Motoring Research
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.
The cost of leasing a new car fell again in 2025
Leasing a car became more affordable in 2025, with the Nissan Qashqai topping the list as the most enquired-about new vehicle.
Rapid charging your EV regularly can double battery degradation
Electric car batteries degrade more slowly than many think – but new data shows regular rapid charging can double the rate of decline.
US hypercar firm Czinger opens new UK engineering base
Czinger has opened a facility at the MIRA Tech Park in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, where it will develop the 21C hypercar alongside new models.
Motability says cheaper ‘slow’ charging is vital to boost EV uptake
A lack of lower-priced ‘slow’ chargers is pushing up costs for EV drivers, despite over half saying price is a key factor in charger choice.
Hot Wheels Brick Shop adds Honda legends to self-build model range
The new Brick Shop kits are based on the classic Honda Civic EF and S2000 sports car. Both are supplied with a die-cast Hot Wheels model.
Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50 orders open, priced from £47,995
Celebrating 50 years of the iconic hot hatchback, the most powerful Volkswagen Golf GTI ever is now available to order.
Grey is the UK’s favourite new car colour – but green is on the up
Grey was Britain's most popular new car colour for the eighth year running in 2025. But green has grown to its highest volume in two decades.
