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New Kia EV3 electric SUV is cheaper than a Volvo EX30 and Cupra Born
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New Kia EV3 electric SUV is cheaper than a Volvo EX30 and Cupra Born

Kia’s compact all-electric SUV offers up to 372 miles of range; first examples arrive with customers later this year
News
29 Jul 2024
BMW iX2 vs Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron: premium electric SUVs fight for glory
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BMW iX2 vs Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron: premium electric SUVs fight for glory

Sporty electric coupe-SUVs go head to head, as the new BMW iX2 takes on the updated Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron
Car group tests
27 Jul 2024
Porsche confirms Cayenne EV to be sold alongside petrol and hybrid models
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Porsche confirms Cayenne EV to be sold alongside petrol and hybrid models

The iconic Porsche Cayenne to live on with combustion engines alongside all-new EV until at least 2030
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25 Jul 2024
Ineos Fusilier electric 4x4 pushed back to 2028
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Ineos Fusilier electric 4x4 pushed back to 2028

Development of Ineos Automotive’s first electric SUV was paused due to poor EV uptake and industry uncertainties
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25 Jul 2024
New electric car charging lab to boost reliability of public EV chargers
Gridserve EV testing laboratory

New electric car charging lab to boost reliability of public EV chargers

Gridserve’s new facility makes it easier to diagnose problems in the network and boost the speed and success rate of EV charging
News
24 Jul 2024
The Ford Capri is testing the ‘all publicity is good publicity’ adage to breaking point
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The Ford Capri is testing the ‘all publicity is good publicity’ adage to breaking point

Editor Paul Barker looks at why Ford decided to bring back the Capri name on a new electric SUV
Opinion
24 Jul 2024
Jaguar is driving to survive so Formula E success has real value
Opinion - Jaguar Formula E

Jaguar is driving to survive so Formula E success has real value

Tom Jervis thinks Jag’s Formula E exploits are coming at a great time for the British brand, especially with a TV series in the works…
Opinion
23 Jul 2024
Limited edition Fiat 500e Giorgio Armani edition is one for the fashionistas
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Limited edition Fiat 500e Giorgio Armani edition is one for the fashionistas

The two brands have joined forces to celebrate Italian design and materials with the special edition EV
News
23 Jul 2024
New Jeep Avenger: exploration, electrified
Jeep Avenger

New Jeep Avenger: exploration, electrified

The new all-electric Jeep Avenger gives you complete freedom, wherever the road takes you
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23 Jul 2024
New Skoda Enyaq 50 brings £2,000 price cut to popular electric family SUV
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New Skoda Enyaq 50 brings £2,000 price cut to popular electric family SUV

The new Enyaq 50 and Enyaq 50 Edition are available to order now, with prices starting from £36,970
News
22 Jul 2024
Volvo EX30 vs DS 3 E-Tense: a small premium electric SUV skirmish
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Volvo EX30 vs DS 3 E-Tense: a small premium electric SUV skirmish

The Volvo EX30 signals a new era for the Swedish firm’s EV plans. We compare it with the DS 3 E-Tense
Car group tests
20 Jul 2024
1 in 5 new cars sold globally is a Chinese EV but Europe’s electric car appetite is questioned
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1 in 5 new cars sold globally is a Chinese EV but Europe’s electric car appetite is questioned

New data shows that EV market share in Europe fell by 0.3 per cent in the first half of this year, despite the car market heading towards pre-pandemic…
News
19 Jul 2024
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Morgan’s electric future laid bare: British firm plots a truly exhilarating EV
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Morgan’s electric future laid bare: British firm plots a truly exhilarating EV

The Morgan CEO tells us that a fully-electric Morgan “will come without compromise”
News
19 Jul 2024
Flaming hot Genesis GV60 Magma confirmed for 2025
Genesis GV60 Magma Concept at Goodwood FOS - front 3/4

Flaming hot Genesis GV60 Magma confirmed for 2025

Korean brand’s first performance EV will closely resemble the GV60 Magma Concept from 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed
News
19 Jul 2024
Spicy 321bhp Cupra Born VZ electric hot hatch costs nearly £6k more than a Golf GTI
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Spicy 321bhp Cupra Born VZ electric hot hatch costs nearly £6k more than a Golf GTI

The all-electric Cupra Born has picked up some serious added firepower and chassis upgrades, but it’s not cheap
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18 Jul 2024
New Hyundai Ioniq 5 gets more range and sub £40,000 price tag
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New Hyundai Ioniq 5 gets more range and sub £40,000 price tag

There’s a fresh design, new batteries and more equipment for Hyundai’s family EV
News
18 Jul 2024
Mercedes EQC axed: company’s first electric SUV bites the dust after only five years on sale
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Mercedes EQC axed: company’s first electric SUV bites the dust after only five years on sale

Launched in 2019 as Mercedes’ first mainstream EV, the EQC has been axed without a replacement in the wings
News
18 Jul 2024
Ghost charging? Cable spaghetti? Half of EV drivers admit to poor etiquette at charge points
Fiat 500 connected to a Gridserve rapid charger

Ghost charging? Cable spaghetti? Half of EV drivers admit to poor etiquette at charge points

