Best cars

The best electric cars – driven, rated and ranked

These are the best EVs on sale in the UK today in our view – each with its own trump card

5 January 2026
The best electric cars – driven, rated and ranked
New cars

Renault Filante name confirmed for large 'high-end' global SUV

Wild aero concept gives its name to a new 5m-long Renault range-topper for global markets

5 January 2026
Renault Filante name confirmed for large 'high-end' global SUV
Features

The A-Z of cars named after animals: Ant to Zebra via... Golf?

Naming cars isn't easy - unless you've got a wildlife encyclopedia to hand

5 January 2026
The A-Z of cars named after animals: Ant to Zebra via... Golf?
Slideshow

The highs & lows of the rotary engine

These cleverly-designed but hard-to-accept devices make for fascinating reading - here's their story

5 January 2026
The highs & lows of the rotary engine
Slideshow

Every important new car coming in 2026 – and beyond

We take a close look at all the interesting new cars coming our way in the coming year and beyond

5 January 2026
Every important new car coming in 2026 – and beyond
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BMW Alpina logo
New cars

BMW takes full control of Alpina performance brand

Future BMW Alpina models to focus on 'performance and driving comfort'

4 January 2026
BMW takes full control of Alpina performance brand
Slideshow

Treasures of the BMW museum

Join us for a virtual tour of the official BMW car museum in Munich

4 January 2026
Treasures of the BMW museum
New cars

Buttons are back: First look inside £22k Volkswagen ID Polo

VW's Renault 5 rival majors on physical controls, ditches the touch slider and has a Mk1 Golf's speedo

3 January 2026
Buttons are back: First look inside £22k Volkswagen ID Polo
Features

Anglesey to Amalfi: 3000 miles in a plug-in hybrid Volvo XC90

We put the XC90's touring credentials to the test with a road trip to Italy via Wales

3 January 2026
Anglesey to Amalfi: 3000 miles in a plug-in hybrid Volvo XC90

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