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MG ZS Hybrid+ review

MG ZS Hybrid+ review

We road test the all-new, full hybrid MG ZS compact family SUV… It’s been a busy year for MG Motor UK. Not only has the Chinese-owned brand launched the acclaimed MG3 Hybrid+ supermini, but the next-generation MG HS mid-sized SUV and the ground-breaking Cyberstar electric sports car. As if that …

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New Vauxhall Frontera EV and hybrid models will cost the same

Vauxhall Frontera

In an industry first, Vauxhall has confirmed its new Frontera compact SUV will be launched with price parity for electric and petrol-powered models. The average list price difference across the wider market between an electric and petrol car is currently 31%. That has been reduced to 0% with the new …

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Revealed: UK’s Top 10 best-selling new cars

Ford Puma

New car registrations rose 14.0% to 84,886 during February – the best performance for the month since 2004. February is traditionally volatile as the lowest volume month of the year, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), with buyers often electing to wait until March and the …

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Revealed: UK’s Top 10 best-selling cars

Ford Puma

The official data for car sales has been released and it’s clear that 2023 was a year of recovery after the pandemic and the computer chip shortage. In all, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) figures show that more than 1.9 million new cars were registered in the …

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Least depreciating cars for first-time drivers

Hyundai Kona review

New research has revealed the best cars for new drivers when it comes to retaining their value. According to Uswitch.com car insurance experts, the 2017 Hyundai Kona is the car with the highest value retention, with the vehicle retaining 64% of its original purchase price after use. The Ford Puma …

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British-built Nissan Qashqai was UK’s bestselling car in 2022

Gold-wrapped Nissan Qashqai

The Nissan Qashqai was the UK’s most popular new car of 2022, and the first British-built model to top the annual sales charts for 24 years. Figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) confirm that the home-grown Qashqai – which was designed in Paddington, engineered in …

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2022 Ford Focus review

Ford Focus review

We road test the new, improved version of the popular Ford Focus – now with mild hybrid assistance available… The current fourth generation of the Ford Focus five-door family hatchback and estate was launched in 2018 and has just been treated to a mid-life makeover. Gaining bolder looks, an updated …

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Vauxhall Corsa leading the charge

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The Vauxhall Corsa was the best-selling car in the UK during May, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. The supermini, which is available with petrol and diesel engines, plus an all-electric powertrain, is also the most popular car this year so far with …

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Hyundai Bayon review

Hyundai Bayon review

We road test the newest addition to Hyundai’s growing family – the Bayon baby SUV… I feel a bit sorry for the Hyundai Bayon. Not only has it been saddled with a name* which means nothing to most UK buyers, but it was introduced at around the same time as …

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Britain’s bestselling cars of 2021

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The final figures are in and the Vauxhall Corsa was the the UK’s most popular car in 2021, deposing the Ford Fiesta after 12 consecutive years at the top of the charts. Not only is the Corsa available with a choice of petrol and diesel engines, but there’s also an …

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