Motoring Research
Dacia Striker: first look at bold new crossover estate car
The Dacia Striker is new model from the value-focused brand, which aims to combine estate car practicality with crossover cool.
Chery Tiggo 4: new £19,995 hybrid SUV takes on Ford Puma
The new Chery Tiggo 4 is a small SUV and the Chinese brand’s first full hybrid. It will take on the Ford Puma and Toyota Yaris Cross.
New 666hp Porsche Cayenne S joins electric SUV range
With unique styling and blistering electric performance, the new Porsche Cayenne S sits between the base Cayenne Electric and flagship Turbo.
Flagship Jaecoo 8 plug-in hybrid SUV makes UK debut
With seating for up to seven on offer, the Jaecoo 8 SHS-P will see prices start from £45,500 with first deliveries due in May
New Lotus Eletre X is re-engineered from EV to 952hp hybrid
The electric Lotus SUV has evolved into the plug-in hybrid Eletre X, with huge power and a total range of 745 miles.
Long-range Nissan Micra now gets full £3,750 Electric Car Grant
A new Nissan Micra with the long-range 52kWh battery now costs just £23,245, as it qualifies for the full £3,750 Electric Car Grant.
New Audi RS3 Competition Limited is a £93,000 hot hatch
Just 750 examples of the Audi RS3 Competition Limited will be made, with only 11 cars earmarked for UK enthusiasts.
Ferrari number plate rockets in value from £900 to £205,500
Bought in 2012 for just £900, the Ferrari-themed 'F80 FER' number plate has increased in value by more than 22,000 percent.
Chinese car brand Chery to partner with Soccer Aid
One of the fastest-growing car brands in the UK, Chery has announced it will be a principal partner of Soccer Aid for UNICEF 2026.
BMW M2 gets racing-inspired M Performance aero styling kit
The new M Performance kit for the BMW M2 comprises lowered coilover suspension and an aerodynamic bodykit – including a huge rear spoiler.
Volvo ramps up production to meet demand for new electric EX60
Volvo’s new electric EX60 SUV has surpassed expectations in terms of sales so far, with 3,000 orders placed in Sweden alone.
Alfa Romeo UK sales up 80% thanks to new Junior
Alfa Romeo has reported worldwide growth of over 20 percent in 2025 – and UK sales were stronger still, largely because of the Junior SUV.
10 most popular car security products revealed
New data from eBay reveals the measures taken by British drivers to keep their cars secure – including steering locks and wheel clamps.
EV charging signs should be as visible as those for petrol stations
Charging locations for electric cars should be signposted as clearly as petrol filling stations, says the EV industry.
Automatic and EV learners are less likely to pass a driving test
New data from the DVSA shows the optimum month, day of the week, time and type of car for passing your driving test.
Barry Sheene’s title-winning 1977 Suzuki RG500 heads to auction
Being sold by Bonhams at the International Classic MotorCycle Show, the Suzuki RG500 is an important piece of British motorsport history.