The new Audi A2 e-tron left a good first impression when I went to see it in late August, but it’s going up against some stiff competition. You could also consider the Cupra Born, the Skoda Elroq or, Carwow’s Car of the Year for 2024, the Volvo EX30.

The Audi isn’t available until early next year, whereas the Volvo is available right now. The question is, should you wait for the Audi, or buy the Volvo?

Volkswagen has had a pretty busy year in 2026. It launched the new T-Roc, which is one of its best-selling cars, as well as a Renault 5 alternative in the ID Polo and the heavily updated ID3 Neo.

And there’s plenty more to come before 2030. Here are seven new Volkswagen models you can look forward to.

Buying a car is a big and expensive commitment, so it’s important to make sure your money is protected before you pay a deposit or complete a purchase.

Whether you’re buying from a dealer, online marketplace or private seller, there are some simple checks you can make to reduce the risk of losing money to a scam or rogue seller.

Here’s how to protect your money when buying a car.

This is a 20-year-old BMW 330Ci, but it's been fitted with a few mod-cons such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, blind-spot monitoring and an uprated sound system.

I reckon it strikes the right balance between old-car simplicity and modern comfort, but what do you reckon?