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Less than one in four cars now available with a manual gearbox

6+ hour, 41+ min ago  (350+ words) Automatic gearboxes dominate the new-car marketplace, with less than a quarter of models now offered with three pedals." Analysis of data covering the top 30 car manufacturers reveals that only 67 of the 292 new vehicles currently available in the UK can be…...

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motoringresearch. com > car-news > kia-sells-100000-ev-uk

Kia sells its 100, 000th EV in the UK: 'A significant landmark"

8+ hour, 52+ min ago  (430+ words) Kia has announced the sale of its 100, 000th electric car in the UK " becoming the first Korean brand to reach that milestone. Described as a landmark achievement by bosses, it has taken Kia just over 11 years to break the 100, 000 electric cars…...

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motoringresearch. com > car-news > 10-most-reliable-used-cars-2026

10 most reliable used cars in 2026

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (1341+ words) New data reveals that Toyota is the leading car brand for reliability when it comes to buying used. Vehicle warranty specialist Warrantywise examined more than 1. 6 million data points, covering vehicle repairs made between 2023 and 2026." This allowed the company to identify…...

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motoringresearch. com > car-news > jaecoo-7-march-2026-new-car-registrations

Jaecoo 7 becomes Britain's best-selling car in March 2026

2+ day, 6+ hour ago  (485+ words) The Jaecoo 7 outsold the Ford Puma in March 2026 to top the official UK new car registrations chart. The smash-hit Chinese SUV also became the only new car to clock up more than 10, 000 registrations " a hefty 871 monthly registrations head of the…...

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motoringresearch. com > car-news > new-kia-models-electric-car-grant

New Kia models now eligible for Electric Car Grant " including EV3

2+ day, 5+ hour ago  (405+ words) A wider range of Kia vehicles have gained eligibility for the UK Government's Electric Car Grant (ECG) scheme. Last year, the Kia EV4 hatchback and PV5 Passenger van both qualified for the discount, which is intended to make EVs more affordable." Further…...

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motoringresearch. com > car-news > 2026-bmw-ix3-40-suv

BMW expands electric SUV range with new entry-level i X3 40

1+ week, 7+ hour ago  (444+ words) BMW has expanded its i X3 electric SUV lineup, with the announcement of a new, more affordable "40" version. Recently voted World Car of the Year 2026 by an international panel of expert judges, including Motoring Research"s own Richard Aucock, the i…...

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motoringresearch. com > car-news > renault-4-autobest-best-buy-car-of-europe-2026

Renault 4 is AUTOBEST Best Buy Car of Europe 2026

1+ week, 9+ hour ago  (485+ words) The Renault 4 has been named AUTOBEST Best Buy Car of Europe 2026 in a groundbreaking pan-European Grand Finale. In a live ceremony, the Renault 4 emerged victorious after winning the votes of both the AUTOBEST jurors and, for the first time, the…...

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motoringresearch. com > car-news > 2026-kia-ev2-uk-prices

New Kia EV2: UK prices confirmed for compact electric SUV

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (649+ words) Kia has announced UK prices and specifications for the new EV2, which is available to order now. Prices will start from "24, 245 for the smallest SUV in Kia's growing electric car lineup. The EV2 offers one of the longest battery ranges for less…...

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motoringresearch. com > car-news > bmw-ix3-world-car-of-the-year-2026

BMW i X3 is World Car of the Year 2026

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (537+ words) The BMW i X3 has been named World Car of the Year 2026 in New York. The acclaimed i X3 is the latest winner of the biggest automotive award in the world. The BMW i X3 beat two other finalists: the Hyundai Palisade and…...

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motoringresearch. com > car-reviews > volvo-xc90-2026-review

Volvo XC90 2026 review

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (1180+ words) It seems hard to believe that the Volvo XC90 has been on sale since 2015. Back when this luxury SUV was first launched, Jeremy Clarkson was still presenting Top Gear, and David Cameron still occupied 10 Downing Street." A lot has happened in…...