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New Kia EV5 GT gets 300bhp in bid to tame the Skoda Enyaq vRS
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New Kia EV5 GT gets 300bhp in bid to tame the Skoda Enyaq vRS

Kia’s flagship EV5 GT has more power, more driven wheels and bespoke styling touches
News
9 Jan 2026
Hot Kia EV3 GT gets 288bhp and all-wheel-drive
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Hot Kia EV3 GT gets 288bhp and all-wheel-drive

Flagship GT will offer more power, more driven wheels and a few sporty design elements
News
9 Jan 2026
New Kia EV4 GT: 288bhp hot hatch is an all-electric VW Golf R rival
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New Kia EV4 GT: 288bhp hot hatch is an all-electric VW Golf R rival

Kia’s C-segment EV is now available in a range-topping GT trim with a dual-motor set-up
News
9 Jan 2026
New Hyundai Staria Electric is a wild MPV with spaceship styling
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New Hyundai Staria Electric is a wild MPV with spaceship styling

The Hyundai Staria Electric gets a 248-mile range, nine-seats and looks set for UK sales
News
9 Jan 2026
Sleek new Zeekr 7GT offers over 400bhp for less than £40k
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Sleek new Zeekr 7GT offers over 400bhp for less than £40k

If you don’t yet know the name Zeekr, you soon will, because this high-end Chinese brand is coming straight for BMW
News
9 Jan 2026
New Tesla Model 3 Standard slashes entry price and running costs
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New Tesla Model 3 Standard slashes entry price and running costs

A new cut-price version of the best-selling electric saloon offers 332 miles of range and the lowest insurance rating of any Tesla
News
9 Jan 2026
Car Deal of the Day: leap into EV motoring in a Leapmotor C10 for £167 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: leap into EV motoring in a Leapmotor C10 for £167 a month

The Leapmotor C10 offers tremendous value for money, and could be very tempting for those considering a new EV. It’s our Deal of the Day for January 8…
News
8 Jan 2026
Citroen e-C4 review
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Citroen e-C4 review

The all-electric Citroen e-C4 family crossover offers decent space and tech for a great price
In-depth reviews
8 Jan 2026
UK EV charger boom held back by slow Government funding, says industry
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UK EV charger boom held back by slow Government funding, says industry

There are now more than 87,000 public EV chargers in the UK, marking a 19 per cent rise year-on-year
News
8 Jan 2026
Vauxhall Corsa Electric review
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Vauxhall Corsa Electric review

The Corsa Electric has decent performance and range, but some versions are better value for money than others
In-depth reviews
8 Jan 2026
Jeep Wrangler set for dramatic return with rough 'n' ready electrified power
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Jeep Wrangler set for dramatic return with rough 'n' ready electrified power

UK MD says he’s had conversations with top-level management that could see the legendary 4x4 reinvented for EV age
News
8 Jan 2026
Citroen e-C4 X review
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Citroen e-C4 X review

The quirky Citroen e-C4 X combines impressive comfort and decent electric range, but there are more versatile EVs out there
In-depth reviews
7 Jan 2026
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Benefits of Hyundai’s fancy new European tech centre to be felt by drivers
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Benefits of Hyundai’s fancy new European tech centre to be felt by drivers

Massive investment in a new R&D base in Europe should boost the appeal and quality of Kia, Hyundai and Genesis cars
News
7 Jan 2026
Smart #5 review
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Smart #5 review

The Smart #5 offers a lot of kit and premium quality at a competitive price, we just wish it was more efficient
In-depth reviews
7 Jan 2026
Sony is making an SUV! New Afeela Prototype previews future production model
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Sony is making an SUV! New Afeela Prototype previews future production model

Honda’s joint venture with Sony will launch a more versatile model alongside the Afeela 1 saloon
News
6 Jan 2026
Tesla Model Y claims UK’s best-selling EV crown as car brands complain about targets
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Tesla Model Y claims UK’s best-selling EV crown as car brands complain about targets

Close to one-in-four new cars registered in 2025 were EVs, however, sales failed to reach the target set by the Government’s ZEV mandate
News
6 Jan 2026
Volkswagen is the UK’s highest-selling car brand… again
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Volkswagen is the UK’s highest-selling car brand… again

VW may top the charts but the Chinese are catching up with nearly 10 per cent of all new-car sales coming from their new-age brands
News
6 Jan 2026
MGS5 EV review
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MGS5 EV review

MG’s conservatively styled B-segment SUV delivers on most counts, but it lacks a bit of flair
In-depth reviews
5 Jan 2026
Best rear-wheel drive cars 2026
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Best rear-wheel drive cars 2026

