New cars

Rugged new Mini Countryman brings roof tent and off-road chops

New derivative of family SUV will be revealed in October amid drive to extend Mini's appeal

28 July 2026
Rugged new Mini Countryman brings roof tent and off-road chops
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Magna's new mirror contains camera that detects driver distraction, drowsiness or fatigue
Technology

New driver monitoring tech means your mirrors look back at you

As car makers push for greater safety and automation, are drivers ready to hand over full control?

28 July 2026
New driver monitoring tech means your mirrors look back at you
Electric cars

Exclusive: China's Stratos UK-bound as £50,000 EV sports car

Two-seat SC01 features 'mid-engined' design, with importer calling it "the car Lotus should have made"

28 July 2026
Exclusive: China's Stratos UK-bound as £50,000 EV sports car
New cars

Mercedes G-Class Cabriolet returns after nearly a decade off sale

New images show drop-top G-Class with its roof down as its launch date approaches

27 July 2026
Mercedes G-Class Cabriolet returns after nearly a decade off sale
Features

Why this year's Festival of the Unexceptional was the best yet

Well-used Volkswagen Polo was the big winner from the annual celebration of brilliantly mundane motors

27 July 2026
Why this year's Festival of the Unexceptional was the best yet
Used car buying guides

Honda Civic buying guide: Brit-built family hero is yours for £5k

The Swindon-built 10th-gen Civic is an appealing, practical choice

27 July 2026
Honda Civic buying guide: Brit-built family hero is yours for £5k
New cars

Discovery Sport production ends this year; Evoque and Velar live on

JLR will retire its entry-level SUV after 11 years on sale as GSR2 safety regulations come into force in EU

27 July 2026
Discovery Sport production ends this year; Evoque and Velar live on
Corporate

European premium brands face crisis as China sales collapse

BMW, Volvo, Porsche, JLR and Mercedes-Benz all suffered big drops in China during second quarter

27 July 2026
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European premium brands face crisis as China sales collapse
Features

Tesla toilets and pet protectors: my Model Y experience is just easy

Yes, a toilet. It's strange, but it does show the brand's sharp focus on the EV ownership experience

26 July 2026
Tesla toilets and pet protectors: my Model Y experience is just easy

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