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Mazda MX-5: Best ULEZ cars

7 ULEZ-compliant cars for under £10,000

We've compiled a list of the best ULEZ-compliant used cars, all costing less than £10,000.
Published 19 August 2022
Fiat 500 TwinAir

Five of the most economical cars under £5,000

With the cost of living surging, you could be looking to swap your current gas guzzler for an affordable car with excellent fuel economy.
Published 08 August 2022

10 fun cars for under £10,000

With classic car values soaring it’s good to know that there are still plenty of classics-in-the-making to be had for less than £10,000.
Published 20 July 2022
Kia Sorento PHEV plug-in hybrid review 2021

Five of the best plug-in hybrid SUVs in 2022

Car buyers can't get enough of SUVs but these types of vehicle don't half get a tough time from anti-car lobbyists and green campaigners.
Published 12 April 2022
Disklok Steering Wheel Lock

Five of the best steering wheel locks

Car makers and tech experts are constantly inventing ingenious new security features for cars, but sometimes the old-fashioned ways are best.
Published 16 December 2021
Top 10 petrol cars to buy instead of diesel

Ten petrol cars to buy instead of a diesel

Feeling guilty about driving a diesel car and not ready for pure-electric just yet? Here are 10 efficient petrol and hybrid alternatives.
Published 21 October 2021
2019 Tesla Model 3 review

Five alternatives to the Tesla Model 3

The Tesla Model 3 is the UK's best-selling electric car, but there are plenty of other excellent EVs to consider.
Published 13 October 2021
All the cars still eligible for the government's plug-in grant

These are the electric cars eligible for UK grant

Last week, the government announced that it would be reducing the scope of its plug-in car grant (PiCG).
Published 08 April 2021
Sunday Times Driving picks the 10 best electric cars

Sunday Times Driving picks 10 best electric cars

Jeremy Clarkson has been given a well-deserved break this week, so that Sunday Times Driving can pick the 10 best electric cars on the market.
Published 26 April 2020
Buying Guide: Leading dash cam dashboard cameras reviewed (updated)

Buying guide: leading dashboard cameras (dashcams)...

The technology that has been safe-guarding the reputations – and insurance policies – of good drivers in Russia for many years is now beginning...
Published 03 April 2019
Which is the best electric car in 2018? Audi e-tron vs Jaguar I-Pace vs Porsche Taycan vs Tesla Model X

Compared: Audi, Jaguar, Porsche and Tesla EVs

Electric cars are not only increasing in number but they're going upmarket. Gone are the days when drivers would have to make do with a humble Ni
Published 01 August 2018
Five used convertibles

Five used convertibles from £4,000-£35,000

Recent showers excepted, summer 2018 has been a bit of a scorcher for us. Why not enjoy it with a shiny drop-top in which to drive around.
Published 30 July 2018