Rear-wheel drive is often praised as the drivetrain that delivers the most fun. Here we showcase the 10 best cars that do exactly that
Best cars & vans
5 Jan 2026
Skywell BE11 gets giant price cut and even more kit as electric SUV market hots up
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Skywell BE11 gets giant price cut and even more kit as electric SUV market hots up

Hoping to become a contender in the electric SUV segment, Skywell has revised its BE11
News
5 Jan 2026
New electric Mercedes S-Class will replace the EQS… eventually
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New electric Mercedes S-Class will replace the EQS… eventually

The next iteration of the S-Class will give its affluent customers the choice of combustion or electric power
News
5 Jan 2026
It’s clear that all buyers want are affordable and desirable cars
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It’s clear that all buyers want are affordable and desirable cars

Manufacturers like BYD, Jaecoo and Renault are building affordable cars people actually want to buy, and it’s backed up by sales data
Opinion
5 Jan 2026
New XPeng P7+ is China’s latest answer to the Tesla Model 3 and it’s coming to the UK
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New XPeng P7+ is China’s latest answer to the Tesla Model 3 and it’s coming to the UK

XPeng has revealed a new luxury fastback that will target the Tesla Model 3 and Volkswagen ID.7
News
5 Jan 2026
Volkswagen ID. Buzz LWB long-term test: size matters when it comes to electric MPVs
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Volkswagen ID. Buzz LWB long-term test: size matters when it comes to electric MPVs

Final report: Huge EV has cruised off into the sunset leaving a big, practical hole that will be hard to fill
Long-term tests
5 Jan 2026
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Renault Megane vs Kia EV4: which electric hatchback is fit for all the family?
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Renault Megane vs Kia EV4: which electric hatchback is fit for all the family?

Sleek hatchbacks make more sense than bulky SUVs when it comes to EV efficiency. Kia’s EV4 is the new boy, and we’ve pitted it against Renault’s sharp…
Car group tests
3 Jan 2026
BYD beats Tesla as global sales slump for Elon Musk’s EV brand
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BYD beats Tesla as global sales slump for Elon Musk’s EV brand

Chinese giant is now world’s top EV seller, after Tesla sales dropped for second year in a row in 2025
News
2 Jan 2026
Fiat 500e now one of the cheapest EVs on sale as brand slashes prices across its range
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Fiat 500e now one of the cheapest EVs on sale as brand slashes prices across its range

Fiat has cut up to £4,000 off the price of its EVs, including the hot Abarth versions
News
2 Jan 2026
A cheap new Citroen EV is on the cards, but the EU must stop dithering
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A cheap new Citroen EV is on the cards, but the EU must stop dithering

A small, low-cost EV sounds like a modern day take on the iconic 2CV. But it may not be the only approach
News
2 Jan 2026
New XPeng X9 ditches pure-electric power for a ‘super range-extender’
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New XPeng X9 ditches pure-electric power for a ‘super range-extender’

The X9 is a luxury people carrier that could be heading to the UK this year
News
2 Jan 2026
The UK government’s electric car strategy is right! It should hold firm in 2026
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The UK government’s electric car strategy is right! It should hold firm in 2026

Phil McNamara thinks the government’s handling of the electric car transition is broadly correct and it should resist calls for change
Opinion
2 Jan 2026
Tesla has lost its edge, but rival car brands could be made to fear it once again
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Tesla has lost its edge, but rival car brands could be made to fear it once again

News reporter Ellis Hyde believes Tesla is no longer a force to be reckoned with, but could be again
Opinion
30 Dec 2025
New Nissan Sakura 2026 review: a kei car for Europe?
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New Nissan Sakura 2026 review: a kei car for Europe?

All-electric versions of Japan’s kei car will help to form the basis of a new, low-cost, low-regulation EV from Europe’s manufacturers
Road tests
29 Dec 2025
Used Tesla Model Y (Mk1 2022-date) buyer’s guide: simply one of the best EVs
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Used Tesla Model Y (Mk1 2022-date) buyer’s guide: simply one of the best EVs

A full used buyer’s guide on the Tesla Model Y which has been on sale in the UK since 2022
Used car tests
28 Dec 2025
Let people choose the car that’s right for them, not meddling politicians
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Let people choose the car that’s right for them, not meddling politicians

We need to reduce our carbon footprint, but I’ll never not advocate for people buying the car that’s right for them
Opinion
28 Dec 2025
Best car group tests 2025: the year’s top new models fight it out
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Best car group tests 2025: the year’s top new models fight it out

There’s nowhere to hide on the Auto Express car group test and these were the tests that stood out in 2025.
Features
28 Dec 2025
New Leapmotor i C10 Irmscher 2026 review: fancier but not much faster
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New Leapmotor i C10 Irmscher 2026 review: fancier but not much faster

The new i C10 Irmscher is better thought of as a posher trim level rather than an outright performance SUV
Road tests
26 Dec 2025
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