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Renault 4 to the rescue! New Vision 4Rescue concept is a hi-tech toolbox on wheels
Renault Vision 4 Rescue concept - front

Renault 4 to the rescue! New Vision 4Rescue concept is a hi-tech toolbox on wheels

This new Renault 4 concept features four-wheel drive, technology to restore communications after a disaster, and its own observation drone
News
11 Jun 2025
New Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor review: less money, more range
Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor - front

New Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor review: less money, more range

The new Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor costs less than the more powerful Dual Motor models and gets up to 438 miles of range
Road tests
10 Jun 2025
Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron review: new sexy roof, same solid EV
Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron front

Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron review: new sexy roof, same solid EV

The curvy-roofed Sportback is a useful addition to Audi’s high-class Q6 e-tron electric SUV range
Road tests
8 Jun 2025
Should Citroen make a new 2CV? Some say oui, others say non
Opinion - should they do a new 2CV

Should Citroen make a new 2CV? Some say oui, others say non

A new Citroen 2CV could be inbound, but would this be a French fancy or a financial flop?
Opinion
8 Jun 2025
The London Congestion Charge increase is another hammering for the humble motorist
London Congestion Charge opinion - Paul Barker

The London Congestion Charge increase is another hammering for the humble motorist

Editor Paul Barker thinks the London Congestion Charge price increase is another example of motorists being seen as a cash cow by Governments
Opinion
4 Jun 2025
Leapmotor could sacrifice Euro NCAP safety rating for a better driver experience
Leapmotor C10 - front static

Leapmotor could sacrifice Euro NCAP safety rating for a better driver experience

The brand’s European marketing boss will be the first to admit its driver-assistance tech needs some serious improvement
News
4 Jun 2025
Smart to stay EV-only... but don't rule out a #5 hybrid
Smart #5 Brabus - front charging

Smart to stay EV-only... but don't rule out a #5 hybrid

The brand’s latest creation, the Smart #5, is rumoured to be getting a plug-in hybrid variant, but it seems that it’ll only be offered in China
News
4 Jun 2025
New MINI John Cooper Works Aceman 2025 review: fun but far from perfect
New MINI John Cooper Works Aceman - front tracking

New MINI John Cooper Works Aceman 2025 review: fun but far from perfect

The MINI John Cooper Works Aceman fast and fun car, although it's far from perfect
Road tests
4 Jun 2025
Hot new Vauxhall Mokka GSE hits the road ahead of official unveiling
Vauxhall Mokka GSE - front 3/4

Hot new Vauxhall Mokka GSE hits the road ahead of official unveiling

The Mokka Electric could get as much as 278bhp in GSE trim
News
3 Jun 2025
Three-car garage: Mercedes CLS, Ford Focus ST and Renault Zoe for the price of a C-Class
3-car garage for 46000

Three-car garage: Mercedes CLS, Ford Focus ST and Renault Zoe for the price of a C-Class

A brand-new Mercedes C-Class will set you back a minimum of £46,175, or you could have this three-car garage for less…
Features
2 Jun 2025
New electric Volkswagen Golf GTI: incoming hot hatch will be a ‘monster’
Electric Volkswagen Golf GTI - front

New electric Volkswagen Golf GTI: incoming hot hatch will be a ‘monster’

The iconic Golf GTI is making the transition to electric power, and here’s everything we know about it so far
News
2 Jun 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Super sci-fi Kia EV6 for an exceptional £260 per month
Kia EV6 - front cornering

Car Deal of the Day: Super sci-fi Kia EV6 for an exceptional £260 per month

Our Deal of the Day for 31 May is an extremely attractive price for this extremely capable electric family car
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31 May 2025
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Car Deal of the Day: Hit the road in style with the electric BMW i4 for only £344 a month
BMW i4 - front cornering

Car Deal of the Day: Hit the road in style with the electric BMW i4 for only £344 a month

It may be a little overlooked these days, but the i4 is still a fine electric saloon. It’s our Deal of the Day for 30 May
News
30 May 2025
New single-motor Skoda Enyaq SportLine 85 goes the distance with 356-mile range
Skoda Enyaq Sport Line - Coupe front 3/4

New single-motor Skoda Enyaq SportLine 85 goes the distance with 356-mile range

More range for less from new Enyaq SportLine 85, which is £1,500 cheaper than 4WD model
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30 May 2025
New Skoda Enyaq vRS: hot electric SUV gets striking looks and 335bhp
Skoda Enyaq vRS - front

New Skoda Enyaq vRS: hot electric SUV gets striking looks and 335bhp

The new Skoda Enyaq vRS shares plenty with the smaller Elroq vRS, but it does boast a bigger boot
News
30 May 2025
Installing an EV charger? You no longer need planning permission
Type 2 and CCS EV charging cables

Installing an EV charger? You no longer need planning permission

The Government has scrapped the requirement for planning permission to speed up EV charger installation, but experts say faster grid connections are n…
News
29 May 2025
Skoda Favorit reimagined for 21st Century with electric power
Skoda Favorit reimagined - front

Skoda Favorit reimagined for 21st Century with electric power

Sadly the Skoda Favorit EV is just a pipe dream, because this is merely a design study
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28 May 2025
Tesla Model 3 alternatives: Six sleek electric cars you could buy instead
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Tesla Model 3 alternatives: Six sleek electric cars you could buy instead

