Despite high fuel prices, this weekend is set to be the busiest early May bank holiday on the the UK’s motorways and major A roads for 10 years with 19m leisure trips planned, only slightly behind the record 20m forecast in 2016. RAC say four-in-10 (39%) drivers intend to take to the road for a getaway some time from Friday through to Monday, with Saturday likely to see the heaviest traffic with more than 4m journeys. ‘Frantic’ Friday is also … [Read More...]
First Drives
First drive: Aion V
The eight-year long warranty with the new Aion V is going to be a big attraction to buyers. Back that with eight years servicing, eight … [Read More...]
Weekend roadtest: Changan Deepal SO5
China’s latest entrant into Britain’s car market is also one of its oldest domestic car makers, Changan, whose name translates as “lasting … [Read More...]
Our Roadtests
Weekend roadtest: Polestar 4 LR DM
If you are coming around to the idea that battery electric vehicles are the new norm, the Polestar 4 SUV possibly will take you back. While the pure EV sector is becoming baffling … [Read More...]
Weekend roadtest: Skoda Fabia 130
Driving enthusiasts of a certain age will fondly remember how Skoda seriously challenged and embarrassed the most expensive works rally teams with its comparatively cheaper Flying … [Read More...]
Weekend roadtest: SEAT Arona 1.5 TSI FR Sport
SEAT knew what they were doing when launching the original Arona compact crossover in 2017 and it has become one of the brand’s best sellers after revisions in 2021 and 2025. … [Read More...]
Weekend roadtest: Volkswagen Tiguan Mild Hybrid
Volkswagen has eased off the throttle to becoming a pure electric brand and wisely continues to develop its semi-electric mild hybrid line up. The Tiguan MHEV is one of the third … [Read More...]
