Motoring Research
World Car Awards 2026: Top Three in the World finalists revealed (full list)
World Car Awards has announced Top Three in the World finalists in six World Car Finals categories – including World Car of the Year 2026.
Cadillac Escalade and other XXL American SUVs land in the UK
GM Speciality Vehicles UK will offer a host of premium, US-market SUVs and trucks from Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC to British buyers.
Rolls-Royce celebrates 10 years of Black Badge cars
Created a decade ago as a sportier alternative to a 'standard' Rolls-Royce, this is the Black Badge story so far.
Used EV battery health ‘far better than many assume’
Electric car batteries are proving far more long-lasting than many people expected, says the UK’s largest used EV battery report.
Should fleets remove ‘touchscreen only’ cars on safety grounds?
Company car fleets should consider removing touchscreen-only cars from choice lists on safety grounds, says a major fleet expert.
Skoda’s new Dragon Skin paint is a winner on Instagram
Following an online vote by Skoda enthusiasts, Dragon Skin emerged as the chosen new colour for the sporty Octavia vRS.
Ford Focus saloon will race in BTCC for 2026
The NAPA Racing UK team has taken advantage of new BTCC rules that aim to promote a greater variety of cars on-track.
Renault 5 is UK Car of the Year winner for 2026
The electric Renault 5 E-Tech has added another award to its packed trophy cabinet, winning the coveted UK Car of the Year title.
Car battery shock: 1 in 4 are at risk of failure
Analysis by automotive diagnostics app Carly has found that around one in four 12-volt car batteries could be in poor condition.
Transformational BMW chief named 2026 World Car Person of the Year
Oliver Zipse, who has led BMW since 2019, has been named 2026 World Car Person of the Year after overseeing the company's transformation.
Now used car dealers are embracing Chinese cars, too
Nearly half of used car dealers have already added Chinese vehicles to their forecourts, following the rapid growth in the new car market.
Retro supercar: new Ferrari 355 by Evoluto is ready for the road
After testing is completed, Evoluto Automobili aims to deliver the first example of its controversial 355 restomod by the end of 2026.
AI ‘price optimiser’ aims to save you money on car insurance
The new AI tool from MoneySuperMarket identifies which part of your car insurance quote could be making it expensive.
Lamborghini Lanzador EV cancelled due to ‘collapsing demand’
The Lamborghini Lanzador electric SUV, previewed as a concept back in 2023, has been scrapped as the company pledges a PHEV future instead.
Vauxhall Corsa GSE to return as all-electric hot hatch
With a lineage stretching back to the 1980’s Nova GTE, Vauxhall is drawing on retro charm for the new hot Corsa
1 in 10 motorists now scared of driving at night
Research by Vauxhall reveals how worried many UK motorists feel about driving after dark, and examines if new headlight technology can help.