Few new Jeeps have made an impact quite like the Avenger. Blending the footprint of a supermini with the raised driving position and rugged styling buyers increasingly want, it has become one of Europe's most successful compact SUVs. Its popularity has been so strong that Jeep is already preparing an early facelift…
Once the default choice for buyers wanting a sportier-looking hatchback, the three-door has quietly disappeared from Britain's roads. Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, almost every major manufacturer offered one, from affordable city cars to hot hatches and premium compacts. They were often cheaper than their five-door equivalents, lighter on their feet and,…
Few performance cars have disrupted the supercar establishment quite like the Nissan GT-R. When the R35 arrived in 2007, its hand-built 3.8-litre twin-turbo V6, advanced all-wheel-drive system and everyday usability allowed it to embarrass far more expensive rivals, including Ferrari's 458 Italia, while costing little more than a third of the price.
The used electric car market has changed rapidly, with growing choice and falling prices making electric motoring more accessible than ever. For many households, an affordable used EV is now more than capable of handling daily commuting, school runs and weekly shopping trips, all while keeping running costs impressively low. The BMW…
Ford's European line-up has become increasingly dependent on larger SUVs and electric crossovers, leaving a gap where affordable small cars once defined the brand. With tightening emissions regulations and fierce competition from lower-cost rivals, the company needs a fresh approach if it wants to regain momentum. One solution may already be taking…
The premium hatchback market is approaching a major turning point. By around 2028, both the BMW 1 Series and Mercedes-Benz A-Class are expected to enter a new generation, but with two very different strategies. BMW is likely to split its compact range in two, a new generation of petrol and hybrid 1…
Volkswagen should stop chasing the profit margins of its peak global-expansion years and instead optimise for long-term stability. During 2025, the Volkswagen Group recorded €321.9 billion in revenue and an operating profit of €8.9 billion - figures most automotive manufacturers would gladly accept. Yet much of the discussion surrounding Europe's largest carmaker…
Design Studio is where ideas take centre stage, and few future models are more important than the next Alfa Romeo Giulia. With the brand preparing to transition onto Stellantis' STLA Medium platform, the challenge is no longer simply replacing an acclaimed sports saloon – it's deciding what the Giulia should become. Should…