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Insurance firms accused of secretly “taxing the poor” amidst heat from car finance scandal

Insurance firms accused of secretly “taxing the poor” amidst heat from car finance scandal
Both car insurance and finance firms are under fire for covert practices that see consumers unknowingly paying more
Car Deal of the Day: Cupra Ateca offers sporty SUV style for less than £220 a month

Car Deal of the Day: Cupra Ateca offers sporty SUV style for less than £220 a month
The Cupra Ateca is the SEAT Ateca’s sportier twin – and our Deal of the Day for 2 April
Volkswagen Multivan eHybrid 4Motion is an all-wheel drive PHEV seven-seater for under £55k

Volkswagen Multivan eHybrid 4Motion is an all-wheel drive PHEV seven-seater for under £55k
New battery allows for bump in electric range for the Multivan plug-in hybrid
New Jeep Compass SUV teased again; will we ever see the production car?

New Jeep Compass SUV teased again; will we ever see the production car?
The reveal of the next-generation Compass has been pushed back again, but new images shows it on the production line
Drivers baffled by in-car safety assistance systems

Drivers baffled by in-car safety assistance systems
‘Widespread confusion creates safety concerns and erodes confidence’, says new report
Proposal to relax CO2 targets for car makers confirmed in Europe

Proposal to relax CO2 targets for car makers confirmed in Europe
Proposal for three years extra breathing space follows fierce lobbying, but needs MEP support
New Polestar 2 update adds £1,800 Bowers and Wilkins sound system option

New Polestar 2 update adds £1,800 Bowers and Wilkins sound system option
Firm’s first EV has been tweaked to keep tabs with the Tesla Model 3
New Citroen C3 Hybrid now available as the latest model in the supermini range

New Citroen C3 Hybrid now available as the latest model in the supermini range
Hybrid power joins petrol and pure-electric versions of the C3 from £20,115
Forget electric car range, charging speed will be key when we find the battery size sweet spot

Forget electric car range, charging speed will be key when we find the battery size sweet spot
Editor Paul Barker wonders what the sweet spot is between EV battery sizes and weight
New Omoda 9 could be the UK’s longest-range plug-in hybrid

New Omoda 9 could be the UK’s longest-range plug-in hybrid
Omoda’s new 4x4 flagship delivers an “expected” range of more than 700 miles, plus 0-62mph in less than five seconds
New Vauxhall Corsa Electric Long Range can manage 266 miles on a charge

New Vauxhall Corsa Electric Long Range can manage 266 miles on a charge
Fresh edition has the same-sized battery than the car it replaces, but Vauxhall has eked out more range
Vauxhall Mokka Griffin returns to line-up with £24,995 starting price 

Vauxhall Mokka Griffin returns to line-up with £24,995 starting price
Vauxhall’s new Mokka Griffin special edition adds more kit and a slight price hike for 2025
Entry-level Vauxhall Corsa Yes Edition adds hybrid option and more powerful electric powertrain

Entry-level Vauxhall Corsa Yes Edition adds hybrid option and more powerful electric powertrain
The big-battery Vauxhall Corsa Electric now gets a sub-£29k price tag courtesy of the Yes Edition
BMW, Ford, VW and other car makers fined for preventing competition on car recycling

BMW, Ford, VW and other car makers fined for preventing competition on car recycling
15 manufacturers and an auto industry body are hit with huge fines in a joint European and UK investigation
Car Deal of the Day: Volkswagen ID.3 for less than £200 a month? This is no April Fool

Car Deal of the Day: Volkswagen ID.3 for less than £200 a month? This is no April Fool
The VW ID.3 is an excellent choice for those making the switch to EV. It’s our Deal of the Day for 1 April
SEAT Ibiza, Arona, Leon and Ateca get sporty upgrades thanks to new Black Editions

SEAT Ibiza, Arona, Leon and Ateca get sporty upgrades thanks to new Black Editions
This could be the final change ahead of updates to Ibiza and Arona later this year
New electric Mazda CX-6e gets set to battle Tesla Model Y and Audi Q4 e-tron

New electric Mazda CX-6e gets set to battle Tesla Model Y and Audi Q4 e-tron
The CX-6e will be an all-electric mid-sized SUV to follow Mazda’s upcoming 6e saloon
Aptera solar car does 300 miles – powered only by the sun!

