Cracked tyre
Tyres were the most common defect that resulted in drivers receiving penalty points
Consumer

Rise of unsafe vehicles on UK roads is 'cause for alarm'

Total of 13,109 people were given points for driving unsafe vehicles in 2024, up from 8614 a year prior

13 August 2025
Rise of unsafe vehicles on UK roads is 'cause for alarm'
 Polestar 3 World Record Attempt 2025 121
Polestar 3 used for the attempt was completely factory-spec
New cars

Polestar 3 goes 581 miles to break electric SUV range record

Unmodified Polestar 3 beats its official range by 143 miles and sets a new benchmark for EV SUVs

13 August 2025
Polestar 3 goes 581 miles to break electric SUV range record
Business

Ex-McLaren, Alpine and Lotus bosses join British start-up Longbow

Longbow plans to bring a pair of lightweight electric sports cars to market at £65,000 in late 2027

12 August 2025
Autocar Business
Ex-McLaren, Alpine and Lotus bosses join British start-up Longbow
New cars

Kimera Evo38: Lancia 037 tribute gains mild-hybrid system, 4WD

Fresh development of reimagined 1980s rally monster is boosted to nearly 600bhp in production form

12 August 2025
Kimera Evo38: Lancia 037 tribute gains mild-hybrid system, 4WD
New cars

Czinger shelves GT, SUV to focus on more variants of 21C hypercar

American company's new CCO tells Autocar that it needs to be "sustainable" as well as "high-end"

12 August 2025
Czinger shelves GT, SUV to focus on more variants of 21C hypercar
New cars

Hyundai Ioniq 2 due as affordable EV to rival Renault 4

New model will lead brand's push for more customers in key markets

12 August 2025
Hyundai Ioniq 2 due as affordable EV to rival Renault 4
New cars

Ford to launch new range of affordable EVs starting in 2027

Universal EV platform will first be used for new electric pick-up truck priced from £22,000

11 August 2025
Ford to launch new range of affordable EVs starting in 2027
Best cars

The best Chinese cars on sale in the UK - tested and rated

Intrigued by the prospect of a Chinese car? These are the best on the market right now

11 August 2025
The best Chinese cars on sale in the UK - tested and rated
New cars

Kia slims Picanto range, gives Xceed more power and axes Ceed

Korean brand refreshes its hatchback line-up in preparation for arrival of EV4, EV2 and combustion-engined K4

11 August 2025
Kia slims Picanto range, gives Xceed more power and axes Ceed
Consumer

Elderly drivers facing mandatory eye tests in road safety push

Stricter enforcement on eyesight is being primed as part of wide-reaching reform on road safety rules

11 August 2025
Elderly drivers facing mandatory eye tests in road safety push

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