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Long-term test: Toyota RAV4 Plug-in hybrid Excel
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Long-term test: Toyota RAV4 Plug-in hybrid Excel

First report: Is the world’s best-selling car in 2025 a top choice for our creative director?
Long-term tests
18 Oct 2026
Skoda Octavia Estate vs Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer: top estates head to head
Skoda Octavia Estate vs Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer - front tracking

Skoda Octavia Estate vs Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer: top estates head to head

We discover if value-packed Vauxhall Astra estate has enough to dislodge the ever-popular Skoda Octavia in our affections
Car group tests
17 Oct 2026
New Jeep Renegade: SUV to return by 2030 to take on the Dacia Duster
New Jeep Renegade teaser

New Jeep Renegade: SUV to return by 2030 to take on the Dacia Duster

A wide choice of powertrains, rugged design and more space will be key to next-generation SUV as it bids to build on sales success of original
News
16 Oct 2026
Modified cars may look cool, but they can also be a financial disaster
Opinion - modified cars

Modified cars may look cool, but they can also be a financial disaster

News reporter Ellis Hyde explains why you need to be extra vigilant about any modifications when you’re buying a used car
Opinion
16 Oct 2026
New Citroen 2CV: retro-futuristic concept previews £13k EV
Citroen 2CV concept - Paris front

New Citroen 2CV: retro-futuristic concept previews £13k EV

A reboot of the 2CV has been on the cards for years, but only now are conditions right for it to prosper
News
13 Oct 2026
New BMW M3 electric teased alongside the millionth M car
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New BMW M3 electric teased alongside the millionth M car

As it celebrates the production of the millionth M car, an M3, BMW is providing a glimpse of the model’s future
News
5 Oct 2026
MG’s IM brand to launch third model in UK in 2027
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MG’s IM brand to launch third model in UK in 2027

Big seven-seat SUV is on the cards for MG’s posh sub-brand
News
2 Oct 2026
The VW Group needs SEAT, so killing it would be madness!
Rutherford on SEAT

The VW Group needs SEAT, so killing it would be madness!

Mike Rutherford believes that SEAT should become the group’s budget brand while Skoda and Cupra move further upmarket
Opinion
27 Sep 2026
Best all-season tyres 2026: top tyres tested and reviewed
All Season tyre test - Volkswagen Golf front cornering

Best all-season tyres 2026: top tyres tested and reviewed

Only after visiting two test facilities and using lots of hi-tech kit could our team name the winning tyre from our eight contenders
Product group tests
25 Sep 2026
Fancy a cheap used EV? The data says you'd better be quick
Opinion - cheap used EVs

Fancy a cheap used EV? The data says you'd better be quick

A used EV has never had more appeal as the cost of petrol and diesel heads for £2 per litre, says our news editor. But prices are rising, so you’ll ne…
Opinion
24 Sep 2026
Best new cars coming soon: all the big new car launches due in 2026, 2027 and beyond
Best new cars coming soon 30/06/26

Best new cars coming soon: all the big new car launches due in 2026, 2027 and beyond

Here are the most important new cars from Alfa Romeo, Audi, BMW, Dacia, Ferrari, Ford, Skoda and more
Best cars & vans
21 Sep 2026
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Range Rover Electric and Dacia Spring are EV extremes but I've found the sweet spot
Opinion - EV sweet spot

Range Rover Electric and Dacia Spring are EV extremes but I've found the sweet spot

Mike Rutherford believes he's figured out the trick to getting the best EV bargain
Opinion
20 Sep 2026
Renault’s design future: concept car, new Rafale and new Scenic to aim for audacity
Renault 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed

Renault’s design future: concept car, new Rafale and new Scenic to aim for audacity

Alexandre Malval, the new head of Renault brand design, vows to deliver family cars with personality, audacity and great proportions
Features
19 Sep 2026
Chinese cars now beat mainstream models on depreciation, just about
Omoda E5 and Jaecoo E5

Chinese cars now beat mainstream models on depreciation, just about

If you thought Chinese cars would depreciate hard, think again. They’re predicted to be fractionally ahead of non-Chinese brands for average retained …
News
18 Sep 2026
Rising prices are forcing us into older cars, don't tax them as well
Opinion - Rutherford don't tax older cars

Rising prices are forcing us into older cars, don't tax them as well

Mike Rutherford argues that the tougher emissions rules must reflect that millions of Brits rely on older cars every day
Opinion
13 Sep 2026
Over-the-air car updates are fine, but getting it right first time is better
Opinion - OTA updates

Over-the-air car updates are fine, but getting it right first time is better

News reporter Ellis Hyde weighs up the pros and cons of manufacturers using post- launch over-the-air updates to improve your car
Opinion
10 Sep 2026
Forget supercars and SUVs, tiny city cars are capturing the public's imagination
Opinion - tiny cars

Forget supercars and SUVs, tiny city cars are capturing the public's imagination

Mike Rutherford explains why pint-sized cars are set to become big business
Opinion
6 Sep 2026
Hyundai Tucson vs Toyota RAV4 vs Mitsubishi Outlander: Family PHEV elite fight it out
Toyota RAV4, Mitsubishi Outlander and Hyundai Tucson - front tracking

Hyundai Tucson vs Toyota RAV4 vs Mitsubishi Outlander: Family PHEV elite fight it out

