Motoring Research
Half of drivers risk damaging their car when de-icing
New research has found that almost one in five drivers risk cracking their car's windscreen by using boiling water to clear frost or snow.
How to de-ice your car’s windscreen and protect frozen wipers
Our advice guide explains how to clear ice from your car's windscreen and prevent frost damage to the windscreen wipers.
Revealed: the most common types of car crash in 2025
New research by the AA reveals the most frequent types of traffic collisions reported during the last 12 months.
Lamborghini blasts into 2026 with fully hybrid model range
The UK remains one of the top markets worldwide for the Italian supercar company, helped by a new flagship London showroom.
The Matra Rancho story: 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.
Can festive treats push you over the drink-drive limit?
More than a third of British drivers underestimate the alcohol content of festive foods, including sherry trifle and Christmas pudding.
Polestar and Dolby create a remastered version of ‘Silent Night’
To demonstrate the power of the Polestar 3's Bowers & Wilkins audio system, the car maker and Dolby collaborated on a Christmas playlist.
Monte Carlo or Bust: A Porsche 911 driving adventure
Tim Pitt drives some of Europe's best roads in four very different Porsche 911s: the 992 Carrera T, Dakar, Turbo S and GT3 RS.
How to clear ice from inside your car’s windscreen
Ice can form on both sides of your car's windscreen in winter weather. Our guide explains how to remove it quickly and easily.
Fiat uses science to create the happiest Christmas music playlist
Created with input from a music psychologist, Fiat has put together a Christmas playlist designed to make everybody in the car happy.
Best estate cars to buy in 2026
These are the best estate cars you can buy in 2026, including the Audi A6 Avant, BMW 5 Series Touring and Skoda Octavia Estate vRS.
Explained: every type and body style of car on sale
We examine all the different body styles of car you can buy, from city cars to crossovers, and shooting brakes to supercars.
4 in 5 drivers want tougher drink-drive rules
Research from the RAC’s 2025 Report on Motoring found that UK motorists support robust action to tackle the problem of drink-driving.
How to declare SORN and take your car off the road for winter
Planning to tuck your classic away over winter? We explain how to make a Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN) and save money on car tax.
Is it illegal to put Christmas lights on your car?
With Christmas Day getting ever closer, the viral trend of decorating your car with fairy lights could land you in trouble with the police.
Fiat makes the happiest Christmas music playlist using science
Created with input from a music psychologist, Fiat has put together a Christmas playlist designed to make everybody in the car happy.