Think of Autocar’s annual Britain’s Best Driver’s Car (BBDC) test and your mind will rightly project visions of Porsche 911s, V12-fired Ferraris and scaffold-like lightweights. But once in a blue moon, something entirely ordinary slips into the field. Not even a GTI, ST or anything to that effect, but common-or-garden machinery that lines the nation’s… Continue reading Everyday heroes: When ‘normal’ cars sneak into supercar showdowns
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Classic-car market poised for strong 2026, says Hagerty CEO
watch now A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. The strength in the classic-car market is expected to continue in 2026 as a new generation of collectors revs up demand,… Continue reading Classic-car market poised for strong 2026, says Hagerty CEO
Mazda CX-5 2026: mayor comodidad y versatilidad
Nuevo video muestra cómo un diseño bien pensado mejora la experiencia de los pasajeros IRVINE, California, 17 de diciembre de 2025 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — El día de hoy, Mazda North American Operations publicó un nuevo video protagonizado por Jannice Jacobson, directora sénior de Planificación Estratégica, en el que se destacan las mejoras del espacio… Continue reading Mazda CX-5 2026: mayor comodidad y versatilidad
November 2025 new car pre-registration figures
SMMT released figures for November pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in November 2025 that were defined as pre-registrations. The Supply of New Cars Order 2000 requires motor manufacturers to publish the number of pre-registered cars supplied and the gross income received… Continue reading November 2025 new car pre-registration figures
3000 miles in my Mazda MX-5: a roadster for life, not just summer
Having come to terms with the inevitable departure of my Fiat Panda 100HP, I figured it was about time to treat myself to something I’d always wanted: a proper lightweight, rear-driven sports car. I’ll admit first that the car I really wanted was a Toyota GT86 – its connection to the ‘AE86’ Corolla really appeals,… Continue reading 3000 miles in my Mazda MX-5: a roadster for life, not just summer
German FAZ: Tachograph 010325
Last roundBefore the evaluation criteria are tightened next year, the car manufacturers once again sent numerous cars to the Euro NCAP crash test. Of the 20 models in total, eleven received the maximum rating of five stars, nine had to settle for four. The five-star models were Deepal S05, Exlantix ET, Geely Starray EM-I, Hyundai Nexo,… Continue reading German FAZ: Tachograph 010325
German FAZ: Tachograph 010325
Last roundBefore the evaluation criteria are tightened next year, the car manufacturers once again sent numerous cars to the Euro NCAP crash test. Of the 20 models in total, eleven received the maximum rating of five stars, nine had to settle for four. The five-star models were Deepal S05, Exlantix ET, Geely Starray EM-I, Hyundai Nexo,… Continue reading German FAZ: Tachograph 010325
Younger enthusiasts needed to reverse classic market slowdown
The historic vehicle market is worth more today than it was five years ago but growth is slowing dramatically and more must be done to increase the number of young enthusiasts if it is to survive in the future. That’s the warning from the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs (FBHVC), whose annual National Historic… Continue reading Younger enthusiasts needed to reverse classic market slowdown
Old Teslas Are Falling Apart
Alex Martin / AFP via Getty Images / Futurism Want a used car that works? You’d be wise to not get an older Tesla. In Consumer Reports’ latest ranking for used cars, the Elon Musk-run automaker came dead last in terms of reliability, trailing by over forty points from the top spot on a scale… Continue reading Old Teslas Are Falling Apart
Tesla gains in 2026 Consumer Reports’ auto brand rankings
Refreshed versions of the Tesla Model Y are shown outside a Tesla store in San Diego, California, U.S. October 21, 2025. Mike Blake | Reuters DETROIT — U.S. electric vehicle sales leader Tesla made notable strides in Consumer Reports’ influential annual auto brand rankings, cracking the top 10 overall for the U.S. The EV manufacturer… Continue reading Tesla gains in 2026 Consumer Reports’ auto brand rankings