Motoring Research
New Lepas L6 hybrid and electric SUVs: here’s what we know
Chinese brand Lepas will appear at Milan Design Week, showcasing the new L6 SUV in electric and hybrid form
Why government-backed parking apps could alienate older drivers
New research finds that almost three million older drivers in Britain could be unable to access smartphone-based parking apps.
Best luxury SUVs to buy in 2026
We reveal the best luxury SUVs on sale in 2026, including the Bentley Bentayga, Lamborghini Urus SE, Range Rover and Volvo XC90.
A real life-saver: Volvo marks 70 years of the seatbelt
The Volvo Amazon prototype of 1956 pioneered a two-point diagonal seatbelt, then the familiar three-point belt arrived two years later.
Why estimating mileage for EV road tax is a flawed approach
Motor retail and tax expert Chris Bond on why the proposed new system of estimating vehicle mileage for road tax could damage EV sales.
Less than one in four cars now available with a manual gearbox
Research by CarGurus reveals that only 67 new cars available in the UK are still offered with a manual transmission.
Kia sells its 100,000th EV in the UK: ‘A significant landmark’
Kia has now sold more than 100,000 electric cars in Britain, becoming the first Korean brand to reach the landmark figure.
Polestar hits quarterly sales record as dealer numbers double
Electric car company Polestar sold 13,126 vehicles in Q1 2026, up seven percent year-on-year and marking a fresh high for the premium brand.
Motorists still shying away from high-mileage used cars
New research shows that 81 percent of UK motorists would hesitate to buy a car with high mileage, and half consider 50,000 miles too much.
Honda Super-N EV confirmed for UK – priced from under £20k
The new Honda Super-N is a retro-styled city EV with a 199-mile range and a price tag of less than £20,000. And it goes on sale this summer!
Ford Explorer EV is now available as a van
Ford has created a van version of its Explorer electric SUV, with utilitarian steel wheels and a payload of up to 650kg.
Parking rules: Where is it illegal to park your car?
We reveal the places where it's illegal to park your car in the UK, from double yellow lines to somebody else's driveway.
How to recharge a 12V car battery
Car failing to start? Knowing how to charge the battery could get you moving again. Be prepared with our easy guide to battery charging.
10 most reliable used cars in 2026
Analysing more than 1.6 million data sources, Warrantywise has ranked the 10 best used cars for real-world reliability.
Nic Hamilton returns to BTCC with top team for 2026
Driver Nic Hamilton has joined forces with the defending champions Team Vertu, potentially giving him his most competitive car to date.
Toyota GR Yaris gets rally-inspired upgrades for 2026
The Toyota GR Yaris hot hatchback continues to evolve, with detailed tweaks for 2026 cars that are designed to improve the driving experience.