Ordinary, everyday cars that were once the backbone of Britain are now proving so sought-after that many are rising in value faster than some versions of the Jaguar E-Type. The latest data from the Hagerty Price Guide reveals many ‘unexceptional’ cars cars have enjoyed a bumper year of growth, with …

More than half of drivers would be willing to take a different route on their regular commute, if it meant avoiding and reducing congestion outside schools, claims new data. This congestion, which leads to vehicles sitting with their engines running (also known as idling), is a key contributor to poor …

The total number of stolen vehicles in the UK dropped by nearly 15% in 2020 while many of us were at home and able to watch over our cars due to the pandemic, according to new research. Insurer comparethemarket.com analysed data from 26 police forces, revealing that 61,743 vehicles were …

The all-electric Jaguar I-Pace has been named New Car of the Year at the Auto Trader New Car Awards 2021. The awards are decided by real car owners, (148,000 voted) and trophies went to more than 20 new cars . Owners were asked to rate their cars according to 16 …

Mum-of-three Juliette Morrison from Pinner, London, has won a brand new Range Rover Evoque in a competition run by Vanarama – the UK’s biggest online vehicle leasing business. The prize couldn’t have come at a better time for Juliette, who works with the homeless community in Watford. In 2020 she …

McLaren Automotive and the LEGO Group have joined forces to create the new LEGO® Speed Champions McLaren Elva. The 263-piece replica of one of the world’s most exclusive open-top speedsters comes complete with a mini figure inspired by McLaren’s Principal Development Engineer for the Ultimate Series, Rachel Brown. Designed for …

We’re already big fans of the fourth generation Seat Leon. In our 2020 review, we concluded that it’s “one of the most accomplished family hatchbacks on the market, offering affordability, economy, tech, refinement, space and driving pleasure”. Fast forward to 2021 and the petrol and diesel models have been joined …

Watch Lexus subject its acclaimed LC Convertible to an extreme ordeal – a 12-hour deep freeze in an industrial-scale refrigeration unit. The sub-zero marathon was undertaken with the stunning soft-tops four-layer roof folded down, exposing the interior to the icy atmosphere. And it was followed by an immediate high-power drive …

Bentley Motors has unveiled a uniquely-designed Flying Spur to highlight its aim to become the most diverse luxury car manufacturer. Dubbed the ‘Unifying Spur’, the car has been wrapped in a design capturing the themes of love, progress and unity. As European Diversity month draws to a close, and Pride …

The Eiffel Tower has been illuminated green, using a Toyota fuel cell powered generator. The striking display took place during the hydrogen and mobility exhibition, Paris de l’hydrogène, organised by Energy Observer – the Toyota-supported, self-sufficient world-travelling boat operator – and the City of Paris. The exhibition highlights the vehicles, …