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New Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Fire+Ice pays homage to EV’s hatchback heritage
Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Fire and Ice special edition - front static

New Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Fire+Ice pays homage to EV’s hatchback heritage

More specifically, the Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Fire+Ice is a tribute to the Mk2 VW Golf Fire and Ice special edition
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9 Sep 2024
Used electric car prices are coming down and looking increasingly attractive
Opinion - used EVs

Used electric car prices are coming down and looking increasingly attractive

Deputy editor Richard Ingram casts his expert eye over the used-car market and wonders if now is the best time to switch to an EV
Opinion
9 Sep 2024
New Jaguar GT due soon as first of a three-car luxury line-up
Jaguar 4-door Coupe exclusive image

New Jaguar GT due soon as first of a three-car luxury line-up

Electric four-door saloon will be followed by coupé and SUV; you’ll “want a Jaguar, not need one” according to MD
News
9 Sep 2024
BYD Dolphin Design long-term test: compact EV is a near-perfect family runaround
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BYD Dolphin Design long-term test: compact EV is a near-perfect family runaround

Final report: How did the small BY Dolphin electric hatch cope with family life?
Long-term tests
6 Sep 2024
New Alpine A390_ß concept will preview brand’s first electric SUV
Alpine A390 concept car

New Alpine A390_ß concept will preview brand’s first electric SUV

Alpine has said its first electric crossover will launch in 2025 and be “fit for every purpose”
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6 Sep 2024
Car manufacturers look to ration petrol car sales as ZEV mandate looms
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Car manufacturers look to ration petrol car sales as ZEV mandate looms

EV sales made up 22 per cent of new car sales in August, but manufacturers are still considering holding back ICE sales to hit government targets
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6 Sep 2024
UK facing electric car technician shortage unless government acts
Tesla Model X on two-post inspection ramp

UK facing electric car technician shortage unless government acts

A petition has been launched to increase the cap on apprentice funding, as a skills shortfall looms
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5 Sep 2024
Volvo “adjusts” EV-only deadline; will sell hybrid cars beyond 2030
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Volvo “adjusts” EV-only deadline; will sell hybrid cars beyond 2030

Firm’s global sales mix will consist of “90 to 100 per cent” electrified cars by the end of the decade, pushing back on previous goal
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5 Sep 2024
Longer, posher Genesis Electrified G80 arrives with new look
2024 Genesis Electrified G80 - front 3/4

Longer, posher Genesis Electrified G80 arrives with new look

The electric luxury saloon from Genesis is now on sale in its Korean home market with significant upgrades.
News
5 Sep 2024
First glimpse of new Volvo ES90 ahead of 2025 reveal
Volvo ES90 teaser

First glimpse of new Volvo ES90 ahead of 2025 reveal

The Volvo ES90 electric saloon will rival the BMW i5 and Audi Q6 e-tron when it arrives in 2025
News
4 Sep 2024
New BYD Dolphin Active review: base model is simply too expensive
BYD Dolphin Active - front

New BYD Dolphin Active review: base model is simply too expensive

The new entry-level BYD Dolphin Active struggles to compete with the Citroen e-C3 when it comes to price
Road tests
4 Sep 2024
Volkswagen’s Scout Motors confirms reveal date for rugged electric SUV and pick-up truck
Scout SUV teaser image

Volkswagen’s Scout Motors confirms reveal date for rugged electric SUV and pick-up truck

We’ll get our first look at the two models on 24 October, with the pair then due to enter production by the end of 2026
News
3 Sep 2024
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Skoda Enyaq Coupe 85 Edition long-term test: sporty styling enhances EV's appeal
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Skoda Enyaq Coupe 85 Edition long-term test: sporty styling enhances EV's appeal

Final report: does a sleek rear end detract from the Skoda Enyaq’s practical allure?
Long-term tests
3 Sep 2024
New entry-level BYD Dolphin starts from £26,195: the MG4 had better watch out
BYD Dolphin Active - front tracking

New entry-level BYD Dolphin starts from £26,195: the MG4 had better watch out

The electric supermini also manages to undercut the most basic edition of the Vauxhall Corsa Electric
News
2 Sep 2024
Facelifted Kia EV6 arrives with more range and a slightly bigger price
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Facelifted Kia EV6 arrives with more range and a slightly bigger price

The first examples of the updated EV6 will arrive with customers before the end of the year
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2 Sep 2024
New Kia EV6 prototype review: fun EV is improved where it counts
Kia EV6 prototype - front tracking

New Kia EV6 prototype review: fun EV is improved where it counts

We already liked the Kia EV6, but now the brand has brought in some effective upgrades
Road tests
2 Sep 2024
New Maserati Grecale Folgore 2024 review: plenty of flair with a few flaws
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New Maserati Grecale Folgore 2024 review: plenty of flair with a few flaws

The Grecale Folgore brings some proper Italian style to the electric SUV market, but it fails to outshine the competition
Road tests
1 Sep 2024
New ‘Hyundai Way’ strategy fails to rule out combustion engines in EV and hydrogen future
Hyundai badge

New ‘Hyundai Way’ strategy fails to rule out combustion engines in EV and hydrogen future

Hyundai has laid out its plans for ICE and has reaffirmed its commitment to hydrogen
News
30 Aug 2024
New Omoda 5 SUV on sale from £25k or £33k in electric Omoda E5 form
Omoda 5 and E5

