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Future of Leapmotor: Chinese brand to unleash B10 and B03X SUVs, plus B05 hatch
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Future of Leapmotor: Chinese brand to unleash B10 and B03X SUVs, plus B05 hatch

The Stellantis joint-venture start-up wants a million sales this year, with Europe delivering 10 per cent of the volume
News
25 Mar 2026
Long-term test: Volkswagen Golf R
VW Golf R - face-off with the GTI Edition 50

Long-term test: Volkswagen Golf R

Final report: As flagship Golf leaves our fleet, we decide: is it the ultimate version of Mk8.5?
Long-term tests
25 Mar 2026
Vauxhall Astra 1.6 Hybrid Ultimate review: updates fail to help it stand out
Vauxhall Astra facelift - front

Vauxhall Astra 1.6 Hybrid Ultimate review: updates fail to help it stand out

The Vauxhall Astra has been updated for 2026 and it looks good on paper, but the reality is slightly different
Road tests
25 Mar 2026
New Mercedes A-Class to get massive transformation as it targets the Audi A2 e-tron
Mercedes A-Class exclusive image

New Mercedes A-Class to get massive transformation as it targets the Audi A2 e-tron

The Mercedes A-Class is set for an electric future and our exclusive image previews how it could look
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18 Mar 2026
Peugeot is building a brand new petrol engine – who says ICE is dead?
New Peugeot ‘Turbo 100’ engine

Peugeot is building a brand new petrol engine – who says ICE is dead?

New 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol engine to replace Puretech motors in Peugeot and more
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16 Mar 2026
New 2026 Vauxhall Astra facelift: EV, PHEV and HEV all get the same sub-£30k price tag
Vauxhall Astra facelift 2025 - front

New 2026 Vauxhall Astra facelift: EV, PHEV and HEV all get the same sub-£30k price tag

The updated Vauxhall Astra Electric gets a boost in range and extra equipment as standard
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16 Mar 2026
New Mk9 VW Golf and ID. Golf twins to keep hybrid and EV options open for buyers
New VW Golf Mk9 silouette

New Mk9 VW Golf and ID. Golf twins to keep hybrid and EV options open for buyers

The new-look Volkswagen Golf and ID. Golf will sit side by side, as boss commits to a multi-fuel strategy on the new SSP platform
News
12 Mar 2026
Top 10 cheapest cars to run 2026
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Top 10 cheapest cars to run 2026

When it comes to total cost of ownership, cut-price entry-level models aren’t always the best. So what are the cheapest cars to run in the UK today?
Best cars & vans
11 Mar 2026
Toyota Corolla review
Toyota Corolla Excel in the UK - front tracking

Toyota Corolla review

The Toyota Corolla is efficient, reliable and good to drive, though it’s not the most practical hatchback
In-depth reviews
10 Mar 2026
New Renault Megane and Scenic tech details promise 466-mile EV range and 10-minute charging
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New Renault Megane and Scenic tech details promise 466-mile EV range and 10-minute charging

The French car maker will launch long range EVs and range-extender hybrids, in its 22-car new model blitz
News
10 Mar 2026
Kia K4 review
Kia K4 - front

Kia K4 review

Spacious compact hatchback relies on petrol power and a long kit list to draw in buyers
In-depth reviews
9 Mar 2026
New Honda Insight will bridge the EV gap until Series 0 arrives next year
Honda Insight - front

New Honda Insight will bridge the EV gap until Series 0 arrives next year

One of the original hybrids is coming back, with it a first-for-Honda powertrain
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5 Mar 2026
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Powerful new Skoda Superb iV plug-in hybrid arrives with some handy extra shove
Skoda Superb iV - front angled

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
News
2 Mar 2026
Volkswagen Golf vs Kia K4: a David and Goliath family hatchback showdown
Volkswagen Golf vs Kia K4 - front tracking

Volkswagen Golf vs Kia K4: a David and Goliath family hatchback showdown

Kia bucks the electric SUV trend with its new K4 petrol hatchback. How does it shape up against the evergreen Volkswagen Golf?
Car group tests
28 Feb 2026
Renault’s big future plans: hybrid focus and new mid-size cars to build on 5, Twingo and Scenic success, fast
Renault future - Twingo

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
News
26 Feb 2026
Kia XCeed review
Kia XCeed - front tracking

Kia XCeed review

It’s one of the oldest members of Kia’s line-up, but the XCeed is still a reasonably appealing crossover
In-depth reviews
26 Feb 2026
MG4 EV review
2026 MG4 - front tracking

MG4 EV review

The MG4 EV is still great-value and surprisingly fun to drive, plus it now features a much higher-quality interior with better technology
In-depth reviews
24 Feb 2026
Renault Megane E-Tech review
Renault Megane E-Tech - front tracking

Renault Megane E-Tech review

The Renault Megane E-Tech blends a classic name with up-to-date tech, and the result is a convincing one
In-depth reviews
23 Feb 2026
Skoda Fabia 130 vs MINI Cooper S: can the Czech hot hatch topple the British icon?
Skoda Fabia 130 vs MINI Cooper S - front 3/4

Skoda Fabia 130 vs MINI Cooper S: can the Czech hot hatch topple the British icon?

