Honest John News Archive

News Archive

February 2026

Is your car too secure? How improved keyless tech is driving a spate of home break-ins

Is your car too secure? How improved keyless tech is driving a spate of home break-ins
Question of the week: Is diesel fuel being withdrawn in 2030?

Question of the week: Is diesel fuel being withdrawn in 2030?
Groundhog Day: Motorist caught drink-driving 10 times as RAC slams 'failing' bans

Groundhog Day: Motorist caught drink-driving 10 times as RAC slams 'failing' bans
Renault 5 sweeps the board to claim UK Car of the Year 2026 title

Renault 5 sweeps the board to claim UK Car of the Year 2026 title
Changan Deepal S05 is a 300-mile EV for £37,990

Changan Deepal S05 is a 300-mile EV for £37,990
Volvo EX30 gets new entry-level power option

Volvo EX30 gets new entry-level power option
2026 Dacia Bigster & Duster: New 150PS hybrid 4x4 aims to be UK’s best-value off-roader

2026 Dacia Bigster & Duster: New 150PS hybrid 4x4 aims to be UK’s best-value off-roader
New Genesis GV60 Magma revealed: A plush 650PS alternative to the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N

New Genesis GV60 Magma revealed: A plush 650PS alternative to the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N
Lepas L8 revealed: The high-spec Chinese SUV coming for the Kia Sportage

Lepas L8 revealed: The high-spec Chinese SUV coming for the Kia Sportage
Apple CarPlay video streaming is finally here: new iOS 26.4 update to end EV charging boredom

Apple CarPlay video streaming is finally here: new iOS 26.4 update to end EV charging boredom
Vauxhall reveals Corse GSE electric hot hatch

Vauxhall reveals Corse GSE electric hot hatch
Back to the future: Nissan MID4 II - the mid-engined, twin-turbo supercar that created the Skyline GT-R

Back to the future: Nissan MID4 II - the mid-engined, twin-turbo supercar that created the Skyline GT-R
Hidden Heroes: Why the Vauxhall Zafira GSi is the ultimate ‘Daddy Cool’ future classic

Hidden Heroes: Why the Vauxhall Zafira GSi is the ultimate ‘Daddy Cool’ future classic
Question of the week: Why is the range of my PHEV less than advertised even when charged to 100%?

Question of the week: Why is the range of my PHEV less than advertised even when charged to 100%?
New 2026 Toyota RAV4 revealed: Rugged new look and 62-mile electric range for PHEV-only SUV

New 2026 Toyota RAV4 revealed: Rugged new look and 62-mile electric range for PHEV-only SUV
New 2026 Audi RS5: The 639PS plug-in hybrid that replaces the RS4 Avant

New 2026 Audi RS5: The 639PS plug-in hybrid that replaces the RS4 Avant
Polestar’s future revealed: Four new EVs confirmed including 884PS grand tourer and a budget-friendly SUV

Polestar’s future revealed: Four new EVs confirmed including 884PS grand tourer and a budget-friendly SUV
New 2026 Skoda Kodiaq Edition X: High spec anniversary SUV costs less than SE L

New 2026 Skoda Kodiaq Edition X: High spec anniversary SUV costs less than SE L
MoT changing in 2026: fraud crackdown and new EV rules now live

MoT changing in 2026: fraud crackdown and new EV rules now live
Pothole breakdowns surge by 15% as drivers face £600 repair bills

Pothole breakdowns surge by 15% as drivers face £600 repair bills
Euro Car Parks fined £473k after claiming regulator emails were "scams"

Euro Car Parks fined £473k after claiming regulator emails were "scams"
Blinded by the light: drivers say headlight glare is getting worse

Blinded by the light: drivers say headlight glare is getting worse
Road rage epidemic: Why men are twice as likely to lose their cool

Road rage epidemic: Why men are twice as likely to lose their cool
Car insurance prices plunge: drivers saving £120 as premiums fall

Car insurance prices plunge: drivers saving £120 as premiums fall

Back to the future: The 1995 Mercedes VRC – a real-life Mojo Swaptops?