Bored of seeing Tesla Model 3s everywhere? Here are the best new and used electric executive car alternatives
Best cars & vans
28 May 2025
BMW i4 gets improved efficiency, plus new top-spec M60 trim
2025 BMW i4 update

BMW i4 gets improved efficiency, plus new top-spec M60 trim

Summer 2025 updates focus on longer range and a more powerful range-topper
News
28 May 2025
Electric car drivers won’t ever go back to petrol or diesel
Opinion - VW ID.7 GTX

Electric car drivers won’t ever go back to petrol or diesel

Editor Paul Barker thinks the EV transition is coming whether we like it or not
Opinion
28 May 2025
New MINI JCW Electric 2025 review: fast, frantic and playful
MINI JCW Electric - front

New MINI JCW Electric 2025 review: fast, frantic and playful

The new MINI John Cooper Works Electric is far from perfect, but provides bucketloads of fun
Road tests
27 May 2025
New Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5 Black Editions turn family SUVs to the dark side
VW ID.5 Black Edition - front 3/4

New Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5 Black Editions turn family SUVs to the dark side

Black Edition trim will be available on the two electric SUVs from 29 May
News
27 May 2025
New Porsche 718 Boxster EV will be mid-engined... sort of
Porsche Boxster 718 EV - front

New Porsche 718 Boxster EV will be mid-engined... sort of

Porsche’s electric sports car will have batteries stacked behind the driver for even weight distribution and a low driving position
News
27 May 2025
Vauxhall Frontera Gravel takes budget EV to the great outdoors
Vauxhall Frontera Gravel - front 3/4

Vauxhall Frontera Gravel takes budget EV to the great outdoors

The Frontera Gravel is an ‘ultra-rugged’ electric SUV that proves green-laning can be eco-friendly
News
27 May 2025
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AI means your car can now detect a fault… before it happens
Porsche Macan Electric - front cornering in town

AI means your car can now detect a fault… before it happens

Porsche’s new software can analyse data using AI to notify drivers of upcoming battery faults
News
27 May 2025
Electric car batteries: all about EV battery tech present and future
BMW solid state battery

Electric car batteries: all about EV battery tech present and future

Batteries are the most complex part of an electric car, but how do they work?
News
27 May 2025
Hyundai Ioniq 9 2025 preview: walkaround, specs, prices and on-sale date
Hyundai Ioniq 9 - front

Hyundai Ioniq 9 2025 preview: walkaround, specs, prices and on-sale date

The new flagship Hyundai Ioniq 9 electric SUV gets a slippery shape and nearly 400 miles of range
News
27 May 2025
Volvo EX30 vs Abarth 600e: which small electric SUV is top dog?
Abarth 600e and Volvo EX30 - front tracking

Volvo EX30 vs Abarth 600e: which small electric SUV is top dog?

The Abarth 600e and Volvo EX30 are both trying to stand out in a crowded compact family SUV market. Which one can shout to the top?
Car group tests
24 May 2025
Mazda has killed off the electric MX-30, and we can’t say we’re surprised
Mazda MX-30 R-EV - main image

Mazda has killed off the electric MX-30, and we can’t say we’re surprised

The MX-30 EV has been axed, but the Japanese brand will have another crack next year when it launches the all-new Mazda 6e saloon
News
23 May 2025
Genesis Electrified G80 to up its appeal with sharper looks and more space
2025 Genesis Electrified G80 - front 3/4

Genesis Electrified G80 to up its appeal with sharper looks and more space

Already luxurious electric saloon has had its wheelbase stretched to provide more room for rear-seat passengers
News
23 May 2025
New Xiaomi YU7 beats the Tesla Model Y on power and range
Xiaomi YU7 - studio front 3/4

New Xiaomi YU7 beats the Tesla Model Y on power and range

New SUV also showcases dramatic 1.1 metre digital display, but it’s destined for Chinese showrooms only
News
23 May 2025
New Fiat Tris EV three-wheeler is here to take the Piaggio Ape’s throne
FIAT Professional Tris

New Fiat Tris EV three-wheeler is here to take the Piaggio Ape’s throne

Want something more practical than a Citroen Ami? The Tris could be the answer
News
22 May 2025
Labour hints at major luxury car tax U-turn to boost EV sales
Luxury car tax

Labour hints at major luxury car tax U-turn to boost EV sales

Is pressure from retailers and car makers finally cutting through with ministers?
News
22 May 2025
Solid-state batteries are almost here! BMW tests tech in i7 prototype
BMW i7 prototype with solid state battery - front 3/4

Solid-state batteries are almost here! BMW tests tech in i7 prototype

Company is well on the way to delivering groundbreaking tech, which has been developed in collaboration with technical partner Solid Power
News
22 May 2025
New Audi Q2 e-tron: popular small SUV is set to go electric
Audi Q2 render (Avarvarii)

New Audi Q2 e-tron: popular small SUV is set to go electric

The combustion-powered Q2 is on its way out, so here’s everything you need to know about its fully electric replacement
News
22 May 2025
The Fiat Panda 4x4 is back, and it's not an EV!
Fiat Panda 4x4 concept - front

The Fiat Panda 4x4 is back, and it's not an EV!

We chat to Fiat bosses about the design – and why hybrid is more suitable than electric
News
22 May 2025
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