Electric cars
BYD bets big on Europe: new 7-seat SUV, more PHEVs and "six-star" service

BYD bets big on Europe: new 7-seat SUV, more PHEVs and "six-star" service
We get the lowdown from the brand boss, whose ambition seemingly knows no bounds…
Volkswagen ID. Polo launches new era for much-loved supermini at Munich Motor Show

Volkswagen ID. Polo launches new era for much-loved supermini at Munich Motor Show
The ID. Polo was originally called ‘ID.2all’ in concept form
Renault Megane in line for major hot hatch revamp to boost sales

Renault Megane in line for major hot hatch revamp to boost sales
A sporty makeover is planned to give the electric Megane a hot hatch reinvention
New Austin Arrow arrives as a retro roadster with electric power 

New Austin Arrow arrives as a retro roadster with electric power
The dinky Austin Arrow EV promises huge fun despite a 20bhp motor
New Polestar 5 is here: Porsche Taycan challenger pushes effortlessly cool Scandi design

New Polestar 5 is here: Porsche Taycan challenger pushes effortlessly cool Scandi design
Polestar’s UK-developed 5 is going to take the fight to the big players at the top of the premium performance EV class. Here’s what we know now…
New Cupra Tindaya concept previews future BMW iX3 rival

New Cupra Tindaya concept previews future BMW iX3 rival
The Cupra Tindaya’s outrageous styling is complemented by a radical cockpit design that puts the driver centre stage
Want a £13k electric car? EU must change the rules, say carmakers

Want a £13k electric car? EU must change the rules, say carmakers
European car manufacturers are calling for the rewriting of EV targets to help produce more affordable electric cars
Watch the skies! XPeng AeroHT ‘flying car’ has 5,000 pre-orders

Watch the skies! XPeng AeroHT ‘flying car’ has 5,000 pre-orders
Combined car and aircraft has already been licenced to fly in China, with prices from £220,000
New Vauxhall Corsa will be electric only: crucial 2028 supermini to axe ICE engines

New Vauxhall Corsa will be electric only: crucial 2028 supermini to axe ICE engines
We’ve got all the gossip on Vauxhall’s all-new Corsa coming in 2027, and it might finally shake off its conservative image
New XPeng P7 arrives in Europe and it’s gunning for Tesla

New XPeng P7 arrives in Europe and it’s gunning for Tesla
Record-breaking P7 is shown off in Munich with supercar-like performance claims
Vauxhall Manta delayed by slow EV uptake: retro nameplate’s return on ice

Vauxhall Manta delayed by slow EV uptake: retro nameplate’s return on ice
The Vauxhall/Opel Manta is on the back burner as Vauxhall focuses on electric cars in the development stage, like the updated Astra and new Corsa
Crazy Vauxhall Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo concept wows the crowds in Munich

Crazy Vauxhall Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo concept wows the crowds in Munich
New Corsa concept car previews forthcoming model’s design language, and a potential high-performance GSE variant
Car Deal of the Day: A Peugeot E-2008 for less than a smaller E-208? Step this way

Car Deal of the Day: A Peugeot E-2008 for less than a smaller E-208? Step this way
The Peugeot E-2008 is a fine little electric SUV – and cheap, too. It’s our Deal of the Day for September 8
New 2027 Smart #2 to feature bespoke chassis, with help from Mercedes and Geely

New 2027 Smart #2 to feature bespoke chassis, with help from Mercedes and Geely
Smart sees its new city car as core to its existence, so will pull out all the stops to make the new two-seat EV a gamechanger
New Polestar 7 and 2 get top priority in brand’s big push for more sales

New Polestar 7 and 2 get top priority in brand’s big push for more sales
Polestar is hoping to attract younger buyers with its Polestar 7 SUV and a new Polestar 2, giving them top priority in terms of development.
New Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI debuts in Munich aiming to be a proper electric hot hatch

New Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI debuts in Munich aiming to be a proper electric hot hatch
Volkswagen is bringing its electric Alpine rival to the Munich Motor Show
Volkswagen boss says EV transition is "complicated" 

