Motoring Research
First look: new Porsche Cayenne Electric makes London debut
We get a first look at the 2026 Cayenne Electric SUV, which was unveiled at the flagship Porsche Mayfair showroom in central London.
Driving the dream: Porsche 911 is UK’s most financed luxury car
New data from high-end car finance company JBR Capital has revealed the most in-demand used supercars and luxury vehicles for 2025.
Alfa Romeo reveals super-limited Quadrifoglio Collezione models
Just 63 examples of the Quadrifoglio Collezione will be made, in honour of the first road-going Alfa Romeo Cloverleaf model from 1963.
Motorists in favour of breathalyser locks for convicted drink-drivers
New research by the RAC reveals that 82 percent of UK motorists support the use of alcohol interlock devices to help prevent drink-driving.
BMW Z4 roadster bows out with special Final Edition
With production of its open-top sports car due to end in March 2026, BMW has announced a high-spec Z4 Final Edition.
New Land Rover Defender D7X-R is ready for the Dakar Rally
Land Rover will use the Octa-based Defender D7X-R to compete in the demanding 2026 World Rally‑Raid Championship.
Bentley Mulsanne used by King Charles heads to auction
Part of the royal household for several years, the V8-powered Bentley Mulsanne will be auctioned by H&H Classics in December.
1 in 4 UK vans fail their first MOT test
The first-year MOT failure rate for Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) is more than twice the rate recorded for cars.
PalmerSport review: the ultimate, high-adrenaline driving day
We join PalmerSport for Britain’s most exciting track day, driving a McLaren Artura GT4 racer, a Formula 3000 single-seater and more.
Omoda and Jaecoo offer £600 ‘EV tax rebate’ in response to budget
The special offer from Omoda and Jaecoo will give drivers the equivalent of 20,000 free miles under the government's new pay-per-mile EV tax.
Men spend twice as much on speeding fines than women
A new survey shows that 21 percent of male drivers in the UK paid more than £1,000 in speeding fines during the past year.
What is a historic vehicle – and what are the benefits?
Cars defined as historic vehicles are usually exempt from MOT tests and road tax (VED). We explain the rules – and how you could benefit.
Vauxhall has designed a van to make the perfect cup of tea
The one-off Vauxhall Vivaro Electrici-TEA features a kettle, fridge, sugar dispenser and biscuit tin integrated into its load area.
Wider parking spaces are top of drivers’ demands
New research has found that the rise of SUVs means drivers struggle to fit their vehicle inside a standard parking bay
How to save fuel when driving your car
We took part in the WLTP Challenge, learning how to drive as efficiently as possible. Here are our tips to save fuel – and save money, too.
Time is running out to bid on James May’s Porsche 911
Currently being auctioned by Collecting Cars, the Porsche 911 Carrera S has been owned from new by 'Captain Slow'.