Car Reviews

We get behind the wheel of the BYD Dolphin G DM-i – the UK’s first plug-in hybrid supermini BYD is building up its range of cars at a remarkable rate, but the Chinese brand’s latest model shows that isn’t just plugging gaps – it’s creating new opportunities. The BYD Dolphin …

We get behind the wheel of the Aion V – the first model from another Chinese brand new to the UK You’ve probably never heard of Aion, but if its launch car is anything to go by, you will soon enough. It may be a bit late to the party, …

We get behind the wheel of the best-ever Nissan Micra – now reborn as an electric supermini In an ideal world, I suspect Nissan would prefer it if I waxed lyrical about the sixth-generation Micra without mentioning its cousin, the Renault 5 E-Tech. Unfortunately, the fact is that apart from …

We get to grips with the smallest electric vehicle to join Kia’s fast-growing line-up – the cute EV2 Up until now, one of the biggest obstacles in the way of a more rapid switch from ICE cars to EVs has been the higher upfront cost of zero emission vehicles, compared …

We get behind the wheel of the supermini that’s set to shake up the small EV market The Geely EX2 may be the biggest-selling car in China, but can it repeat its success in the UK? One thing’s for sure, with its low starting price of just £20,990, this dinky, …

Has the distinctive KGM Actyon SUV improved now it’s been electrified? Full disclosure. When I reviewed the Actyon soon after its UK launch in early 2025, I liked it, but it had one big flaw. The only engine option was a thirsty 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol turbo. “That petrol engine doesn’t …

Kia goes back to basics, adding a petrol-powered hatchback to its ever-expanding range After a run of impressive EV launches recently, Kia is back with a more conventional car that effectively replaces the long-running Ceed hatchback. Electric vehicle sales may be flourishing, but official SMMT data shows that petrol-engine cars …

We get to grips with one of the few 100% electric pick-ups – the all-new KGM Musso EV It’s fair to say that the pick-up truck sector isn’t exactly leading the charge when it comes to electrification. There are only about half a dozen pick-ups from different brands on the …

We get behind the wheel of Mazda’s second all-electric model – the 6e fastback Mazda has carved out a niche for itself over the past decade or so, producing a range of distinctively stylish cars that are engaging to drive and nudging premium quality in many cases. It took a …

We test the first of two new models from Mitsubishi – the latest Outlander PHEV Mitsubishi Motors is back selling vehicles in the UK after an absence of five years. The first new model out of the box is the Outlander PHEV – the latest version of the SUV which …