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Premium SUV showdown – New BMW iX3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC EQ square up!Two big premium players have just unveiled their latest all-electric SUVs at the Munich motor show. The new BMW iX3 is the very first production model of BMW’s long-awaited Neue... -
All-new Renault Clio: Sixth-generation gets bold makeoverRenault has officially announced the sixth generation of its best-selling small car, the Clio, ahead of its UK launch in 2027. The new model features bold new styling, upgraded safety... -
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Skoda Epiq EV SUV shown nearly ready for 2026 launchThis is our latest look at the upcoming Skoda Epiq, a small electric SUV that’ll be the entry point to the Czech brand’s EV range when it’s launched in 2026.... -
Used electric car values steady – is the price crash over?After months of plunging prices, used electric car values have finally started to settle, according to car valuations provider Cap HPI. The organisation reports that EV pricing has plateaued across... -
Mercedes-Benz GLC EQ electric SUV arrives with more technology than NASAThe Mercedes-Benz GLC is a mid-size premium SUV – and the global Mercedes bestseller. The one pictured here might not look too radical at a glance, but is in fact... -
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A leap into the unknown? Leapmotor B05 electric hatchback unveiledThis is our first look at the Leapmotor B05, the next stage in the Chinese electric car specialist’s plan to take on the established players. Unveiled at the 2025 Munich... -
Top 10 exhibits that caught our eye at the 2025 Dusseldorf Caravan SalonThe Dusseldorf Caravan Salon is the largest ‘mobile leisure’ show in the world. Since it’s located an easy five-hour drive from Calais, we hopped onto the Eurotunnel to experience the... -
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Electric cars surge to record heights in AugustElectric car registrations jumped 14.9% in August compared with July as the Government’s electric car grant and heavy discounting from manufacturers tempted more buyers to take the plunge. The latest... -
Electric Polo! New VW ID.Polo confirmed for 2026, as ID.2 naming strategy is abandonedVolkswagen has released the first official pictures of its next electric car ahead of the public debut at the 2025 Munich motor show. But the big news isn’t what you... -
Vauxhall Corsa Yes Edition rejigged with a new 1.2 turbo autoVauxhall has broadened the appeal of its Corsa Yes Edition by adding a new 1.2-litre turbo petrol 100hp engine with eight-speed auto. This latest move is a response to strong... -
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Pavement parking ban decision due soon as drivers call for actionThe Department for Transport (DfT) is expected to decide soon whether it will introduce a ban on pavement parking across England, with the RAC reporting that the majority of drivers... -
Kia EV5 UK launch: prices and specs shake up family SUV marketKia has confirmed pricing and specifications for its latest electric family SUV, the EV5. Order books are now open ahead of first UK deliveries later in 2025. Prices start from... -
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Fiat Grande Panda UK prices confirmed – orders open nowFiat has confirmed prices and specifications for the new Grande Panda, with UK order books now open. The big news is that the electric version costs from £21,835 with Fiat’s... -
Updated VW Grand California makes debut at 2025 Dusseldorf Caravan SalonVolkswagen has announced an updated version of its largest factory-built campervan, the Grand California. Based on the VW Crafter large van, which was facelifted in 2024, the new Grand California... -
Chery officially launches in the UK with full SUV line-upChery has officially launched in the UK, unveiling its full SUV range at a high-profile event in London. Prices start at £24,995 for the new Tiggo 7, with all models... -
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Ford Puma Gen-E becomes first car to secure full £3,750 EV grantFord has become the first manufacturer to secure the UK Government’s full £3,750 Electric Car Grant (ECG), with the Puma Gen-E and E-Tourneo Courier both qualifying. The award recognises Ford’s sustainability... -
eBay research uncovers most common – and most unusual – reasons for MOT failuresLow tyre tread is the most common cause of MOT failure among the UK’s cars, while 61 had mismatching headlights and three pickup trucks had skew-whiff cabs. Those are just... -
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New Volkswagen T-Roc gets all-hybrid engine line-upVolkswagen has officially unveiled its second-generation T-Roc, launching it with an entirely electrified range of engines. As well as the new engines, the new crossover comes with a refreshed look... -
Updated Peugeot 308 revealed with refreshed styling and increased electric rangePeugeot is updating its 308 line-up, with refreshed styling featuring the brand’s first illuminated badge, as well as a new grille and sharper three-claw LEDs. First launched in 2022, the... -
A second strike – Vauxhall cuts another £500 from its EV rangeThe EV price war is heating up further, with Vauxhall announcing an additional £500 reduction on all electric models until 8 September. That’s on top of a £1,500 price cut,... -
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New Volkswagen T-Roc gets all-hybrid engine line-upVolkswagen has officially unveiled its second-generation T-Roc, launching it with an entirely electrified range of engines. As well as the new engines, the new crossover comes with a refreshed look...
