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Mazda CX-3 review: 2015 first drive

Is Mazda's new compact crossover good enough to justify a premium price tag and take on the Nissan Juke?

Honda Civic Type R review: 2015 first drive

This is the hottest and most extreme Civic Type R ever. And that's to put it mildly...

Bentley Continental GT review: 2015 first drive

Bentley Continental GT: Overview  The Continental GT has been the saviour of the Bentley brand, responsible for bringing the company from the abyss to become the world’s most successful manufacturer of luxury cars. Today Bentley sells...

Renault Kadjar review: 2015 first drive

Renault Kadjar: Overview You may have heard that the Scrabble dictionary was updated recently. New words including ‘twerking’, ‘shizzle’ and ‘ridic’ can now earn you points or perhaps even a triple-word score. One word that’s conspicuously...

Volvo XC90 review: 2015 UK first drive

The first UK drive of the all-new Volvo XC90 confirms what we already knew - this is a brilliantly executed seven-seat SUV

‘Outstanding’ all-new TVR to arrive in 2017

‘The car…will feature the traditional TVR DNA of a front engine with rear wheel drive and a manual transmission, powered by a normally aspirated, dry-sumped, V8 engine, developed and engineered by Cosworth’. If that’s not a...

2017 real-world emissions mpg test approved by EU

Frustrated that you don't return the mpg official figures say you should? Hopefully it will be cured in 2017

SsangYong Tivoli 1.6 review: 2015 first drive

SsangYong hopes the Tivoli will thrust the brand into our hearts. We reckon some of you might grow to love it

Vauxhall Viva review: 2015 first drive

Has Vauxhall's new city car got what it takes to compete with the Hyundai i10?

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As the government attempts to make fuel prices more transparent, here’s our guide to finding the cheapest petrol and diesel in your area.

How to check if you will be charged in a Clean Air Zone

The government's online checker tool can help drivers pay the charges for Clean Air Zones in city centres. We explain how it works.

Explained: how to check UK driving test availability

The long wait for driving tests means unofficial brokers are selling available slots for up to £400. We explain how the process should work.

Yellow box junctions: what are the rules and how can I avoid a fine?

Stopping in a yellow box junction could cost you up to £130. We explain the rules, so you can stay safe and avoid a fine.