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Remembering the Rise and Fall of the American Woodie Wagon

1 week ago | motoringresearch.com | John Redfern

Estate of the nation: a history of the woodie wagon © GM As an icon of suburban family life, the wood-sided station wagon has occupied American driveways for more than six decades. From early bespoke creations to the mass-market models of the 1970s, the woodie wagon experienced a rapid increase in popularity, followed by a fall into unfashionable obscurity. Join us for a nostalgic look back at some of the most iconic woodie wagons ever, along with the alternatives that hastened their demise.
Jaecoo 7 SHS 2025 review

1 week ago | motoringresearch.com | Tim Pitt

MG, BYD, Xpeng, GWM Ora, Leapmotor, Haval, Omoda, Maxus, Skywell… The list of Chinese car marques sold in Britain grows by the month, and now Jaecoo has joined them. A combination of the German word ‘Jäger’, meaning ‘hunter’, and the English word ‘cool’ (it says here), the Jaecoo brand is wholly owned by Chery – a Chinese state-owned conglomerate that is virtually unknown in Europe, yet sold 2.6 million cars worldwide in 2024: more than Mercedes-Benz or the BMW Group.
The breadvan is back! BMW reveals limited-edition V8 Speedtop

1 week ago | motoringresearch.com | John Redfern

BMW has wowed enthusiasts at the Villa d’Este concours event in Italy by unveiling the glamorous Concept Speedtop. Follow-up to the BMW Skytop roadster, revealed at Villa d’Este last year, the Speedtop features a shooting brake-style body. With a hatchback opening at the rear, it gives a knowing nod to the BMW Z3 M Coupe, a cult classic affectionately known as the ‘breadvan’ by enthusiasts.
The electric Vauxhall Mokka GSE is ready to go rallying

1 week ago | motoringresearch.com | John Redfern

Vauxhall has revealed its take on the future of rallying, with the fully electric Mokka GSE. Built to the FIA’s new eRally5 specification by sister company Opel, the Mokka GSE will be on display at this weekend’s ADAC Opel Electric Rally Cup in the Netherlands. Electric versions of the Corsa supermini have been used in rallying for several years. However, the Mokka GSE is a more serious proposition – and we might see a Vauxhall-badged version competing in the near-future.
New Renault 4 EV to cost £3,000 less than rival Ford Puma

1 week ago | motoringresearch.com | John Redfern

Prices for the new Renault 4 E-Tech have been announced – and the electric crossover will undercut key rivals in a competitive market. When order books open in July this year, the reborn, fully electric Renault 4 will cost from £26,995. This starting price makes the retro-inspired Renault fully £3,000 cheaper than one of its main competitors: the new Ford Puma Gen-E.
Fernando Alonso laps Monaco F1 circuit in Aston Martin Valhalla

1 week ago | motoringresearch.com | John Redfern

The Aston Martin Valhalla hypercar has made a dramatic public debut, being driven flat-out around the Monaco Grand Prix circuit. Aston Martin revealed full details of the mid-engined Valhalla in late 2024. However, this is the first time enthusiasts have seen the 217mph hypercar in action. Wrangling the Valhalla around the streets of Monaco was no ordinary test pilot, but two-time Formula One World Champion, Fernando Alonso.
Alpine A390 revealed: electric SUV targets the Porsche Macan

1 week ago | motoringresearch.com | John Redfern

French performance car brand Alpine has revealed the third model in its ‘Dream Garage’: the radical-looking A390 fastback SUV. The fully electric A390 is claimed to offer the ‘exhilarating driving experience’ of the Alpine A110 sports car, combined with rear seats and lots of luggage space. With three electric motors, plus active torque vectoring to boost its cornering agility, the A390 will square up to premium SUVs such as the Porsche Macan EV and Maserati Grecale Folgore.
Space and pace: 25 seriously quick family cars

1 week ago | motoringresearch.com | Gavin Braithwaite-Smith

The fastest family cars © JLR A family car definitely doesn’t have to be dull. On the contrary, some offer the speed of a supercar with the load capacity of a small van. They’re perfect for parents who enjoy driving and want a vehicle that ticks every box. Here, we’ve nominated many of our favourite estate cars and SUVs, with a focus on the new and nearly-new models. Strap in for a family-sized helping of performance and practicality.
The Nissan Micra is back: now electric and based on the Renault 5

1 week ago | motoringresearch.com | John Redfern

The Nissan Micra is back – and making its return to Britain’s roads later this year. The smallest Nissan has undergone a radical transformation, becoming fully electric for its sixth generation. Underpinning the new Micra is the ‘AmpR Small’ platform, which is also used for the award-winning Renault 5 E-Tech electric car. This should give the Micra a fighting chance in a competitive marketplace – and help Nissan achieve its dramatic plan for financial turnaround.
Start Your Engines: The Wild Ride Through Indy 500’s Best and Worst Pace Cars

2 weeks ago | motoringresearch.com | John Redfern

A guaranteed way to lead the Indy 500 © Chevrolet The month of May is upon us, and this year’s Indy 500 race will be headed by the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, marking the 36th time a Chevrolet has taken on this role since 1911. Having a car or SUV (or even a truck) used as the official pace car means it will be seen by thousands of fans at the circuit, and millions more on TV around the world.