Cars

The best car news, reviews and features from The Scotsman's expert journalists and contributors. From EVs and hybrid vehicles to off-roaders and performance cars

You have a better chance of passing your driving test in some areas than others - according to statistics.

Easiest places to pass your driving test? UK's 10 highest pass rates

Kia EV3

EV car grant returns with savings of up to £3750 on ’affordable’ models

Julian Boote couldn't believe he had won such a big prize

Retired lorry driver wins £132k Mercedes in 24p prize draw

A use on single-use vapes is now in force in the UK. Picture: NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images.

'Serious' vape mistake that could land you a £5,000 bill this summer

Mazda CX-5

Mazda reveals new CX-5 family SUV with more space

The GV70 is a handsome thing, so a light facelift is no issue

Facelifted Genesis GV70 Electrified adds new trims and luxury tech

CTEK's MXS 5.0 is the go-to choice for anyone who wants the best option for charging and maintaining their battery

CTEK MXS 5.0 battery charger hits all-time low price of £67.99

The Stoplock Pro has never been this cheap

Stoplock Pro steering wheel lock slashed to £36.99 in Prime Day deal

Jim McGill with the Omoda 9 in Austria

I tried to visit nine countries on one tank of fuel in the Omoda 9

The McLaren 570GT would certainly change your school run

Win a McLaren 570GT for just 15p with BOTB's dream car draw

The handsome Skoda Elroq is immensely likeable

Skoda Elroq review: a sensible SUV that quietly gets it right

Carly

I just unlocked some hidden features on my car using this device

Ebay's 20-year-old BMW was brought bang up to date using bargain bits

How eBay turned a classic BMW into a modern masterpiece for £2,000

The EV3 is the smallest car in Kia's tech-filled line-up, but it's not actually all that small

Kia EV3 review: A stylish and spacious family EV

Carly's OBD scanner is on special offer this week

This 'free' plug-in device can save drivers thousands on garage bills

BOTB's 911 is 10 years old, but it looks factory fresh and it's only covered 33,000 miles

Win a Porsche 911 Turbo convertible for just 6p with BOTB competition

The dash cam has all the features of a £100 device - but at a fraction of the price

Full HD dual dash cam now just £25 in limited-time Wowcher deal

Breaking down in your car can be a nightmare - so a recovery service is well worth having

Get a year of full UK breakdown cover for just £15 with this deal

Ciaron Goldingay had just finished work when BOTB presenter Christian Williams turned up to hand him the keys to a new car

Teen on provisional licence wins £85k Land Rover Defender for 18p

Matt Jones became one of BOTB's biggest ever spot the ball winners

Spot the ball winner scoops £208k Lamborghini and £50k cash prize

The new design is attractive, and the high ground clearance gives it SUV vibes

Citroën C4 review: A quirky crossover hatch with standout comfort

Mateusz was having an afternoon nap when BOTB's film crew turned up at his doorstep

Watch the moment a 22-year-old wins a £69,000 Audi RS6 for just 7p

The Aston Martin Vantage was designed and built in Britain

Win an Aston Martin Vantage worth £75,000 for just 18p in prize draw

The latest facelift has given the Picanto some bold styling, but it's still a charming little car

Kia Picanto review: Could this be the last of the great city cars?

Lewis Denner was in shock and lost for words when his prize was handed over

Cardiff barman wins car and £10k in BOTB draw

The Range Rover Sport SVR has an incredible V8 engine

Win a £51k Range Rover SVR for 5p

The Carpathian Edition is all about presence

Win an £85,000 Land Rover Defender Carpathian V8 for just 18p

The Carpuride W903 Portable Wireless Carplay & Android Auto display has dropped to an amazing price

The best Android Auto car display we’ve tested is now incredibly cheap

Davanti Protoura Sport tyres are significantly cheaper than the bigger brands - but are they good enough for a performance car?

I swapped £180 Bridgestones for £115 Davantis – here’s what happened

The Viofo A329S now supports three channels - and that’s not the best upgrade

Viofo A329S adds three-channel power to top dashcam

Karwan says the prize will change his life

Taxi driver wins £138k Range Rover and £50,000 after car theft ordeal

Jim McGill with the Mini JCW Electric in the Cotswolds

Mini John Cooper Works Electric review: Fastest Mini a hoot to drive