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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
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
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
New, limited edition McLaren 750S Le Mans is a track demon

New, limited edition McLaren 750S Le Mans is a track demon
McLaren has drawn inspiration from the legendary F1 GTR for this special tribute model
New electric Volkswagen Golf GTI: incoming hot hatch will be a ‘monster’ 

New electric Volkswagen Golf GTI: incoming hot hatch will be a ‘monster’
The iconic Golf GTI is making the transition to electric power, and here’s everything we know about it so far
Bentley Bentayga Speed returns with even more power and 193mph top speed

Bentley Bentayga Speed returns with even more power and 193mph top speed
If you value luxury and performance in equal measure, than new V8 Bentley Bentayga Speed might be the perfect car
You shouldn’t assume supermarkets will offer the lowest petrol and diesel prices

You shouldn’t assume supermarkets will offer the lowest petrol and diesel prices
Mike Rutherford thinks the business model that resulted in cheaper supermarket fuel is broken
Car Deal of the Day: Super sci-fi Kia EV6 for an exceptional £260 per month

Car Deal of the Day: Super sci-fi Kia EV6 for an exceptional £260 per month
Our Deal of the Day for 31 May is an extremely attractive price for this extremely capable electric family car
New Audi A6 e-hybrid is just over £2k cheaper than the all-electric e-tron

New Audi A6 e-hybrid is just over £2k cheaper than the all-electric e-tron
Plug-in hybrid power is now on offer with Audi’s new executive saloon and estate
Car Deal of the Day: Hit the road in style with the electric BMW i4 for only £344 a month

Car Deal of the Day: Hit the road in style with the electric BMW i4 for only £344 a month
It may be a little overlooked these days, but the i4 is still a fine electric saloon. It’s our Deal of the Day for 30 May
Road-legal Porsche 963 RSP Le Mans hypercar on the way!

Road-legal Porsche 963 RSP Le Mans hypercar on the way!
Porsche’s road-going racer will be unveiled in June, potentially at the fast-approaching 24 Hours of Le Mans
New single-motor Skoda Enyaq SportLine 85 goes the distance with 356-mile range

New single-motor Skoda Enyaq SportLine 85 goes the distance with 356-mile range
More range for less from new Enyaq SportLine 85, which is £1,500 cheaper than 4WD model
New Skoda Enyaq vRS: hot electric SUV gets striking looks and 335bhp

New Skoda Enyaq vRS: hot electric SUV gets striking looks and 335bhp
The new Skoda Enyaq vRS shares plenty with the smaller Elroq vRS, but it does boast a bigger boot
Toyota GR Corolla to be built in the UK, but British buyers still can’t have one

Toyota GR Corolla to be built in the UK, but British buyers still can’t have one
The GR Yaris’ bigger brother comes with 295bhp and four-wheel drive, and will roll off the line in Burnaston in 2026
2026 Land Rover Defender updates look subtle, but they fix one huge annoyance for owners

2026 Land Rover Defender updates look subtle, but they fix one huge annoyance for owners
Land Rover has introduced new, larger white-painted steel wheels for models with big brakes, fixing one massive irritation with the previous generatio…
Installing an EV charger? You no longer need planning permission

Installing an EV charger? You no longer need planning permission
The Government has scrapped the requirement for planning permission to speed up EV charger installation, but experts say faster grid connections are n…
Car Deal of the Day: Cheap certainly means cheerful with the Citroen C3 – under £180 a month

Car Deal of the Day: Cheap certainly means cheerful with the Citroen C3 – under £180 a month
Citroen is a master of small cars, and the C3 is proof of that. It’s our Deal of the Day for 29 May
UK road deaths: four people die every day and it’s only getting worse

UK road deaths: four people die every day and it’s only getting worse
More than 1,600 people died on UK roads last year, which is a one per cent increase over 2023
Buying a nearly new car could save you serious money

Buying a nearly new car could save you serious money
Ryan Birch explains the pros and cons of buying what are often described as ‘nearly new’ or ‘delivery mileage' cars
Slow death of the manual car revealed in exclusive new data

Slow death of the manual car revealed in exclusive new data
There are now very few manual cars available to buy, a trend that’s been exacerbated by the rise of EVs
Skoda Favorit reimagined for 21st Century with electric power

Skoda Favorit reimagined for 21st Century with electric power
Sadly the Skoda Favorit EV is just a pipe dream, because this is merely a design study
Can’t find someone to fix your car? It could be down to declining motor apprenticeships

Can’t find someone to fix your car? It could be down to declining motor apprenticeships
According to experts, the dip in the distribution of qualifications could make it difficult to find someone to work on your car
The MG HS just got hot! New 221bhp Hybrid+ model joins line-up

The MG HS just got hot! New 221bhp Hybrid+ model joins line-up
The Hybrid+ gives the MG HS another tool to take on the Dacia Bigster
No Renault Austral PHEV: updated SUV to stick with familiar power

No Renault Austral PHEV: updated SUV to stick with familiar power
The mid-size SUV’s new look might be inspired by the flagship Renault Rafale, but it won’t be getting the same plug-in hybrid technology