Motoring Research
UK prices and specs revealed for Alpine A390 electric SUV
Alpine's electric SUV will cost from £61,390 when orders open this spring. Here's what we know about the new A390 so far.
World Car Awards 2026: the finalists revealed
The top 10 finalists for the acclaimed 2026 World Car of the Year award have been announced, alongside the finalists in five other categories.
Nearly a quarter of new cars registered in 2025 were EVs
Data shows that the new car market saw more than two million models registered last year, with EVs accounting for 23.4 percent
Safer winter driving: how to avoid getting stuck in the snow
As the Met Office issues weather warnings for the UK, here are 10 tips for driving in the snow – including how to avoid getting stuck.
Drivers turned off Tesla by Musk’s trillionaire pay package
In November 2025, Tesla shareholders approved a pay deal that would make CEO Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire by 2035
World Car of the Year 2026: the finalists revealed
The top 10 finalists for the acclaimed 2026 World Car of the Year award have been announced, alongside the finalists in five other categories.
Wunderbar! Volkswagen brings back buttons for electric ID. Polo
Customer feedback has seen Volkswagen replace touchscreen controls with physical buttons inside the new electric ID. Polo – due this year.
Two thirds of car leasing customers chose a hybrid or EV in 2025
Analysis of new leasing data also shows that motorists now prioritise reliability, affordability and practicality when selecting a car.
How to drive safely on ice and snow
Our straightforward tips could keep you safe when driving in cold conditions, including on ice- and snow-covered roads.
Half of drivers risk damaging their car when de-icing
New research has found that almost one in five drivers risk cracking their car's windscreen by using boiling water to clear frost or snow.
How to de-ice your car’s windscreen and protect frozen wipers
Our advice guide explains how to clear ice from your car's windscreen and prevent frost damage to the windscreen wipers.
Revealed: the most common types of car crash in 2025
New research by the AA reveals the most frequent types of traffic collisions reported during the last 12 months.
Lamborghini blasts into 2026 with fully hybrid model range
The UK remains one of the top markets worldwide for the Italian supercar company, helped by a new flagship London showroom.
The Matra Rancho story: 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.
Can festive treats push you over the drink-drive limit?
More than a third of British drivers underestimate the alcohol content of festive foods, including sherry trifle and Christmas pudding.
Polestar and Dolby create a remastered version of ‘Silent Night’
To demonstrate the power of the Polestar 3's Bowers & Wilkins audio system, the car maker and Dolby collaborated on a Christmas playlist.