Almost two million second-hand cars changed hands in the second quarter of 2025 – the highest level since 2021. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), it was the tenth consecutive quarter of growth, bringing the total number of pre-owned cars in the first half of 2025 …

Drivers “lose” up to 565 hours of their lives to car-related admin and maintenance planning. A poll of 2,000 drivers, of all vehicle makes and models, revealed that on average, they spend the equivalent of a full day each year thinking about service schedules, MOTs, and potential issues – time …

We spend some quality time with the Skoda Elroq – one of our favourite family EVs on the market… The last time I tested a Skoda EV was in 2021. It was the impressive Enyaq – the brand’s first electric car. Apart from a “coupe” version of the Enyaq, there’s …

This year marks a milestone for Suzuki’s globally renowned AllGrip 4×4 technology – first introduced in the dinky LJ10 back in 1970. More recently known as AllGrip, it was created by evolving the company’s vast 4WD knowledge to provide driving enjoyment and peace of mind in diverse conditions while promoting …

We get behind the wheel of the Genesis Electrified GV70 – the refreshed flagship SUV from the upmarket South Korean brand… I first tested the Electrified GV70 in 2022. It was one of the first models from Genesis, which was launched in the UK the year before. To put Genesis …

We get to grips with the upgraded Isuzu D-Max pick-up truck in top-end V-Cross spec… If you’re a farmer or tradesperson in need of a rugged, reliable 4×4 workhorse of a pick-up, then the choice these days is likely to be between a Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger, KGM Musso or …

More than a third of UK councils do not provide any on-street electric vehicle charging suitable for disabled drivers, according to new Freedom of Information research by Vauxhall. Just 111 of the 289 councils who responded said they have no on-street charge points that have either been specifically adapted for …

Smart’s all-electric renaissance continues with the sleek #3 family SUV… The Smart #3 (pronounced “Hashtag Three”) is the second model from the brand which is now a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz and Chinese giant Geely (also the owner of Volvo, Polestar and Lotus). Unusually, the Smart #3 has few direct …

We get to grips with the very capable Subaru Forester, now in its sixth generation… Subaru is still something of a hidden gem in the UK. Elsewhere, in countries such as the US and Australia, the Japanese company’s cars are more appreciated and sell in much bigger numbers. The brand’s …

Parking sensors, USB ports and Bluetooth have topped a list of technologies that drivers couldn’t live without, according to new research. The study by eBay, the UK’s number one online marketplace for vehicle parts and accessories, looked into the attitudes of 2,000 UK drivers. Convenience and comfort features topped a …