Shanghai Motor Show 2025: what all the big car brands are up to

Shanghai Motor Show 2025: what all the big car brands are up to
The Shanghai Auto Show is now an established part of the automotive calendar – we’ve got a full list of show debuts
New vs used family SUVs: Hyundai Tucson or Volvo XC90?

New vs used family SUVs: Hyundai Tucson or Volvo XC90?
Family SUVs are massively popular, but which one is the very best buy?
New Smart ForTwo will aim to redefine the faltering city car market

New Smart ForTwo will aim to redefine the faltering city car market
Successor to the ground-breaking small car will “define the A-segment” and take things to the next level, according to brand’s CEO
New Rolls-Royce Spectre Black Badge review: a car devoid of compromise

New Rolls-Royce Spectre Black Badge review: a car devoid of compromise
The new Rolls-Royce Spectre Black Badge is super luxurious and breathtakingly fast
Smart #5 2025 preview: walkaround, specs, prices and on sale date

Smart #5 2025 preview: walkaround, specs, prices and on sale date
Smart’s biggest model to date gives the brand a new identity, and hides some trick technology under its skin
Leapmotor T03 review

Leapmotor T03 review
The Leapmotor T03 electric city car comes with an attractive price tag, impressive range and plenty of equipment
BYD pilots 1,000kW charging, adding 250 miles of range in five minutes

BYD pilots 1,000kW charging, adding 250 miles of range in five minutes
The new technology allows cars to “match refill speeds of gasoline” models, according to its maker
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New Rolls-Royce EV is… already here

New Rolls-Royce EV is… already here
Earlier this year, Rolls-Royce confirmed a second electric car was in the works. Turns out we’d been duped
Volkswagen Grand California camper van now gets more screens and a long warranty

Volkswagen Grand California camper van now gets more screens and a long warranty
The firm’s largest motor home model lets you camp with confidence, thanks to uprated tech and improved aftersales
What’s the story, Maserati Quattroporte? Super saloon could get hybrid power

What’s the story, Maserati Quattroporte? Super saloon could get hybrid power
Maserati has still yet to decide what platform the next Quattroporte will use and, seemingly, what will power it
Maserati MC20 Folgore electric supercar project cancelled due to lack of buyers

Maserati MC20 Folgore electric supercar project cancelled due to lack of buyers
Plans for a two-seat 1,200bhp EV flagship have been shelved due to dwindling demand, but the ICE car will be facelifted this year
New Volvo ES90 looks a lot like a Polestar 4 with a rear window, and costs nearly £70k

New Volvo ES90 looks a lot like a Polestar 4 with a rear window, and costs nearly £70k
Following countless teasers, Volvo’s next EV has finally been revealed – and it’s a strong taster of what’s to come
Vauxhall Mokka review

Vauxhall Mokka review
The Vauxhall Mokka looks sharp and has an engine to suit most needs. However, rivals are better to drive
Volvo EX90 to get extensive 800-volt overhaul as part of a series of upgrades

Volvo EX90 to get extensive 800-volt overhaul as part of a series of upgrades
Electric SUV will switch to 800V hardware for faster charging and improved efficiency – after less than a year on sale
Future Volvo estates in doubt, according to CEO

Future Volvo estates in doubt, according to CEO
The company, famous for its boxy estate cars, will be focusing on SUVs in the future – possibly hot ones
Maserati Grecale treated to new entry spec, slashing price by £4k

Maserati Grecale treated to new entry spec, slashing price by £4k
New model, badged ‘Grecale’ replaces the old GT, but comes with the same 296bhp four-cylinder engine
Kia EV1 “definitely” in company’s electric-car plan

Kia EV1 “definitely” in company’s electric-car plan
Korean firm will continue to embrace EVs, with city-car rival to Volkswagen ID.1 and Cupra Raval in the works
New Kia PV5 finally arrives as it looks to challenge the electric van elite

