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The Ford Focus was the most scrapped car model in 2022, according to new data from the Scrap Car Comparison service. The Vauxhall Corsa was revealed as the second most scrapped model, with its larger sibling – the Astra – following in third. It’s no surprise that the Focus topped …

We get behind the wheel of the latest entrant in the compact luxury saloon class – the Genesis G70… Genesis, the luxury arm of the Hyundai Motor Group (think Lexus/Toyota), only launched in the UK in the summer of 2021 and it already has an impressive stable of cars, ranging …

The Ford Escort was the most searched-for car in 2021, according to Car & Classic – the classified and online auction website. ‘Dream cars’ such as the Porsche 911 and Jaguar E-Type, lead the search data during the pandemic, but 2021 saw classic car fans seeking more mainstream vehicles including …

The impressive plug-in hybrid version of BMW’s popular 3 Series is one of the big sales successes of 2021. With officially quoted CO2 emissions as low as 37g/km, the 330e is especially appealing for company car drivers looking to make significant tax savings. It also makes sense for private motorists …

The BMW 3 Series (E36) has been voted Britain’s favourite car of the 1990s by readers of the new no-nonsense monthly car magazine, Bargain Cars. The bargain Bimmer pipped the Mazda MX-5, followed by the MGF and Jaguar XJ saloon, via a vote on Facebook and Instagram. More unusual cars …

Owners of premium and luxury cars are more at risk of finding their vehicle stolen, claims to new research. According to data held by Tracker, obtained by Confused.com, the Range Rover Sport was the most stolen and recovered vehicle in 2019, with the Top 10 list consisting only of prestige …

The shortlist for UK Car of the Year 2020 has been unveiled, ahead of the overall winner which will be announced on February 28. With nine categories up for grabs in 2020, the UK Car of the Year Awards had eight different manufacturers emerging victorious after the first round of …

The latest Renault Clio has been named Carbuyer Car of the Year 2020 – the first major accolade for Renault’s supermini, just launched in its fifth generation. Carbuyer’s panel of expert judges said the new Clio has set a new quality benchmark for how good a small car can be, …

Volvo is on a roll and the all-new S60 is further proof. Completing the current award-winning range of SUVs, saloons and estates, it’s another winner from the Chinese-owned Swedish brand. The remarkable thing about the S60 is that it’s not simply a saloon version of the V60 estate launched in …

Data for 2018 revealed by Auto Trader has revealed that the Volkswagen Golf has overtaken the BMW 3 Series as the UK’s most searched for car after eight years in the top spot. More than 42 million searches were made for the VW Golf on the “UK’s largest marketplace for …