FIRST RIDE New Touareg shows promise

Fresh looks and uprated kit for large SUV's mid-life update; Facelifted model is due to arrive in showrooms later this year

20 YEARS OF THE LONDON CONGESTION CHARGE: SUCCESS OR FAILURE? THE DEBATE STILL RAGES, TWO DECADES ON

The UK's first congestion charge celebrates its 20th anniversary this week. We investigate the impact of the controversial scheme during the past two decades

BUYER'S GUIDE: Lexus UX

FROM £23,500 Hybrid and electric versions of premium SUV are reliable and economical

Mazda CX-60

FIRST DRIVE Efficient six-cylinder diesel joins the line-up

Maserati GranTurismo

FIRST DRIVE Stunning Italian coupé updates the traditional grand-tourer recipe

Toyota Corolla

FIRST DRIVE Powertrain and tech mods keep hatch competitive

BRITAIN'S CHEAPEST CAR: DACIA SANDERO vs CITROEN C3

We line up superminis from Dacia and Citroen in our new road test to find the best-value option

Sleek new look for cheapest Mercedes

Brand's entry-level EV saloon will showcase new platform and range-boosting powertrain tech from EQXX concept. New small saloon will be most affordable model in rejigged range; MMA architecture is part of plan for increased profit margins

Kia Niro

FINAL REPORT Our hybrid had more than its fair share of problems, but there was much to like, too

Vauxhall Astra

FINAL REPORT Hatch signals its departure from our fleet

Toyota Corolla Commercial

FINAL REPORT Car-based van has been great, except for a couple of actual blind spots

USED CAR STARS

Delays for new cars mean used demand is up. Here are our top picks in eight brackets

SUNNY DELIGHT

Mercedes has let AMG loose on the latest SL. We put it to the test against BMW's M850i Convertible

INVESTIGATION: Does looming 'austerity' budget signal crunch time for UK roads?

Drivers face yet more doom and gloom as signs point to the forthcoming budget leading to big cuts in road-buliding plans

Vauxhall Astra GSE Sports Tourer

FIRST DRIVE Load-lugging plug-in hybrid mixes performance and practicality, but there are some flaws

Toyota Yaris GR Sport

FIRST DRIVE Warm hatch gets sporty styling, but same powertrain as lesser models

Bentley Flying Spur S Hybrid

FIRST DRIVE How well does hybrid limo blend efficiency and luxury? We drive it in the UK to find out

Mercedes C 300 d

FIRST DRIVE Executive estate proves that there's life in diesel yet

Dacia Duster VS the desert

Sean Carson

More power and tech for Suzuki Swace estate

Badge-engineered estate follows Corolla's lead with a range of updates

New 5 leads the charge for Omoda in the UK

Qashqai rival is Omoda's first UK car | Full range to come from Chinese brand

Dynamic duo of new BMW M SUVs swoops in

New X5 M and X6 M Competition SUV's revealed | First M division models to feature 48-volt mild-hybrid technology

Vauxhall Insignia to return as crossover

Next-generation all-electric family model to make a clean break from tradition

Motorsport pays tribute to YouTube star Block

AT the turn of the new year, the world of rallying and Gymkhana lost one of its biggest stars.

Mexico race raises curtain on 2023 Formula E season

First of 16 rounds this weekend. Marks race debut of Gen 3 car.

Car Hunter

£5,000 for a people carrier to take care of family duties

BUYER'S GUIDE: SEAT Tarraco

FROM £17,500 Spanish SUV is well worth checking out if you're in need of a seven-seater family workhorse

British-built Qashqai tops 2022 sales chart

"Sales of electric cars have overtaken diesels, putting them second to petrols for the first time"

Kia Niro Hybrid

SECOND REPORT: Hybrid crossover is perfect for photographer Pete

Ford Focus MHEV Estate

THIRD REPORT: After running our wagon, Steve Walker feels he really needs to speak up in support of the estate