Motoring Research
Lepas L8 SUV is the first UK model from new Chinese car brand
On sale later this year, the new Lepas L8 is a plug-in hybrid family SUV that is related to the Chery Tiggo 8, Omoda 9 and Jaecoo 7.
‘Zombie Fords’ are flying off used car forecourts
Three Ford vehicles that are no longer in production are among the 10 most in-demand used cars, a new report from Autotrader reveals.
This infamous Aston Martin Vantage F1 safety car is for sale
Driven by Bernd Maylander in the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, this Vantage could be the most influential safety car in motorsport history.
Motability explores how EVs can deliver essential care during power cuts
Motability Operations is investigating how EVs could help medically dependent households when they are left without mains electricity.
New driver surge leads to boom in demand for cheap used cars
With a record number of new drivers passing their practical test, demand for affordable used cars costing less than £5,000 has rocketed.
Audi RS5: First look at 639hp plug-in hybrid ‘new era’
Audi Sport has revealed its very first plug-in hybrid RS model. The new 2026 RS5 will be available in saloon and Avant body styles.
Used MPVs ‘outperform every other vehicle type’
A surge in demand for used MPVs has seen them outperform every other vehicle type, with prices rising more than 5.5 percent in 90 days.
Polestar to launch four new cars in the next three years
This summer’s new Polestar 5 four-door GT heralds the marque's largest new car offensive yet – including a Polestar 2 successor in 2027.
Couple buy their first Porsche for 70th wedding anniversary
Derek and Audrey Evans marked their 70th anniversary by deciding to purchase their very first high-performance Porsche.
Motorists should ‘give up road rage for Lent’
New research has uncovered that road rage has now been experienced by almost half of all motorists in the UK
The best motoring events for car enthusiasts in 2026
Here are the best motoring events for UK petrolheads in 2026.
US abandons ‘stupid’ engine stop-start tech
Changes being introduced by the US Environmental Protection Agency will remove the incentive for car manufacturers to fit start-stop systems.
BMW’s UK engine factory celebrates 25 years
BMW opened its Hams Hall engine plant in 2001 and it has made more than 7.6 million motors since then – including V12 engines for Rolls-Royce
Can you be fined for parking your car with the engine running?
Drivers can be fined £20 for leaving their car's engine idling, as the government tries to crack down on air pollution in built-up areas.
New BYD Atto 3 Evo electric SUV: what you need to know
The updated BYD Atto 3 Evo is radically different beneath the skin, with more performance, a longer battery range and a larger boot.
9 surprising ways to cut the cost of car insurance
Some of the less obvious ways to reduce the cost of your car insurance include registering to vote and not parking your car in a garage.