We road test the first plug-in hybrid from Honda – the all-new CR-V e:PHEV… The Honda CR-V started off life as a pioneering family-friendly SUV way back in 1995. The Comfortable Runabout Vehicle’ is now in its sixth generation, and as a sign of the times, it’s now only available …
Read More »Revealed: The world’s most popular new car of 2023
The Tesla Model Y is on course to take the crown as the world’s best-selling vehicle of last year. While a small number of countries are yet to release their sales figures for 2023, preliminary data collected by automotive analyst JATO Dynamics indicates that the Model Y is in an …
Read More »Lexus LBX crowned ‘Car of the Year’
The all-new Lexus LBX has been named What Car? Car of the Year for 2024. The stylish hybrid crossover also took home the Best Small SUV category award. What Car? editor Steve Huntingford, said: “The title of What Car? Car of the Year is reserved for the model that has …
Read More »Nissan Qashqai e-Power review
We get behind the wheel of the Nissan Qashqai e-Power – a full hybrid like no other… The Nissan Qashqai has been a huge success. Originally launched in the UK back in 2007, it pioneered the crossover concept with its blend of hatchback compactness and SUV practicality, becoming the best-selling …
Read More »Toyota Prius crowned Japan Car of the Year
The all-new Toyota Prius has convincingly won the prestigious Japan Car of the Year trophy in Tokyo. Entering the awards ceremony as the favourite to win, the sleekly-styled Prius polled a massive 360 votes. The BMW X1 finished in second place with 150 votes to take the Import Car of …
Read More »Renault Austral E-Tech review
There’s no doubt that the Renault Austral E-Tech has serious kerb appeal, but what’s this classy full hybrid like to drive? Over the years I’ve driven dozens of electric vehicles. And if you can charge from home and you’re open to a change of mindset, there’s every reason to switch. …
Read More »Toyota C-HR review
We drive the latest version of Toyota’s popular C-HR family crossover – and it’s a big, bold step-up… If a car could be judged purely on its styling, the second-generation Toyota C-HR would be best-in-class. And when you consider that its biggest rivals include the Nissan Qashqai, Kia Sportage, Skoda …
Read More »Celebrating 30 years of the Kia Sportage
We head off for a trip down memory lane, taking all five generations of the Kia Sportage for a spin… Originally launched in 1993, the Kia Sportage has been the backbone of the South Korean brand’s remarkable success story. The popular family-sized SUV’s evolution perfectly reflects the manufacturer’s rapid rise …
Read More »73 plate countdown: 12 new car buying tips
With the imminent arrival of the new 73 registration” plate on September 1, The Motor Ombudsman is offering consumers a series of handy tips when buying a new car The 12 key points include the importance of doing research, budgeting for longer term affordability, and reading documentation carefully prior to …
Read More »Electric vehicle sales accelerate during July
One new EV was registered every 60 seconds in the UK during July, according to new data. Figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show the total UK new car market grew 28.3% in July with 143,921 new vehicles registered, with electrified vehicles accounting for more than …
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