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Long-term test: Skoda Elroq vRS
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Long-term test: Skoda Elroq vRS

First report: accident gives us a chance to compare flagship vRS with 85 Edition
Long-term tests
19 Oct 2025
Are cars getting too big for the road? Deep dive on ‘carspreading’, SUVs and road safety
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Are cars getting too big for the road? Deep dive on ‘carspreading’, SUVs and road safety

We explore why cars are getting bigger and heavier, plus the effect this has on motorists and other road users
Features
19 Oct 2025
MG IM6 vs Tesla Model Y: has Tesla’s popular SUV finally met its match?
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MG IM6 vs Tesla Model Y: has Tesla’s popular SUV finally met its match?

Should Tesla be worried by MG’s arrival in premium territory? Our M25 trip sets the scene for head-to-head
Car group tests
18 Oct 2025
MG IM6 review
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MG IM6 review

Electric SUV takes MG upmarket, but it’s not without some compromises
In-depth reviews
17 Oct 2025
Volvo XC40 review
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Volvo XC40 review

The Volvo XC40 is a comfortable and stylish small SUV with some pleasing practical touches
In-depth reviews
17 Oct 2025
Electric SEAT Ibiza in the mix as brand rebirth plan emerges
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Electric SEAT Ibiza in the mix as brand rebirth plan emerges

Exec says Spanish brand will never kill off its most famous model – and an EV is a genuine possibility
News
17 Oct 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Audi A6 e-tron offers stylish, silent cruising at a super-low price
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Car Deal of the Day: Audi A6 e-tron offers stylish, silent cruising at a super-low price

The A6 e-tron is a very desirable electric saloon – especially so at £423 a month. It’s our Deal of the Day for October 17.
News
17 Oct 2025
Hyundai Inster review
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Hyundai Inster review

The quirky, half-pint Hyundai Inster is a remarkably versatile, efficient and very lovable EV
In-depth reviews
17 Oct 2025
Kia EV5 review
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Kia EV5 review

The Kia EV5 is an intriguing alternative to class stalwarts such as the Skoda Enyaq and Tesla Model Y, but it doesn’t do quite enough to raise the bar
In-depth reviews
17 Oct 2025
Alpine A290 review
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Alpine A290 review

The Alpine A290 all-electric hot hatchback is rounded, well priced, and has desirability in spades
In-depth reviews
17 Oct 2025
Hyundai Kona review
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Hyundai Kona review

The Hyundai Kona is comfortable, refined, spacious and overflowing with technology
In-depth reviews
17 Oct 2025
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New indoor drive-thru EV charging hub to open as a sign of things to come
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New indoor drive-thru EV charging hub to open as a sign of things to come

Fastned will transform an old warehouse in Aberdeen into an ultra-rapid charging hub, providing proper protection from the elements
News
16 Oct 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Dacia’s baby EV at a price to put a Spring in your step
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Car Deal of the Day: Dacia’s baby EV at a price to put a Spring in your step

The Dacia Spring’s small size and low price could make it the perfect urban runaround. It’s our Deal of the Day for October 16
News
16 Oct 2025
New Genesis GV60 Pure 2025 review: a capable EV that’s often overlooked
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New Genesis GV60 Pure 2025 review: a capable EV that’s often overlooked

The GV60 isn’t quite as popular as its Ioniq 5 and EV6 siblings, but perhaps it should be
Road tests
16 Oct 2025
Volkswagen ID.4 review
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Volkswagen ID.4 review

We think the Volkswagen ID.4 appeals to EV buyers after practicality and decent range, but it’s no class leader
In-depth reviews
16 Oct 2025
New Toyota Corolla concept to preview humble hatchback’s bold EV future at Tokyo Motor Show
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New Toyota Corolla concept to preview humble hatchback’s bold EV future at Tokyo Motor Show

We suspect this concept will preview an electric Toyota Corolla, to sit alongside the current (not to mention best-selling) hybrid model
News
16 Oct 2025
BMW iX review
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BMW iX review

The BMW iX is expensive and controversially styled, but we think this is a deeply impressive electric SUV
In-depth reviews
16 Oct 2025
Long-term test: Polestar 4 Dual Motor
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Long-term test: Polestar 4 Dual Motor

Final report: sleek Swedish SUV leaves our fleet having impressed our man with its huge breadth of talent
Long-term tests
16 Oct 2025
Nissan Leaf review
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Nissan Leaf review