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Citroen expands stop-drive recall to cover C4, DS4 and DS5Citroen has expanded its urgent stop-drive airbag recall to include some C4, DS4 and DS5 models, with immediate effect. The move adds almost 10,000 more cars to the ‘code red’... -
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Citroen and DS airbag recall update: if you've not had it fixed, early appointments are opening upThe ongoing Citroen C3 and DS3 airbag replacement backlog saga is finally showing signs of easing, with dealers ramping up recall work and third-party suppliers stepping in to help. The... -
Electric Polo! New VW ID.Polo confirmed for 2026, as ID.2 naming strategy is abandonedVolkswagen has released the first official pictures of its next electric car ahead of the public debut at the 2025 Munich motor show. But the big news isn’t what you...
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eBay research uncovers most common – and most unusual – reasons for MOT failuresLow tyre tread is the most common cause of MOT failure among the UK’s cars, while 61 had mismatching headlights and three pickup trucks had skew-whiff cabs. Those are just...
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Kia EV5 UK launch: prices and specs shake up family SUV marketKia has confirmed pricing and specifications for its latest electric family SUV, the EV5. Order books are now open ahead of first UK deliveries later in 2025. Prices start from...
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Stellantis diesel engine recall: what UK drivers need to know about the 1.5 BlueHDi camshaft chain issueOwners of popular diesel cars from Peugeot, Citroen, Vauxhall, Fiat and DS are being urged to check whether their vehicles are affected by a major Stellantis recall, after the group... -
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Ford Puma Gen-E becomes first car to secure full £3,750 EV grantFord has become the first manufacturer to secure the UK Government’s full £3,750 Electric Car Grant (ECG), with the Puma Gen-E and E-Tourneo Courier both qualifying. The award recognises Ford’s sustainability...
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Used car market back to pre-pandemic levels as buyers cash-in on lower pricesThe UK’s used car market has returned to pre-pandemic levels for the first time in five years, with more than four million vehicles changing hands in the first half of... -
Premium SUV showdown – New BMW iX3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC EQ square up!Two big premium players have just unveiled their latest all-electric SUVs at the Munich motor show. The new BMW iX3 is the very first production model of BMW’s long-awaited Neue...
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Stellantis expands ‘wet belt’ compensation portal to include UK customersStellantis, parent company of several brands including Citroen and Vauxhall, has announced it’s to offer compensation to UK customers affected by mechanical issues caused by the ‘wet belt’ fitted to... -
Chery officially launches in the UK with full SUV line-upChery has officially launched in the UK, unveiling its full SUV range at a high-profile event in London. Prices start at £24,995 for the new Tiggo 7, with all models...
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Bestsellers from Ford, Volkswagen and Land Rover are the most stolen cars – is your car at risk?Just shy of 54,000 cars were stolen in 2024 here in the UK, and data reveals that the Ford Fiesta is still the most stolen car in the UK, having... -
A second strike – Vauxhall cuts another £500 from its EV rangeThe EV price war is heating up further, with Vauxhall announcing an additional £500 reduction on all electric models until 8 September. That’s on top of a £1,500 price cut,...
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Vauxhall Corsa Yes Edition rejigged with a new 1.2 turbo autoVauxhall has broadened the appeal of its Corsa Yes Edition by adding a new 1.2-litre turbo petrol 100hp engine with eight-speed auto. This latest move is a response to strong...
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Jaecoo E5 electric SUV sets the cat among the pigeons from £27,505Jaecoo has announced full pricing and spec details for its first all-electric model, the E5, which will start at £27,505 on-the-road. The compact SUV brings a 248-mile WLTP driving range,... -
From 2026, your driving test could teach you how to save a lifeFrom 2026, all learner drivers will face new questions on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of defibrillators in the driving theory test. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)... -
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Revealed: the UK regions where drug-driving collisions are rocketingDrug-driving collisions in the UK rose by 9% between 2022 and 2023, with some regions seeing far bigger jumps. The North West recorded the steepest increase at 46%, while the... -
Fiat Grande Panda UK prices confirmed – orders open nowFiat has confirmed prices and specifications for the new Grande Panda, with UK order books now open. The big news is that the electric version costs from £21,835 with Fiat’s...
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These are the top 10 bestselling cars in the UK 2025: more growth for JuneThe UK has seen growth once again in the new car market, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), for the third time this year and the... -