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UK Drive: The Urban Cruiser shows even Toyota can sometimes miss the mark

Judging by Toyota’s recent run of good cars, hopes are for the Urban Cruiser. James Batchelor sees if it’s another winner.

Supporting image for story: UK Drive: The Urban Cruiser shows even Toyota can sometimes miss the mark

Supporting image for story: Long-term report: Can the Renault Scenic convince an EV newbie?

Long-term report: Can the Renault Scenic convince an EV newbie?

Supporting image for story: Road Test of the Year: Abarth 600e

Road Test of the Year: Abarth 600e

Supporting image for story: Long-term report: Can the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 live up to its name?

Long-term report: Can the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 live up to its name?

Supporting image for story: One in five UK drivers talk to their car to cope with Christmas stress – research

One in five UK drivers talk to their car to cope with Christmas stress – research

Supporting image for story: First Drive: Can the Geely EX5 stand out in a busy segment?

First Drive: Can the Geely EX5 stand out in a busy segment?

Supporting image for story: First Drive: Leapmotor C10 REEV is solid yet unspectacular despite monster range

First Drive: Leapmotor C10 REEV is solid yet unspectacular despite monster range

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Supporting image for story: DS3 and No4 DS Performance Line variants go on sale in the UK

DS3 and No4 DS Performance Line variants go on sale in the UK

Supporting image for story: Final Land Rover Defender Heritage Edition to go under the hammer next week

Final Land Rover Defender Heritage Edition to go under the hammer next week

Supporting image for story: EVs avoiding ‘lottery postcode’ suffered by petrol and diesel drivers, says AA

EVs avoiding ‘lottery postcode’ suffered by petrol and diesel drivers, says AA

Supporting image for story: Renault sets world record for EV efficiency with Filante electric concept car

Renault sets world record for EV efficiency with Filante electric concept car

Supporting image for story: Mazda's flagship - classy, practical and a diesel

Mazda's flagship - classy, practical and a diesel

Supporting image for story: The new Civic raises the bar again

The new Civic raises the bar again

Supporting image for story: First Drive: Can the Kia EV5 crack the electric SUV segment?

First Drive: Can the Kia EV5 crack the electric SUV segment?

Supporting image for story: Hyundai plans to reveal its largest EV at Brussels Motor Show

Hyundai plans to reveal its largest EV at Brussels Motor Show

Supporting image for story: Alpine hints at electric A110 sports coupe successor in new film

Alpine hints at electric A110 sports coupe successor in new film

Supporting image for story: First Drive: Ferrari’s Amalfi brings more of a good thing

First Drive: Ferrari’s Amalfi brings more of a good thing

UK News

Supporting image for story: Prisoner on the run after fleeing on Christmas Day

Prisoner on the run after fleeing on Christmas Day

Supporting image for story: John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk

John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk

Supporting image for story: NHS board apologises after ‘wrongful release’ of body discovered after cremation

NHS board apologises after ‘wrongful release’ of body discovered after cremation

Supporting image for story: Princesses needed no tips for piano duet, composer says

Princesses needed no tips for piano duet, composer says

Supporting image for story: ‘Bumper’ Boxing Day for UK retail destinations, analysts say

‘Bumper’ Boxing Day for UK retail destinations, analysts say

Supporting image for story: In Pictures: Wales hosts first Oasis reunion gig and Welsh Bible goes on display

In Pictures: Wales hosts first Oasis reunion gig and Welsh Bible goes on display

Viral News

Supporting image for story: John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk

John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk

Supporting image for story: The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65

The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65

Supporting image for story: Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025

Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025

Supporting image for story: Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre

Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre

Supporting image for story: Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'

Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'

Supporting image for story: Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer

Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer

World News

Supporting image for story: Winter storm sees 1,000 flights disrupted during peak holiday travel period

Winter storm sees 1,000 flights disrupted during peak holiday travel period

Supporting image for story: The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65

The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65

Supporting image for story: Russia targets Kyiv with missiles and drones ahead of Ukraine-US meeting

Russia targets Kyiv with missiles and drones ahead of Ukraine-US meeting

Supporting image for story: Thailand and Cambodia agree ceasefire to end border fighting

Thailand and Cambodia agree ceasefire to end border fighting

Supporting image for story: At least 15 injured in knife and chemical attack at factory in Japan

At least 15 injured in knife and chemical attack at factory in Japan

Supporting image for story: Zelensky says he will meet Trump on Sunday for talks on Ukraine security

Zelensky says he will meet Trump on Sunday for talks on Ukraine security