New Omoda 5 SUV on sale from £25k or £33k in electric Omoda E5 form

Omoda’s first offering in the UK is meant to steal sales away from the Nissan Qashqai and Renault Symbioz in the mid-size SUV class
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30 Aug 2024
All-Electric Mercedes G 580 with EQ Technology on sale in the UK from £180,680
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All-Electric Mercedes G 580 with EQ Technology on sale in the UK from £180,680

A comprehensive range-wide update includes the long-awaited Electric G and it costs only a touch less than a G 63
News
29 Aug 2024
Ariel E-Nomad Concept points to British brand’s electric plan
Ariel E-Nomad Concept - front

Ariel E-Nomad Concept points to British brand’s electric plan

Ariel’s off-road Nomad has gone electric with a new concept version
News
29 Aug 2024
New Mercedes EQE 350+ joins rejigged lineup with headline 429-mile range
Mercedes EQE 350+ - front tracking

New Mercedes EQE 350+ joins rejigged lineup with headline 429-mile range

New powertrain options have been introduced for both the Mercedes EQE and the EQE SUV models
News
28 Aug 2024
The 74 most exciting new cars to buy on the new 74 registration plate
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The 74 most exciting new cars to buy on the new 74 registration plate

Here are the top 74 cars that car buyers should be considering this year as the latest 74-plate registrations arrive on September 1st
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28 Aug 2024
New BYD Seal 06 GT: first look at Cupra Born rival
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New BYD Seal 06 GT: first look at Cupra Born rival

Full details of the BYD Dolphin’s big brother will be revealed on 30 August
News
27 Aug 2024
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New Volkswagen ID.3 GTX: pricing, specs and performance stats for the electric GTI
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New Volkswagen ID.3 GTX: pricing, specs and performance stats for the electric GTI

VW has finally given its ID.3 electric hatchback some serious firepower, and it all goes to the back wheels
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27 Aug 2024
Denza Z9GT features ‘crab-walk’ technology and has 1,000bhp
New Denza Z9GT - front

Denza Z9GT features ‘crab-walk’ technology and has 1,000bhp

BYD’s Denza sub-brand will take on the premium market with an all-electric shooting brake
News
23 Aug 2024
New Cupra Tavascan pricing and specs revealed: sporty electric SUV on sale soon
Cupra Tavascan - front action

New Cupra Tavascan pricing and specs revealed: sporty electric SUV on sale soon

Prices start from £47,330 for Cupra’s rival to the Ford Capri and Tesla Model Y
News
23 Aug 2024
Best low emission green cars in the UK
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Best low emission green cars in the UK

Low emissions and good fuel economy go hand-in-hand, and these cars deliver the best of both
Best cars & vans
22 Aug 2024
Rimac single-seater will be quicker than a Formula One car
Rimac Nevera EV hypercar - Dynamic front 3/4

Rimac single-seater will be quicker than a Formula One car

The Croatian firm has set out to make the fastest track car in the world
News
22 Aug 2024
New Vauxhall Mokka Coffe-e is ‘cars and coffee’ taken a bit too literally
Vauxhall Mokka Coffe-e - rear static

New Vauxhall Mokka Coffe-e is ‘cars and coffee’ taken a bit too literally

New barista-themed Vauxhall Mokka Electric gets a built-in coffee station and line of bespoke coffee blends
News
22 Aug 2024
DS almost ready to launch new all-electric coupe SUV
DS flagship SUV (camouflaged test car) - front

DS almost ready to launch new all-electric coupe SUV

The unnamed EV will get the latest technology from parent company Stellantis
News
21 Aug 2024
New Volkswagen ID.7 GTX 2024 review: VW’s most accomplished EV yet
Volkswagen ID.7 GTX - front tracking

New Volkswagen ID.7 GTX 2024 review: VW’s most accomplished EV yet

VW’s ID.7 flagship takes big steps forward in terms of ride and handling, but at a cost
Road tests
20 Aug 2024
Pininfarina Battista B95 Gotham: a £4m hypercar tribute to Bruce Wayne and Batman
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Pininfarina Battista B95 Gotham: a £4m hypercar tribute to Bruce Wayne and Batman

Four Pininfarina Battistas have now received the Batman treatment and were unveiled at Monterey Car Week
News
20 Aug 2024
New Pininfarina Battista Targamerica is the world's first coachbuilt electric hypercar
Pininfarina Targamerica at Monterey Car Week - front static

New Pininfarina Battista Targamerica is the world's first coachbuilt electric hypercar

The first of Automobili Pininfarina’s bespoke road-going creations lifts the lid on Battista
News
20 Aug 2024
Hot Smart #3 Brabus ups the attitude with a sleek styling kit
New Brabus Smart 3 - front static

Hot Smart #3 Brabus ups the attitude with a sleek styling kit

Brabus upgrades include new wheels and trim, plus interior tweaks to elevate EV’s aesthetic
News
20 Aug 2024
Hyundai Kona Electric N Line review: not as exciting as its looks suggest
Hyundai Kona N Line - front tracking

Hyundai Kona Electric N Line review: not as exciting as its looks suggest

N Line trim brings more kit and some sporty design tweaks to Hyundai’s sensible small SUV, but it isn’t any sharper to drive
Road tests
20 Aug 2024
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