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  • Changan Deepal S05 Review

    REVIEW | Changan Deepal S05 - The Chinese influx continues with this £38k option

    Alex Goy headed to Austria to test the Changan Deepal S05, the latest Chinese vehicle due to arrive in the UK.

  • A blue Cadillac Escalade parked in front of a modern glass building with reflections of light.

    NEWS | General Motors’ SUVs and Pickups now officially available to buy in the UK

    The likes of the Cadillac Escalade‑V, GMC Yukon Denali, and Chevrolet Silverado will all be available to buy with full UK homologation.

  • A sleek race car with black, white, and red zebra-like stripes, featuring sponsorship logos including Peugeot and Reugnot, displayed in a dark environment with red lighting.

    NEWS | Peugeot 9X8 Hypercar gets fresh livery for 2026 FIA WEC

    The white, black and red colours were chosen as a nod to the original colours offered when the Peugeot 205 GTi hot hatch was released in 1984.

  • New Ferrari WEC racing car

    NEWS | Ferrari reveals 2026 FIA WEC livery ahead of title defences

    Ferrari’s Manufacturers’ title success in 2025 was its first in 53 years and the ninth in its history.

  • Red Hyundai i20 review

    REVIEW | Hyundai i20 Review - Fresh updates help Hyundai's five-door close in on Renault's Clio

    Sam Sheehan has been at the wheel of Hyundai's smallest car, the i20 and has noticed that the updated model is now within reach of other class heroes such as the mighty Renault Clio.

  • Hyundai Santa Fe Review

    REVIEW | Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Calligraphy - The perfect family SUV?

    We're big fans of the Hyundai Santa Fe at Driven, and Sam Sheehan has been behind the wheel of the latest iteration of the top-of-the-line Calligraphy model.

  • New Vauxhall Astra News

    NEWS | Vauxhall set to launch high-performance Corsa GSE

    The announcement of the Corsa GSE follows the release of the Mokka GSE, Vauxhall’s fastest production electric vehicle.

  • MG4 Urban Review

    REVIEW | MG4 Urban - A Cheaper City-Focussed '4

    The MG4 has been a hot seller for the Anglo-Chinese brand since its launch in 2022, with over 49,000 units sold in the UK alone. For 2026, the MG4 has been updated, and now there are two new '4s available to choose from.

  • The cheapest McLaren W1 in the world

    NEWS | This is the McLaren W1 you can buy for £15k

    This W1 is the latest 1:8 scale model from Amalgam Collection, developed in collaboration with McLaren.

  • Lepas L8 launch

    NEWS | Chinese brand Lepas announces L8 as first UK model

    China’s influence on the UK car market is growing stronger by the day, and now there’s a new brand that is set to join the party.

  • Nissan Qashqai Review

    REVIEW | Nissan Qashqai e-Power - Cash Cow Stays Fresh (and British Built)

    The third-generation Nissan Qashqai has been with us since 2006, and in 2025, it was Britain’s third best-selling car. But will the arrival of a new powertrain keep Nissan’s cash cow at the top of its game? Graham Courtney recently found out.

  • Vauxhall Frontera 2026 Review

    REVIEW | Vauxhall Frontera - One Worth Remembering

    Graham Courtney went for the first of his two drives with the new Vauxhall Frontera. First up, some hybrid powertrain action.

  • Two blue and red racing cars on a wet track at night.

    NEWS | Alpine prepares for final WEC season with newly revealed A424 Hypercar

    The Renault-owned brand has been in the WEC since 2024, only winning one race at the 2025 6 Hours of Fuji.

  • Maserati Racing at Goodwood

    NEWS | Goodwood Revival to celebrate 100 years of Maserati in motor racing

    More than 50 pre-1966 Maseratis will take to the track across the weekend, each representing a defining moment in the Italian marque’s racing history.

  • BMW Z4 M40i Review

    REVIEW | BMW Z4 M40i | Time to Say Goodbye to the Iconic Roadster?

    John Marcar has spent a week at the wheel of BMW's Z4 M40i and is pleasantly reminded that analogue cars in 2026 are still an option... but for how much longer, is another question entirely.

  • Formula 1 cars crossing the finish line at a race, with a marshaling flag person signaling and spectators in the grandstands.

    NEWS | Formula 1 to alternate Spa & Barcelona races from 2027

    Details of the changes were announced as F1 revealed its multi-year extension with the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.

  • XPeng G6 Review

    REVIEW | 2026 XPeng G6

    Among the swathes of new Chinese car brands coming to the UK, XPeng is perhaps one of the manufacturers you’re less familiar with – could that all be about to change? Mike Bartholomew finds out.

  • Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio Review

    REVIEW | Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio - A Name That Gets Everyone Interested

    Graham Courtney recently got to drive the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio. Some guys have all the luck…

  • Volvo News

    NEWS | Volvo EX30 gets new Black Edition — available from £40,060

    The Volvo EX30, Britain’s tenth best-selling electric vehicle in 2025, has become the sixth model to receive a Black Edition, with single and twin motor variants available.

  • Car Designer Ian Callum with the Skye

    NEWS | Great Northern Classics to host an ‘Evening with Ian Callum’ in Derby

    The event, which takes place on Thursday 19 March, promises a rare opportunity to hear from one of the automotive industry’s most influential figures and will feature a live Q&A, anecdotes and a design masterclass from the man himself.

  • Singer 911

    NEWS | This is the Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet Reimagined by Singer — with a 420bhp Cosworth engine

    Changes dished out by Singer include a new lightweight ‘Z pattern’ folding roof mechanism and a restored 420bhp naturally aspirated flat six from Cosworth, which Singer Founder Rob Dickinson says “can now be heard more clearly than ever. 

  • Celebrating race car drivers on the podium with champagne, wearing black and orange racing suits with sponsor logos, in a celebratory scene.

    NEWS | Watch the Formula 1: Drive to Survive - Season 8 trailer here

    There’s still time to look back on events from 2025 with the upcoming series of Netflix’s smash hit Drive to Survive.

  • Geely Starray Review

    REVIEW | Geely Starray EM-i | Geely Joins the PHEV Battlefield in the UK

    Sam Sheehan has been testing the latest Geely model, and this time it's a plug-in hybrid that's likely to concern the likes of Kia, Nissan, and BYD.

  • New Electric Ferrari Interior

    NEWS | Ferrari teases interior and reveals name of new electric car

    The Ferrari Luce is the brand’s first-ever electric car.

  • Three Bugatti Chiron supercars racing on snow-covered landscape with snowy mountain and it’s town in the background.

    NEWS | Ice Ice Baby! Bugatti takes on the frozen Lake St. Moritz - In Pictures

    Three Bugatti Bolide models showcased their winter capabilities and wowed spectators by sliding across a frozen Lake at The ICE St. Moritz event last weekend.

  • Magnus Walker

    NEWS | Magnus Walker to sell some of Porsche collection with RM Sotheby’s

    Magnus Walker: The Outlaw Collection comprises 162 models, including 18 Porsches, all up for sale through RM Sotheby’s as the 58-year-old looks to clear some space in his garage.

  • Geely EX5 Review

    REVIEW | Geely EX5 Max - Can this newcomer challenge the Skoda Enyaq and Tesla Model Y?

    As competition in the SUV class continues to heat up, Sam Sheehan tested the Geely EX5 Max trim. Could this Chinese model make its mark in the UK?

  • The New Lineup for The Grand Tour

    NEWS | The Grand Tour begins new era with three replacement hosts

    Francis Bourgeois, James Engelsman and Thomas Holland will form a new trio set to host the upcoming series

  • Automobile assembly line with silver cars in a factory, one with its hood open, and robotic equipment overhead.

    FEATURE | The Silent Takeover: How the number of Chinese cars is increasing in the UK

    Alex Goy explains why there are so many more Chinese cars on our roads these days, and why legacy manufacturers may have missed the boat after the industry’s electrification reset.

  • A sleek, orange sports car with black accents and aerodynamic design, set against a gradient background of dark to light yellow.

    NEWS | Limited edition McLaren Artura Spider celebrates F1 Constructors’ success

    McLaren has decided to celebrate its 10th Formula 1 World Constructors’ Championship success by creating the Artura Spider MCL39 Championship Edition.

  • Norton Manx R Price Teased

    NEWS | Manx R Pricing Teased as Norton Prepares Another New Model

    Following Norton's £200 million investment and a wave of new model launches in late 2025, fresh details are emerging about what comes next for the reborn British marque. John Marcar has the latest.

  • A red Fiat 500 electric car driving past a graffiti-covered brick structure under a metal canopy in an urban area.

    NEWS | Abarth adds Turismo and Competizione trims to 600e range

    Abarth has made wholesale changes to its 600e hot hatch range.

  • Bentley Bentayga in the snow

    NEWS | Bentley X Concept revealed in Austria

    Bentley has revealed a glimpse into off-road heaven, as it announced a new multi-year brand partnership with FAT International.

  • A collection of five red Ferrari cars, including two vintage Formula 1 race cars and three classic road cars, arranged on a gray surface against a dark background.

    NEWS | This five-car Ferrari collection is worth over £20 million

    The ‘Scuderia ’89 – The Pursuit for Paddle’ collection contains some of the most iconic paddle-shift transmission Ferraris ever created.

  • A black car driving through a large puddle, causing water to splash up.

    NEWS | The wet weather driving mistakes that could cost you up to £5,000

    As the UK battles with its third named storm of 2026, motorists are being advised to drive safely and avoid making mistakes that could severely impact them financially.