Government data reveals which UK cities have seen the biggest increase in EV and hybrid registrations ahead of the 2030 petrol and diesel car ban but the lowest is Newport. Chester recorded the biggest increase in EV registrations, rising by 1,197% between 2022 and 2025, alongside a 446% rise in hybrid registrations. Manchester and Peterborough followed, with EV registrations increasing by 468% and 364% respectively. Car … [Read More...]
First Drives
First drive: Mazda6e
Despite the drive towards a greener car market, the choice of what you can buy in Britain has been largely limited to SUVs and smaller cars, … [Read More...]
First drive: Mitsubishi Outlander MY26
It’s back! The Mitsubishi Outlander has returned to showrooms and country life like it has never been away. Following a gap of just two … [Read More...]
Our Roadtests
Weekend roadtest: Kia EV4 Fastback GT-Line S
The Kia EV4 is a landmark model for the brand as their first zero emissions hatchback and Fastback saloon, and it will seriously challenge the Continental luxury brands. The … [Read More...]
Weekend roadtest: Kia Picanto GT-Line S
With the headline rush into pure electric cars now faltering, there is growing appreciation of what a good petrol car can do for a manufacturer, as in the Kia Picanto GT-Line … [Read More...]
Weekend roadtest: BMW iX3 50 xDrive
With VAT-free home charging from October, now is the time to put in your order for the BMW iX3 50 xDrive and just hope you’re not stuck in a queue of customers. That will be the … [Read More...]
Weekend roadtest: Honda Prelude Advance
There is an almost ageless and timeless appeal about the Honda Prelude coupe. It has always been a highly popular part of the Honda line-up and showed the Japanese engineers not … [Read More...]
