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New Polestar 5 expected release date and specification
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News
29 Jun 2022

New Polestar 5 expected release date and specification

The latest Polestar model has had its first public outing at the Goodwood Festival of Speed
New Skoda Octavia facelift: prices, specs and release date
Skoda Octavia facelift front spy shot
News
21 Jun 2022

New Skoda Octavia facelift: prices, specs and release date

The refreshed Octavia has been seen testing towing ability with a camouflage wrap front and rear
Electric cars already have more range than the average driver needs: survey
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News
9 Jun 2022

Electric cars already have more range than the average driver needs: survey

Modern electric cars meet the budget and range needs of car buyers and that more diversity in ownership could be needed, according to a new report
Refreshed Nissan Qashqai gets extra equipment
2022 Nissan Qashqai front corner
News
7 Jun 2022

Refreshed Nissan Qashqai gets extra equipment

Updated Qashqai is tweaked to improve appearance and technology, with a new badge design
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New electric Ineos model targets Land Rover Defender 90 class
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31 May 2022

New electric Ineos model targets Land Rover Defender 90 class

The second vehicle to come from new car brand Ineos will be all-electric off-roader workhorse
UK car ownership falls for first consecutive time in over a century
SMMT figures
News
31 May 2022

UK car ownership falls for first consecutive time in over a century

While the total number of vehicles on UK roads continue to rise, the amount of cars being used has shrunk
New eight-seater Land Rover Defender 130 on the way from £73,895
Defender 130 teaser
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31 May 2022

New eight-seater Land Rover Defender 130 on the way from £73,895

New Defender 130 will be longer than the upcoming seven-seat Range Rover
Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio Estrema models revealed
Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio Estrema
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27 May 2022

Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio Estrema models revealed

New model will stand out with carbon fibre trim pieces; first time Alfa Romeo has offered a global specification
40% fuel duty cut to be debated by MPs
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News
19 May 2022

40% fuel duty cut to be debated by MPs

A petition to cut fuel duty must now be debated by the Government after 12 years of fuel duty freezes
New Citroen C3 Elle starts at £18,150
Citroen C3 Elle front corner
News
18 May 2022

New Citroen C3 Elle starts at £18,150

The French car manufacturer is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Citroen C3 with a special edition Elle model
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The Pass Plus Scheme: how much it costs, car insurance discounts and is it worth it?
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Tips and advice
18 May 2022

The Pass Plus Scheme: how much it costs, car insurance discounts and is it worth it?

Pass Plus can help a new driver feel more confident on the roads and reduce the cost of car insurance
New Peugeot 308 gets £25,270 price tag
2021 Peugeot 308 - front 3/4 dynamic
News
17 May 2022

New Peugeot 308 gets £25,270 price tag

Two plug-in hybrid options and a hi-tech interior for the Peugeot 308 as the brand looks to take on prestige brands
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Android Auto and Apple Carplay missing from some BMW vehicles
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16 May 2022

Android Auto and Apple Carplay missing from some BMW vehicles

BMW has shipped a number of vehicles without connectivity features but claims it will equip them ‘over the air’ by the end of June.
New technology and sustainable materials for Audi
Audi TT RS and Audi Q3 RS
News
12 May 2022

New technology and sustainable materials for Audi

Audi has added new technology, paint colours, and sustainable materials to models across its range.
Mazda opens the order books for the updated 2022 MX-30
2022 Mazda CX-30 front corner
News
12 May 2022

Mazda opens the order books for the updated 2022 MX-30

Mazda has introduced enhanced charging performance and new sounds to the refreshed MX-30.
2023 electric Volkswagen Aero B spotted testing in Germany
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News
11 May 2022

2023 electric Volkswagen Aero B spotted testing in Germany

The German car maker has been spotted taking its Passat-sized electric car on the road for further testing ahead of its 2023 launch.
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Euro NCAP awards top marks for Qashqai and ID.5 in driver assistance tests
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News
11 May 2022

Euro NCAP awards top marks for Qashqai and ID.5 in driver assistance tests

Euro NCAP reveals the latest results of its new Assisted Driving assessments
Skoda releases sketches for 2025 electric supermini
2025 Skoda EV supermini sketch
News
10 May 2022

