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The acclaimed Renault 5 E-Tech electric has triumphed at the prestigious UK Car of the Year Awards, dominating the final round of voting. In total, 20 of the 33-strong judging panel (including me!) voted for the retro-cool EV, which also won the Small Car category. The victory marks Renault’s first …

A quarter of motorists have fallen victim to vehicle crime such as theft or vandalism in the past year, according to new RAC research. Those who live in towns and city centres are much more likely to have been targeted, with 45% of drivers in these areas experiencing vehicle crime, …

One of the eight newcomers below will be crowned winner of the prestigious UK Car of the Year title on February 26. The list highlights the growing popularity of electric vehicles as well as a continuing interest in practicality and interior space. Audi leads the way with two category wins. …

Kia has unveiled the EV2 at the Brussels Motor Show – the most compact electric vehicle from the brand yet. The entry-level hatchback will be available with two battery options (42.2kWh and 61.0kWh) which are expected to deliver ranges of up to 197 and 278 miles. Inside, a new sliding …

The new car market ended 2025 with 2,020,520 UK registrations last year for the first time since 2019. Figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) indicate a third year of growth. Repeating a pattern seen in previous years, electric vehicle (EV) registrations took a high market share …

More than 1,500 drivers were caught breaching 112mph on UK roads over the past year, according to new research by Volvo Car UK. In all, there were in excess of three million breaches of the speed limit recorded in the 12-month period from September 2024 to August 2025. Since 2020, …

Feast your eyes on the mighty new Bentley Supersports – billed as the “most driver-focused Continental GT ever”. A century after the birth of the first Bentley “Super Sports”, which was the first Bentley capable of exceeding 100mph, the nameplate returns for only the fourth Supersports model in the luxury …

Pirelli has equipped the potent new McLaren W1 with the first supercar tyres made from more than 50% bio-based and recycled materials. These new tyres – P Zero R, P Zero Trofeo RS, and P Zero Winter 2 – have been specially developed by Pirelli in collaboration with McLaren and …

Nearly three in four motorists have run into difficulties when paying to park by mobile app in the last 12 months, according to new research by the RAC. The survey of 1,709 drivers indicated the most common frustration experienced while using parking apps is a lack of signal (70%). This …

Honda has secured first place in the respected 2025 What Car? Reliability Survey, with an impressive overall score of 96.6%. The Japanese manufacturer toppled MINI to take pole position for the first time in seven years, thanks to strong performances from the latest Civic, HR-V and Jazz. MINI still did …