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Grey on top, but blue is back: UK’s favourite car colours revealed for 2024

Grey on top, but blue is back: UK’s favourite car colours revealed for 2024
For the seventh year in a row, grey is the number one colour for UK car buyers, followed by black and blue
An electric Honda Civic Type R? We’re trying says brand’s EV boss… but it’s not easy

An electric Honda Civic Type R? We’re trying says brand’s EV boss… but it’s not easy
Japanese firm admits it’s investigating how to turn Type-R electric, but will only do so if it can deliver “joy of driving"
It lives! Electric ‘67 Ford Mustang by British firm Charge Cars rescued by new ownership

It lives! Electric ‘67 Ford Mustang by British firm Charge Cars rescued by new ownership
The reimagined icon will wrap up development at the company’s new headquarters in Silverstone
Illegal in the UK: Tesla Cybertruck seized by police for not meeting safety standards

Illegal in the UK: Tesla Cybertruck seized by police for not meeting safety standards
An imported Tesla Cybertruck has been seized under Section 165 of the Road Traffic Act
Electric car adoption to hinge on advanced new tech that makes life easy

Electric car adoption to hinge on advanced new tech that makes life easy
Leading industry analyst says EVs’ ability to integrate with homes and smart tech will ultimately persuade buyers to go electric
Lexus planning a thrilling new range of ultra high-performance models

Lexus planning a thrilling new range of ultra high-performance models
The long-lived RC F will be axed this year, but Lexus is set to unleash a new wave of exciting new performance-focused cars
Car brands with the most recalls: BMW tops the UK recall chart in 2024

Car brands with the most recalls: BMW tops the UK recall chart in 2024
Did you receive a letter alerting you to a potentially dangerous car fault? Here are the car brands that sent the most out
New Volkswagen T-Roc leaked online, and look at the size of that grille!

New Volkswagen T-Roc leaked online, and look at the size of that grille!
First images of the next-generation T-Roc reveal a much more aggressive look for compact SUV, ahead of 2025 reveal
Scorching hot Genesis GV60 Magma spotted for the first time

Scorching hot Genesis GV60 Magma spotted for the first time
Performance edition of GV60 is likely to be even more powerful than 641bhp Hyundai Ioniq 5 N and Kia EV6 GT
You snooze, you lose… New 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid sells out in only 17 days

You snooze, you lose… New 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid sells out in only 17 days
This year’s allocation has been snapped up already, but plug-in hybrid version of the global SUV best-seller is still available
Renault Twingo: latest on funky A-segment EV

Renault Twingo: latest on funky A-segment EV
We’re still waiting on confirmation that the new Twingo will come to UK
“National embarrassment” as government does not know how pothole money is spent

“National embarrassment” as government does not know how pothole money is spent
A scathing report by the Commons’ Public Accounts Committee accuses the Government of “not taking its responsibilities seriously”
DS No4 getting ready to replace DS 4 this year

DS No4 getting ready to replace DS 4 this year
The No4 will join the recently revealed No8 in French brand’s new-look line up
New Dacia Bigster to get 4x4 hybrid tech with PHEV to follow in time

New Dacia Bigster to get 4x4 hybrid tech with PHEV to follow in time
Dacia’s hybrid roadmap is becoming clearer, with all Renault Group parts at brand’s disposal – including plug-in tech
Limited-edition, 204mph Alpina B8 GT is the ultimate autobahn cruiser

Limited-edition, 204mph Alpina B8 GT is the ultimate autobahn cruiser
New flagship B8 GT based on the BMW M850i Gran Coupe offers more power and luxury than ever
Selling a car is a lot harder than you may have thought

Selling a car is a lot harder than you may have thought
Alastair Crooks shares his top tips on preparing for a successful sale
Vauxhall Frontera orders open with EV and hybrid versions both starting at £23,495

Vauxhall Frontera orders open with EV and hybrid versions both starting at £23,495
Vauxhall’s family-focused budget SUV comes with latest Stellantis architecture
Dacia Sandero reclaims the title of Europe’s best-selling car

Dacia Sandero reclaims the title of Europe’s best-selling car
The Sandero’s popularity continues to grow, as more than 300,000 were sold last year alone
New Volkswagen Transporter goes on sale from £30,995: specs, engines and full details

New Volkswagen Transporter goes on sale from £30,995: specs, engines and full details
The Transporter will be offered with diesel, plug-in hybrid and all-electric power
Modern car tech can do all sorts of things, if you’re willing to give up your privacy

