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UK Car of the Year 2026 category award winners revealed – with a little help from Car Dealer
The eight category winners of the UK Car of the Year Awards 2026 have been named, highlighting the increasing popularity of electric models.
Used car dealers want more EV support as they back carmakers to meet ZEV mandate targets
Three quarters of used car dealers believe more government support is needed to boost demand for second-hand EVs.
IMDA signs up new insurance partner to offer advice to 2,000 independent car dealers
Insurance provider Jensten Motor Trade (JMT) is to offer tailored advice to more than 2,000 car dealers after signing a new partnership with the Independent Motor Dealers Association (IMDA).
Jason Allbutt quits as Smart CEO to become new UK sales director at Mercedes
Mercedes has confirmed the return of a familiar face after former manager Jason Allbutt was named as the brand’s new UK sales director.
"Completely crazy": Euro carmakers struggle with cell-to-body move
China has moved away from the heavy battery box, but European makers aren’t finding it so easy
Jaguar commits to all-EV future, calling hybrid rumours "rubbish"
Newspaper report that claimed incoming electric GT would get a petrol-engined option has been dispelled
New Renault Duster revealed: India's seminal B-SUV reinvented
Mk1 Renault Duster "started the compact SUV segment" in India. Now it's back – and more bespoke than ever
5000 miles in a Polestar 3: An intriguing car with one 'key' problem
Stylish EV signs off, but has it been a fulfilling time or a frustrating one?
Peugeot is 'thinking about' building a new flagship above 5008
New car could serve as a halo product for the brand but would need to be "really different" to stand out, says boss
How epic failures can help car companies improve
Ford’s bold Edsel flopped, then the Mustang soared; high-flying foul-ups often tell a more interesting tale
Northern Ireland first in UK to introduce graduated driving licences
Due to begin in October, the new GDL system will limit freedoms for young and novice drivers to cut crashes
Mildred Petre: The hero behind Bentley's most extreme machine
A pilot, power boater and supremely talented driver, we're glad Mildred Petre is being remembered
Mercedes-AMG readies 'extreme' V8-powered CLE
Second model in exclusive Mythos line is set to revive V8 thunder with a flat-plane-crank engine
Volvo considers large hybrid SUV flagship to rival X7 and GLS
New 'F-segment' model, likely to be built in the US, would capitalise on demand for even bigger cars
UK Car of the Year Awards 2026 category winners – from Citroen C3 to Skoda Elroq
The UK Car of the Year shortlist is announced, with category winners ranging from the Renault 5 to the Hyundai Ioniq 9.
Michael Leiters saved Porsche once – can he do it again?
Porsche is in a bit of bother – can its old tech boss that helped launch the Cayenne save it again?