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Jeep Avenger Summit long-term test: a good all-round electric SUV
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Jeep Avenger Summit long-term test: a good all-round electric SUV

Final report: after six months, we bid farewell to our Jeep – a funky small SUV with a big heart
Long-term tests
25 Jun 2024
Vauxhall could stop UK EV production due to ZEV mandate
Vauxhall Ellesmere Port

Vauxhall could stop UK EV production due to ZEV mandate

Vauxhall’s parent company warns of “consequences” due to the UK’s tough ZEV mandate quotas, while the SMMT boss says car makers “have the stick, we ju…
News
25 Jun 2024
EU and China to negotiate over huge 48 per cent tariffs on EVs
BYD Dolphin - front action

EU and China to negotiate over huge 48 per cent tariffs on EVs

An EU spokesperson said the two nations had “a candid and constructive call” on Chinese electric car tariffs
News
25 Jun 2024
Alfa Romeo Junior 2024 preview: specs and full details
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Alfa Romeo Junior 2024 preview: specs and full details

Alfa Romeo re-entered the small SUV sector with the new Milano and then promptly renamed it as the Alfa Romeo Junior. Here's everything we know so far…
News
22 Jun 2024
New Alfa Romeo Junior on sale now: 278bhp Veloce still to come with hot hatch pace
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New Alfa Romeo Junior on sale now: 278bhp Veloce still to come with hot hatch pace

The baby electric Alfa SUV costs from £33,895, while hotter 278bhp ‘Veloce’ edition goes on sale later this year
News
20 Jun 2024
New generation Mercedes C-Class-sized EV gets ready to battle BMW Neue Klasse
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New generation Mercedes C-Class-sized EV gets ready to battle BMW Neue Klasse

Merc’s taken the plunge and is hard at work on its high-volume EV saloon. Will it pay off?
News
19 Jun 2024
New Audi Q6 e-tron family set to triple in size: RS Q6 e-tron and Sportback due
Audi Q6 Sportback teaser

New Audi Q6 e-tron family set to triple in size: RS Q6 e-tron and Sportback due

A sleek Q6 e-tron Sportback and a fire-breathing RS Q6 flagship are in the plan, as Audi takes the fight to premium rivals
News
19 Jun 2024
Renault Scenic vs Hyundai Ioniq 5: eye-catching electric SUVs go head-to-head
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Renault Scenic vs Hyundai Ioniq 5: eye-catching electric SUVs go head-to-head

Renault is resurrecting past names for its electric future. But how does the new Scenic compare against the Hyundai Ioniq 5?
Car group tests
18 Jun 2024
New Skoda Elroq electric SUV: price, specs, launch and on sale dates
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New Skoda Elroq electric SUV: price, specs, launch and on sale dates

Skoda’s Karoq-sized EV SUV is on the way. Here’s everything we know so far about the Elroq
News
18 Jun 2024
Fisker files for bankruptcy: end of the road for EV start-up?
Fisker Ocean SUV

Fisker files for bankruptcy: end of the road for EV start-up?

Electric car brand Fisker has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy following a £355m loss in the final quarter of 2023
News
18 Jun 2024
Skoda Enyaq Coupe vs Peugeot E-3008: svelte electric SUVs fight for glory
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Skoda Enyaq Coupe vs Peugeot E-3008: svelte electric SUVs fight for glory

The new Peugeot 3008 introduces electric drive to the line-up – but is the EV better than a Skoda Enyaq?
Car group tests
15 Jun 2024
New Jeep Renegade baby SUV arriving by 2027 with cheap electric version
Jeep Renegade

New Jeep Renegade baby SUV arriving by 2027 with cheap electric version

The new Renegade may utilise the same platform and technology as the Citroen C3, Vauxhall Frontera and Fiat Grande Panda
News
14 Jun 2024
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New Nio EL8 electric SUV is a luxury six-seat alternative to the BMW iX
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New Nio EL8 electric SUV is a luxury six-seat alternative to the BMW iX

This is an EV over five-metres-long that can do 0-62mph in 4.1 seconds and 317 miles on a single charge
News
14 Jun 2024
Discover more with the new Ford Kuga
Ford Kuga

Discover more with the new Ford Kuga

Redefining standards for technology, connectivity, and efficient plug-in hybrid power, the stylish new Ford Kuga is loaded with more
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13 Jun 2024
What price practicality? Vauxhall Combo Life Electric and Vivaro Life Electric go on sale
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What price practicality? Vauxhall Combo Life Electric and Vivaro Life Electric go on sale

Prices and specs are announced for the Vauxhall Combo Life and Vivaro Life MPVs in EV form
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12 Jun 2024
Genesis Electrified GV70 long-term test: great for a family road trip
Auto Express deputy editor Richard Ingram and family standing with the Genesis Electrified GV70 outside a country house

Genesis Electrified GV70 long-term test: great for a family road trip

Final report: our luxurious electric SUV proves that long trips aren’t the obstacle they once were
Long-term tests
11 Jun 2024
First look at new Hyundai Inster: cheap electric city car to target Citroen e-C3
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First look at new Hyundai Inster: cheap electric city car to target Citroen e-C3

