Electric cars
EV drivers aren't avoiding long trips this Christmas, but range is a worry

EV drivers aren't avoiding long trips this Christmas, but range is a worry
Our poll has revealed that a significant chunk of electric-car owners are nervous about driving long distances during the holiday season
Car Deal of the Day: The posh Peugeot 3008 for £210 a month is a perfect Christmas gift

Car Deal of the Day: The posh Peugeot 3008 for £210 a month is a perfect Christmas gift
This is probably the cheapest the Peugeot 3008 has been all year. No wonder it’s our Deal of the Day for December 19.
New Kia PV5 Passenger and EV4 are brand’s first models to receive EV grant

New Kia PV5 Passenger and EV4 are brand’s first models to receive EV grant
These EVs have only just launched in the UK, but they already qualify for a £1,500 discount from the Government
New Fiat 600 Sport injects the chic small SUV with bad-boy attitude

New Fiat 600 Sport injects the chic small SUV with bad-boy attitude
Sport trim will be available on the hybrid and electric Fiat 600 from January 2026
EVs won't be killing off the petrol car any time soon

EVs won't be killing off the petrol car any time soon
Richard Ingram explains why plateauing consumer demand has changed the outlook for EVs
EU axes 2035 petrol and diesel car sales ban but UK holds firm on 2030

EU axes 2035 petrol and diesel car sales ban but UK holds firm on 2030
From 2035, 10 per cent of car sales in the EU can comprise hybrid, plug-in hybrid or even standard petrol and diesel cars
All-new Volkswagen ID. Cross spied as butch Ford Puma rival gets into shape

All-new Volkswagen ID. Cross spied as butch Ford Puma rival gets into shape
The all-electric alternative to the Volkswagen T-Cross will go on sale before the end of 2026, and is expected to start from around £25k
Nissan Micra Nismo hot hatch due as brand takes walk on the wild side

Nissan Micra Nismo hot hatch due as brand takes walk on the wild side
A hot Nissan Micra would leverage the work done for the closely-related Alpine A290, and our exclusive image previews how it could look
Dacia Spring EV updated for 2026, and it’s still got a tiny price tag

Dacia Spring EV updated for 2026, and it’s still got a tiny price tag
The Dacia Spring has been improved for 2026, but a replacement could come soon
New Nissan Leaf: British-built EV enters production in Sunderland

New Nissan Leaf: British-built EV enters production in Sunderland
On sale now, the sleek new Leaf is one of the very few models to qualify for the full £3,750 grant from the UK Government
Car Deal of the Day: Volkswagen ID.4 is sensible, spacious and under £235 per month

Car Deal of the Day: Volkswagen ID.4 is sensible, spacious and under £235 per month
The ID.4 is an electric SUV that focuses on the fundamentals rather than fancy gimmicks. It’s also our Deal of the Day for 15 December
eVED pay-per-mile road tax decoded: will it make EVs more expensive than petrol cars?

eVED pay-per-mile road tax decoded: will it make EVs more expensive than petrol cars?
From April 2028, eEV drivers will be forced to pay three pence for every mile they drive, over and above their annual road tax fee
New Volkswagen ID. Polo prototype review: electric supermini shows VW at its best

New Volkswagen ID. Polo prototype review: electric supermini shows VW at its best
We get an early taste of the new all-electric Volkswagen ID. Polo ahead of its official reveal
Car Deal of the Day: turn on the style with the MINI Aceman for just £250 per month

Car Deal of the Day: turn on the style with the MINI Aceman for just £250 per month
MINI’s small electric SUV has a big personality, and is our Deal of the Day for 14 December
New Volkswagen Gen.Urban autonomous taxi to rival Tesla Cybercab 

New Volkswagen Gen.Urban autonomous taxi to rival Tesla Cybercab
VW is looking into driverless car technology, inspired by Cybercab and Robotaxi
New Caterham Project V electric sports car edges closer to reality

New Caterham Project V electric sports car edges closer to reality
Revealed as a concept in 2023, the electric coupe will feature a Yamaha-developed drivetrain
New XPeng G6 priced below £40k to undercut Tesla Model Y

