Drivers warned breaking '5pm' Highway Code rule 'could invalidate car insurance'
People might find themselves breaking the rule once the sun starts to set
DVLA rule means drivers younger than 70 hit with extra charges
DVLA guidance is different for motorists aged 69 and under
Electric vehicle earns 'Car of the Year' award and it's not a Porsche, Tesla, or Audi
Motoring publication WhatCar? has named an electric car as its 'Car of the Year', with the SUV also winning Top Gear's coveted 2026 award thanks to its 500-mile range
Regularly rapid-charging your EV can double battery decline
Electric car batteries degrade more slowly than many think – but new data shows regular rapid charging can double the rate of decline.
Revealed: all the contenders for UK Car of the Year 2026
We profile all of the eight cars and SUVs in contention for the UK Car of the Year 2026 Award – including the Renault 5 E-Tech and Audi A6.
UK speed limits and speeding penalties: a driver’s guide
Our guide outlines the basic facts about speeding and the law, including UK speed limits and the penalties for breaking them.
Motorists without driveways ‘locked out of affordable EVs’
EVA England has urged the government to reform planning rules for cross-pavement charging to help EV owners without driveways
EVs Outsold Pure Gas Cars In Europe For The First Time Ever
EVs had a 22.6 percent market share in new-car sales last month in the European Union, while gasoline-fueled vehicles accounted for 22.5 percent.
Here's Our First Look At The 'Extreme' Mercedes CLE With A V8
Mercedes-Benz has teased its second Mythos vehicle, a V8-powered CLE with a big wing, wider track, and other performance enhancements.
Lancia In Freefall As Sales Plunge In 2025
Lancia had a rough 2025, with sales dropping to fewer than 12,000 cars. The situation could improve this year with the launch of a second model.
Sorry: A Cheaper Honda Prelude Probably Isn't Happening
Honda says a cheaper Prelude isn’t happening right now, but that the company is 'listening to reactions.' Here's what we know.
Toyota Teases 'Something New,' Likely Another SUV
Toyota has published a teaser that appears to reveal a new SUV, but the automaker won’t reveal what it is. Here’s what we know.
BMW Dealers Want Something Bigger Than The X7
BMW dealers want a full-size SUV that’s larger than the X7 that could compete with the Cadillac Escalade, Lincoln Navigator, and others.
Learning Physics With Lego Cars Is Surprisingly Entertaining: Watch
YouTube channel Brick Technology modifies Lego Cars to tackle larger loops. The final loop is wild.
2026 Honda Prelude First Drive Review: More Civic Hybrid Than Type R, and That’s OK
Cars like the new Prelude simply don't exist anymore—and we're not just talking about coupes.