F1

F1 2026 for beginners: The radical new rules explained

A new season and a new era of grand prix racing will begin this weekend, and there's a lot to unpack

6 March 2026
F1 2026 for beginners: The radical new rules explained
Slideshow

The 39 cars that changed the world

We look at all the cars that changed the game, one way or another

6 March 2026
The 39 cars that changed the world
New cars

Do you really need winter tyres?

We describe the pros, cons and technicalities of winter tyres and explain if you really need them

5 March 2026
Do you really need winter tyres?
Manufacturing

Nissan Sunderland plant to close if EU rules freeze out UK

New EU laws seek to boost 'Made in Europe' manufacturing to combat cheaper models from China

5 March 2026
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Nissan Sunderland plant to close if EU rules freeze out UK
New cars

Clarkson on new Grand Tour line-up: "they’re bloody funny"

Motoring's biggest personality is still a proper petrolhead – as he reveals in our hour-long chat

5 March 2026
Clarkson on new Grand Tour line-up: "they’re bloody funny"
Electric cars

Next Volkswagen Golf previewed for the first time

Ninth-generation family hatch will offer a choice of ICE and EV powertrains and is likely to arrive in 2028

5 March 2026
Next Volkswagen Golf previewed for the first time
Electric cars

Honda Insight returns as rakish electric hatchback

Japan-only version of the Chinese-market eNS2 brings back the eco-coupé’s nameplate

5 March 2026
Honda Insight returns as rakish electric hatchback
New cars

More than 90k sales in best February for new car sales since 2004

Bumper month for UK dealerships, with growth in most segments – but March plate-change sales will be 'pivotal'

5 March 2026
More than 90k sales in best February for new car sales since 2004
Electric cars

Cupra Born facelift brings more buttons and range boost

Fresh look brings the electric hatchback into line with its newer stablemates and extends range to 372 miles

5 March 2026
Cupra Born facelift brings more buttons and range boost
New cars

Puma and Kuga get Ford's 'hands-off' autonomous driving system

The system works on designated ‘BlueCruise roads’ only and drivers must keep their eyes on the road

5 March 2026
Puma and Kuga get Ford's 'hands-off' autonomous driving system

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