The price of petrol has hit a new high at forecourts, adding to the financial pressure on millions of households. The RAC said that in “very unwelcome news for drivers” the average pump price had reached 160p a litre, reversing the fall to 151p in early July that followed the …

We get behind the wheel of Mazda’s second all-electric model – the 6e fastback Mazda has carved out a niche for itself over the past decade or so, producing a range of distinctively stylish cars that are engaging to drive and nudging premium quality in many cases. It took a …

We test the first of two new models from Mitsubishi – the latest Outlander PHEV Mitsubishi Motors is back selling vehicles in the UK after an absence of five years. The first new model out of the box is the Outlander PHEV – the latest version of the SUV which …

We get behind the wheel of the affordable Starray EM-i plug-in hybrid from new Chinese brand, Geely Automotive The name Geely may not necessarily ring a bell with you, but the car giant’s other brands, which include Volvo, Lotus, LEVC and Polestar, certainly will. Following on from its first model …

With highs of 37C forecast, it’s not just you who needs to keep cool; the mechanical components under your bonnet can face real problems as temperatures rise. Last year the RAC reported a 20% increase in vehicle breakdowns when temperatures regularly exceeded 30C, with overheating engines, failing batteries, and tyre …

Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD has officially debuted its 1,500kW Flash Charging technology in the UK. Capable of adding hundreds of miles of range to an EV in just five minutes, the game-changing technology is another significant breakthrough in BYD’s aim to break down the final barriers to electric car …

We test drive a new car from a new brand – the all-electric Xpeng G6 mid-sized electric SUV Xpeng, one of the latest EV brands from China to reach the UK, has its work cut out. Just for starters, its new family SUV is pitched against the Tesla Model Y …

Is MG onto another winner with the big S9 – the latest addition to its growing family of cars? Love them or loathe them, big SUVs that can carry seven people are just the job for large families., big SUVs that can carry seven people are just the job for …

We get behind the wheel of the award-winning all-electric Mercedes-Benz CLA When you get your hands on a car that’s just been crowned European Car of the Year, you expect something special. After all, it is the first time in more than 50 years that Mercedes-Benz has won the ECOTY …

First drive in the 2026 next-generation Mazda CX-5. Is it better than ever? It shouldn’t be underestimated how important the family-friendly CX-5 SUV is to Mazda. Since its launch in 2012, five million have been sold worldwide, and some 105,000 in the UK alone – making it the brand’s best-selling …