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Driving on roads made legendary by Romain Dumas in our own 911? A dream...

CAR's Piers Ward has bought himself a 997-generation Porsche 911 and takes it to the south of France on some roads made epic by Romain Dumas

Small yet sly - the best compact hybrid cars you can buy

From self-charging tech to plug-in hybrids, city cars to SUVs, CAR's expert list has a small hybrid to suit you

Best campervans 2025: the ultimate staycation machines

Campervans are more popular than ever. CAR lists the best vehicles to buy in the UK right now, with something to suit every budget and style.

This is why high-RPM engines are back and better than ever

Explaining the engineering behind high-RPM engines and why they're better, stronger and scream-ier than ever

Silent serenity: we pick the best luxury EVs out there

The smooth, quiet and easy power an electric motor has makes it the perfect propulsion system for a luxury car. Here are the best.

These are the best luxury SUVs on sale today

Because luxury saloons are so passé

Best hybrid estate cars of 2026

Thinking of buying a hybrid estate car? Don't miss the CAR magazine UK guide to the best ones of 2026. Read on for buying guide and prices.

The best hybrid SUVs rated in 2026 – and one you really should avoid

Looking for a hybrid SUV? We round up all of the best options

Best Small Electric Cars 2026: our top picks and one to avoid

Small EVs are getting seriously good. From charming retro throwbacks to bargain buys, here are CAR's top-rated little electric runabouts right now.

'For me, the M5's bulk has never been an issue'

CAR lives with a BMW M5 Touring – Piers takes stock in his seventh report and ponders the car's weight and looks

A mystery is afoot with our GTI Clubsport...

CAR lives with a VW Golf GTI Clubsport – in this fifth month of ownership, Ben Barry is experiencing some slippage, but not the fun kind...

Extinction rebellion! Two cars from a dying breed battle it out for supremacy

CAR tests Toyota Aygo against the Hyundai i10 – even if the i10 is now off sale, can it take on Toyota's surviving hybrid city car?

We’ve found the future of electric car charging — and it's luxurious

Could an electric car charging lounge be the future of long-distance EV travel?

Why Pod’s monthly home charging subscription might be the easiest way to power your new electric car

New subscription-based service from Pod aims to simplify home EV charging with low up-front costs and a monthly payment

BMW 1 Series review: big-tech baby Beemer still drives like a dream

The 2025 BMW 1 Series brings sleek new looks, a bold cabin and remains the sharpest drive in its class. But is the ride too harsh for UK roads?

A mystery is afoot with our GTI Clubsport...

CAR lives with a VW Golf GTI Clubsport – in this fifth month of ownership, Ben Barry is experiencing some slippage, but not the fun kind...

Extinction rebellion! Two cars from a dying breed battle it out for supremacy

CAR tests Toyota Aygo against the Hyundai i10 – even if the i10 is now off sale, can it take on Toyota's surviving hybrid city car?

We’ve found the future of electric car charging — and it's luxurious

Could an electric car charging lounge be the future of long-distance EV travel?

Has Toyota just teased a new GR Celica or MR2 for 2027?

A mysterious prototype rally car has been spotted testing – could this be Toyota's next GR superstar?

BYD's Atto 3 is now almost as quick as an RS3 – does that make it good?

Just three years on, the Atto 3 successor has arrived. It's more than a facelift, but is it true evolution? CAR magazine finds out if its developed a backbone.

Why Pod’s monthly home charging subscription might be the easiest way to power your new electric car

New subscription-based service from Pod aims to simplify home EV charging with low up-front costs and a monthly payment

MG's saving grace, improved

We've been driving the revised MG4 EV – and it's a corker. It's just as fun as the old car, but it's now better built and better equipped.

Alfa's best performance cars in years make a triumphant comeback

Back with a bang! Alfa Romeo's Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio models get a stay of execution, living on until 2027

BMW 1 Series review: big-tech baby Beemer still drives like a dream

The 2025 BMW 1 Series brings sleek new looks, a bold cabin and remains the sharpest drive in its class. But is the ride too harsh for UK roads?

BYD's Atto 3 is now almost as quick as an RS3 – does that make it good?

Just three years on, the Atto 3 successor has arrived. It's more than a facelift, but is it true evolution? CAR magazine finds out if its developed a backbone.

This Peugeot concept has a CRAZY new steering wheel – and we’ve driven it

CAR drives Peugeot's Polygon concept – a design and technology showcase that previews the look and feel of future models, starting with the next 208

Just how efficient is our Volvo EX30 actually?

Read month 2 of our Volvo EX30 long-termer reports

Honda's new coupe proves that faking it gets you far

CAR magazine UK drives a prototype version of the new hybrid Honda Prelude, with pictures and first impressions

Your guide to the best electric SUVs: 2026’s finest, ranked and reviewed

Looking for an electric family car? Check this list first

MG's saving grace, improved

We've been driving the revised MG4 EV – and it's a corker. It's just as fun as the old car, but it's now better built and better equipped.