Back to the future: The 1995 Mercedes VRC – a real-life Mojo Swaptops?
More than 500,000 BMW, Range Rover and Volvo models recalled: Is your car affected?

More than 500,000 BMW, Range Rover and Volvo models recalled: Is your car affected?
Smart motorways a ‘catastrophic’ waste of money and life, warns AA

Smart motorways a ‘catastrophic’ waste of money and life, warns AA
Hidden Heroes: How the 2003 Rover 45 accidentally became a driver’s car

Hidden Heroes: How the 2003 Rover 45 accidentally became a driver’s car
Question of the week: Should dash cams be mandatory on new cars?

Question of the week: Should dash cams be mandatory on new cars?
Jaecoo 7 vs Kia Sportage: Which family SUV should you buy?

Jaecoo 7 vs Kia Sportage: Which family SUV should you buy?
New 2026 Ford Kuga: Hands-off driving arrives—but at a price

New 2026 Ford Kuga: Hands-off driving arrives—but at a price
Polestar 4 vs Porsche Macan Electric

Polestar 4 vs Porsche Macan Electric
BMW X3 named 2026’s safest new car: safety ratings and features explained

BMW X3 named 2026’s safest new car: safety ratings and features explained
BYD unveils revamped Atto 3 Evo: New 800V platform, 317-mile range and huge 101-litre frunk

BYD unveils revamped Atto 3 Evo: New 800V platform, 317-mile range and huge 101-litre frunk
2026 Ferrari Luce: 1000PS electric Ferrari revealed with 122kWh battery and Jony Ive interior

2026 Ferrari Luce: 1000PS electric Ferrari revealed with 122kWh battery and Jony Ive interior
Back to the future: BMW E46 M3 Touring - the secret V8 rival that never was

Back to the future: BMW E46 M3 Touring - the secret V8 rival that never was
2026 Skoda Epiq: UK price, 267-mile range and full specs revealed

2026 Skoda Epiq: UK price, 267-mile range and full specs revealed
Question of the week: Why don't daytime running lights activate the taillights too?

Question of the week: Why don't daytime running lights activate the taillights too?
Hidden Heroes: Audi 90 - the forgotten 5-cylinder sports saloon

Hidden Heroes: Audi 90 - the forgotten 5-cylinder sports saloon
Driven - Skoda Fabia 130: the grown up hot hatch?

Driven - Skoda Fabia 130: the grown up hot hatch?
Kia EV3 vs Skoda Elroq: Which small electric SUV is best?

Kia EV3 vs Skoda Elroq: Which small electric SUV is best?
2026 Volvo EX30 Black Edition: UK price, range and full specs revealed

2026 Volvo EX30 Black Edition: UK price, range and full specs revealed
Find the cheapest petrol near you: government 'Pumpwatch' scheme finally goes live

Find the cheapest petrol near you: government 'Pumpwatch' scheme finally goes live
Price of EVs still biggest barrier for potential buyers

Price of EVs still biggest barrier for potential buyers
New curfews for young drivers? Calls for UK to adopt Northern Ireland’s licensing rules

New curfews for young drivers? Calls for UK to adopt Northern Ireland’s licensing rules
Lepas is latest Chinese brand to arrive in UK

Lepas is latest Chinese brand to arrive in UK
Back to the future: Peugeot 405 Coupe - the rare Heuliez prototype that almost reached production

Back to the future: Peugeot 405 Coupe - the rare Heuliez prototype that almost reached production
Mercedes overhauls S-Class with huge update

Mercedes overhauls S-Class with huge update
XPeng X9 seven-seater headed to UK

XPeng X9 seven-seater headed to UK
Range boosts for BMW iX1 and iX2

Range boosts for BMW iX1 and iX2