Skoda’s 130 special is the most powerful new Fabia you can get. How does it shape up against MINI’s Cooper S?
Car group tests
14 Feb 2026
Used Vauxhall Astra (Mk7, 2015-2022) review and buyer's guide
Vauxhall Astra Mk7

Used Vauxhall Astra (Mk7, 2015-2022) review and buyer's guide

A full used buyer’s guide on the Vauxhall Astra covering the Astra Mk7 that was on sale between 2015 and 2022
Used car tests
13 Feb 2026
Car Deal of the Day: MG4 for a bargain £207 a month, but you’d better hurry...
MG4 - front cornering

Car Deal of the Day: MG4 for a bargain £207 a month, but you’d better hurry...

There are few better all-rounders than the electric MG4, and with a new model on the horizon there are great savings to be had. It’s our Deal of the D…
News
4 Feb 2026
Cars that changed the world: the 50 most important and influential modern motors
Cars that changed the world: the 50 most important and influential modern motors

Cars that changed the world: the 50 most important and influential modern motors

The automotive landscape has changed dramatically over the past 30 years. To celebrate, we name the 50 models that we think illustrate the transformat…
Best cars & vans
4 Feb 2026
Used Honda Civic (Mk11, 2022-date) buyer’s guide: solid, spacious but not cheap
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Used Honda Civic (Mk11, 2022-date) buyer’s guide: solid, spacious but not cheap

A full used buyer's guide on the Honda Civic covering the Civic Mk11 that's been on sale in the UK since 2022
Used car tests
3 Feb 2026
Updated MG4 EV gets £3k price hike, but is still cheaper than a VW ID.3
2026 MG4 EV

Updated MG4 EV gets £3k price hike, but is still cheaper than a VW ID.3

The ‘original’ MG4 EV has been tweaked with a new interior and prices
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28 Jan 2026
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New MG4 Urban is one of the cheapest cars on sale in the UK
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New MG4 Urban is one of the cheapest cars on sale in the UK

The Chinese price wars have reached our shores, with the new MG4 Urban priced at thousands less than rivals
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28 Jan 2026
The biggest modern car failures: models that should have changed the world, but didn't
The biggest modern car failures

The biggest modern car failures: models that should have changed the world, but didn't

Sometimes things just don’t go to plan, as demonstrated by these promising models that ultimately disappointed
Best cars & vans
28 Jan 2026
A rebooted DS3 hatch might be the French brand's only hope of UK survival
Opinion - DS3

A rebooted DS3 hatch might be the French brand's only hope of UK survival

Editor Paul Barker thinks DS's plans for a reboot of its popular hatchback is a good idea
Opinion
27 Jan 2026
New DS 3 will return to its affordable hatchback roots
DS 3 exclusive image - front

New DS 3 will return to its affordable hatchback roots

The DS 3 hatchback is set to be revived to address the French brand’s sluggish sales, and our exclusive images preview how it could look
News
26 Jan 2026
Used Mazda 3 (Mk3, 2014 - 2019) review
Used Mazda 3 Mk3 - front

Used Mazda 3 (Mk3, 2014 - 2019) review

A full used review on the Mazda 3 covering the Mazda 3 Mk3 that was on sale from 2014 to 2019
Used car tests
22 Jan 2026
A whole new type of car? DS No.4 replacement to get breakthrough new bodystyle
DS No.8 design sketch

A whole new type of car? DS No.4 replacement to get breakthrough new bodystyle

Which car maker will create a new vehicle type like the original Qashqai or Scenic? DS is going to try
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15 Jan 2026
Used Renault Megane (Mk4, 2016-2022) review and buyer's guide
Renault Megane Mk4

Used Renault Megane (Mk4, 2016-2022) review and buyer's guide

A full used buyer’s guide on the Renault Megane covering the Megane Mk4 (2016 - 2022)
Used car tests
15 Jan 2026
Running your old Ford just got cheaper! 25% cut to parts prices from Fiesta and Focus to Kuga and Ranger
Ford Fiesta facelift - front cornering

Running your old Ford just got cheaper! 25% cut to parts prices from Fiesta and Focus to Kuga and Ranger

From this month, prices for over 6,000 Ford parts will be cut by 25 per cent, potentially saving owners hundreds of pounds
News
14 Jan 2026
Vauxhall Astra Electric review
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Vauxhall Astra Electric review

All-electric Vauxhall Astra is stylish, well-equipped and now costs less to buy, but there are more talented alternatives out there
In-depth reviews
9 Jan 2026
Renault Megane vs Kia EV4: which electric hatchback is fit for all the family?
Kia EV4 and Renault Megane - front tracking

Renault Megane vs Kia EV4: which electric hatchback is fit for all the family?

Sleek hatchbacks make more sense than bulky SUVs when it comes to EV efficiency. Kia’s EV4 is the new boy, and we’ve pitted it against Renault’s sharp…
Car group tests
3 Jan 2026
New Kia PV5 Passenger and EV4 are brand’s first models to receive EV grant
Kia PV5 Passenger - front tracking

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
News
19 Dec 2025
Rejigged Hyundai i20 range opens at £20k with new styling and features
Hyundai i20 Phantom Black Pearl Blackline

Rejigged Hyundai i20 range opens at £20k with new styling and features

Hyundai’s petrol-powered supermini is getting on a bit, so has been freshened up
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12 Dec 2025
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