Volkswagen boss says EV transition is "complicated"
CEO compares switch to electromobility to playing for two teams in different leagues, calling for focus during tricky transition
New Leapmotor B05 to out-EV the VW ID.3 with more space for less cash

New Leapmotor B05 to out-EV the VW ID.3 with more space for less cash
The Chinese brand looks to take on the electric family hatchback sector with its new B05
Baby Mercedes G-Class to take boxy G-Wagen attitude to a wider audience

Baby Mercedes G-Class to take boxy G-Wagen attitude to a wider audience
Merc’s board member for R&D has assured us that its new baby G-Class won’t be just a tweaked version of an existing model, but a ground-up development
Skoda Elroq Edition 85 long-term test: seeing double in the EV SUV

Skoda Elroq Edition 85 long-term test: seeing double in the EV SUV
First fleetwatch: a cracked windscreen aside, life with our Elroq has started strong
New Mercedes C-Class EV teased with striking illuminated grille

New Mercedes C-Class EV teased with striking illuminated grille
First image confirms Mercedes’ bold grille will also front-up new 2026 C-Class saloon
New Vauxhall Mokka GSE: performance, range and prices from £36,995

New Vauxhall Mokka GSE: performance, range and prices from £36,995
The hottest Vauxhall Mokka yet packs 276bhp and a limited-slip differential, but will only do 209 miles on a charge
New 2025 Mercedes GLC revealed with massive infotainment display

New 2025 Mercedes GLC revealed with massive infotainment display
The electric-only Mercedes GLC SUV gets ultra-fast charging and a 435-mile range – plus the biggest screen you’ve ever seen
Volkswagen EV rebrand to put classic names on ID. models: Tiguan, Passat and Lupo all possible

Volkswagen EV rebrand to put classic names on ID. models: Tiguan, Passat and Lupo all possible
VW will dip into its back catalogue and rebrand its ID range with familiar names; ID.Polo is only the start
Car Deal of the Day: Smart #1 is cheaper (and faster) than you think

Car Deal of the Day: Smart #1 is cheaper (and faster) than you think
Net the surprisingly muscular Smart #1 SUV for £235 a month with this tasty leasing deal
New Skoda Epiq appears within a whisker of production form

New Skoda Epiq appears within a whisker of production form
The Skoda Epiq ‘show car’ fills in a lot of the blanks where this crucial budget electric SUV is concerned.
Volkswagen ID. Cross Concept provides clear view of new VW T-Cross EV

Volkswagen ID. Cross Concept provides clear view of new VW T-Cross EV
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
New Cupra Raval is aiming to give MINI Cooper and Renault 5 a big problem

New Cupra Raval is aiming to give MINI Cooper and Renault 5 a big problem
Cupra’s electric supermini aims to outshine the VW ID. Polo with sharper handling and bold design
Confirmed: New electric BMW 3 Series will revive i3 name in 2026

Confirmed: New electric BMW 3 Series will revive i3 name in 2026
The next BMW 3 Series will be unveiled in 2026, offered with a choice of internal-combustion engines and pure-electric powertrains
Electric car battery repairs and health checks: how to keep thousands of EVs on the road

Electric car battery repairs and health checks: how to keep thousands of EVs on the road
The truth about EV battery repair and why understanding state of health could revolutionise the electric-car market
New BMW iX3 to shake the EV world with huge 500-mile range

New BMW iX3 to shake the EV world with huge 500-mile range
The UK’s longest EV range at a tasty price: BMW’s game-changing iX3 is here
Car Deal of the Day: Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer is posh, plush and cheaper than a Passat

Car Deal of the Day: Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer is posh, plush and cheaper than a Passat
Electric estates don’t come much better than the ID.7 Tourer. It’s our Deal of the Day for September 3
New Volvo EX60 electric SUV: design, reveal date and latest details

New Volvo EX60 electric SUV: design, reveal date and latest details
Volvo claims the EX60 will have over 435 miles of range