Renault Scenic E-Tech now qualifies for £3,750 Electric Car Grant

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

Renault Scenic E-Tech now qualifies for £3,750 Electric Car Grant

The practical Renault Scenic E-Tech now costs from £33,245, having gained full eligibility for the UK Government’s Electric Car Grant scheme.

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The Scenic E-Tech SUV has become the latest model from Renault to gain full eligibility for the Electric Car Grant (ECG). 

Notably, the Renault Scenic E-Tech family SUV has been rewarded with the maximum £3,750 grant – available solely to EVs made to the ‘highest manufacturing sustainability standards’. 

It becomes the third Renault to...


Best supercars to buy in 2026

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

Best supercars to buy in 2026

We reveal the most exciting supercars on sale in 2026, including the Aston Martin Vantage, Lamborghini Temerario and Porsche 911 GT3 RS.

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Supercars are the preserve of the fortunate few, but we can all dream. Exotic and expensive, they deliver the ultimate in performance and driving excitement, alongside an unbeatable sense of occasion. 

The best supercars of 2026 include some familiar names, such as Aston Martin, Ferrari and McLaren, but there’s also room for two high-end versions of the Porsche 911. All are currently available to buy – if you have the means and, in some cases, a...


New manual-only Porsche 911 GT3 S/C is lean and roofless

Wed, 15 Apr 2026

New manual-only Porsche 911 GT3 S/C is lean and roofless

With a 510hp 4.0-litre flat-six engine and a manual gearbox, the Porsche 911 GT3 S/C is an open-air version of the 911 GT3.

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After more than 25 years, and eight generations, Porsche has finally made its track-focused 911 GT3 into a convertible.

The new Porsche 911 GT3 S/C represents the first time the illustrious GT3 badge has been applied to a model without a fixed roof.

Driving the latest 992.2-generation 911 GT3 in the open air should make the wail of its naturally...


Radical new Nissan Juke goes fully electric for 2027

Wed, 15 Apr 2026

Radical new Nissan Juke goes fully electric for 2027

Due on sale next year, the radical new battery-powered Juke will continue to be made at Nissan's factory in Sunderland.

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Nissan has unveiled the first images of its third-generation Juke compact SUV – and it looks bolder than ever.

When the original Juke hit the roads back in 2010, it caused a stir with its styling, resembling a radical concept car that had just been driven off the show stand. 

It helped the Juke become one of Nissan’s best-selling models in the UK. However, the polarising styling of the original Juke...


Rolls-Royce Project Nightingale is world’s most decadent drop-top

Tue, 14 Apr 2026

Rolls-Royce Project Nightingale is world’s most decadent drop-top

Limited to 100 examples, the coachbuilt, fully electric Project Nightingale will be delivered to Rolls-Royce customers from 2028.

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The first model in Rolls-Royce’s ultra-bespoke Coachbuild Collection has been revealed, taking the form of a dramatic drop-top. 

Known as Project Nightingale, the car will be offered to 100 specially selected Rolls-Royce customers. Each buyer is then invited to become immersed in the design and production process.

Styling inspiration comes from classic Rolls-Royce vehicles, paying particular tribute to the...


Tolman Motorsport builds Honda Integra Type R DC2 restomod

Tue, 14 Apr 2026

Tolman Motorsport builds Honda Integra Type R DC2 restomod

Rugby-based Tolman has given the VTEC-powered modern classic Honda Integra Type R a carefully considered makeover. We want one.

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The Honda Integra Type R has become the latest modern classic to receive the restomod treatment from Tolman Motorsport. 

Best known for its reimagined Peugeot 205 GTI, the Rugby-based company has turned its attention to the iconic DC2-generation Integra Type R. 

The Honda is one of four unique customer cars due from Tolman Motorsport in 2026. It follows on from previous bespoke builds, including a Ford Escort...


A real life-saver: Volvo marks 70 years of the seatbelt

Mon, 13 Apr 2026

A real life-saver: Volvo marks 70 years of the seatbelt

The Volvo Amazon prototype of 1956 pioneered a two-point diagonal seatbelt, then the familiar three-point belt arrived two years later.

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Reaching a 70th birthday is an important milestone, but is especially noteworthy for one of Volvo’s life-saving safety innovations. 

A prototype version of the classic Volvo 120 Series, better known as the Amazon, made its debut in 1956. It featured a two-point cross-chest diagonal seatbelt: a major advancement from the lap belts...


Best luxury SUVs to buy in 2026

Mon, 13 Apr 2026

Best luxury SUVs to buy in 2026

We reveal the best luxury SUVs on sale in 2026, including the Bentley Bentayga, Lamborghini Urus SE, Range Rover and Volvo XC90.

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Large SUVs can offer the comfort and prestige of a traditional luxury saloon, but with the potential to venture off-road. You also get a commanding driving position and enough space for passengers and luggage to rival a boutique hotel room.

Almost every upmarket car brand offers an SUV of some description in 2026. Love ’em or hate ’em, these high-riding heavyweights are here to stay. Even ...


Why government-backed parking apps could alienate older drivers

Mon, 13 Apr 2026

Why government-backed parking apps could alienate older drivers

New research finds that almost three million older drivers in Britain could be unable to access smartphone-based parking apps.

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The adoption of a single ‘one app fits all’ solution to pay for car parking risks isolating older drivers, new data suggests.

The government is encouraging local authorities across the UK to collaborate with the National Parking Platform (NPP) for payment in public car parks. 

A joint venture between the Department for Transport and the British Parking Association, the NPP is designed to allow drivers to ...


New Lepas L6 hybrid and electric SUVs: here’s what we know

Mon, 13 Apr 2026

New Lepas L6 hybrid and electric SUVs: here’s what we know

Chinese brand Lepas is showcasing its new L6 hybrid and electric SUVs at Milan Design Week, with a UK launch planned soon.

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Chinese marque Lepas, part of the Chery automotive group, has confirmed its next vehicle for launch in the UK.

Making its debut at the prestigious Milan Design Week, the mid-size Lepas L6 SUV will be offered to British customers in both hybrid and fully electric guises.

Its arrival follows the announcement of the ...