big Nissan Qashqai for less than a little Nissan Juke
Car Deal of the Day: get a big Nissan Qashqai for less than a little Nissan Juke
The Nissan Qashqai is a top choice among Brits, and it’s easy to see why with offers like this. It’s our Deal of the Day for 4 June
The London Congestion Charge increase is another hammering for the humble motorist
The London Congestion Charge increase is another hammering for the humble motorist
Editor Paul Barker thinks the London Congestion Charge price increase is another example of motorists being seen as a cash cow by Governments
Leapmotor could sacrifice Euro NCAP safety rating for a better driver experience
Leapmotor could sacrifice Euro NCAP safety rating for a better driver experience
The brand’s European marketing boss will be the first to admit its driver-assistance tech needs some serious improvement
Smart to stay EV-only... but don't rule out a #5 hybrid
Smart to stay EV-only... but don't rule out a #5 hybrid
The brand’s latest creation, the Smart #5, is rumoured to be getting a plug-in hybrid variant, but it seems that it’ll only be offered in China
Tesla struggles in new driver-assistance tests with Autopilot name deemed misleading
Tesla struggles in new driver-assistance tests with Autopilot name deemed misleading
Tesla struggles in new Euro NCAP driver-assistance tests with Autopilot name deemed “inappropriate” by safety body
Euro NCAP car crash safety ratings get major four-pronged shake-up
Euro NCAP car crash safety ratings get major four-pronged shake-up
We get the lowdown on Euro NCAP's test regime for advanced driver-assistance tech
Hot new Vauxhall Mokka GSE hits the road ahead of official unveiling
Hot new Vauxhall Mokka GSE hits the road ahead of official unveiling
The Mokka Electric could get as much as 278bhp in GSE trim
New Peugeot 208 and 2008 GT Premium trim adds Alcantara, more tech and boosted EV range
New Peugeot 208 and 2008 GT Premium trim adds Alcantara, more tech and boosted EV range
The all-electric E-208 has also gained more range, plus there’s a new hybrid powertrain for the 208 and 2008
Conversation killer: half of drivers admit small talk is becoming a big distraction
Conversation killer: half of drivers admit small talk is becoming a big distraction
Internal distractions, such as chatting to a passenger, led to 940 road casualties in 2023, including 81 fatalities