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Major changes to private car parks as ‘five-minute fines’ scrapped

New law changes mean that private car parks will no longer issue fines for drivers who take too long..

Eleanor Cooper, Thu Feb 13 2025

Skoda Kodiaq long-term test: report 2

Skoda's biggest combustion-engined SUV seats seven and looks like good value, but what's it like to..

John Bradshaw, Thu Feb 13 2025

Most and least reliable coupés, convertibles and sports cars

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

Claire Evans, Thu Feb 13 2025

New engines boost VW Passat, Tayron and Tiguan towcar appeal

VW’s estate and large SUV models now available with four-wheel drive and punchy new petrol engines

Eleanor Cooper, Wed Feb 12 2025

Best used electric cars for less than £25,000

Electric cars don't come cheap, but you can get a great one for a bargain price if you buy used

Mark Pearson, Wed Feb 12 2025

New colours and kit available for latest Mini models

Models built from March will be available in more colours with more optional extras

Eleanor Cooper, Tue Feb 11 2025

Longer range for revised entry-level Audi Q4 e-tron

Audi Q4 e-tron SUV gets new entry-level model with 201bhp and a price from less than £40,000

Eleanor Cooper, Tue Feb 11 2025

Most and least reliable petrol cars

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

Claire Evans, Tue Feb 11 2025

Volvo EX30 Cross Country gets rugged makeover

Tough-looking version of the Volvo EX30 gets four-wheel drive and a raised ride height for greater g..

Stuart Milne, Mon Feb 10 2025

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 kno..

Stuart Milne, Mon Feb 10 2025

Renault Scenic long-term test: report 5

In theory, the latest Renault Scenic electric SUV looks extremely compelling, offering a long range..

Allan Muir, Mon Mar 24 2025

Real MPG: the least economical new cars you can buy

What Car?'s Real MPG tests show what fuel economy you can really expect from a car. Here are the lea..

Eleanor Cooper, Mon Feb 10 2025

Alfa Romeo Junior Ibrida: small SUV gets hybrid power

The Alfa Romeo Junior Ibrida will introduce petrol power to the lineup, and will cost £6k less than..

Eleanor Cooper, Fri Feb 07 2025

£276k Alpine A110 R Ultime gets inspiration from F1

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

Stuart Milne, Fri Feb 07 2025

Real MPG: most economical SUVs (and the least)

What Car?'s Real MPG tests show what you can really expect from a car. Here, we reveal the top 10 mo..

Eleanor Cooper, Fri Feb 07 2025

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 recycli..

Claire Evans, Thu Feb 06 2025

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 comp..

Steve Huntingford, Thu Feb 06 2025

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

Eleanor Cooper, Thu Feb 06 2025

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..

Mark Pearson, Thu Feb 06 2025

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-Tr..

Jonty Renk, Mon Feb 24 2025