“Ghost charging” is named as biggest bugbear as EV drivers show a lack of consideration for others
News
18 Jul 2024
EVs with flat batteries almost as rare as ICE cars running out of petrol or diesel
Hyundai Ioniq 5 connected to Tesla Supercharger

EVs with flat batteries almost as rare as ICE cars running out of petrol or diesel

Just 1.4 per cent of EV breakdowns involve running out of battery charge, down from eight per cent in 2015
News
18 Jul 2024
“Urgent measures” needed as 2030 petrol and diesel ban absent from King’s Speech
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“Urgent measures” needed as 2030 petrol and diesel ban absent from King’s Speech

A new survey says just 43 per cent of drivers are considering an EV, with only eight per cent planning to do so before 2035
News
17 Jul 2024
Goodwood Festival of Speed 2024: new cars and highlights
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Goodwood Festival of Speed 2024: new cars and highlights

2024’s Goodwood Festival of Speed was a celebration of over 130 years of engine tech, but it also looked well into the future
News
17 Jul 2024
New entry-level Porsche Macan Electric packs 400-mile range
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New entry-level Porsche Macan Electric packs 400-mile range

Two additional variants of Porsche’s popular SUV have arrived with a new features and tech
News
16 Jul 2024
Volkswagen in major deal to produce solid state batteries for one million EVs
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Volkswagen in major deal to produce solid state batteries for one million EVs

VW battery subsidiary PowerCo has licenced solid state battery technology from QuantumScape with big plans to power production cars
News
15 Jul 2024
Smart #1 Brabus gets even more radical with ‘individualisation program’
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Smart #1 Brabus gets even more radical with ‘individualisation program’

The Brabus-tuned Smart #1 receives a bodykit and £7,000 wheels
News
15 Jul 2024
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Omoda and Jaecoo remain flexible on 2035 ICE ban and look at UK production to dodge tariffs
New Omoda 5 and Jaecoo 7

Omoda and Jaecoo remain flexible on 2035 ICE ban and look at UK production to dodge tariffs

The Chinese sister firms are open to the idea of local production to help with possible tariffs.
News
15 Jul 2024
All-electric Ford Puma Gen-E gets ready for launch
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All-electric Ford Puma Gen-E gets ready for launch

The Ford Puma Gen-E will arrive later in 2024 with a fresh design compared to the ICE model
News
15 Jul 2024
New high-performance 4x4 ID Buzz Cargo to be the fastest van on sale
Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo - front cornering

New high-performance 4x4 ID Buzz Cargo to be the fastest van on sale

Volkswagen will add the 4x4 powertrain from the ID.Buzz GTX to the ID.Buzz Cargo van range, but it’s more for towing capacity and extra performance.
News
15 Jul 2024
Used Mercedes EQC (Mk1, 2019-2024) buyer’s guide: premium EV has its compromises
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Used Mercedes EQC (Mk1, 2019-2024) buyer’s guide: premium EV has its compromises

A full used buyer’s guide on the all-electric Mercedes EQC that was on sale between 2019 and 2024
Used car tests
13 Jul 2024
New Ford Capri preview: famous name returns on 390-mile electric coupe-SUV
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New Ford Capri preview: famous name returns on 390-mile electric coupe-SUV

Ford has reimagined one of its most iconic nameplates as a rival for the Volkswagen ID.5 and Skoda Enyaq Coupe
News
13 Jul 2024
New Ford Capri ride review: a first taste of the divisive electric SUV
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New Ford Capri ride review: a first taste of the divisive electric SUV

We hitch a ride in Ford's new electric coupe-SUV at the Goodwood Festival of Speed
Road tests
12 Jul 2024
New MG Cyber GTS Concept revealed at Goodwood with big hints of 2025 Cyberster coupe
MG Cyber GT Concept on display at 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed - front static

New MG Cyber GTS Concept revealed at Goodwood with big hints of 2025 Cyberster coupe

MG has strongly suggested the hardtop version of the Cyberster could arrive on sale next year
News
12 Jul 2024
Fiat 500 - Reliability and safety
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Fiat 500 - Reliability and safety

The Fiat 500 includes excellent levels of safety kit, while servicing costs should be reasonable
In-depth reviews
11 Jul 2024
Fiat 500 - Boot space, comfort & practicality
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Fiat 500 - Boot space, comfort & practicality

If it fits with your lifestyle, then the Fiat 500 city car should offer more than enough comfort and flexibility
In-depth reviews
11 Jul 2024
Fiat 500 - Range, charging and running costs
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Fiat 500 - Range, charging and running costs

With competitive pricing and reasonable insurance costs, the all-electric Fiat 500 should be cheap to run
In-depth reviews
11 Jul 2024
Fiat 500 - Electric motor, drive and performance
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Fiat 500 - Electric motor, drive and performance

The 500 excels in and around town; easy to drive with decent levels of refinement
In-depth reviews
11 Jul 2024
Fiat 500 - Interior, design and technology
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Fiat 500 - Interior, design and technology

The Fiat 500 just oozes style, while great on-board tech adds to the appeal
In-depth reviews
11 Jul 2024
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