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New Renault Trafic leads reinvented electric van range

Rebooted Renault Trafic, Estafette and Goelette vans on sale from 2026 – here's what you need to know

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Renault Scenic long-term test: report 5

In theory, the latest Renault Scenic electric SUV looks extremely compelling, offering a long range at a tempting price. We're living with one to see how good it is in practice

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£276k Alpine A110 R Ultime gets inspiration from F1

Ultimate version of the Alpine A110 sports car brings searing performance and 325bhp

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EV battery recycling: how Mercedes is giving EV batteries a second life

End of life isn’t the end of the story for electric car batteries: Europe's first EV battery recycling facility, built by Mercedes, will recycle 2500 tonnes of materials a year

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BYD Seal long-term test: report 6

Can a brand that's relatively new to the UK show established names a thing or two in the highly competitive executive car class? We're finding out

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Audi scraps naming system to split ICE and EV models

Audi models will now be badged based on size and segment to avoid confusion among customers

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Best used executive cars

Best used executive cars (and one to avoid)

For those looking for a good executive car, here are your top 10 best options from the used market, as well as one to steer away from

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Nissan X-Trail long-term test: report 6

Promising to combine seven-seat practicality with the low running costs of a hybrid, the Nissan X-Trail sounds great on paper – but what's it like in reality?

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Best luxury SUVs 2024

Best luxury SUVs 2025 – and the ones to avoid

The best luxury SUVs are as practical as they are classy and as desirable as they are relaxing to drive. Here we count down the top 10 – and reveal the one to avoid

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Audi Q6 e-tron long-term test: report 1

Audi's latest electric SUV promises new tech and ultra-rapid charging, but what's it like to live with? We're finding out

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New BMW X3 vs Lexus NX

These upmarket family SUVs both promise comfort, space and technology in abundance. But which car is the better buy?

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Best first aid kits 2026 – the essential emergency kits for your car

You can tend to minor – or major – ailments with an in-car first aid kit, but which is the best first aid kit for performance and value?

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Peugeot e-208 long-term test: report 3

Will the all-electric Peugeot e-208 prove to be a smart choice for a combination of city-centre commuting and motorway journeys up and down the country? We're living with one to find out

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Volvo EC40 long-term test: report 5

The Volvo EC40 is a stylish and all-electric take on one of our favourite cars: the Volvo XC40. But what’s it like to live with? Our used cars editor is finding out

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Electric car grant should be reinstated, says new Renault boss

Car makers are bringing down prices, but UK still won't hit EV sales targets unless Government offers financial incentives, warns Renault MD

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2025 BMW iX revealed: electric SUV gets 435-mile range for £74k

Facelifted BMW iX electric SUV brings more power and range, but also an increase in price

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Mini Countryman Electric long-term test: report 4

Our sub-editor is looking for a do-anything electric car to suit a varied and unpredictable lifestyle – can the new Mini Countryman Electric fit the bill?

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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer Electric long-term test: report 2

Can a longstanding model from an established brand successfully go green and take on a host of new pure electric rivals?

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Volkswagen Passat long-term test: report 1

Can this plug-in hybrid estate be the perfect photographer's assistant? We're living with one for six months to find out

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Car of the Year Awards 2025: Best performance car for value

First and foremost, a great performance car is entertaining and involving to drive, but unlike pure sports cars, they also have to be practical and comfortable enough to use every day