New Kia PV5 finally arrives as it looks to challenge the electric van elite
Technical information has now been revealed for Kia’s VW ID.Buzz rival, with the electric MPV boasting up to 249 miles of range
New Kia EV4 revealed at last! Volkswagen ID.3 rival gets up to 391 miles of range

New Kia EV4 revealed at last! Volkswagen ID.3 rival gets up to 391 miles of range
Following an exterior unveil, Kia has now shown us the EV4’s interior and revealed full tech and powertrain information
New Kia EV2 Concept previews small SUV for 2026

New Kia EV2 Concept previews small SUV for 2026
The dinky EV2 has been revealed, ready to position itself as the entry point to Kia’s electric car range when it arrives next year
New Kia EV3 GT prepares for launch with prototype leaving little to the imagination

New Kia EV3 GT prepares for launch with prototype leaving little to the imagination
We’ve caught the hottest EV3 out on test, with green brake calipers and GT-embossed headrests
BMW 530e Touring long-term test: German estate proves there's life in PHEVs yet

BMW 530e Touring long-term test: German estate proves there's life in PHEVs yet
Is there still room for plug-in hybrids when EVs continue to impress? We’re about to find out
Leapmotor C10 review

Leapmotor C10 review
The Leapmotor C10 is a convincing all-electric SUV that offers genuine value for money thanks to a strong kit list and low price
MINI Aceman review

MINI Aceman review
Think of the MINI Aceman as an electric version of the five-door hatch and you won’t be disappointed; this is not a particularly practical car
Leapmotor line-up to triple in size by 2027

Leapmotor line-up to triple in size by 2027
Total of six models due within the next two years, including Citroen e-C3-rivalling small SUV
New 2025 Kia Sportage facelift is ready for launch

New 2025 Kia Sportage facelift is ready for launch
The European update for the Sportage SUV will follow in the footsteps of already revealed Korean and US cars with a new look and interior upgrades
Electric Aston Martin to get vibrating body to mimic V12 engine

Electric Aston Martin to get vibrating body to mimic V12 engine
Brit brand’s electric car plans have been pushed back, but boss has plans for an interesting USP
A brand-new car could actually work out cheaper than a used one

A brand-new car could actually work out cheaper than a used one
Richard Ingram gives his expert insight on why buying a new car can be cheaper than investing in a used one
New BMW iX1 and iX2 Shadow Editions bid for the small SUV spotlight

New BMW iX1 and iX2 Shadow Editions bid for the small SUV spotlight
A top-spec Shadow Edition trim has been added to BMW’s smallest electric SUVs, with extra kit and racier styling
Abarth 600e price slashed by £2k to save it from luxury-car tax

Abarth 600e price slashed by £2k to save it from luxury-car tax
The top-spec Abarth 600e Scorpionissima now costs under £40,000, thereby avoiding the luxury VED supplement
DS No8 2025 preview: walkaround, specs, prices and on-sale date

DS No8 2025 preview: walkaround, specs, prices and on-sale date
A new dawn for DS, the No8 promises ‘character’ and ‘serenity’ to buyers in the premium car market, but is it good enough to convince?
New Mazda CX-6e to spearhead brand’s big electric SUV push from 2027

New Mazda CX-6e to spearhead brand’s big electric SUV push from 2027
Mazda has trademarked the name CX-6e, with its UK boss telling us to “watch this space” for a sibling to forthcoming four-door EV
New Polestar 7 is a premium SUV to challenge the Tesla Model Y

New Polestar 7 is a premium SUV to challenge the Tesla Model Y
The new 7 will sit on a single-platform architecture in order to reduce costs, and our exclusive image shows what this compact SUV could look like
Aston Martin to swap quantity for quality with new harder, faster model range

Aston Martin to swap quantity for quality with new harder, faster model range
New CEO says four new cars in 18 months was too much; will boost value by launching faster or more luxurious versions of existing models