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 …

Jaguar Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) has revealed what’s claimed to be the “most powerful, agile and extreme performance Jaguar ever”. The new XE SV Project 8 super saloon boasts a 5.0-litre V8 engine producing a massive 592bhp. A thinly-disguised prototype version of the Project 8 has been undergoing …

You’d be hard put to find an estate car that can comfortably cruise for hundreds of miles, tow a caravan, transport a bookcase and tackle seriously challenging terrain. The Subaru Outback is one such vehicle. It’s hard to know where to start with the Outback, which has been with us …

One in four motorists admit regularly ‘taking risks’ on the nation’s roads, according to a new study. Researchers found millions of drivers flout laws whilst behind the wheel, with speeding still the most common issue. Almost half of the 2,000 motorists who took part in the study admitted regularly exceeding …

Ford is claiming that the Mustang is now the best-selling sports car in the world. According to IHS Markit global automotive registration data, the iconic pony car became the most popular sports car in the world in 2016 with sales of 150,000. In the first full year of sales in …

Find out how to correctly fit a car seat, plus tips on driving safely with babies and children. Driving with kids is more stressful than taking a trip with the in-laws, a new date or even transporting someone in labour, according to a new study. The research by 1ST CENTRAL car …

Stylish, well packaged, competitively-priced and boasting great driving dynamics, the third generation SEAT Leon has always been a great family hatchback choice. Five years after its launch and the Leon has received a mid-life mini-makeover, equipment upgrades and more engine choices to keep it up there with the best. Always …

A Watch a unique drag race pitting Morgan’s fastest model against a Pitts S2S muscle biplane. At the wheel of the Aero 8 was Jon Wells, Morgan’s Head of Design and the man who crafted Morgan’s flagship performance car. Boasting a 4.8 litre BMW V8 engine developing 367bhp and weighing …