Motoring Research
UK speed limits and speeding penalties: a driver’s guide
Our guide outlines the basic facts about speeding and the law, including UK speed limits and the penalties for breaking them.
Motorists without driveways ‘locked out of affordable EVs’
EVA England has urged the government to reform planning rules for cross-pavement charging to help EV owners without driveways
London is the world’s slowest capital city for driving… again
Data for 2025 shows London is also the second-slowest city overall. Only Barranquilla in Colombia took longer for a six-mile commute.
These were the most expensive car parts sold on eBay in 2025
Car enthusiasts continued to spend big on eBay during 2025, from complete V12 engines to carbon-ceramic brake kits.
Winter car breakdowns could cost drivers nearly £2,500
New analysis of diagnostic data reveals the three most common winter car failures – and how much they could cost drivers to fix.
New Omoda 5 hybrid SUV undercuts Kia Sportage by nearly £10k
Following the launch of petrol and electric models, the new Omoda 5 SHS-H adds a hybrid powertrain option for British buyers.
How to drive safely in heavy rain
Driving in heavy rain can be dangerous, with stopping distances twice those on dry roads. Read our advice guide to stay safer in wet weather.
We set sail for Alpine F1’s 2026 launch
Alpine F1 became Formula 1’s first team to launch its new car on a cruise ship. We jumped onboard to find out why it’s so confident for 2026.
The Bugatti FKP Hommage is a 1,600hp modern tribute to the Veyron
Honouring the life of Veyron visionary Prof. Dr. Ferdinand Karl Piëch, the FKP Hommage is a true one-off creation
Bold new Volvo EX60 offers 503-mile EV range
With the potential for more than 500 miles when fully charged, the new Volvo EX60 could banish EV 'range anxiety' for good.
Super-SORN: A third of UK supercars are ‘off the road’
Almost one in three of the UK’s supercars are no longer being driven, as they sit idle in garages while being declared SORN.
Matra Rancho: how it invented the crossover in 1977
We pay tribute to the Matra Rancho: a front-driven SUV with a pioneering spirit – and a precursor of the many crossovers to come.
Aston Martin offers owners a chance to become James Bond
The 2026 Aston Martin Experiences programme includes luxurious supercar tours and track driving events, from Le Mans to the US Grand Prix.
‘And I can drive 500 miles’: Volvo EX60 offers 503-mile EV range
With the potential for more than 500 miles when fully charged, the new Volvo EX60 could banish EV 'range anxiety' for good.
Warning of ‘wealth divide’ for electric car uptake
Lower-income households risk being shut out of the transition to EVs, due to electric car prices and a lack of awareness.
Beat the Blue Monday blues with Mazda CX-5’s new paint option
Announced on Blue Monday – the most miserable day of the year – we reveal the new Navy Blue paint colour for the 2026 Mazda CX-5.
