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A quarter of motorists have fallen victim to vehicle crime such as theft or vandalism in the past year, according to new RAC research. Those who live in towns and city centres are much more likely to have been targeted, with 45% of drivers in these areas experiencing vehicle crime, compared to just 15% in …

One of the eight newcomers below will be crowned winner of the prestigious UK Car of the Year title on February 26. The list highlights the growing popularity of electric vehicles as well as a continuing interest in practicality and interior space. Audi leads the way with two category wins. In the Executive Car category, …

We get behind the wheel of the latest addition to Kia’s fast-growing electric line-up It might be a little late to the party, but this mid-sized family EV is hugely important to Kia because it’s the electric version of the brand’s best-seller – the petrol-powered Sportage SUV. About the same dimensions as the Sportage and …

The rise of Kia since it entered the UK market in 1991 is remarkable. That year, the South Korean newcomer sold just 1,786 cars. Fast forward to 2025 and registrations had grown to a record-breaking 113,436 vehicles, making Kia the fourth best-selling brand in the UK with a 5.6% market share. Not content with its …

If you drive a BMW, chances are you already appreciate the engineering under the hood. But what about in the cabin? Every modern BMW Hi-Fi sound system (and the ones of the other car makers) will keep on shaping the sound with the magic of DSP or digital signal processing. It’s a special digital device …

Kia has unveiled the EV2 at the Brussels Motor Show – the most compact electric vehicle from the brand yet. The entry-level hatchback will be available with two battery options (42.2kWh and 61.0kWh) which are expected to deliver ranges of up to 197 and 278 miles. Inside, a new sliding and reclining rear seat system …

The new car market ended 2025 with 2,020,520 UK registrations last year for the first time since 2019. Figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) indicate a third year of growth. Repeating a pattern seen in previous years, electric vehicle (EV) registrations took a high market share in the final month of …

It was not so long ago that checking a car’s history meant stacks of paperwork, protracted phone calls, or booking physical appointments. Today, anyone considering a used vehicle can instantly conduct a vehicle check free online, all from a laptop or smartphone. The influence of digital tools on the automotive landscape has been steady but profound, …