Jaguar has unveiled the XJR575, the most powerful version yet of its flagship saloon – watch it go! Accelerating from 0-62mph in just 4.4 seconds and with a top speed of 186mph, it’s powered by the F-Type SVR’s 5.0-litre V8 supercharged engine with 567bhp – 25bhp more than the outgoing …

The Ford Sierra RS500, one of the most iconic performance cars of the 1980s, is celebrating its 30th anniversary in style, having been named the ‘Ultimate Cosworth’ by one of the UK’s biggest one-make car shows. The RS500 Cosworth pipped its spiritual successor, the Escort RS Cosworth (25 this year), …

It’s proving to be a stellar year for superminis – all-new kids on the block include the transformed Nissan Micra and latest version of the market-leading Ford Fiesta. Now it’s Seat’s turn with the fifth-generation of the popular Ibiza. Originally launched in 1984, it’s the Spanish brand’s best-selling model with …

Eight of the 10 most common causes of MOT failures amongst UK drivers could be easily identified and resolved ahead of the test. According to research from the AA Garage Guide, the AA’s MOT, repairs and car servicing garage finder, issues with wipers and washers, bulbs and tyres are among …

Olympic eventing medallist William Fox-Pitt and professional polo player Nic Roldan put each other through their equine paces in a unique Team GB vs Team USA Jeep Job Swap. The equestrian duo taught each other vital skills from the worlds of eventing and polo in the rare challenge, at Cowdray …

Nearly nine million cars are expected to take to the roads this weekend as the school holidays get underway. Data from RAC Traffic Watch shows traffic will peak on Saturday 22 July with 3.4m heavily laden vehicles making a dash for it. Friday will see 2.5m cars vie for road …

A Rolls-Royce Ghost Black Badge ‘police car’ has wowed the crowds at Chichester Police Station Open Day. The car was originally finished in Andalusian White, Black and Tan contrast leather and Black Badge Technical Fibre fascia, but authentic lights and Sussex Police decals were added for the event. An accompanying team …

  A new investigation into airport parking has revealed that drivers are paying up to three times more depending on where they fly from. Comparing 30 airports across the UK, car insurance specialist Admiral examined on-site parking prices for a two-week break in the summer holidays, starting on Saturday 22 …

Volvo is on a roll. In the last couple of years the Swedish car maker has launched the acclaimed XC90, S90 and V90, while smaller models are in development. Add to that its headline-grabbing announcement to only sell electric or hybrid cars from 2019 and you have a brand in …

Skoda has steadily built up a reputation for creating spacious, reliable, well-built, value-for-money cars. It’s no surprise then that the company is now turning its attention to SUVs – the fastest-growing sector today – and applying its USP. If you don’t count the quirky Yeti, the Kodiaq is Skoda’s first …