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Ford Puma

7 best compact SUVs and crossovers to buy in 2024

While crossovers have been around since at least the 1970s, their popularity has skyrocketed over the last decade.
Published 11 January 2024
2020 Toyota Yaris Hybrid

Best self-charging hybrids to buy 2024

Looking for a hybrid that you don’t have to plug in? We’ve chosen the best of the 2024 crop.
Published 11 January 2024
Car crushed by fallen tree - can you claim on insurance?

Are you insured for a tree falling on your car?

What you have to do if you’re unfortunate enough to have a tree smash into your car during winter weather.
Published 04 January 2024
Hyundai i30 N Performance review by Jeremy Clarkson for Sunday Times Driving

13 best ‘forgotten’ new cars

When it comes to new cars, plenty of column inches go to electric vehicles — but what are some of the best ‘forgotten’ motors still on sale?
Published 28 December 2023
The new Dacia Duster will go on sale in the UK in the summer of 2018

5 best used four-wheel-drive cars for £10k

Tackle winter with ease with a budget all-wheel-drive option for less than £10,000.
Published 27 December 2023
Vauxhall aims to help local authorities provide on-street charging with information and funding

Will new EV prices drop in 2024?

New car prices look certain to come down, but the used market is looking uncertain.
Published 26 December 2023
Dashboard warning lights and what they mean

Dashboard warning lights explained

If your car’s dashboard is lit up like a Christmas tree, it’s really not a good thing. We talk you through what various warning lights mean.
Published 21 December 2023
Do you have to change your name on your driving licence after getting married?

Driving licence name changes explained

Do you need to change the name on your driving licence after getting married?
Published 15 December 2023
Kia EV9

5 of the best seven-seat cars to buy in 2024

Big families need big cars and, even with only three regularly-scheduled children in the back, many will still want seven seats.
Published 12 December 2023
Recalled cars could be banned from the road if not repaired

Are electric cars more likely to catch fire?

Studies from across the globe show that, despite fearmongering, EVs are less likely to catch fire than cars powered by petrol or diesel.
Published 20 November 2023
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6

Best new EVs with on 0% APR finance

These zero per cent finance deals aren’t all that common, and of the few there are, many are only offered for a limited period.
Published 24 October 2023
UK motorists hit by "hellish" petrol and diesel price rise

2035 petrol and diesel car ban: 12 things to know

The ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars has been pushed back to 2035. What does the mean for used cars and their value?
Published 21 September 2023