This summer’s heatwaves and record temperatures are likely to cause already poor road surfaces to break down further, creating even more potholes, warn the RAC. Intense ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun chemically ages the bitumen used to bind aggregates together to create roads. This – combined with roads absorbing even greater heat from the sun – speeds up the oxidation process causing asphalt to become brittle and crack as it cools. … [Read More...]
First Drives
First drive: Mazda6e
Despite the drive towards a greener car market, the choice of what you can buy in Britain has been largely limited to SUVs and smaller cars, … [Read More...]
First drive: Mitsubishi Outlander MY26
It’s back! The Mitsubishi Outlander has returned to showrooms and country life like it has never been away. Following a gap of just two … [Read More...]
Our Roadtests
Weekend roadtest: Honda Super-N Advance
Those of a certain age who loved and longed for the original Mini will ooz happiness behind the wheel of the new Honda Super-N. And it will also delight drivers who want a modern … [Read More...]
Weekend roadtest: Haval Jolion Pro Ultra
This is a good question for any bar quiz or testing a motoring enthusiast: What roomy family car comes with luxury-car features for about £30,000? As new car prices go through … [Read More...]
Weekend roadtest: Skoda Enyaq Coupe Edition 85
Skoda has traditionally been a conservative car-maker but it’s undergone a transformation this decade as it responded to changing buying habits and the arrival of electrified cars, … [Read More...]
Weekend roadtest: Mazda MX-5 Roadster Exclusive
While the tidal wave of the latest electric powered models washes into showrooms, one conventional car floats above them and remains an example of simplicity, style and sales … [Read More...]
