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Electric Car Grant explained: ECG discounts, eligibility details and how you get it
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Electric Car Grant explained: ECG discounts, eligibility details and how you get it

The Government has announced an electric car grant with discounts of up to £3,750, but which cars qualify and how do you claim?
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16 Oct 2025
Toyota FT-Me Concept gets Government support for limited UK production
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Toyota FT-Me Concept gets Government support for limited UK production

New funding from UK government brings Toyota’s Citroen Ami alternative closer to production
News
16 Oct 2025
Lotus Eletre review
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Lotus Eletre review

The Lotus Eletre marks the beginning of a promising new era for the sports car maker, albeit a controversial one
Road tests
16 Oct 2025
Electric Car Grant alert! Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5 finally receive discounts
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Electric Car Grant alert! Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5 finally receive discounts

Both the Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5 now start from just £35,495 thanks to the government ECG scheme
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16 Oct 2025
The big worry with self-driving taxis is that Brits can't be trusted to behave
Steve Walker Opinion on driverless taxis

The big worry with self-driving taxis is that Brits can't be trusted to behave

Digital editor, Steve Walker, is unsure how the British public will react to the arrival of driverless taxis in London.
Opinion
15 Oct 2025
New MGS6 EV revealed – before you’re supposed to see it!
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New MGS6 EV revealed – before you’re supposed to see it!

The new SUV has been inadvertently revealed by Euro NCAP, before any official information has been communicated
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15 Oct 2025
Ferrari has shown me that EVs can be more than smartphones on wheels
Opinion - Ferrari EV

Ferrari has shown me that EVs can be more than smartphones on wheels

News reporter, Ellis Hyde thinks Ferrari’s take on the electric car formula will deliver something with a longer shelf life than the average EV
Opinion
15 Oct 2025
No way? Yes Waymo! Driverless taxis are coming to London next year
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No way? Yes Waymo! Driverless taxis are coming to London next year

Waymo will bring its fleet of self-driving Jaguar I-Pace taxis to London in 2026
News
15 Oct 2025
Cheapest cars to buy 2025
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Cheapest cars to buy 2025

Searching for a brand-new bargain? These are the cheapest cars in the UK right now
Best cars & vans
15 Oct 2025
New Subaru STI Performance-E and Performance-B concept cars to reveal bold EV and ICE strategy
New Subaru Performance B and E-STI teaser - front

New Subaru STI Performance-E and Performance-B concept cars to reveal bold EV and ICE strategy

Subaru Performance-E STI Concept will be joined by an ICE-powered concept based on the current WRX
News
15 Oct 2025
Polestar 4 review
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Polestar 4 review

Polestar is treading its own path in the EV world, and we think the Polestar 4 is a perfect example of this with its smart design, quality feel and im…
In-depth reviews
15 Oct 2025
400bhp family SUVs have become common in the EV era, but they're completely pointless
Opinion - Volvo XC40 Recharge

400bhp family SUVs have become common in the EV era, but they're completely pointless

Editor Paul Barker thinks new car firms don't have heritage behind them, so power figures and straight line speed are an easy way to grab headlines
Opinion
15 Oct 2025
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New Toyota C-HR+ 2025 review: electric SUV struggles for space
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New Toyota C-HR+ 2025 review: electric SUV struggles for space

The new Toyota CH-R+ has plenty of plus points, but ultimately fails to stand out from the crowded family EV class
Road tests
15 Oct 2025
New Vauxhall Grandland Electric AWD priced from just £35,495 including ECG
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New Vauxhall Grandland Electric AWD priced from just £35,495 including ECG

A £1,510 price difference separates the Grandland AWD from the base single-motor, but it’s cheaper, not more expensive!
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15 Oct 2025
Britain’s cheapest van? Leapmotor T03 Van version on the cards
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Britain’s cheapest van? Leapmotor T03 Van version on the cards

The T03 could become the cheapest van on sale - beating Dacia and Citroen on price
News
14 Oct 2025
Ford Capri review
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Ford Capri review

Look beyond the controversial name, and the Ford Capri is a refined and well built EV
In-depth reviews
14 Oct 2025
Porsche Macan Electric review
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Porsche Macan Electric review

Hi-tech, good to drive, and with a high-end interior, the Macan Electric feels like a proper Porsche
In-depth reviews
14 Oct 2025
Abarth 600e review
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Abarth 600e review

The electric Abarth 600e is an interesting alternative to the hot hatch that’s fun to drive and has an unusual design
In-depth reviews
14 Oct 2025
New Leapmotor B10 2025 review: budget brand's best EV yet
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New Leapmotor B10 2025 review: budget brand's best EV yet

