What has happened to streamlined car designs?

What has happened to streamlined designs for cars? Traditionally, an aerodynamic shape seemed to be the key to better performance and fuel consumption. But, increasingly, car shapes are getting more boxy...

Can you suggest a ULEZ-friendly coupe for under £35,000?

I live in London and the impending ULEZ extension forces a reluctant sale of my much loved Euro5 BMW 640d. Everything about this car has been superb for the past five years but now is the time to move...

Can I get a spare wheel for my Lexus UX?

I've just bought a Lexus UX and it has a puncture repair kit but I've noticed that in other markets they offer a spare wheel and I think there may be room for one. Trouble is, the Lexus dealer can't (won't!)...

Which hybrid is better - Toyota Corolla or Lexus IS300h?

I'm comparing the Toyota Corolla 2.0 petrol hybrid with the Lexus IS300h. Which car is better? Is the Corolla's newer hybrid system more advanced than that of the Lexus?

Should we buy a Lexus RX 450h or a Range Rover Velar?

We are looking at a 2018 Lexus RX 450H, which has done 25,000-30,0000 miles or a Range Rover Velar. Both cost approximately £40,000. We have a July 2013 Mercedes-Benz ML 250 for part exchange with a...

Spare wheels - do we really need them anymore?

When we bought my wife's Honda Jazz it came with a tyre repair kit but we could buy a spare, and this came in handy when she hit a kerbstone and ruptured a tyre. I'm about to get a Lexus UX. I could...

Would an older hybrid car suit a 500-mile weekly commute?

I'm about to go from 100% home-based to a 400/500-mile per week commute. Currently, I have a 2009 Land Rover Freelander 2 with 144,000 miles on it, going strong. I've put 130,000 miles on it myself over...

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Honda CR-V or Lexus RX - which would you choose?

I have a 5-year-old Audi Q5 and the fuel costs and servicing are ridiculous. It was £2300 for a recent service and two days later the turbo unit packed in and had to be replaced at a further £2100. I’ve...

Will a hybrid car that's been sat around for months have battery issues in the future?

I'm on the lookout for a car and saw a good 2-year old (April 2019) Lexus RX L with 2500 miles on it. Surprisingly, it had done 2300 miles in the first 6 months and almost nothing since then in the last...

Is the cover of the Toyota/Lexus Relax warranty better or worse than an extended warranty?

I purchased a brand new Lexus NX on 17 March 2021, which includes a three-year warranty. I also purchased an extended warranty with the offer to buy the fourth year warranty and receive the fifth year...