Skoda releases sketches for 2025 electric supermini

The new supermini will share a platform with both Cupra and Volkswagen small electric cars
Volkswagen releases sketches of new 2025 ‘ID.1’ electric car
Volkswagen ID. 1 sketch
News
6 May 2022

Volkswagen releases sketches of new 2025 ‘ID.1’ electric car

Known as the ID.1, the latest design gives a glimpse of a smaller electric car expected in 2025.
2022 Kia Soul facelift expected shortly as US models receive update
2022 Kia Soul EV Facelift front
News
6 May 2022

2022 Kia Soul facelift expected shortly as US models receive update

A recently revealed facelift of the US-spec Kia Soul reveals styling tweaks and several revisions that are also expected on UK models later this year.
New Audi Q5 to arrive in 2023 without electric model
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News
6 May 2022

New Audi Q5 to arrive in 2023 without electric model

Petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid engines will be the only choices for the new Audi Q5 when it arrives next year.
Volkswagen ID.3 GTX set to join the range in 2023
Volkswagen ID.3 GTX
News
5 May 2022

Volkswagen ID.3 GTX set to join the range in 2023

The electric hot hatchback will get dual motors and is set to be introduced during the ID.3’s mid-life update next year.
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Used Volvo XC90 review: 2014-present (Mk2)
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Used car reviews
20 Apr 2022

Used Volvo XC90 review: 2014-present (Mk2)

A supremely stylish and comfortable full-size SUV, loaded with safety technology and powered by efficient engines including mild hybrids and plug-in h…
Range Rover Velar gets new HST model
2022 Range Rover Velar HST
News
14 Apr 2022

Range Rover Velar gets new HST model

The HST P400 and D300 sit at the top of the Velar range; Edition model returns
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Skoda reveals future design language with new baby Enyaq
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14 Apr 2022

Skoda reveals future design language with new baby Enyaq

A new SUV has been teased ahead of a reveal that will showcase Skoda’s future design language, with additional EV models planned.
New Citroen C3 You supermini starts at £12,995
2022 Citroen C3 You
News
11 Apr 2022

New Citroen C3 You supermini starts at £12,995

Citroen takes aim at the Dacia Sandero with its new entry level C3, which replaces the C1
New entry-level Mercedes-AMG SL roadster introduced
Mercedes AMG SL 43
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7 Apr 2022

New entry-level Mercedes-AMG SL roadster introduced

Four-cylinder engine and F1 turbocharger technology is announced for the new SL 43
Isuzu D-Max updated with new variants
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5 Apr 2022

Isuzu D-Max updated with new variants

Automatic transmission and rear differential lock are now more widely available across the range
Budget 2022: Sunak cuts fuel duty by 5p per litre
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News
23 Mar 2022

Budget 2022: Sunak cuts fuel duty by 5p per litre

Package of measures includes fuel duty cut for a year and higher threshold for National Insurance
UK government urged to consider pay-per-mile road pricing to replace fuel duty and VED
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4 Feb 2022

UK government urged to consider pay-per-mile road pricing to replace fuel duty and VED

UK Transport Committee has recommended the introduction of a road pricing scheme to replace the current vehicle excise and fuel duty levies
Audi range gets a refresh for 2022
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News
14 Jun 2021

Audi range gets a refresh for 2022

Audi is updating its entire lineup for 2022, with almost every model receiving new in-car tech and trim upgrades
Toyota releases 'Relax' 10-year warranty for new and used cars
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News
1 Jun 2021

Toyota releases 'Relax' 10-year warranty for new and used cars

Toyota and Lexus models can now be covered for up to 10 years; so long as you service the car at a main dealership
Coronavirus: what COVID-19 means for drivers and car buyers
Tips and advice
5 Jan 2021

Coronavirus: what COVID-19 means for drivers and car buyers

The Coronavirus outbreak affects the car industry, motorists and car buyers: here’s what you need to know
Official: new petrol and diesel car sales will be banned from 2030
News
18 Nov 2020

Official: new petrol and diesel car sales will be banned from 2030

UK Government brings ban on sale of new petrol and diesel cars forward but hybrids will be sold until 2035
What is WLTP: MPG and fuel economy figures explained
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Tips and advice
29 Jul 2019

What is WLTP: MPG and fuel economy figures explained

The new WLTP emissions test should make it easier to achieve your car’s quoted MPG figures