Hyundai’s entry-level EV will be unveiled on 27 June at the Busan Mobility Show in South Korea
News
11 Jun 2024
Reinstate EV grant and cut VAT on public charging, say Lib Dems
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Reinstate EV grant and cut VAT on public charging, say Lib Dems

A £600 million investment proposed in the Liberal Democrat manifesto aims to bolster EV charging network and reduce the cost of charging, fuel and ins…
News
10 Jun 2024
New BMW i5 Touring 2024 review: a truly impressive electric estate
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New BMW i5 Touring 2024 review: a truly impressive electric estate

The i5 Touring offers the same attractive qualities as its saloon counterpart, along with plenty of extra practicality
Road tests
10 Jun 2024
All-electric Rivian R1T and R1S now produce up to 1,011bhp after seismic upgrades
Rivian R1T and R1S 2024

All-electric Rivian R1T and R1S now produce up to 1,011bhp after seismic upgrades

Unfortunately, there are still no plans to launch Rivian’s fully electric pick-up truck or seven-seat SUV in the UK
News
7 Jun 2024
New EV battery passport reveals environmental impact of electric cars
Volvo EX90 - front action

New EV battery passport reveals environmental impact of electric cars

Battery passports will become a legal requirement on all EVs in 2027, providing a breakdown of what impact manufacturing the car has had on the enviro…
News
7 Jun 2024
Nissan plots “electric car game changer” with solid state batteries due on sale in 2028
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Nissan plots “electric car game changer” with solid state batteries due on sale in 2028

Nissan is setting its stall out to become a market leader in solid state batteries, a technology that could transform the global EV market
News
7 Jun 2024
New Tesla Model 3 Performance 2024 review: a capable EV that’s ferociously fast
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New Tesla Model 3 Performance 2024 review: a capable EV that’s ferociously fast

Tesla’s upgrades have transformed the Model 3 Performance into a more dynamic offering than its predecessor
Road tests
6 Jun 2024
Big electric car discounts are “unsustainable” as private sales fall again
Hyundai Kona Electric connected to a rapid-charging station

Big electric car discounts are “unsustainable” as private sales fall again

The car industry pushes for VAT reductions on EV sales and charging after the general election, to help meet ZEV Mandate requirements
News
5 Jun 2024
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New Dacia Spring: prices, specs and full details revealed
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New Dacia Spring: prices, specs and full details revealed

The all-electric Dacia Spring starts from under £15,000, so it’s Britain’s cheapest EV
News
4 Jun 2024
BYD Dolphin vs Fiat 600e: which brand makes the best budget EV?
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BYD Dolphin vs Fiat 600e: which brand makes the best budget EV?

Fiat arrives in the electric SUV class with the 600e – we test it against the BYD Dolphin
Car group tests
1 Jun 2024
Lexus UX review
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Lexus UX review

The Lexus UX hybrid is good to drive, economical and should be easy to live with, too
In-depth reviews
31 May 2024
New 600bhp Jeep Wagoneer S to rival Audi SQ6 e-tron
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New 600bhp Jeep Wagoneer S to rival Audi SQ6 e-tron

One of the fastest, sleekest and most luxurious Jeeps ever offered in Europe will be an EV
News
30 May 2024
Volkswagen ID.3 review
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Volkswagen ID.3 review

The Volkswagen ID.3 is a fine electric family hatchback, but its on-board tech remains a source of contention
In-depth reviews
30 May 2024
New Citroen C3 priced from £17,790, with all-electric e-C3 just £4k more
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New Citroen C3 priced from £17,790, with all-electric e-C3 just £4k more

Citroen’s ambitious pricing confirmed, this is one of the UK’s most affordable electric cars
News
30 May 2024
Mazda, Toyota and Subaru join forces to develop new engines for hybrid cars
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Mazda, Toyota and Subaru join forces to develop new engines for hybrid cars

The new engines will be compatible with fossil fuel alternatives like liquid hydrogen and synthetic fuel
News
30 May 2024
New Cadillac Optiq EV to spearhead UK relaunch by end of 2024
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New Cadillac Optiq EV to spearhead UK relaunch by end of 2024

America’s premium brand is coming back to the UK with an all-electric headline
News
29 May 2024
Cadillac coming to the UK with two EVs by end of 2024
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Cadillac coming to the UK with two EVs by end of 2024

Iconic American brand Cadillac to return to the UK complete with right-hand drive EVs and a particular American flair
News
29 May 2024
New Porsche Taycan facelift 2024 review: fast, efficient and brilliant
Porsche Taycan facelift - front

New Porsche Taycan facelift 2024 review: fast, efficient and brilliant

The updated Porsche Taycan is faster to drive, charges quicker and is incredibly efficient
Road tests
29 May 2024
Finally! Volkswagen confirms £17k baby EV to be revealed in 2027
Volkswagen EV

Finally! Volkswagen confirms £17k baby EV to be revealed in 2027

Finally! Volkswagen confirms £17k baby EV to be revealed in 2027
News
29 May 2024
“Electric cars are the future; we’ve gone too far for there to be any other dominant tech”
Opinion - EV charging

“Electric cars are the future; we’ve gone too far for there to be any other dominant tech”

Editor Paul Barker thinks the next Prime Minister has a big motoring to-do list, including issues around electric cars and hybrids
Opinion
29 May 2024
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