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Suzuki Ignis

The diminutive Suzuki Ignis has plenty going for it, says Julie Marshall

Volkswagen T-Roc R-Line

Compact SUV Volkswagen T-Roc is an ideal choice, says Julie Marshall

Subaru Solterra

The Solterra is Subaru’s first electric car. Julie Marshall tries it out

Audi A3 Sportback TFSI e

The Audi A3 is a practical proposition, says Julie Marshall

Vauxhall Astra Ultimate

Julie Marshall spends time with the latest Vauxhall Astra – and loves it

Subaru Outback

Getting to grips with the all-wheel drive Subaru Outback

BYD Dolphin

Frederic Manby drives yet another affordable Chinese challenger

Nissan X-Trail

There’s  a lot of clever technology built into the latest X-Trail

Volkswagen Golf GTE

The Volkswagen Golf GTE - a practical performance car

Skoda Octavia vRS

The Skoda Octavia vRS is a great all-rounder

BMW 118i

There is more room to move in third generation BMW 1 Series
Julie Marshall finds there is more room to move in third generation BMW 1 Series

Fiat 500

Julie Marshall falls in love with the diminutive Fiat 500 all over again

Mazda2

Small but perfectly formed - the Mazda2

Ford Ranger Raptor

The monster Ford Raptor is equipped for anything that’s thrown at it

Suzuki Swace

Stylish, practical and safe to drive.

Hundreds of used cars and vans at some of the best prices in the North East are now on sale in Alnwick

Ad Feature Big or small, Northumberland Motor Village has a car or van for you

Jaguar F-Type R

Frederic Manby reconnects with a Jaguar F-Type

The Dacia Spring will go on sale in the UK in mid-2024

Dacia confirms Europe’s cheapest electric car is coming to the UK

Five-door Mini Cooper Resolute

Julie Marshall first drove a Mini in the 1980s. She rekindles her love affair

The UK's best and worst service stations for EV owners have been named (Image: Adobe Stock/Gridserve)

The UK's best and worst motorway service stations for electric cars

The car was stolen from outside a hotel in Yorkshire (Photo: Wheeler Dealers)

Wheeler Dealers classic Fiesta stolen ahead of star appearance

11 little-know European driving laws that could land you with a fine

Mazda CX-60

Mazda’s CX-60 diesel is impressively efficient

Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid T8 Plus

Volvo's XC90 is big and beautiful

How to pack your car for a holiday or road trip

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Car theft hot spots named: where does your region rank?

Explainer What to do if you see a dog in a hot car - the law explained

Thousands of driving tests cancelled in June as examiners strike

What to do if your test is cancelled as DVSA issues list of dates and locations affected by latest strike action over pay and conditions

(Photo: Renault)

Renault Austral review: a frugal hybrid fit for the whole family

Ford Grand Tourneo Connect Active (Photo: Ford)

Ford Grand Tourneo Connect review: the little van that can

(Photo: Vauxhall)

Vauxhall Corsa updates brings new looks and improved EV range

Abarth 595C

The Abarth 595 C is a fun car to drive - even in the rain

Ford Focus ST (Photo: Ford)

Ford Focus ST review: performance at the heart of hot hatch hero

The Jeep Grand Cherokee 4Xe is the first hybrid version of Jeep's flagship SUV (Photo: Jeep)

Jeep Grand Cherokee 4Xe review: Hybrid 4x4 squares up to tough rivals

Skoda Scala

Skoda Scala Monte Carlo reviewed

(Photo: Subaru)

Subaru XV review: bombproof build can't diguise hybrid shortcomings

Citroen C3 Aircross

For a car that stands out from the crowd, try the Citroen C3 Aircross for size

Citroen C3 Aircross

Citroen C3 Aircross reviewed

Peugeot 408

Julie Marshall extols the virtues of the Peugeot 408

(Photo: Maserati)

Maserati Grecale review: Stylish Italian SUV gunning for Porsche

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Why car insurance costs are up by more than £60 a year

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1.3m cars granted an MOT despite not meeting safety standards

(Photo: Rolls-Royce Motor Cars)

Sun sets on Rolls-Royce Dawn as convertible production ends

(Photo: Suzuki)

2023 Suzuki Swace review: latest upgrades keep family estate on track

Land Rover launches Classic Defender Works V8 Islay Edition

£230,000 special edition draws inspiration from creator's own car and Hebridean island where it was developed

(Image: NationalWorld/Adobe Stock)

How to pass the driving theory test: driving expert’s 7 top tips

Classic fast Fords set to fetch £800k as RS Cosworths race to auction

(Photo: Volvo)

Volvo XC40 Recharge review: premium EV offers relaxed refinement

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Pothole damage related breakdowns jump by 40% in a year, RAC reveals

Drivers may consider a car's colour for safety as well as aesthetic reasons (photo: Adobe)

Does a car’s colour have an impact on its safety?

(Photo: Land Rover)

Land Rover Defender 130 gets 493bhp V8 and ‘extreme adventure’ pack

Skoda's EV line-up will grow from two to six models (Photo: Skoda)

Skoda plans 6 new EVs by 2026, including electric estate and £22k SUV

Young drivers are seeking out newer and more expensive models than ever (Photo: Shutterstock)

First car price hits £6.6k as new drivers turn to bank of mum and dad

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‘Double trouble’ on roads as 32m bank holiday road trips planned

Land Rover Defender 90

The Land Rover Defender 90 tested