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New Lexus RZ 450e 2023 review
Lexus RZ 450e - front

New Lexus RZ 450e 2023 review

The new all-electric Lexus RZ SUV arrives in the UK as a rival for the Tesla Model Y
Road tests
6 May 2023
Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin 2023 facelift review
Volvo XC40 facelift - front

Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin 2023 facelift review

The new Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin packs 402bhp and 326 miles of range, but it all comes at a cost
Road tests
5 May 2023
New LEVC electric car architecture to bring major range expansion
LEVC SOA platform

New LEVC electric car architecture to bring major range expansion

The Geely-owned company behind the TX electric London taxi has an ambitious expansion plan based around the new ‘SOA’ architecture
News
4 May 2023
New Abarth 500e electric hot hatch starts from £34,195
Abarth 500e - three cars in a row tracking

New Abarth 500e electric hot hatch starts from £34,195

Two models have been added to the Abarth 500e range bringing with them a fresh new design
News
4 May 2023
New MINI Cooper SE prototype review
MINI Cooper SE prototype - front

New MINI Cooper SE prototype review

We get behind the wheel of the fully electric MINI Cooper ahead of its official arrival next year
Road tests
2 May 2023
ChargeUK aims to double UK’s public EV charging network by end of 2023
Rapid charger

ChargeUK aims to double UK’s public EV charging network by end of 2023

New trade body calls for action on planning issues and VAT to speed up public charger deployment
News
2 May 2023
New Nio EL7 review
Nio EL7 - front

New Nio EL7 review

It may never make it to the UK, but our drive in the Nio EL7 suggests buyers should sit up and take notice when its manufacturer does
Road tests
1 May 2023
New Kia Soul EV Urban 2023 review
Kia Soul EV Urban - front

New Kia Soul EV Urban 2023 review

The new Kia Soul EV Urban is set to give city drivers electric motoring at a cheaper price point
Road tests
30 Apr 2023
Mercedes EQE vs Genesis Electrified G80: 2023 twin test review
Mercedes EQE and Genesis Electrified G80 - front tracking

Mercedes EQE vs Genesis Electrified G80: 2023 twin test review

Smooth, refined electric executive saloons from Mercedes and Genesis battle it out
Car group tests
29 Apr 2023
Thermal runaway EV battery fires controlled with water cutting tech
Cold Cut Systems fire truck - front tracking

Thermal runaway EV battery fires controlled with water cutting tech

Swedish tests show Cold Cut Cobra tech can tackle thermal runaways fast using little water
News
28 Apr 2023
GWM Ora unveils ‘Lightning Cat’ upmarket saloon model
Ora Lightning Cat - front

GWM Ora unveils ‘Lightning Cat’ upmarket saloon model

An unnamed all-electric saloon from GWM, known as the ‘Lightning Cat’ in China, will rival the Tesla Model 3
News
28 Apr 2023
New Nio ET5 review
Nio ET5 - front

New Nio ET5 review

Not your normal electric car, Nio’s ET5 mid-size saloon would add welcome variety to the UK market
Road tests
26 Apr 2023
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New 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 facelift on sale from £37,115
Volkswagen ID.3 2023 facelift - front

New 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 facelift on sale from £37,115

Volkswagen’s all-electric alternative to the Golf has been given a refresh
News
26 Apr 2023
New small Skoda SUV shines light on bold electric car plans
New small Skoda SUV exclusive image

New small Skoda SUV shines light on bold electric car plans

Skoda will grow its range of EVs with new entry-level SUV due in 2025
News
26 Apr 2023
New Skoda Elroq electric SUV set for 2024 debut
Skoda electric car plan

New Skoda Elroq electric SUV set for 2024 debut

The next stage of Skoda’s EV expansion is nearly ready with the Elroq SUV due to slot in below the Enyaq next year
News
25 Apr 2023
New Polestar 2 BST Edition 270 review
Polestar 2 BST Edition 270 - front

New Polestar 2 BST Edition 270 review

The limited edition Polestar 2 BST Edition 270 tries to tame British roads
Road tests
21 Apr 2023
Chinese car brand HiPhi is coming to the UK
HiPhi Y Shanghai - front

Chinese car brand HiPhi is coming to the UK

Chinese EV start-up HiPhi will sell cars in Europe by the end of 2023, with right-hand drive models for the UK set to follow
News
19 Apr 2023
New Ford Mustang Mach-E BlueCruise 2023 review
Ford Mustang Mach-e - front tracking

New Ford Mustang Mach-E BlueCruise 2023 review

We try out Ford's latest 'hands-free' driving technology
Road tests
19 Apr 2023
“Polestar thinks rear car windscreens are a thing of the past”
Opinion - Polestar 4

“Polestar thinks rear car windscreens are a thing of the past”

