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No change for drivers in chancellor's Spring Statement: It's 'as you were' on tax, fuel and EVs

No change for drivers in chancellor's Spring Statement: It's 'as you were' on tax, fuel and EVs
As expected, Rachel Reeves did not make any announcements that will impact drivers, although some changes are coming soon(ish)
Car Deal of the Day: MG ZS gives a taste of SUV life for just £156 a month

Car Deal of the Day: MG ZS gives a taste of SUV life for just £156 a month
The MG ZS offers a lot for family-car buyers, but at a very low price. It’s our Deal of the Day for 3 March.
Why EVs are so expensive to insure, and how to make them cheaper

Why EVs are so expensive to insure, and how to make them cheaper
Research shows that EVs are usually 15 to 25 per cent more expensive to insure than petrol cars – the experts at Thatcham say they have the solution
Nissan X-Trail picks up new styling and tech for 2026

Nissan X-Trail picks up new styling and tech for 2026
Nissan’s oft-forgotten mid-size SUV has been revamped in other markets, and will be on its way here soon
Volkswagen Transporter Commerce Pro S revealed – if the Sportsline is GTi, is this Golf R?

Volkswagen Transporter Commerce Pro S revealed – if the Sportsline is GTi, is this Golf R?
Volkswagen has revealed a sportier new Transporter Commerce Pro S in both panel and Kombi forms
Powerful new Skoda Superb iV plug-in hybrid arrives with some handy extra shove

Powerful new Skoda Superb iV plug-in hybrid arrives with some handy extra shove
One of Skoda’s best all-rounders is now available with a 262bhp plug-in hybrid set-up
Kia PV7 and PV9 to build on the brilliant PV5 MPV’s success in 2027

Kia PV7 and PV9 to build on the brilliant PV5 MPV’s success in 2027
The funky-looking Kia PV5 van and MPV will be joined by larger PV7 and PV9 variants from 2027…
Car Deal of the Day: Get your hands on a BYD Atto 3 for less than £190 a month

Car Deal of the Day: Get your hands on a BYD Atto 3 for less than £190 a month
There’s a new BYD Atto 3 Evo on the way, which means the current car is as cheap as chips. It’s our Deal of the Day for 2 March.
Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo concept revealed and you can drive it soon... Kind of

Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo concept revealed and you can drive it soon... Kind of
Gran Turismo Vision concepts have previewed new high-performance models before, will it be the same with Xiaomi?
Lexus UX 300e axed: inaugural Lexus EV is no more

Lexus UX 300e axed: inaugural Lexus EV is no more
The electric Lexus UX has been canned, but hybrid-powered UX 300h lives on – for now
BMW M2 gets track-focused M Performance upgrades

BMW M2 gets track-focused M Performance upgrades
Big exhaust and a bigger spoiler for BMW’s smallest M car
Diesel cars aren’t dead, in fact they’re even starting to make a comeback

Diesel cars aren’t dead, in fact they’re even starting to make a comeback
If you're looking for the most cost-effective cars to run, Mike Rutherford thinks you shouldn't discount diesel
Modern performance cars have a big problem! Weight, and lots of it

Modern performance cars have a big problem! Weight, and lots of it
Editor Paul Barker thinks modern performance cars are just too heavy, mainly due to the adoption of plug-in hybrid tech
The Honda Prelude has stuck close to its roots, unlike the Ford Capri

The Honda Prelude has stuck close to its roots, unlike the Ford Capri
Consumer reporter Tom Jervis believes reviving a historic nameplate only works when the car stays true to the spirit that made it special
UK electric car chargers outnumber petrol pumps by almost two-to-one

UK electric car chargers outnumber petrol pumps by almost two-to-one
DfT data shows there are more than 116,000 public EV chargers, on top of the thousands of home wallboxes nationwide
Car Deal of the Day: Renault Rafale at £203 a month is SUV for supermini money

Car Deal of the Day: Renault Rafale at £203 a month is SUV for supermini money
The Renault Rafale mixes a head-turning design with a comfortable and refined driving experience. It’s our Deal of the Day for 27 February.
MINI 1965 Victory Edition special celebrates iconic rally win, with stickers

MINI 1965 Victory Edition special celebrates iconic rally win, with stickers
With what is literally a stickers-and-stripes special, MINI wants to remind us it’s still sporty
Home EV charger grant sees £150 increase, but most people still can’t get it…

