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Car Deal of the Day: £72k of Jeep Grand Cherokee for a shockingly low £347 a month

Car Deal of the Day: £72k of Jeep Grand Cherokee for a shockingly low £347 a month
Being Jeep’s range-topping model means the Grand Cherokee 4xe is normally an expensive car to buy. But not with our Deal of the Day for December 18.
Ultimate Timing Machine: BMW M launches new drag racing app

Ultimate Timing Machine: BMW M launches new drag racing app
In-car apps allow drivers to time their quarter-mile sprints and check what G-forces they’re pulling
New Fiat 600 Sport injects the chic small SUV with bad-boy attitude

New Fiat 600 Sport injects the chic small SUV with bad-boy attitude
Sport trim will be available on the hybrid and electric Fiat 600 from January 2026
Jaguar had lost the battle with BMW, Audi and Mercedes, it needed to do something bold

Jaguar had lost the battle with BMW, Audi and Mercedes, it needed to do something bold
Editor Paul Barker is fully on board with Jaguar’s attempt to move into the £140k luxury car space
EVs won't be killing off the petrol car any time soon

EVs won't be killing off the petrol car any time soon
Richard Ingram explains why plateauing consumer demand has changed the outlook for EVs
EU axes 2035 petrol and diesel car sales ban but UK holds firm on 2030

EU axes 2035 petrol and diesel car sales ban but UK holds firm on 2030
From 2035, 10 per cent of car sales in the EU can comprise hybrid, plug-in hybrid or even standard petrol and diesel cars
Learners face 5-month driving test wait times as backlog targets are missed

Learners face 5-month driving test wait times as backlog targets are missed
“Underyling issues” when it comes to staffing and booking means the average wait for a practical driving test in the UK is 22 weeks
All-new Volkswagen ID. Cross spied as butch Ford Puma rival gets into shape

All-new Volkswagen ID. Cross spied as butch Ford Puma rival gets into shape
The all-electric alternative to the Volkswagen T-Cross will go on sale before the end of 2026, and is expected to start from around £25k
Delaying the new petrol car sales ban will hurt – not help – Europe’s car makers, says BYD

Delaying the new petrol car sales ban will hurt – not help – Europe’s car makers, says BYD
Executive vice president Stella Li says the EU rollback won’t slow BYD’s momentum, with a new brand and three hybrids coming in 2026
Car Deal of the Day: cheapest Toyota Yaris is, in fact, a Mazda at £198 a month

Car Deal of the Day: cheapest Toyota Yaris is, in fact, a Mazda at £198 a month
Value for money is the Mazda 2 Hybrid’s forte, and it’s our Deal of the Day for December 16.
Nissan Micra Nismo hot hatch due as brand takes walk on the wild side

Nissan Micra Nismo hot hatch due as brand takes walk on the wild side
A hot Nissan Micra would leverage the work done for the closely-related Alpine A290, and our exclusive image previews how it could look
Nissan Nismo promises five new high-performance models

Nissan Nismo promises five new high-performance models
A Nissan Micra Nismo hot hatch is now on the cards as Nissan plans to double its performance line-up
Renault Clio gets £1,000 price cut as the wait continues for its all new successor

Renault Clio gets £1,000 price cut as the wait continues for its all new successor
The Clio now starts from £17,995 and is available in a simplified range of four trim levels
Thousands of drivers wrongly fined in major UK speed camera malfunction

Thousands of drivers wrongly fined in major UK speed camera malfunction
A delay on smart motorway speed cameras meant some drivers were fined for speeding, even when the limit had increased
A Christmas miracle! New Dacia Sandero facelift will be cheaper than the current car

A Christmas miracle! New Dacia Sandero facelift will be cheaper than the current car
The Dacia Sandero and its Stepway offshoot get a fresh look and extra kit as part of mid-life revisions
Dacia Spring EV updated for 2026, and it’s still got a tiny price tag

Dacia Spring EV updated for 2026, and it’s still got a tiny price tag
The Dacia Spring has been improved for 2026, but a replacement could come soon
New Nissan Leaf: British-built EV enters production in Sunderland

New Nissan Leaf: British-built EV enters production in Sunderland
On sale now, the sleek new Leaf is one of the very few models to qualify for the full £3,750 grant from the UK Government
Car Deal of the Day: Volkswagen ID.4 is sensible, spacious and under £235 per month