Modern car tech can do all sorts of things, if you’re willing to give up your privacy
Are our cars becoming a bit too nosy? Editor Paul Barker shares his concerns
New Aston Martin Vantage Roadster unveiled with 656bhp twin-turbo V8

New Aston Martin Vantage Roadster unveiled with 656bhp twin-turbo V8
More powerful Mercedes-AMG engine is star of the show as updated drop-top follows coupé with design tweaks and smarter infotainment.
Stop holding back pothole repair funding, councils tell the government

Stop holding back pothole repair funding, councils tell the government
With National Pothole Day having arrived and a review of road maintenance spending around the corner, we look at the current situation on Britain’s ro…
Stellantis bets big on hybrid cars with expanded line-up plan

Stellantis bets big on hybrid cars with expanded line-up plan
Parent company of Peugeot, Citroen and Alfa Romeo won’t hedge its bets, with plans afoot to bolster HEV offer
New Alpine A290 ‘Turbo 3E’ could follow in fast Renault 5’s footsteps

New Alpine A290 ‘Turbo 3E’ could follow in fast Renault 5’s footsteps
Renault boss says sub-brand has “motivation” to produce an even crazier take on the limited-run R5 Turbo
New 2025 Skoda Enyaq: pricing, specs and fresh look for family-friendly EV

New 2025 Skoda Enyaq: pricing, specs and fresh look for family-friendly EV
The revised Skoda Enyaq will be available to order from 6 March, with prices set to start from £39,000
Brussels Motor Show 2025: full show round-up and all the exciting new cars

Brussels Motor Show 2025: full show round-up and all the exciting new cars
The all-new BYD Atto 2, Hyundai Ioniq 9 and Mazda 6e were among the key models on display at this year's Brussels Motor Show
Tokyo Auto Salon 2025: all the highlights and exciting new cars

Tokyo Auto Salon 2025: all the highlights and exciting new cars
TAS 2025 highlighted the latest in tuning, off-road accessories, and new cars...
New Dacia Sandero hybrid option to boost mpg and cut costs

New Dacia Sandero hybrid option to boost mpg and cut costs
Thanks to Sandero’s Jogger-based underpinnings, supermini may soon be offered with hybrid tech
End to ‘five-minute payment rule’ could save motorists from hefty parking fines

End to ‘five-minute payment rule’ could save motorists from hefty parking fines
New changes from the industry trade body could see the removal of rules dictating the amount of time within which drivers are expected to pay
Osamu Suzuki was a visionary who championed high-quality small cars

Osamu Suzuki was a visionary who championed high-quality small cars
Mike Rutherford celebrates the life of Osamu Suzuki
Stricter plug-in hybrid emissions tests are the answer to a question no-one asked

Stricter plug-in hybrid emissions tests are the answer to a question no-one asked
Editor Paul Barker takes a closer look at plug-in hybrids and wonders if the new stricter tests will actually work
Dacia Duster 4x4 to get electric rear axle in new flagship model 

Dacia Duster 4x4 to get electric rear axle in new flagship model
Dacia’s value-driven SUV will use hybrid technology to offer electrified off-road ability
The caravan of the future? Pininfarina pens an expanding luxury holiday home you can tow

The caravan of the future? Pininfarina pens an expanding luxury holiday home you can tow
The futuristic premium caravan comes with an expandable body and can be had in trailer, static caravan or as a self-driving vehicle
New Hyundai Ioniq 5 N ‘Drift King’ edition (and its massive rear wing) unveiled at Tokyo Auto Salon

New Hyundai Ioniq 5 N ‘Drift King’ edition (and its massive rear wing) unveiled at Tokyo Auto Salon
Hyundai has created a limited-edition Ioniq 5 N with legendary racing driver Keiichi Tsuchiya, aka the Drift King
New Hyundai Inster Cross is a little off-roader with a surprisingly big price tag

New Hyundai Inster Cross is a little off-roader with a surprisingly big price tag
The 4x4-inspired Inter Cross adds chunkier bumpers, skid plates and a roof rack to Hyundai’s chunky little EV
Microlino Spider Concept is a roofless BMW Isetta bubble car

Microlino Spider Concept is a roofless BMW Isetta bubble car
Swiss firm reveals tiny open-top concept at Brussels show, and says it will make production