Hyundai updated its Kona range in 2023 and somehow a drive in the latest model had eluded me. No matter, as the accommodating PR team recently sent me a top spec Ultimate model. Time to put it to the test on some of Yorkshire’s finest roads. The Kona Electric range starts at £32,400 and this entry model comes with the smaller 48kWh battery.

The Northern Group of Motoring Writers is the oldest regional group of automotive journalists in the UK. First founded in 1973, the group is open to automotive content creators across the North of England. The membership now tops 30 individuals, including both print and digital journalists as well as a number of videographers.

AA research shows worrying numbers holding onto misinformation. Many incorrect legends about the driving test persist – potentially hindering learners’ chances of success. Pass/fail quotas, a ban on sunglasses and failing automatically if you hit the kerb among myths many drivers believe in.

• Entire BYD range is available with 0% APR, £1,100 off and complimentary first service • All 82 BYD UK retailers to take part in event, preparing families for the new school year • Offer also available on any Approved Used BYD car when purchased through the BYD UK retail network • Offer runs from 15th to 25th August 2025 With the nation preparing to go back to school in Septembe…

The AA is predicting busy roads to popular leisure destinations as the long summer getaway officially begins. With Scottish and Northern Irish schools having broken up at the end of June and English and Welsh pupils are due to start their summer holidays over the next week. This staggered school holiday pattern means that traditional “getaway weekends” will be spread out.

Right then, let’s talk about the Hyundai Inster, a cheeky little A-segment electric car that’s just rolled onto the scene, and I’ve been lucky enough to spend a few days with it. Now, if you’re picturing some tiny, boring city runabout, think again. The Inster is like that mate who’s small in stature but packs a proper punch — all wrapped up in a smart, nippy package. First off, the size.

I have always been fastidious when it comes to the tyres fitted to my cars. It does not matter how good the car or how capable the driver, worn tyres are a recipe for disaster. Living in the North of England, where temperatures are low for what seems like half the year, winter tyres have made a lot of sense.

I’ve never been a huge fan of American cars. Big, brash and of course the steering wheel is most definitely on the wrong side. Rewind to 2015 and I was invited to Aynho House in deepest Oxfordshire for the UK Media Launch of the very first right-hand drive Ford Mustang. An interesting venue and an intriguing car.

There’s a certain magic to the name 'Capri' for those of us who remember the original – that rakish coupe that turned heads in the 1970s and 80s, a proper working man’s GT with a whiff of rebellion. Now, Ford has dusted off the badge and plonked it on the back of a thoroughly modern, all-electric coupe-SUV. The Capri is not just a nod to nostalgia, but a bold stride into the future.

The XPENG G6 arrives as an interesting proposition in the competitive electric SUV market, blending cutting-edge technology, rapid charging, and a spacious design. While it may not yet be a household name in the UK, this Chinese EV manufacturer is making bold strides with the G6. Could it be a model that could tempt buyers away from established rivals like the Tesla Model Y?

The Isuzu D-Max V-Cross stands as a testament to the evolution of the pickup truck, blending rugged utility with modern touches. For those seeking a vehicle that can transition seamlessly from workhorse to lifestyle companion, the V-Cross makes a compelling case.

The AA has today [1 April] launched ‘bAAgsy’, a drone service that can find and reserve a parking space in busy car parks. Initially being rolled out to members, drivers who have downloaded The AA App, will be able to hail one of the fleet of AA drones to spot a vacant space in the car park they are searching in. Once a spot has been found it will reserve it for them by hovering over the bay.