A poll of motorists by What Car? magazine found that the Vauxhall Zafira was among the least reliable in the UK while Japanese cars dominated the top ten list of the most reliable cars.

Called the e-BULLI, its an original T1 Samba Bus with a 45kWh battery and electric motor from the £22,500 e-Up! city car. Top speed is 85mph and it can be charged to 80% in 40 minutes.

Ben Murphy, Toyota UK's professional car detailer, gives his top tips about which parts of a car's interior and exterior need to be wiped clean of germs, especially while Covid-19 is taking hold.

MOT tests will be exempt for 6 months, says the DfT. However, it adds that vehicles must be 'kept in a roadworthy condition' and those found at the controls of unsafe motors can be prosecuted.

A petrol station in Birmingham is the first retailer in Britain to offer fuel for less than £1-a-litre following the oil crash earlier this month - the first time it has dropped below £1 since early 2016.

Handy steering wheel attachments for laptops and the use of onboard wi-fi in the latest models means the car could be the ideal place to get work done during the pandemic.

Consumer group Which? has given us its exclusive expert answers to five of the key questions buyers are asking about electric vehicles right now.

The industry body representing independent motor garages in the UK criticised the 6-month exemption for MOT tests, warning it will cause an increase in unroadworthy vehicles on UK roads.

Road users can rapidly find themselves out of pocket if their bike or vehicle is damaged by one, while cyclists can easily be injured if a pothole causes them to come off their bike.

The all-new Defender has just returned from a punishing expedition in West Africa. But Land Rover has been pitting its vehicles against tough terrain for 65 years. Here are the best examples.

While there are guidelines for motorists to not car share unless it's with members of their household, the rules are not as clear for critical workers who give non-driving colleagues lifts.

With around nine in every 10 new cars in the UK acquired using some form of finance, the impact of the coronavirus will be causing concern for many drivers. What help is at hand?

The Financial Conduct Authority said it was pressing ahead with the package of proposals to support people facing payment difficulties because of the pandemic.

Some 21 UK towns and cities either have plans in place for low emission zones or vehicle bans, or have already implemented restrictions on vehicle use in their area. Here's what they have proposed.

According to new research by Accident Advice Helpline, millions of licence holders have forgotten some of the basics and can't recall the meaning behind common road signs.

Worryingly, almost one in five motorists believe a glowing icon on the dashboard is a good thing. Take the quiz to see if you know what these nine common icons are trying to tell a driver.

Savvy buyers can pick up cars that will may only retain their value, but could be sold for more down the line. in our new Cash Cars column Tony Middlehurst looks for models that fit the bill

Jaguar’s supercharged luxe-express might not be the unreliable money-pit you think it is, reckons Tony Middlehurst, and a smasher could be yours from about £6,000.

While there is some a general uniformity and standardisation when it comes to roadside instructions, some European countries have signs that are unique from any other nation.

Despite its shabby appearance, this Ford Sierra RS Cosworth - with fewer than 7,500 miles on the clock - caused a bidding war between enthusiasts at a recent auction in Kings Lynn.

Say hello to the 3D printed Czinger 21C. It's been created by the LA-based auto maker and just 80 will be produced. Everything has been developed in-house, including a 1,233bhp drivetrain.

Behind Bond's famous silver Aston Martin took in second spot was the Jaguar E-Type in third. And in a boost for the UK, six of the top 10 are British brands. But do you agree with the order of 100 cars?

Just five examples will be built as part of a total run of 150 Battista models as the the legendary Italian styling house branches out into building its own cars bearing its name.

One in three motorists pays over the odds for their car insurance - and the worst thing you can do is simply renew. We reveal ten tips to get the cheapest car insurance deal.

German car giant BMW has launched a new electric executive car that features a soundtrack by Academy Award winning movie composer Hans Zimmer.

The dozen hand-made cars have already been allocated to their super-rich customers ahead of delivery early next year, said bosses at the luxury car firm based in Crewe.

The German car maker has confirmed the ID.4 SUV will be on sale later this year, with production in Europe, the US and China for each of the separate markets. Here's what we know so far...

The Swedish hypercar builder has coined it as the first 'Mega GT' car. It uses a plug-in hybrid powertrain packing 1,700bhp and can accelerate from standstill to 62mph in a mere 1.9 seconds.

Frenchman Marcel Petitjean, who is an ex-racing driver, is offering 96 prized motors that he has amassed over the last 50 years to the highest bidder at an auction in Germany on March 26.

Smooth as silk, hard as nails and as tough as old boots. I'm talking about the new 21st century Land Rover Defender which I've just had a chance to put thoroughly through its paces.

Motoring organisations said the numbers are 'staggering' and called on councils to issue warning letters rather than fines for first-time offenders.

Researchers from the University of Westminster examined accident information from police injury statistics, road traffic data and the national travel survey.

Hackers were able to remotely access safety features, such as traction control and tyre pressure warning systems.

Data released by Forecourt Trader and the AA shows that a litre of unleaded on average is most expensive in London costing 113.6p while in Northern Ireland it is just 105.7p - an 8p difference.

Since the lockdown was enforced on 23 March there has been a 'sharp deterioration in driving behaviour, with a noticeable increase in speeding', according to telematics data.

The Telluride is an eight-seat SUV that's broadly based on Kia's smaller Sorento - but is only sold in the US and is not planned for UK showrooms any time soon.

Large SUVs often loaded with equipment and electronic systems that can go wrong - resulting in high repair bills if you need to get issues fixed. These are the older models to search for - and avoid.

City insiders said the miserable data for the three months to March 31 reflected the impact of the coronavirus lockdown on Britain's biggest car maker Jaguar Land Rover.

Moss, who was often described as the greatest driver never to win the World Championship, passed away in the early hours of Easter Sunday at his London home following a long battle with illness.

The silver Suzuki Swift cut down a pine tree in mid-air and narrowly missed a statue of the Pope before crashing into buildings at a cemetery in Rąbień, Lodz, Poland on Easter Sunday.

Hackney Council in East London and Brighton are drawing up plans for car-free zones and Manchester already has one running through its city centre.

Around one in seven accidents on the road are caused by motorists being distracted and a quarter of all deaths are due to drivers not being focused on the road, latest government stats show.

Cases of motorists over the age of 70 surrendering licences rose from 6,612 in 2018 to 8,014 last year. That compared to a much smaller 10% rise in the 12 months previous.

The FCA said those who used PCPs, Hire Purchase or Conditional Sale agreements to buy a car would be able to temporarily put payments on hold without cars being repossessed.

A new tool compares the CO2 outputs of petrol and diesel models and the environmental impact of electric cars using carbon emission for electricity production and mining and refining battery materials.

Its 4x4s have long been known for their thirstiness, but now Land Rover is launching two more frugal hybrids models.

Admiral says it is refunding its customers in recognition of the fact that there have been fewer cars on the road during the lockdown and it expects this to result in fewer claims.

With strict restrictions to prevent people leaving their homes during the Covid-19 pandemic, what does it mean for car owners? Can you still drive? What's the deal with MOTs and servicing?

Finance companies should not take steps to end the agreement or repossess the vehicle during the payment freeze period and customers will be allowed to continue driving their cars, says the FCA.

Shaun Sawyer, chief constable for Devon and Cornwall police, said the guidance was 'poor' and would lead to people heading into his force area, which is not what communities want.