John Redfern

U.S. Editor with a love of all things Americana. Woodgrain-clad station wagons and ridiculous muscle cars a speciality.

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Volkswagen was the UK’s best-selling car brand in 2025

Volkswagen has claimed the crown as the UK’s most popular new-car manufacturer for the fifth year in a row, with EV sales up by 45 percent.

Fiat and Abarth slash EV prices by up to £4,000

The two Italian brands have reduced the cost of their electric cars, including the 500e and 600e, to win over new customers in the UK.

Supercharged Ram SRT TRX returns with even more power

Discontinued in 2024 due to emissions regulations, the reborn Ram TRX heralds a comeback for the supercharged 6.2-liter Hemi V-8.

Nearly a quarter of new cars registered in 2025 were EVs

The UK saw more than two million new cars registered last year, with EVs accounting for 23.4 percent of the market.

UK prices and specs revealed for Alpine A390 electric SUV

Alpine's electric SUV will cost from £61,390 when orders open this spring. Here's what we know about the new A390 so far.

Drivers turned off Tesla by Musk’s trillionaire pay package

In November 2025, Tesla shareholders approved a pay deal that would make CEO Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire by 2035

Two thirds of car leasing customers chose a hybrid or EV in 2025

Analysis of new leasing data also shows that motorists now prioritise reliability, affordability and practicality when selecting a car.

Wunderbar! Volkswagen brings back buttons for electric ID. Polo

Customer feedback has seen Volkswagen replace touchscreen controls with physical buttons inside the new electric ID. Polo – due this year.

Lamborghini blasts into 2026 with fully hybrid model range

The UK remains one of the top markets worldwide for the Italian supercar company, helped by a new flagship London showroom.

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Formula 1 to launch online Virtual Grand Prix Series this weekend

With multiple races on the 2020 F1 calendar postponed, officials have moved to create a special online esports championship with current drivers taking part

How to secure your car with an OBD port locking device

We explain how to prevent your car being stolen by criminals who target its On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) port.

How to protect your car from catalytic converter theft

Catalytic converter theft can be inconvenient and expensive, with hybrid cars particularly affected. We explain how to minimise the risk.

Rare Subaru Impreza 22B sells for more than $310,000

One of only 400 examples made for the Japanese market, the Impreza 22B STI was imported under the Show or Display exemption.

British F1 star Lando Norris has a brand-new McLaren company car

Teenage British F1 star Lando Norris took delivery of the bright orange 570S supercar from the McLaren Technology Centre