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BMW i3 production ends
RIP i3? Not necessarily, given the ideas and tech developed for BMW’s pioneering electric car live on
Coming soon: Nissan’s new electric supermini
Micra replacement will be an all-electric supermini and an affordable option for buyers keen to make the switch
How to buy a car online
About to buy a car online for the first time? Follow our step-by-step guide to shop in confidence and find the perfect car for you.
Hyundai Kona N video review
Rory Reid reviews the new Hyundai Kona N - does it add some excitement to the crossover SUV market?
The Land Rover Defender 90 V8 video review
The all-new Land Rover Defender 90 V8 mixes personality, power and a supercharged engine, so why does Rory Reid worry it makes no sense?
Living with a Vauxhall Mokka-e (Month 3)
Nothing nails the current motoring zeitgeist like an all-electric compact SUV so we’re trying Vauxhall’s Mokka-e for six months to see how it lives...
Where are all the women car journalists?
There’s still a lack of female voices in the automotive world – Auto Trader gathered some women drivers together to help them get heard
Highway Code 2022: what's actually changing?
The Highway Code will be updated from January 29, 2022 - here's everything you need to know.
BMW iX SUV (2022 - ) review
Combining luxury and technology in one boldly styled package, the BMW iX is an electrified premium SUV with a difference
Living with a Jaguar XE (Month 3)
Erin Baker looks at what it's like to live with an 'old-school' Jaguar XE saloon.
Battle of the Chevrolet Camaros - ZL1 vs 1LE
Compare a fast car to an even faster one - the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 vs the 1LE
Why even rally cars are going hybrid
500 horsepower hybrid rally cars based on familiar hatchbacks and crossovers may be the most spectacular electrified motorsport yet
Long distance driving in an electric car
Planning for a long-distance drive in your electric car doesn’t have to be a headache. Here’s everything you should consider before you set off.
Electric Car Giveaway: December Tesla Model 3 winner announced
Rory calls the winner of December's Electric Car Giveaway, and the new owner of a Tesla Model 3.
Toyota RAV4 SUV (2022 - ) review
Plug-in hybrid option offers choice of a RAV4 with meaningful electric-only range and a surprising turn of speed when you need it
DVLA personalised number plates auction 2022
DVLA hosts various auctions for personalised number plates, both online and in person. Learn more about how the auctions work and what the auction...
Best Electric SUVs 2022
SUVs remain as popular as ever while interest in electric vehicles is growing - here are the best ways to combine the two
Living with a… Ford Transit Custom Trail (Month 6)
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…
Living with a… Mazda3 e-Skyactiv X (Month 5)
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...
Tesla Model 3 (2022) Electric Review
The Tesla Model 3 is nothing less than a game-changer, with range, performance and tech that set the benchmark for what an EV should be
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