This is no small update, but a wholesale reimagination of Nissan’s c-segment EV for the better. The new Leaf is very, very good. And it’s built in Bri…
In-depth reviews
16 Oct 2025
What cars qualify for the electric car grant? Full ECG car list with our best (and worst) picks
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What cars qualify for the electric car grant? Full ECG car list with our best (and worst) picks

Over 40 electric cars are now eligible for a Government-funded discount. Which should you go for from the ever-growing list?
News
16 Oct 2025
Electric Car Grant explained: ECG discounts, eligibility details and how you get it
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Electric Car Grant explained: ECG discounts, eligibility details and how you get it

The Government has announced an electric car grant with discounts of up to £3,750, but which cars qualify and how do you claim?
News
16 Oct 2025
Toyota FT-Me Concept gets Government support for limited UK production
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Toyota FT-Me Concept gets Government support for limited UK production

New funding from UK government brings Toyota’s Citroen Ami alternative closer to production
News
16 Oct 2025
Lotus Eletre review
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Lotus Eletre review

The Lotus Eletre marks the beginning of a promising new era for the sports car maker, albeit a controversial one
Road tests
16 Oct 2025
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Electric Car Grant alert! Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5 finally receive discounts
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Electric Car Grant alert! Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5 finally receive discounts

Both the Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5 now start from just £35,495 thanks to the government ECG scheme
News
16 Oct 2025
The big worry with self-driving taxis is that Brits can't be trusted to behave
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The big worry with self-driving taxis is that Brits can't be trusted to behave

Digital editor, Steve Walker, is unsure how the British public will react to the arrival of driverless taxis in London.
Opinion
15 Oct 2025
New MGS6 EV revealed – before you’re supposed to see it!
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New MGS6 EV revealed – before you’re supposed to see it!

The new SUV has been inadvertently revealed by Euro NCAP, before any official information has been communicated
News
15 Oct 2025
Ferrari has shown me that EVs can be more than smartphones on wheels
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Ferrari has shown me that EVs can be more than smartphones on wheels

News reporter, Ellis Hyde thinks Ferrari’s take on the electric car formula will deliver something with a longer shelf life than the average EV
Opinion
15 Oct 2025
No way? Yes Waymo! Driverless taxis are coming to London next year
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No way? Yes Waymo! Driverless taxis are coming to London next year

Waymo will bring its fleet of self-driving Jaguar I-Pace taxis to London in 2026
News
15 Oct 2025
Cheapest cars to buy 2025
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Cheapest cars to buy 2025

Searching for a brand-new bargain? These are the cheapest cars in the UK right now
Best cars & vans
15 Oct 2025
New Subaru STI Performance-E and Performance-B concept cars to reveal bold EV and ICE strategy
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New Subaru STI Performance-E and Performance-B concept cars to reveal bold EV and ICE strategy

Subaru Performance-E STI Concept will be joined by an ICE-powered concept based on the current WRX
News
15 Oct 2025
Polestar 4 review
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Polestar 4 review

Polestar is treading its own path in the EV world, and we think the Polestar 4 is a perfect example of this with its smart design, quality feel and im…
In-depth reviews
15 Oct 2025
400bhp family SUVs have become common in the EV era, but they're completely pointless
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400bhp family SUVs have become common in the EV era, but they're completely pointless

Editor Paul Barker thinks new car firms don't have heritage behind them, so power figures and straight line speed are an easy way to grab headlines
Opinion
15 Oct 2025
New Toyota C-HR+ 2025 review: electric SUV struggles for space
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New Toyota C-HR+ 2025 review: electric SUV struggles for space

The new Toyota CH-R+ has plenty of plus points, but ultimately fails to stand out from the crowded family EV class
Road tests
15 Oct 2025
New Vauxhall Grandland Electric AWD priced from just £35,495 including ECG
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New Vauxhall Grandland Electric AWD priced from just £35,495 including ECG

A £1,510 price difference separates the Grandland AWD from the base single-motor, but it’s cheaper, not more expensive!
News
15 Oct 2025
Britain’s cheapest van? Leapmotor T03 Van version on the cards
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Britain’s cheapest van? Leapmotor T03 Van version on the cards

The T03 could become the cheapest van on sale - beating Dacia and Citroen on price
News
14 Oct 2025