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MIKE RUTHERFORD
THE official new car-buying results for 2025 are in.
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January 14, 2026
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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R
IT'S quite bizarre the people - or in this case, the cars - you bump into in Sainsbury's car park on a dull winter's day in deepest Surrey.
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January 14, 2026
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Fresh Renault flagship takes aim at Hyundai
RENAULT has revealed its new flagship, the Filante, a large coupé-SUV designed to challenge the Hyundai Group's dominance in South Korea.
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January 14, 2026
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Jeep boss reveals Wrangler could make European return
Execs keen for iconic 4x4 to continue after sales were ended in October
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January 14, 2026
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BUYER'S GUIDE Volvo C40
FROM £18,000 Swedish brand's first electric velhicle has a lot going for it as a used buy, but check its rivals before committing to a purchase
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January 14, 2026
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Puma keeps the best-selling UK car crown for a third year
THE Ford Puma was the UK’s bestselling car in 2025, according to new data released by the SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders), making it three years on the trot that the small SUV has topped the sales chart.
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January 14, 2026
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3 CAR CA GARAGE
VOLKSWAGEN'S model range is pretty broad, but in 2027 its flagship SUV will be leaving a big hole in the lineup.
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January 14, 2026
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Hyundai Nexo
FIRST DRIVE Mk2 Nexo is a fire showcase for hydrogen fuel-cell tech, but poor infrastructure will hamper its chances in the UK
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January 14, 2026
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Volkswagen
FIRST DRIVE High-spec trim subtly updates electric SUV's look and offers buyers a good-value package of standard equipment
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January 14, 2026
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Honda shows racing heart...
HONDA revealed two new concepts at the Tokyo Auto Salon based on the latest Prelude and the Civic Type R.
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January 14, 2026
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NEW MODEL ARMY
The electric SUV class is hotting up with new Kia EV5 and Smart #5, plus an entry-level version of Tesla's Model Y
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January 14, 2026
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Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Pro
Tweaks under the skin for new Pro iron out many of the criticisms of other AMG GT models
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January 14, 2026
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Aggressive new look for Peugeot's 408
Fresh face ups the elegance for striking French family car
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January 14, 2026
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UK ROAD SAFETY STRATEGY: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
WE LOOK AT THE KEY POINTS OF NEW LABOUR PLAN AIMED AT SAVING THOUSANDS OF ROAD USERS' LIVES OVER THE NEXT DECADE
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January 14, 2026
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Xpeng G6
FIRST DRIVE Chinese brand's first UK model gets an update a year after launch, with new batteries and motors, plus refreshed tech
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January 14, 2026
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COMPACT KIA EV2 IS THINKING BIG
New electric Renault 4 challenger offers up to 277 miles of range, a spacious interior and large-car technology
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January 14, 2026
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...as its SUVs get rally-style makeover
AS well as track-based concepts (above), Honda displayed Trail Line SUV models that draw on the firm’s experience in off-road racing, including the iconic Baja 1000 rally.
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January 14, 2026
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Mazda targets Tesla with sleek electric SUV...
European-developed version of Chinese EV is expected to go on sale in the UK late this year
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January 14, 2026
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Model 3 Standard slaslhes price by £2k
Entry-level saloon has 332-mile range and lowest Tesla insurance rating
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January 14, 2026
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MIKE RUTHERFORD
WELCOME to 2026, in which I'm expecting yet another major political U-turn, more public transport inefficiency and rip-offs, a renaissance in the threatened - but now seemingly safe - small-car sector, and lots of great deals from a leasing industry offering some new models for pennies per hour.
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January 07, 2026
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BUYING CARS
LOOKING FOR A USED CAR? SPARE A THOUGHT FOR THE PERSON SELLING
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January 07, 2026
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VOLVO EX30
EV passes its practicality test with flying colours
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January 07, 2026
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26 NEW CARS FOR 2026
Hot hatches, family SUVs, city cars and everything in between
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January 07, 2026
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TESTED Wireless phone chargers
GETTING A GRIP: It's a smart move to buy a phone mount that incorporates a wireless charger, but which is the best option, Mous or Quad Lock?
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January 07, 2026
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COULD YOU EVER BUY A SECOND-HAND SUPERCAR?
“IT all starts with a coffee,” says Ferrari sales manager Glenn Butt as he escorts us towards a sumptuous seating area overlooking a showroom of dreams. We’re at Meridien Modena, one of the most well regarded Ferrari dealerships in the country, about to experience what very few do: the fabled process of buying a Ferrari.
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January 07, 2026
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Paul Smith Land Rover Defender
IF you're a fan of Paul Smith's work and already have a wardrobe full of his clothes, you could be tempted by a model of the designer's one-off special edition of the classic Land Rover Defender.
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January 07, 2026
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Thule Palm high-back booster seat
SWEDISH brand Thule may be most well known for its range of bike racks and roof boxes, but with the introduction of the new Palm high-back booster seat, it now claims to offer a “complete car-seat range” as well.
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January 07, 2026
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Volkswagen Polo Edition 50
Brand marks 50th anniversary of its supermini with special edition, ahead of a big year for the Polo name
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January 07, 2026
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WHO'S IN FRONT?
Vauxhall's resurrected Frontera comes in petrol and electric guises. We pitch the British brand's EV against its BYD Atto 2 family-SUV rival
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January 07, 2026
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Hyundai pumps £176m into R&D centre
Hi-tech German facility will improve Hyundai, Kia and Genesis and deliver higher quality, says boss
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