Home EV charger grant sees £150 increase, but most people still can’t get it…
Electric-car drivers can get up to £500 off a home wallbox, but most people still aren’t eligible
Cadillac Escalade V now available in the UK, complete with its 14.3mpg efficiency

Cadillac Escalade V now available in the UK, complete with its 14.3mpg efficiency
Importer Clive Sutton is offering a range of full-size American-made SUVs to UK buyers, headed up by one of the world’s thirstiest models
First look inside the all-new Leapmotor B03X: Ford Puma rival arriving this summer

First look inside the all-new Leapmotor B03X: Ford Puma rival arriving this summer
This small electric SUV is known as the Leapmotor A10 in China, but over here it will wear the less catchy B03X badge
Nissan X-Trail recalled in UK over engine failure risk

Nissan X-Trail recalled in UK over engine failure risk
More than 300,000 vehicles with 1.5-litre petrol engine are being called back worldwide
New BMW iX4 officially on the way after specs leak online

New BMW iX4 officially on the way after specs leak online
Future BMW iX4 powertrains have been accidentally leaked by the brand in the US
New BMW M2 xDrive, BMW iX4 and more accidentally confirmed by German giant

New BMW M2 xDrive, BMW iX4 and more accidentally confirmed by German giant
The names and details of new models coming this year have prematurely appeared on BMW USA’s website
Some Chinese cars are developed in only two years, but it often feels that way when you drive them

Some Chinese cars are developed in only two years, but it often feels that way when you drive them
Chinese brands often develop their cars at speed, but our news editor thinks this doesn't always result in good products.
Renault’s big future plans: hybrid focus and new mid-size cars to build on 5, Twingo and Scenic success, fast

Renault’s big future plans: hybrid focus and new mid-size cars to build on 5, Twingo and Scenic success, fast
Renault’s new boss is about to unveil his ‘FutuREady’ strategy – including these five pillars
Mitsubishi L200 pick-up truck is back on sale in the UK, priced from £36k 

Mitsubishi L200 pick-up truck is back on sale in the UK, priced from £36k
Watch out Toyota and Ford, the UK pick-up truck market has a new, but not unfamiliar, competitor
Honda’s future focus is fixed on hybrids as EVs take a back seat

Honda’s future focus is fixed on hybrids as EVs take a back seat
The 0 Series SUV will go on sale in the UK in the second half of next year, but hybrid models will continue being the volume sellers for Honda
New Dacia Duster Spirit of Sand celebrates brand’s Dakar domination

New Dacia Duster Spirit of Sand celebrates brand’s Dakar domination
The new Duster Spirit of Sand is available exclusively in Dacia’s home market, Romania
Forget range, electric car efficiency is what really matters for drivers looking to cut costs 

Forget range, electric car efficiency is what really matters for drivers looking to cut costs
Pete Baiden thinks the obsession with ever longer EV ranges is missing the point. More efficient EVs are what we need
Insurers still refuse to cover some Chinese cars despite booming sales

Insurers still refuse to cover some Chinese cars despite booming sales
Insurance companies seem to be struggling to keep pace with the wave of new cars coming from China, and buyers are literally paying the price
New Changan Deepal S05 joins range to rival Skoda Elroq and Kia EV3

New Changan Deepal S05 joins range to rival Skoda Elroq and Kia EV3
Another new Chinese SUV, but where does this one sit in the crowded C-segment SUV class?
Cheaper Volvo EX30 to be introduced, but it might not be coming to the UK

Cheaper Volvo EX30 to be introduced, but it might not be coming to the UK
Volvo’s expanded the line-up of its smallest SUV, and added new features
Petrol or electric? The answer depends on you

Petrol or electric? The answer depends on you
Paul Barker explains why the electric vs combustion debate isn’t as straightforward as it seems
This McLaren W1 costs just £14,995, it’s a shame you can’t drive it

This McLaren W1 costs just £14,995, it’s a shame you can’t drive it
This scale-model W1 is built with the same factory standards as McLaren’s car
Car Deal of the Day: Top-selling Ford Puma for a rock-bottom £166 a month

Car Deal of the Day: Top-selling Ford Puma for a rock-bottom £166 a month
It’s been a while since the petrol Puma has been cheaper than its electric sister. It’s our Deal of the Day for 24 February.
Hardcore MG Cyberster 'Superleggera' possible as brand wants special editions to boost sales

Hardcore MG Cyberster 'Superleggera' possible as brand wants special editions to boost sales
Bosses think special editions will help keep up demand for electric sports car