New XPeng G6 priced below £40k to undercut Tesla Model Y
Three versions of the XPeng G6 will be available in the UK, with up to 480bhp
Inside Ford’s big comeback plan: Fiesta, small SUV, hybrid and VW relationship all explained 

Inside Ford’s big comeback plan: Fiesta, small SUV, hybrid and VW relationship all explained
Exclusive analysis reveals Ford’s comeback plan: new Fiesta EV, hybrid crossover and working with Renault and VW
Tesla’s AI-powered robot is doing a meet and greet in London

Tesla’s AI-powered robot is doing a meet and greet in London
Guests to Westfield London will be able to meet Elon Musk’s new humanoid robot while snacking on popcorn
New Smart #6 is coming to rival BMW's 3 Series, just not in the UK

New Smart #6 is coming to rival BMW's 3 Series, just not in the UK
Smart’s first saloon has been unveiled in China featuring plug-in hybrid power
The Government just made EVs and plug-in hybrids far less attractive

The Government just made EVs and plug-in hybrids far less attractive
Mike Rutherford wonders why anybody would now buy a pure-EV or PHEV after the Government announced plans for a pay-per-mile scheme
Peugeot GTi masterplan revealed as boss rules out hot SUVs

Peugeot GTi masterplan revealed as boss rules out hot SUVs
Peugeot boss Alain Favey is rebooting GTi – and we ask him if SUVs and hybrids will follow the hot E-208
New Alpine A310 to target Porsche 911 with advanced EV tech and multi-model range

New Alpine A310 to target Porsche 911 with advanced EV tech and multi-model range
Alpine is aiming to knock the mighty Porsche 911 down a peg or two with its new 2+2 coupé and Spyder convertible
New Tesla Model Y Standard hits the UK, offering 314 miles of range for less than £42k

New Tesla Model Y Standard hits the UK, offering 314 miles of range for less than £42k
The Model Y Standard offers 314 miles of range and is £7,000 cheaper than the next version in the line-up
The Lexus LFA returns, but there’s no V10 in sight

The Lexus LFA returns, but there’s no V10 in sight
The Lexus LFA moniker is back, but without a naturally-aspirated V10 engine this time…
Electric car demand slows as Government grant fails to woo buyers

Electric car demand slows as Government grant fails to woo buyers
EV sales rose only marginally in the run-up to the November Budget, compared with the same period last year
Pay-per-mile road tax is an attack on electric cars and those that own them

Pay-per-mile road tax is an attack on electric cars and those that own them
Editor Paul Barker thinks the road user charging will put people off switching to an electric vehicle, while simultaneously hurting the car industry
Think the radical Jaguar Type 00 is a huge mistake? The internet disagrees

Think the radical Jaguar Type 00 is a huge mistake? The internet disagrees
Jaguar’s controversial rebrand has ruffled a few feathers, but dismiss it at your peril – the hype is real
Renault 5, Renault 4 and Alpine A290 get huge discount thanks to £3,750 Electric Car Grant
Renault 5, Renault 4 and Alpine A290 get huge discount thanks to £3,750 Electric Car Grant
‘Comfort Range’ versions for the R5 now benefit from a £3,750 thanks to the Government’s EV grant
DS 3 and DS No.4 Performance Line trim added for a touch of Formula E-inspired sportiness

DS 3 and DS No.4 Performance Line trim added for a touch of Formula E-inspired sportiness
This is what happens when you combine luxury French electric cars with motorsport
Updated Ford E-Transit Custom gets 23 more miles and all-wheel drive

Updated Ford E-Transit Custom gets 23 more miles and all-wheel drive
Ford E-Transit Custom gets a little bit better with AWD and range boost
Suzuki e Vitara vs Ford Puma Gen-E: new EV aims to tame Ford’s big cat
Suzuki e Vitara vs Ford Puma Gen-E: new EV aims to tame Ford’s big cat
The e Vitara is Suzuki’s first EV. How does the newcomer shape up against the electric version of Ford’s best-selling Puma?
Autumn Budget 2025 revealed: fuel duty, road pricing, tax and potholes

Autumn Budget 2025 revealed: fuel duty, road pricing, tax and potholes
Rachel Reeves has unveiled her financial plans for 2026 and beyond; we explain how they will affect drivers


