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  • NEWS | Kia reveals new concept car to celebrate 80th birthday

    It’s called the Vision Meta Turismo, an electric four-door saloon which many people are speculating may signal a revival of one of Kia’s old models, the Stinger.

  • NEWS | 100,000 Renault 5 E-Techs built - Milestone reached in France

    It was all smiles last week at Renault’s Ampere ElectriCity plant in Douai, France, as the brand celebrated the building of 100,000 Renault 5 E-Techs.

  • Denza B5 Review

    REVIEW | Denza B5 - A New Chinese Defender Rival is Coming to the UK

    BYD's Luxury arm, Denza, is soon to land in UK showrooms, and Alex Goy has been to China to try out the B5 ahead of its arrival.

  • REVIEW | The Renault 4 E-Tech is one of the best EV's we've tested

    New cars that replicate classic icons don't always work, but Alex Goy has tested the new Renault 4 E-Tech, and he has high praise indeed.

  • NEWS | Aston Martin DB5 gets ‘dream’ restoration after 50 years

    Bought for £900 in 1973, the mother of all restorations by Aston Martin Works has seen the DB5’s value soar to up to £1 million.

  • NEWS | Kia EV2 reveal set to kick off 2026

    The electric B-segment SUV is set to be exclusive to the European market and will be revealed on January 9th.

  • NEWS | Isack Hadjar secures Red Bull seat for 2026

    Max Verstappen will have a new teammate in 2026, with Isack Hadjar to replace Yuki Tsunoda at Red Bull Racing.

  • Denza Z9 GT Review

    FEATURE | Denza Z9 GT - New Performance Luxury Coming Soon to the UK

    Alex Goy has been to China to check out the latest from BYD's luxury arm, Denza. The Denza Z9 GT is taking on the likes of BMW, Mercedes-Benz and even Porsche.

  • NEWS | Max Verstappen wins in Qatar to force final race title decider

    The 2025 Formula 1 World Drivers’ Championship will be decided at the final race in Abu Dhabi, after Max Verstappen secured his seventh win of the season at the Qatar Grand Prix.

  • NEWS | Fiat reveals £21k Grande Panda Electric Pop trim level

    The electric and hybrid Grande Panda ranges now offer the same Pop, Icon and La Prima trims ahead of its release in early 2026.

  • NEWS | Caffeine&Machine becomes official title partner of 2026 Caterham Academy championship

    Every UK petrolhead’s favourite car cafe will become the official title partner of the 2026 Caterham Academy championship.

  • REVIEW | Ford Puma Gen-E - The Unofficial Fiesta Replacement Goes Electric

    As Ford moves towards electrification and kills off some of its well known models like the Fiesta, will something like the new Puma Gen-E become a worthy replacement? Graham Courtney found out for himself.

  • 2026 Fiat 500

    REVIEW | 2026 Fiat 500 Hybrid is back... but with one problem

    Swapping a battery and electric motor for a petrol and mild-hybrid setup broadens the appeal of Fiat's fashionable supermini. But it has come at a cost.

  • BYD Seal 6 DM-i Review

    REVIEW | BYD Seal 6 DM-i Touring - A £35k 1,350km capable PHEV

    BYD is a company that many will regard as an EV rival to Tesla; however, the Chinese brand has just launched a new PHEV version of the Seal, and John Marcar has driven it.

  • Abarth 500 petrol hybrid

    NEWS | A New Abarth 500 Could Return as a Petrol-Powered Hybrid Hot Hatch

    The launch of Fiat's new mild hybrid 500 could be followed by the reintroduction of a petrol-powered Abarth variant, but there's a big technical challenge to overcome first.

  • NEWS | Fancy a cuppa? Check out Vauxhall’s electric tea-making van concept

    Say hello to the Vivaro Electrici-TEA concept, Vauxhall’s solution to that age old problem faced by tradesmen in Britain.

  • NEWS | Adrian Newey to be new Aston Martin team principal from 2026

    Aston Martin says it will ‘play to its collective strengths’ next year as the team announces changes to leadership structure ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 season.

