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What is a car platform – and is it the same as a car chassis?

You might not realise it, but it’s likely your car shares a platform and a large number of component..

George Hill, Fri Oct 18 2024

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Darren Moss, Fri Oct 18 2024

Chinese car tariffs will not go ahead, UK Government confirms

Tariffs which would have increased the price of some Chinese-made electric cars have been shelved

Darren Moss, Fri Oct 18 2024

Real MPG: most economical petrol cars

Our Real MPG tests show what fuel economy you can really expect from a car. Here, we reveal the best..

Eleanor Cooper, Fri Oct 18 2024

The longest-range plug-in hybrids

Like the idea of a plug-in hybrid car, but want to spend as much time as possible on electric power?..

George Hill, Thu Oct 17 2024

Best family SUVs 2024: our favourite SUVs for kids and cargo

Want practicality, class and an elevated driving position in a relatively compact and affordable pac..

Stuart Milne, Thu Oct 17 2024

New Tesla Model Y: electric SUV gains seven seats

The Tesla Model Y is now available with seven seats as a £2500 option, but only with the Long Range..

George Hill, Wed Oct 16 2024

The all-electric MINI Cooper: MINI reasons to go electric

Think an electric car is dull to drive, overly complicated to use or doesn’t have the range for busy..

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2024 Audi A3 plug-in hybrid gets an official range of 88 miles

The new Audi A3 has the same hybrid system as the latest VW Golf, which means it has the joint longe..

George Hill, Wed Oct 16 2024

The longest-range plug-in hybrids

Like the idea of a plug-in hybrid car, but want to spend as much time as possible on electric power?..

George Hill, Wed Oct 16 2024

New BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé gains fresh look and revised engines

The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé is now available with just two petrol engines, including a hot M235 vari..

George Hill, Tue Oct 15 2024

New Mini John Cooper Works Electric revealed with 258bhp

New Mini John Cooper Works Electric will be the first electric car in the JCW series, and offers a r..

Eleanor Cooper, Tue Oct 15 2024

Best used family SUVs for less than £20,000

Some of the most spacious and desirable family SUVs around can now be had used for less than £20,000..

Mark Pearson, Tue Oct 15 2024

The all-electric MINI Cooper: MINI moments of magic

MINI’s all-electric hatch is packed with a multitude of tech and practical features that add a spark..

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New BYD Sealion 7 SUV revealed with 354-mile range

New BYD Sealion 7 is the Chinese brand's largest and most luxurious SUV, and will undercut most riva..

Darren Moss, Mon Oct 14 2024

Volkswagen ID 7 long-term test: report 5

With the promise of space, comfort and a long range, could the VW ID 7 be the perfect posh commuter..

Stuart Milne, Mon Oct 14 2024

New Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron revealed: electric SUV gets 408-mile range

Sleek Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron coupé SUV gets a long range and up to 484bhp

Eleanor Cooper, Sun Oct 13 2024

Nissan X-Trail long-term test: report 1

Promising to combine seven-seat practicality with the low running costs of a hybrid, the Nissan X-Tr..

Jonty Renk, Fri Oct 11 2024

2025 Citroën C4 revealed: hybrid and electric versions facelifted

The updated Citroën C4 small SUV leads a round of revisions for the electric e-C4 and saloon C4 X (a..

Oliver Young, Tue Oct 01 2024

Skoda Kamiq long-term test: Report 5

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

John Bradshaw, Fri Oct 25 2024

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