Skoda customers are the happiest car owners, according to Driver Power – the largest car satisfaction study in the UK. The Czech brand secured first and second place in the overall Car of the Year ranking with the Superb and Yeti. Another top scoring “value” model was the C’eed from …

Reborn Britsh sports car maker TVR has announced that it will reveal its long-awaited new car to the public at the Goodwood Revival on September 8. To celebrate the marque’s 70th anniversary, the £90,000 high-performance car will be accompanied by a display of historic TVRs. Created in conjunction with Gordon …

Back in 1967, the sleek and stylish Cosmo Sport was the world’s first car powered by a twin-rotor engine. Known outside Japan as the 110S, it was also Mazda’s first sports car, supplying the DNA that has gone into legendary models like the Mazda RX-7 and Mazda MX-5. Although only …

Vauxhall has announced that a limited edition version of its new VXR8 will make its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed (June 29 – July 2). Just 15 examples of the 587bhp VXR8 GTS-R super saloon – the most powerful car in the company’s 114-year history – will come …

McLaren-Honda Formula 1 reserve driver Jenson Button will race in the Suzuka 1000km for Team Mugen NSX-GT. The one-off event for Button will take place at Round 6 of the Super GT series (August 27) at the Suzuka Circuit, Japan. Jenson will join regular drivers Hideki Muto and Daisuke Nakajima. …

When it comes to estate cars, Volvo has a rich heritage, and the V90 is the latest in a long line. Not only is it one of the best looking load-luggers on the market, it’s a class act. However, these days it’s not enough to have a regular estate car …

The eighth-generation Rolls-Royce Phantom is all set to make its global debut in July. A video and the first teaser pictures have been released, and while the murky images don’t give much away, it’s clear that Rolls-Royce new flagship will represent a step-change in terms of design. The signature grille …

As many as 85% of child seats are improperly fitted or inappropriate for the children who use them, according to a new What Car? study. A roadside investigation carried out in conjunction with Leicestershire Police and Child Seat Safety Ltd, found that only 15% of the child car seats assessed …

Every year without fail there are horrific stories about dogs dying in cars during hot weather. Many people still believe that it’s ok to leave a dog in a car if the windows are left open, or they’re parked in the shade. The truth is that it’s still a potentially …

The mighty Lotus Carlton has been named the most iconic performance Vauxhall ever. Powered by a 3.6-litre turbocharged engine and capable of a top speed of 177mph, there were calls for the super saloon to be banned when it was launched in 1990. The Lotus Carlton topped a poll carried …