Aptera solar car does 300 miles – powered only by the sun!
US firm Aptera’s three-wheeler has completed a 300-mile US road trip, adding range on the go
Hyundai Insteroid is a wild, gaming-inspired take on the Inster EV

Hyundai Insteroid is a wild, gaming-inspired take on the Inster EV
Company says the Insteroid is a ‘Dream Car’ concept created by its motorsport division
Vauxhall cuts EV prices in response to VED changes

Vauxhall cuts EV prices in response to VED changes
Every electric Vauxhall now comes in under the £40,000 threshold for ‘luxury’ car tax, potentially saving customers over £2,000
Easter holiday traffic predictions are no yoke

Easter holiday traffic predictions are no yoke
21 million road trips planned this weekend, with end-of-term traffic chaos threatened
Car Deal of the Day: BYD Seal – signed, sealed and delivered for less than £305 a month

Car Deal of the Day: BYD Seal – signed, sealed and delivered for less than £305 a month
The BYD Seal is a Tesla Model 3 rival, and a very good one at that. It’s our Deal of the Day for 31 March
Alfa Romeo adds a golden touch to all models with the Intensa special editions

Alfa Romeo adds a golden touch to all models with the Intensa special editions
Black and gold theme, plus extra kit, available on the Junior, Tonale, Giulia and Stelvio
New 1,064bhp Aston Martin Valhalla undergoing final testing ahead of production

New 1,064bhp Aston Martin Valhalla undergoing final testing ahead of production
Production of the 1,064bhp mid-engined hybrid hypercar will start within the next three months, limited to 999 units
In-car gaming arrives in latest Android Auto update

In-car gaming arrives in latest Android Auto update
Android Auto 14.1 update adds compatibility with games available on Android devices
Confirmed: Renault Twingo-based Nissan EV incoming

Confirmed: Renault Twingo-based Nissan EV incoming
Online investors’ call confirms Nissan will build a “derivative” of the Renault Twingo from 2026
Car Deal of the Day: Hybrid-powered Peugeot 3008 for £208 per month

Car Deal of the Day: Hybrid-powered Peugeot 3008 for £208 per month
Peugeot’s sharply styled and hybrid-powered family car can be leased for as little as £208 per month in this deal
Eddie Jordan was an extraordinary man who did so much for so many

Eddie Jordan was an extraordinary man who did so much for so many
Mike Rutherford pays tribute to legendary motorsport maverick Eddie Jordan
Car Deal of the Day: Only £245 per month for the 60mpg Renault Rafale coupé-SUV

Car Deal of the Day: Only £245 per month for the 60mpg Renault Rafale coupé-SUV
Sleekly styled SUV comes with hybrid power and a competitive monthly price in our Deal of the Day for 29 March
Tears at Vauxhall Luton as final van rolls off the line

Tears at Vauxhall Luton as final van rolls off the line
120 years of vehicle manufacturing comes to an end, as Stellantis turns its back on historic British plant
Car Deal of the Day: posh Audi A3 Saloon for well under £300 a month

Car Deal of the Day: posh Audi A3 Saloon for well under £300 a month
The A3 Saloon is a smart choice if you want a compact executive car. It’s our Deal of the Day for 28 March
Public transport is no alternative to the car and hasn't improved in decades: new survey

Public transport is no alternative to the car and hasn't improved in decades: new survey
Level of UK car dependency quantified in new survey data from the RAC
Hot hatch fans rejoice! A new Peugeot 208 GTi is officially on the way

Hot hatch fans rejoice! A new Peugeot 208 GTi is officially on the way
The GTi badge is coming back, and sooner than we might have imagined!
New Skoda Elroq vRS is coming: hot SUV ready for big launch next week

New Skoda Elroq vRS is coming: hot SUV ready for big launch next week
Brand-new electric Elroq set for hot vRS treatment, and it turns out we’ll see it sooner than expected
Just stop oil protesters throw in the towel by announcing final demonstration 

Just stop oil protesters throw in the towel by announcing final demonstration
Controversial British protest group advertises a final march before disbanding for good