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler is not sure he’s ready for a car with no window at the back
Opinion
19 Apr 2023
New Toyota bZ3 electric saloon makes Shanghai Auto Show debut
Toyota bZ3 saloon Shanghai - front

New Toyota bZ3 electric saloon makes Shanghai Auto Show debut

The bZ3 will share plenty of parts with Toyota’s bZ4X SUV
News
19 Apr 2023
New Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV revealed as ultimate luxury electric car
Mercedes-Maybach EQS Shanghai - front

New Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV revealed as ultimate luxury electric car

The opulent Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV is set to cost around £250k when it goes on sale towards the end of 2023
News
19 Apr 2023
EV start-up Zeekr confirms X and 001 cars to go on sale in Europe
Zeekr X - Shanghai front

EV start-up Zeekr confirms X and 001 cars to go on sale in Europe

Zeekr could be coming to the UK very soon with the Zeekr X and Zeekr 001 models leading the charge
News
19 Apr 2023
New Nio sub-brand to focus on affordable electric cars
Nio ES6 on static show stand - front

New Nio sub-brand to focus on affordable electric cars

Chinese EV brand Nio is set to launch a new sub-brand dedicated to affordable cars, and it’s planning to enter the UK market
News
18 Apr 2023
'Hyundai’s Ioniq electric car range is wiping the floor with rivals'
Opinion - Hyundai Ioniq range

'Hyundai’s Ioniq electric car range is wiping the floor with rivals'

Mike Rutherford thinks Hyundai’s numerous award wins are well-deserved
Opinion
16 Apr 2023
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BMW iX1 vs Volvo C40: 2023 twin test review
Volvo C40 and BMW iX1 - front tracking

BMW iX1 vs Volvo C40: 2023 twin test review

Small electric SUVs offer a fine mix of efficiency and desirable looks. Is the BMW iX1 a better option than the Volvo C40?
Car group tests
15 Apr 2023
New 2023 Hyundai Kona: pricing and specifications revealed
2023 Hyundai Kona Hybrid - front

New 2023 Hyundai Kona: pricing and specifications revealed

The second-generation Kona has arrived and it’s priced from £25,725
News
14 Apr 2023
Electric car write-offs could be more likely due to high cost of battery repairs
Electric car servicing car on ramp

Electric car write-offs could be more likely due to high cost of battery repairs

High repair costs and lack of data sharing between manufacturers and garages could be making electric car write-offs more likely when the battery is d…
News
13 Apr 2023
New Aiways U6 2023 review
Aiways U6 - front tracking

New Aiways U6 2023 review

Aiways’ sharply-styled electric SUV shows plenty of promise
Road tests
11 Apr 2023
Volvo C40 and XC40 Recharge updated with new battery tech
Volvo C40

Volvo C40 and XC40 Recharge updated with new battery tech

The mid-size all-electric Volvo XC40 SUV gets better battery and powertrain technology for a useful range boost
News
5 Apr 2023
Hyundai Ioniq 6 named World Car of the Year 2023
Hyundai Ioniq 6 - front static

Hyundai Ioniq 6 named World Car of the Year 2023

The Ioniq 6 has fended off the Kia Niro and BMW X1 to be voted the world's best car for 2023
News
5 Apr 2023
New DS 3 E-Tense 2023 review
DS 3 E-Tense - front

New DS 3 E-Tense 2023 review

The electric DS 3 E-Tense SUV gets a useful increase in range, but is still very pricey
Road tests
4 Apr 2023
Next Volkswagen T-Roc will be last new petrol VW in Europe
Volkswagen badge

Next Volkswagen T-Roc will be last new petrol VW in Europe

Volkswagen’s internal-combustion engined cars will bow out with the next-generation T-Roc
News
3 Apr 2023
Student designed Skoda Enyaq campervan concept teased
Skoda Enyaq iv Camper - side profile sketch

Student designed Skoda Enyaq campervan concept teased

Skoda has set its in-house design and engineering students loose on the Enyaq SUV and they’ve come up with a camper…
News
30 Mar 2023
New Renault 5 Turbo 3E concept review
Renault 5 Turbo EV - front

New Renault 5 Turbo 3E concept review

The one-off drift machine marks 50 years of the Renault 5 and 40 years of the R5 Turbo 2
Road tests
30 Mar 2023
New 2023 Genesis GV60 will know your face
Genesis GV60 update - side face

New 2023 Genesis GV60 will know your face

Genesis has upped the already impressive equipment levels for its 2023 GV60, adding new face recognition tech as standard
News
30 Mar 2023
New Maxus Mifa 9 2023 review
Maxus Mifa 9 - front static

New Maxus Mifa 9 2023 review

Maxus is branching out with this new all-electric luxury MPV
Road tests
29 Mar 2023
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