Car Deal of the Day: Volkswagen ID.4 is sensible, spacious and under £235 per month
The ID.4 is an electric SUV that focuses on the fundamentals rather than fancy gimmicks. It’s also our Deal of the Day for 15 December
eVED pay-per-mile road tax decoded: will it make EVs more expensive than petrol cars?

eVED pay-per-mile road tax decoded: will it make EVs more expensive than petrol cars?
From April 2028, eEV drivers will be forced to pay three pence for every mile they drive, over and above their annual road tax fee
Jaguar Land Rover breaks silence on design boss Gerry McGovern exit rumours

Jaguar Land Rover breaks silence on design boss Gerry McGovern exit rumours
McGovern’s sudden departure came one year on from the huge backlash at Jaguar going ‘woke’,
Car Deal of the Day: turn on the style with the MINI Aceman for just £250 per month

Car Deal of the Day: turn on the style with the MINI Aceman for just £250 per month
MINI’s small electric SUV has a big personality, and is our Deal of the Day for 14 December
Gatwick Airport drop-off fees soar and bosses blame the Chancellor

Gatwick Airport drop-off fees soar and bosses blame the Chancellor
From January, drivers will have to shell out £10 if they wish to use drop-off zones at the West Sussex airport
New Volkswagen Gen.Urban autonomous taxi to rival Tesla Cybercab 

New Volkswagen Gen.Urban autonomous taxi to rival Tesla Cybercab
VW is looking into driverless car technology, inspired by Cybercab and Robotaxi
Queuing home for Christmas: festive traffic set to be worst since Covid

Queuing home for Christmas: festive traffic set to be worst since Covid
Almost 40 million journeys are expected to occur over the next couple of weeks, meaning long queues are inevitable on the UK’s road network
Updated Hyundai Bayon adds more kit, new trims and a little extra efficiency

Updated Hyundai Bayon adds more kit, new trims and a little extra efficiency
Revised trims and extra equipment add appeal to small SUV
Rejigged Hyundai i20 range opens at £20k with new styling and features

Rejigged Hyundai i20 range opens at £20k with new styling and features
Hyundai’s petrol-powered supermini is getting on a bit, so has been freshened up
Mercedes XX Tomorrow outlines brand’s sustainable future

Mercedes XX Tomorrow outlines brand’s sustainable future
New Mercedes programs will reduce waste, cost and emissions through over 40 measures
Three million Brits broke the speed limit last year, with 1,500 passing 112mph

Three million Brits broke the speed limit last year, with 1,500 passing 112mph
More than 1,500 drivers were caught driving at 112mph or more, according to Volvo’s research
New Caterham Project V electric sports car edges closer to reality

New Caterham Project V electric sports car edges closer to reality
Revealed as a concept in 2023, the electric coupe will feature a Yamaha-developed drivetrain
New XPeng G6 priced below £40k to undercut Tesla Model Y

New XPeng G6 priced below £40k to undercut Tesla Model Y
Three versions of the XPeng G6 will be available in the UK, with up to 480bhp
New Volkswagen Touareg gets plush Final Edition ahead of 2027 chop

New Volkswagen Touareg gets plush Final Edition ahead of 2027 chop
Touareg Final Edition and Touareg R Final Edition mark the end of the line for flagship SUV
New Citroen MPV 2.0 will be the antidote to SUVs

New Citroen MPV 2.0 will be the antidote to SUVs
Square and practical could be making a return as the lure of SUVs begins to wane
Tesla’s AI-powered robot is doing a meet and greet in London

Tesla’s AI-powered robot is doing a meet and greet in London
Guests to Westfield London will be able to meet Elon Musk’s new humanoid robot while snacking on popcorn
New Smart #6 is coming to rival BMW's 3 Series, just not in the UK

New Smart #6 is coming to rival BMW's 3 Series, just not in the UK
Smart’s first saloon has been unveiled in China featuring plug-in hybrid power
New Volkswagen Polo hybrid to keep petrol power alive alongside ID. Polo EV

New Volkswagen Polo hybrid to keep petrol power alive alongside ID. Polo EV
Volkswagen prepares significant overhaul for the Polo in petrol and hybrid flavours
Banned car number plates: these NSFW 26-reg number plates are ruled rude for the roads

Banned car number plates: these NSFW 26-reg number plates are ruled rude for the roads
The DVLA has revealed its list of new-for-March 2026 number plates that are too saucy for the streets, and there are plenty of potential shockers to b…