Long-Term Review

6000 miles in a Jaecoo 7: Does it deserve to be UK's bestseller?

Chinese newbie has conquered sales charts, offering strong value and high-tech interior

2 April 2026
6000 miles in a Jaecoo 7: Does it deserve to be UK's bestseller?
Electric cars

Hot Vauxhall Astra to return as 280bhp Cupra Born VZ rival

Performance-focused GSE line is key in lifting Vauxhall's "emotional appeal" to fight off Chinese newcomers

2 April 2026
Hot Vauxhall Astra to return as 280bhp Cupra Born VZ rival
Technology

An AI brain and 2000 robots: BMW's €650m Munich transformation

Factory will begin building i3 saloon in August, followed by other Neue Klasse EVs from end of 2027

1 April 2026
An AI brain and 2000 robots: BMW's €650m Munich transformation
New cars

Hyundai Boulder hints at Ford Bronco and Jeep Wrangler rival

New concept previews range of rugged off-roaders and pick-up trucks being primed for US market

1 April 2026
Hyundai Boulder hints at Ford Bronco and Jeep Wrangler rival
PEUGEOT 208 HYBRID UK EXT 11
In the UK alone, 13,345 examples of the Peugeot 208 are affected by the recall
Consumer

Stellantis recalls 44,000 UK cars due to fire risk

Contact between 1.2-litre petrol engine's GPF pipe and starter-generator belt can cause fire in mild hybrids

1 April 2026
Stellantis recalls 44,000 UK cars due to fire risk
Features

Beat the petrol price hike: I gained 12mpg with these simple tips

UK fuel prices are soaring, but these easy expert tips can make your petrol car 25% more efficient

1 April 2026
Beat the petrol price hike: I gained 12mpg with these simple tips
From the archive

From particle accelerators to the iPad: 41 years of car touchscreens

From the first in-car touchscreen in 1985 to the Tesla Model S - these were the significant moments

1 April 2026
From particle accelerators to the iPad: 41 years of car touchscreens
Electric cars

New entry-level BMW iX3 brings £5000 price cut

New '40' powertrain offers 316bhp and 395 miles of range for £53,250

1 April 2026
New entry-level BMW iX3 brings £5000 price cut
My Week in Cars

Prior buys a car! Artura, software, a BONG!?

Prior and Cropley discuss the Artura, software and BONGS?!

1 April 2026
Prior buys a car! Artura, software, a BONG!?
New cars

Mercedes-Benz GLE: 577bhp AMG tops updated model range

Extensive updates for SUV and Coupé include upgraded tech, near-complete interior redesign and new powertrains

31 March 2026
Mercedes-Benz GLE: 577bhp AMG tops updated model range

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