The new Leapmotor B10 is a serious player in the small electric SUV sector, boasting good range, plenty of kit and a tempting price tag
Road tests
14 Oct 2025
Volkswagen ID. Tiguan: VW's ID.4 successor in detail
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Volkswagen ID. Tiguan: VW's ID.4 successor in detail

The Volkswagen ID.4 is set for a heavy update and a name change in 2026. Here’s everything we know so far
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13 Oct 2025
New Land Rover Defender Sport: electric Freelander successor has the BMW iX3 in its crosshairs
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New Land Rover Defender Sport: electric Freelander successor has the BMW iX3 in its crosshairs

The new Land Rover Defender Sport is set to sit below the existing Defender in the Land Rover range, with our exclusive images previewing how it could…
News
12 Oct 2025
Car Deal of the Day: stylish Polestar 4 drops to a new level of cheapness
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Car Deal of the Day: stylish Polestar 4 drops to a new level of cheapness

This cutting-edge coupe for less than £300 per month is our Deal of the Day for October 11, and an absolute no-brainer
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11 Oct 2025
New Subaru Uncharted 2025 review: off-road focused EV has plenty of charm
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New Subaru Uncharted 2025 review: off-road focused EV has plenty of charm

Subaru broadens its EV collaboration with Toyota for the Uncharted, an electric SUV that slots in below the Solterra and mirrors the C-HR+
Road tests
11 Oct 2025
Ferrari Elettrica secrets revealed: the first electric Ferrari is less than a year away
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Ferrari Elettrica secrets revealed: the first electric Ferrari is less than a year away

The Ferrari Elettrica will deliver more than 1,000bhp and a thrilling driving experience, but also what could be the comfiest ride of any Ferrari, eve…
News
10 Oct 2025
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Tesla self-driving cars under investigation for ignoring red lights
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Tesla self-driving cars under investigation for ignoring red lights

An investigation into Tesla FSD autonomous driving tech by the US National Highway Safety Administration is underway
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9 Oct 2025
Revealed: Updated Nissan Ariya to get Leaf-inspired new look for 2026
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Revealed: Updated Nissan Ariya to get Leaf-inspired new look for 2026

Revised model is set to be unveiled at Japanese show later this month, before going on sale early next year
News
9 Oct 2025
Nissan Ariya review
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Nissan Ariya review

For family buyers contemplating the switch to electric motoring, the Ariya is a capable and upmarket-feeling option
In-depth reviews
9 Oct 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Get your retro kicks with the Renault 4 for £215 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: Get your retro kicks with the Renault 4 for £215 a month

It has style and panache by the bucketload and yet doesn’t cost the earth to own. The Renault 4 is our Deal of the Day for October 9
News
9 Oct 2025
Cheapest electric cars on sale 2025
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Cheapest electric cars on sale 2025

EVs were often dismissed for being too expensive, but times are changing and these electric cars are flying the low-cost flag
Best cars & vans
9 Oct 2025
Electric car charging at home with no driveway: rules, tips and cross-pavement options
On-street charging

Electric car charging at home with no driveway: rules, tips and cross-pavement options

Don’t have a driveway? We show you how it’s still possible to charge your electric car at home
Tips & advice
9 Oct 2025
Manufacturers aren’t selling enough electric cars, and that’s excellent news for buyers
Opinion - EV sales

Manufacturers aren’t selling enough electric cars, and that’s excellent news for buyers

Editor Paul Barker explains why serious EV discounts are now starting to appear on the market
Opinion
9 Oct 2025
Kia PV5 review
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Kia PV5 review

The Kia PV5 is a new-age take on the big, seven-seat family car. Now might be the time to ditch the SUV for something properly practical
In-depth reviews
9 Oct 2025
A 2,000bhp electric Ferrari supercar? Boss says no!
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A 2,000bhp electric Ferrari supercar? Boss says no!

Ferrari promises its Elettrica EV will deliver driving thrills through its handling finesse rather than simply extreme power
News
9 Oct 2025
Kia battery passport application could spark a used EV revolution
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Kia battery passport application could spark a used EV revolution

The technology, developed by Scottish firm Dukosi, can provide car battery health data down to the single-cell level
News
9 Oct 2025
New DS No.4 2025 review: forget sporty, this hatch is pure comfort
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New DS No.4 2025 review: forget sporty, this hatch is pure comfort

The new DS No.4 is as comfortable as they come, but falls to stand out against a host of talented hatchback rivals
Road tests
9 Oct 2025
Car Deal of the Day: MG IM5 kicks Tesla Model 3 hard with this low price
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Car Deal of the Day: MG IM5 kicks Tesla Model 3 hard with this low price

It’s the new kid on the block, yet costs less than its rivals – the MG IM5 is our Deal of the Day for October 8
News
8 Oct 2025
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