Car Reviews and News

The latest car reviews, news and advice from our team

Electric giveaway: Jaguar i-PACE winner announced
Rory calls the latest winner in our electric car giveaway - the proud owner of a brand-new Jaguar i-PACE worth £76,000!
News 7 hours ago
Black Friday car deals 2021
Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2021: find new car deals and car lease deals now.
Best of 17 hours ago
Black Friday 2021: save money on your next car
It's Black Friday 2021 - you can start saving money now with deals available on new and electric cars as well as car lease deals over this Black...
News 1 day ago
Rory Reid vs António Félix da Costa: Can a motorsport beginner beat a Formula E world champion in his own DS E-Tense?
Rory Reid challenges Formula E world champion Antonio Felix da Costa to a race around the track, but how does he fare?
News 1 day ago
Living with a… Mazda3 e-Skyactiv X (Month 4)
Mazda thinks its Skyactiv X tech can make a conventional petrol engine as frugal as a diesel and as efficient as a hybrid – we’re putting its claims...
Long-term review 1 day ago
How to part exchange your car on Auto Trader
Part exchanging your car through Auto Trader is simple and can be done in four easy steps. Find out more about how to part-ex in our guide.
Advice 2 days ago
What is part exchange for cars?
Learn more about part exchange – what it means, how part-ex works for cars, and how to prepare your car for a part-exchange.
Advice 2 days ago
Buying a used EV: what happens when the battery dies?
Rory Reid buys the cheapest EV on Auto Trader to find out if used electric cars are a credible option for modern car buyers.
Feature 2 days ago
Are synthetic fuels a better alternative to electric cars?
Rory and the team look at how synthetic fuels could keep petrol and diesel cars on the road after 2030, and whether they're a better solution than...
News 3 days ago
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe Hatchback (2021 - ) review
A sleek four-door with a big boot and space for the family, the 4 Series Gran Coupe is also a stylish and sporty drive
Expert review 3 days ago
Manchester Clean Air Zone: financial support available from November 2021
Greater Manchester’s Clean Air Zone starts from 30 May 2022. Find out where it will be and what financial support will be available to switch to a...
News 4 days ago
Mercedes-Benz C Class Saloon (2021 - ) review
All-new Mercedes-Benz C-Class draws down tech, luxury and a sense of refinement from its big brothers
Expert review 4 days ago
Common electric car myths busted
Rory Reid busts some of the biggest myths surrounding electric cars, from how much they cost to how green they really are. Get some fun EV facts to...
Feature 6 days ago
Is the Cupra Formentor the best family crossover out now?
After six months of driving the Cupra Formentor, Rory Reid gives his definitive verdict on whether it’s the best family car on the market today.
News 1 week ago
Mustang CS850GT video review
Rory drives the Clive Sutton CS850GT Mustang - the UK's answer to the Ford Mustang GT500.
News 1 week ago
Coming soon: Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS
Track-focused Cayman features 500 horsepower engine, racing car aero and weight-saving carbon bodywork
News 1 week ago
Living with a… Ford Transit Custom Trail (Month 5)
Can a van really work as an alternative to the traditional family SUV? One of the team has put his money where his mouth is to find out…
Long-term review 1 week ago
Electric cars in winter
How will an electric car cope in snow, on ice, or driving through flooded patches?
Advice 1 week ago
What is an electric car and how does it work?
Find the answers to all your electric car-related questions, from ‘what is an electric vehicle’ to ‘how EVs work’ and ‘are electric cars automatic’.
Advice 2 weeks ago
The best small electric cars 2021
EVs come in all shapes and sizes and small ones make perfect cars for commuting, urban driving and general scooting about – here are our favourites
Best of 2 weeks ago