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Driving licence codes explained

What do the UK’s driving licence codes mean? We explain the numbered codes that you may have on your..

Claire Evans, Thu Aug 15 2024

Mazda CX-80 reader test team

The Mazda CX-80 is the brand's first seven-seater for a decade. A panel of readers check it out and..

Claire Evans, Wed Aug 14 2024

Road tolls: why road pricing will affect you

With electric cars costing the Treasury billions in lost fuel tax revenue, a road charging scheme is..

Darren Moss, Wed Aug 14 2024

Real MPG: Most economical family cars

Looking for an efficient family car to keep fuel bills low? Our Real MPG tests reveal the economy yo..

Alasdair Rodden, Wed Aug 14 2024

What is BHP? And how is it different to HP, PS and KWs?

There are many ways to measure the power output of a vehicle. Here we explain what the different met..

George Hill, Tue Aug 13 2024

Real MPG: most economical executive and luxury cars

What Car?'s Real MPG tests show what fuel economy you can really expect from a car. Here, we reveal..

Alasdair Rodden, Tue Aug 13 2024

Best used city cars

City cars are small, agile, cheerful and – if you buy one used – tremendously good value. Here we na..

Mark Pearson, Tue Aug 13 2024

Skoda Kamiq long-term test: report 2

The Skoda Kamiq is consistently among the most popular cars on Whatcar.com, and it's just been given..

Chris Haining, Mon Aug 12 2024

The cheapest car deals on PCP finance

PCP finance is by far the most popular way of buying a new car. But what are the most tempting deals..

George Hill, Mon Aug 12 2024

Deal of the Day: Save more than £6400 on a new Citroën ë-C4

A comfy cruiser with a snazzy interior, the Citroën ë-C4 is a nice place to spend time. It’s also ou..

Alasdair Rodden, Fri Aug 09 2024

Best small electric cars in 2024 - and the one to avoid

Think going electric has to be expensive? Well, the best small EVs prove otherwise, but which models..

Darren Moss, Mon Aug 12 2024

BMW i5 long-term test: report 11

Does the electric version of BMW’s latest 5 Series executive saloon impress as much as the larger an..

Steve Huntingford, Sun Aug 11 2024

Ford Transit security boosted with new locks

Ford Transit and Transit Custom models can now be fitted with tough new security features

Stuart Milne, Sat Aug 10 2024

Best used SUVs

From cheap and cheerful small SUVs to lavish seven-seater ones, the used market has them all. Here a..

Oliver Young, Fri Aug 09 2024

Peugeot e-308 SW long-term test: report 2

This electric estate promises to mix family-friendly space with wallet-pleasing running costs, but c..

Mark Pearson, Fri Aug 09 2024

The most reliable family SUVs - and the least

In our annual Reliability Survey, we ask readers to rate the dependability of cars aged up to five y..

Claire Evans, Fri Aug 09 2024

New Volkswagen T-Cross vs Volkswagen T-Roc

The Volkswagen T-Cross has always been upstaged by its bigger T-Roc sibling, but can it turn the tab..

Dan Jones, Wed Aug 07 2024

Mazda MX-30 R-EV long-term test: report 6

This well-priced small SUV is our reigning Plug-in Hybrid of the Year, but what's it like to live wi..

Allan Muir, Wed Aug 07 2024

Automatic gearboxes - everything you need to know

Car makers offer a baffling array of automatic gearboxes these days. Fortunately, we can help you te..

Claire Evans, Wed Aug 07 2024

The longest-range electric cars 2024: top 10 revealed

Looking for the longest possible range with a new electric car? Here we reveal the top 10 models, in..

George Hill, Wed Aug 07 2024