Electronic handbrakes and auto-hold: what are they and which cars have them?

Electronic handbrakes and auto-hold: what are they and which cars have them?
We take you through the pros and cons of an electronic handbrake, as well as many of the accompanying features
New Smart #1 electric SUV goes on sale in December

New Smart #1 electric SUV goes on sale in December
Smart’s first crossover adopts an electric powertrain with a 273-mile range
New geofencing technology could automatically enforce speed limits

New geofencing technology could automatically enforce speed limits
Ford introduces new tech that will limit the car’s speed in certain areas, doing away with the need for road signs
New BMW M4 50 Jahre special edition celebrates ‘M’ Division’s 50th birthday

New BMW M4 50 Jahre special edition celebrates ‘M’ Division’s 50th birthday
Limited-run version of the BMW M4 Competition gets exclusive paintwork and a model-specific plaque
New Ford Ranger Raptor V6 pickup starts from £57,340

New Ford Ranger Raptor V6 pickup starts from £57,340
Ford’s latest Ranger pick-up gets the ‘Raptor’ treatment with more power and mechanical tweaks to aid off-roading
Top 3 used all-wheel-drive saloons for £25,000

Top 3 used all-wheel-drive saloons for £25,000
Dear Carbuyer, I’m looking for a luxurious saloon with all-wheel drive. What is out there for £25,000?
Vauxhall to revive Manta as electric coupe-SUV

Vauxhall to revive Manta as electric coupe-SUV
The British brand seeks to reinvent iconic model to spearhead its transition to a fully-electric manufacturer by 2028
2023 BMW 3 Series facelift brings all the tech

2023 BMW 3 Series facelift brings all the tech
Mid-life update for BMW’s top-selling executive car brings sharper looks and a new infotainment, but no EV model
New Audi RS4 and RS5 Competition models race in

New Audi RS4 and RS5 Competition models race in
Audi announces new driver-focused versions of the high performance RS4 and RS5 cars
New Fiat Panda and Tipo Garmin Editions mapped out

New Fiat Panda and Tipo Garmin Editions mapped out
Fiat’s latest collaboration brings outdoor-inspired styling and an accompanying smartwatch
It’s here: all-new Range Rover Sport unveiled

It’s here: all-new Range Rover Sport unveiled
Following the release of the full-sized Range Rover, its smaller sibling gets sleeker styling and an equally tech-filled cabin
New Bentley Bentayga EWB is an SUV limousine

New Bentley Bentayga EWB is an SUV limousine
Bentley introduces a long-wheelbase version of its SUV after the cancellation of the flagship Mulsanne saloon
Top 3 used electric city cars for £15,000

Top 3 used electric city cars for £15,000
Dear Carbuyer, I’m looking for a cheap electric commuter car to drive in London. What can I get for £15,000?
Electric Genesis GV60 SUV: prices, specs and prototype drive

Electric Genesis GV60 SUV: prices, specs and prototype drive
The new electric Genesis GV60 coupe-SUV manages up to 321 miles of range and will rival the Tesla Model Y
Abarth 695 Tributo 131 Rally special edition storms in

Abarth 695 Tributo 131 Rally special edition storms in
Abarth reveals new rally-inspired version of 695 with a rugged look and performance upgrades
New BMW X5 facelift confirmed by spy shots

New BMW X5 facelift confirmed by spy shots
A facelifted version of BMW’s mid-size SUV has been spotted testing in camouflage
Top 3 used posh cars for under £40,000

Top 3 used posh cars for under £40,000
Dear Carbuyer, I want an ultra-comfortable saloon or SUV with reasonable mileage. What is out there for £40k?
New Toyota Supra gets manual gearbox

New Toyota Supra gets manual gearbox
Toyota has answered the prayers of enthusiasts and given its Supra sports car an eagerly-awaited manual transmission
Electric Polestar 2 is now more sustainable

Electric Polestar 2 is now more sustainable
The electric hatchback gets a larger standard battery and several design and eco-friendly manufacturing tweaks
Hyundai Ioniq 5 gets new range-topping Namsan Edition trim

Hyundai Ioniq 5 gets new range-topping Namsan Edition trim
Now available with a bigger battery, Hyundai has also reworked the electric Ioniq 5’s trim lineup
Ford Fiesta three-door cancelled

Ford Fiesta three-door cancelled
Ford has axed the sportiest bodystyle of its popular supermini
Top 3 used urban SUVs for under £10,000

Top 3 used urban SUVs for under £10,000
Dear Carbuyer, I have £10k to spend on a small, stylish SUV to drive around town. What do you recommend?
New Subaru Solterra electric SUV: prices, specs and release date

New Subaru Solterra electric SUV: prices, specs and release date
Subaru’s first electric car will be its most expensive ever sold in the UK
Citroen range gets new ‘C-Series Edition’ trim

Citroen range gets new ‘C-Series Edition’ trim
The Citroen C3, C3 Aircross SUV, C4 and C5 Aircross get a new value-focused trim level
BMW 3 Series M Sport review

BMW 3 Series M Sport review
"The top of the range M Sport model features a sporty bodykit, gorgeous sports leather seats and lowered sports suspension."
Top 3 used summer cars for £15,000

Top 3 used summer cars for £15,000
Dear Carbuyer, I want a fun convertible for the summer months. What is out there for £15,000?
New 2022 Skoda Karoq prices revealed

New 2022 Skoda Karoq prices revealed
The new Skoda Karoq SUV is now on sale in three different trim levels
New Toyota GR86 is a sub-£30k sports car

New Toyota GR86 is a sub-£30k sports car
Toyota’s rival to the Mazda MX-5 RF starts from £29,995
Top 3 used performance cars for under £40,000

Top 3 used performance cars for under £40,000
Dear Carbuyer, I have £40,000 to spend on a fun and fast performance car. What are my options?
Peugeot 208 and 2008 SUV receive minor interior update

Peugeot 208 and 2008 SUV receive minor interior update
Peugeot’s smallest models get a modern toggle switch for the automatic gearbox
Top 3 used seven-seater SUVs for £40,000

Top 3 used seven-seater SUVs for £40,000
Dear Carbuyer, I’m looking for a luxury SUV with seven seats - what can I get for £40,000?
How to find EV charging stations

How to find EV charging stations
Need somewhere to charge up your electric car? We show you how to find EV chargers near you
Range Rover Sport PHEV SUV (2013-2022) review

Range Rover Sport PHEV SUV (2013-2022) review
“The Range Rover Sport PHEV could prove to be far cheaper to run than other models in the range, and it’s more luxurious, too”
Range Rover Sport PHEV SUV (2013-2022) review: owner reviews

Range Rover Sport PHEV SUV (2013-2022) review: owner reviews
“The Range Rover Sport PHEV could prove to be far cheaper to run than other models in the range, and it’s more luxurious, too”