VW’s ID R electric race car has set a new Nürburgring Nordschleife record, lapping the 12.9-mile circuit in 6 min 05.336 seconds. It beat the previous best time, set by the Nio EP9 electric hypercar, by some 40 seconds. However, while that was a production-based machine, the ID R is …

SUVs may be riding high in the sales charts, but new research has found that MPVs are the superior choice for families with young children thanks to their capacity to accommodate a greater number of child seats. What Car? tested 16 vehicles, from luxury SUVs to MPVs, to see how …

A remarkable 1986 Group B MG Metro 6R4 with just seven miles on the odometer is going under the hammer at the Silverstone Classic event (July 26-28). Silverstone Auctions is giving bidders the opportunity to snap up this car – the closest you will probably ever get to owning a …

New data has revealed that there’s been a big drop in the number of people caught driving without insurance. A freedom of information request to the DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) by RAC Insurance found that 79,713 people were caught breaking the law in this way in 2018. This …

Buying a new car is an exciting experience, but there are a few things to bear in mind as you drive your pride and joy away from the showroom. IAM RoadSmart’s head of driving and riding standards, Richard Gladman, has these tips for running in a new car… Allow the …

With World No Tobacco Day just around the corner (May 31), it’s a perfect time to remind motorists that there’s another good reason to quit smoking – the habit can also dent vehicle values. “If you’re a smoker, the first thing a dealer will do is knock back the price …

The latest Mazda3 is the first in an all-new generation of cars from the Japanese manufacturer. It’s a real head-turner with its distinctive design, while the quality of the materials used and general finish underlines the brand’s steady move upwards into the premium sector. Where once the Mazda3 competed with …

The Volkswagen Golf is still the No 1 best-selling car in Europe, according to latest figures released by automotive analysts JATO Dynamics. Volkswagen also continued to lead the market as the biggest brand with 151,195 sales, followed by Renault (89,147), Peugeot (87,303) and Ford (84,811). In all, 1.34 million vehicles …

The festival season is here which means many of us will be packing up the camping gear and taking to the roads. Richard Gladman, IAM RoadSmart head of driving and riding advice, has put together some top driving tips to help you make the best out of your weekend. Choose …

Five tips for fighting fatigue for drivers, courtesy of breakdown and road safety organisation GEM Motoring Assist. As we head towards the summer holidays, drivers need to be properly rested before setting off on long journeys. Being tired when you’re driving raises the risk of a collision, because you’re less …