Best American cars of all time – Ford Mustang

The Ford Mustang is probably the most recognisable American car ever made and is credited with the creation of the ‘pony car’ class which has defined US car culture ever since. A coupe-style car with a long bonnet and cut-off rear, the first-generation Mustang was one of Ford’s most successful models ever and it’s the… Continue reading Best American cars of all time – Ford Mustang

Best seven-seat hybrid cars 2024/2025

While the plug-in’s pure-electric range of 37 miles lags behind that of some rivals, the system works well overall and is very efficient, with claimed combined economy of up to 176.5mpg. Inside, the slickly designed cabin feels great and is very spacious, with seven seats as standard, or the option of six with a pair… Continue reading Best seven-seat hybrid cars 2024/2025

Best used tow cars 2024/2025

Interior space is tight for such a large machine and it feels a little dated when put next to its more luxurious competitors, but the Hilux makes so much sense as a dependable towing workhorse.  Mileage is a secondary consideration if there’s evidence of regular dealer servicing (and perhaps remaining time on the 10-year warranty).… Continue reading Best used tow cars 2024/2025

Act now for $7,500 EV tax credit: There’s ‘real risk’ Trump will axe funding in 2025, lawyer says

Maskot | Digitalvision | Getty Images Prospective car buyers considering an electric vehicle may need to act fast to get a Biden-era EV tax credit worth up to $7,500, due to the likelihood that President-elect Donald Trump and Republicans on Capitol Hill will axe those savings in tax negotiations next year, according to auto and… Continue reading Act now for $7,500 EV tax credit: There’s ‘real risk’ Trump will axe funding in 2025, lawyer says

Car Deal of the Day: Peugeot 208 is an upmarket supermini for £173 a month

Eye-catching interior Good on fuel £173 a month Peugeot has proven with the 208 that the supermini sector can have a premium feel. This personal contract hire deal from VIPGateway Peugeot Leasing via our parent site Carwow makes the 208 more appealing than ever.  This three-year contract requires an initial deposit of £2,377 followed by… Continue reading Car Deal of the Day: Peugeot 208 is an upmarket supermini for £173 a month

Car Deal of the Day: newly facelifted BMW 1 Series is a premium hatchback for £294 a month

Good to drive Efficient mild-hybrid £294 a month BMW gave its 1 Series hatchback such a significant update in 2024 that it received an all-new model code. There were changes inside and out in terms of design, and a new mild-hybrid engine also arrived – ensuring the 1 Series remains at the top of the premium… Continue reading Car Deal of the Day: newly facelifted BMW 1 Series is a premium hatchback for £294 a month

Aston Martin Vantage AMV24 Edition celebrates Spa 24 Hours victory

This year’s 24 Hours of Spa saw Aston Martin secure a GT3-class win with the Vantage, and to mark the achievement, the firm has created the Vantage AMV24 Edition. Available exclusively to ‘clients in Continental Europe’ the AMV24 gets a bespoke look as an homage to the race car.  Advertisement – Article continues below Just… Continue reading Aston Martin Vantage AMV24 Edition celebrates Spa 24 Hours victory

New Mercedes CLA: best look yet ahead of 2025 launch with hybrid and all-electric power

“The next-generation automated driving in the CLA will be the most sophisticated, the best assistant system that we have ever done, by a wide, wide margin,” said the boss. “As quickly as possible that would come back up into the S-Class: even though the one in today’s S-Class is probably the best in the world,… Continue reading New Mercedes CLA: best look yet ahead of 2025 launch with hybrid and all-electric power

Lotus embraces EREV hybrids as it axes all-electric plan

Lotus will produce hybrid versions of future models in response to the continued reluctance of luxury car buyers to move to EVs.  The switch, confirmed by the brand’s CEO to reporters at recent Guangzhou motor show in China, means the brand is tearing up its current plan to go all-electric by 2028. Lotus will develop… Continue reading Lotus embraces EREV hybrids as it axes all-electric plan

Cancelled Jaguar J-Pace revealed in new images

This is the first glimpse of the Jaguar J-Pace premium SUV, which was cancelled three years ago, when development was well advanced. The J-Pace would have been a sibling model to the current Range Rover and Range Rover Sport, being built on the same MLA ‘flex-fuel’ platform. The studio model pictured here was built primarily… Continue reading Cancelled Jaguar J-Pace revealed in new images