  • BYD Yangwang U9 Review

    Alex Goy Drives the Yangwang U9 - The Fastest Car In the World

    Alex Goy has been behind the wheel of what is now officially the fastest production car in the world. But how does it stack up against the likes of Ferrari, Lamborghini and Koenigsegg, and will it ever be a pin-up poster on a bedroom wall?

  • 2026 Jeep Compass Review

    REVIEW | Jeep Compass - Rugged Nissan Qashqai rival offers plenty for families

    Buoyed by the success of its Avenger, Jeep's new Compass is here to lure buyers away from the Nissan Qashqai, Kia Sportage and even the VW Tiguan. Sam Sheehan has driven it.

  • NEWS | Gordon Murray S1 LM sells for record $20.6 million at Las Vegas auction

    Chassis #1 was helicoptered into the Las Vegas auction and became the most expensive non-charitable new car ever sold at auction.

  • MG S6EV Car Review

    REVIEW | MG S6EV - The Largest Electric MG has an Especially British Twist

    MG's new EV is the latest and largest in the lineup so far, and John Marcar predicts that it might just be the brand's new best seller too.

  • REVIEW | Ford Capri - The Professionals Would Approve

    It was Graham Courtney’s turn to drive the Ford Capri. As a fan of the original, how does its modern namesake match up?

  • NEWS | F1 teams don special liveries for Las Vegas Grand Prix

    Formula 1 returns to Las Vegas, with some of the teams donning special liveries to mark the occasion.

  • NEWS | James May’s Porsche 911 goes up for auction

    The former Top Gear and Grand Tour host has owned the car from new.

  • NEWS | Vauxhall to make motorsport return with Mokka GSE Rally

    Up-and-coming Welsh driver Ioan Lloyd will pilot the factory-backed Mokka GSE Rally in the 2026 ADAC GSE Rally Cup.

  • NEWS | Fiat 126B from Poland crowned 2025 Hot Wheels Legends Tour winner

    It will now be inducted into the Hot Wheels Garage of Legends and immortalised as a 1:64 scale die-cast collectable.

  • New Jeep Recon 2026

    FEATURE | New Jeep Recon Revealed - And We've Seen It

    A new electric Defender alternative will reach UK shores in 2026 with 650bhp and an anticipated 280 miles of range, and Sam Sheehan has been to see it.

  • NEWS | Would an ugly EV charger decrease the value of your house?

    New research from premium EV charging brand Andersen has revealed that 56% of millennials are concerned that an ugly charger could knock thousands of pounds off the value of their house.

  • NEWS | Jamie Chadwick lands Le Mans hypercar reserve role with Genesis

    Jamie Chadwick is one step away from becoming the first female driver in nearly a decade to race in the top level of motorsport.

  • REVIEW | Honda HR-V - Going Under the Radar

    Did you know that the HR-V is Honda’s best-selling car in the UK? Its latest iteration is a self-charging hybrid, so what did Graham Courtney make of it?

  • REVIEW | Lexus RX 450h - The Plush Plug-in

    As Graham Courtney gets his plug-in Christmas tree out of the garage ahead of the festive season, it is a plug-in Lexus RX 450h that is being put through its paces on the road.

  • NEWS | Mitsubishi returns to UK - Can we expect a new Lancer Evo?

    The Japanese giant and creator of the beloved Evo Lancer has announced it will introduce new Mitsubishi vehicles to the UK market from summer 2026.

  • NEWS | Audi R26 Concept is a preview of its 2026 debut F1 challenger

    The Audi R26 Concept gives a glimpse of what is to come at the new F1 team’s official launch in January 2026.

  • Kia EV4 Driving

    REVIEW | Kia EV4 - A New C-Segment For One and All

    John Marcar has been sampling Kia's latest EV offering, which is rapidly earning the South Korean automaker the accolade of a one-stop shop for car consumers, something the likes of VW and BMW have been building on for decades.

  • The Langen Lightspeed

    FEATURE | Langen Lightspeed - A New £44,000 Motorbike - (For those who can)

    UK-based motorcycle manufacturer Langen this week unveiled its latest limited-run creation called the Lightspeed, but with a starting price of £44,400, it's not going to be for everyone.