Plug-in hybrid SUVs offer the best of both words for dependable, efficient family motoring. Can Toyota’s latest RAV4 claim glory over its Mitsubishi a…
Car group tests
5 Sep 2026
AI is making the used car market a dangerous place
Opinion - AI used cars

AI is making the used car market a dangerous place

Consumer reporter Tom Jervis shares his concerns about buying a car in the age of AI
Opinion
3 Sep 2026
Best winter tyres 2026
John Barker standing next to two wheels and a VW Golf

Best winter tyres 2026

Our testers warmed to the task of finding the best cold-weather rubber for your car
Product group tests
2 Sep 2026
New Dacia Sandero is going EV, but there's still a place for petrol
Dacia Sandero render (watermarked) - front

New Dacia Sandero is going EV, but there's still a place for petrol

Next-generation supermini will provide a range of powertrains and a more rugged Stepway version
News
31 Aug 2026
Aston Martin, Bentley, McLaren, Jaguar Land Rover; Britain can win big in the luxury car market
Opinion - British brands

Aston Martin, Bentley, McLaren, Jaguar Land Rover; Britain can win big in the luxury car market

Mike Rutherford shares his vision for Britain's car-building future
Opinion
30 Aug 2026
A long car warranty is great, if the brand sticks around to honour it
Opinion - car warranties

A long car warranty is great, if the brand sticks around to honour it

News reporter Ellis Hyde considers why sometimes it pays to do your homework when you’re buying a new car
Opinion
27 Aug 2026
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New Audi A3 to stick with petrol and target big quality boost
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New Audi A3 to stick with petrol and target big quality boost

The popular hatchback is set to be reborn with a new look, higher quality and cutting- edge tech as Audi looks to lead the premium car class
News
24 Aug 2026
I know the perfect place to showcase Britain's great love affair with the car
Opinion - Farnborough

I know the perfect place to showcase Britain's great love affair with the car

Mike Rutherford sees a golden opportunity for Britain's automotive scene
Opinion
21 Aug 2026
Rivian CEO: I’ve learned from Elon Musk’s mistakes at Tesla
Rivian is coming to Europe - R2 static front

Rivian CEO: I’ve learned from Elon Musk’s mistakes at Tesla

Rivian is seen by some as ‘the next Tesla’ - here’s why that’s both right and wrong
News
19 Aug 2026
Rivian is coming to the UK, and here's how it could topple Tesla
Rivian is coming to Europe - R2 front tracking

Rivian is coming to the UK, and here's how it could topple Tesla

Rivian CEO reveals the brand’s Tesla Model Y rival was developed with Europe in mind
News
17 Aug 2026
Hyundai Inster vs Honda Super-N: an eclectic EV city car clash
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Hyundai Inster vs Honda Super-N: an eclectic EV city car clash

Honda’s funky Super-N is the latest electric city car on the block. We find out if the kei car-based newcomer is a match for Hyundai’s Inster
Car group tests
15 Aug 2026
In a heatwave my electric car is super-cool transport AND chilled home office in one
Opinion - EV pre-conditioning

In a heatwave my electric car is super-cool transport AND chilled home office in one

Don’t underestimate the hidden perks of EV ownership, says our cool and collected consumer reporter, Tom Jervis
Opinion
14 Aug 2026
BMW X2 vs DS No4: the French fashionista takes on a Bavarian bruiser
BMW X2 vs DS No4 - front end

BMW X2 vs DS No4: the French fashionista takes on a Bavarian bruiser

Can stylish DS No4’s looks and kit list see off BMW’s X2 in our mild-hybrid family-car test?
Car group tests
8 Aug 2026
Considering a classic car? There’s no better buy than a vintage motor
Opinion - vintage cars

Considering a classic car? There’s no better buy than a vintage motor

Senior content editor Shane Wilkinson has recently treated himself to a pre-war classic, and he thinks you should do the same
Opinion
6 Aug 2026
Peugeot GTi future: hybrid power could be coming, but no hot SUVs
New Peugeot E-208 GTi and 205 GTi - front action

Peugeot GTi future: hybrid power could be coming, but no hot SUVs

The electric hot hatch costs £34,995 and lands in the UK next year. We ask Peugeot CEO Alain Favey if a hybrid or SUV GTi will follow it
News
5 Aug 2026
Vauxhall Corsa vs SEAT Ibiza: Spanish supermini takes on British favourite
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Vauxhall Corsa vs SEAT Ibiza: Spanish supermini takes on British favourite

Updates have kept the long-running SEAT Ibiza and Vauxhall Corsa superminis feeling fresh. But which is the better buy?
Car group tests
1 Aug 2026
New Ford Kuga will arrive in 2029 with a little help from China
Ford Kuga render - front (watermarked)

New Ford Kuga will arrive in 2029 with a little help from China

The new Kuga will feature rally-bred looks and a practical cabin, and it'll powered by electric and hybrid tech from partner Geely
News
31 Jul 2026
Tesla Model 3 vs Mazda 6e: Japanese newcomer takes on EV royalty
Tesla Model 3 vs Mazda 6e - front tracking

Tesla Model 3 vs Mazda 6e: Japanese newcomer takes on EV royalty

Can Mazda’s link-up with Changan Automobile see the brand’s new 6e challenge Tesla’s popular Model 3 EV?
Car group tests
25 Jul 2026