Car Reviews

We get behind the wheel of the Changan Deepal S05 – another all-electric, mid-sized SUV from China Changan is a little late to the party here in the UK, but it’s by no means the last Chinese brand to launch here. Back home, it’s quite the opposite because Changan is …

We road test the striking new flagship model of the DS Automobiles range – the 100% electric DS N°8 Historically, French manufacturers have struggled against the might of the Germans when it comes to producing large, luxurious cars that are commercially viable. Notable exceptions include the iconic Citroen DS, but …

We get behind the wheel of the all-electric Toyota C-HR+ mid-sized SUV Appearances can be deceptive. Never more so than with the all-new C-HR+ – Toyota’s latest EV. At first glance, it looks like the popular Toyota C-HR (Coupe-High Rider). On sale since 2017, and now in its second generation, …

We get to grips with the car that heralds a new era for German car giant BMW This mid-sized SUV is so much more than just the second-generation BMW iX3. It couldn’t be more different to its predecessor. Don’t get me wrong, the original iX3 (unveiled in 2021) was a …

We get behind the wheel of the surprise package that is the all-new Citroen C3 Aircross Citroen has treated its C3 Aircross to a chunky new grown-up look and a party trick for its second generation. Not only can you choose between petrol, mild-hybrid petrol and 100% electric versions, but …

MG’s upmarket expansion continues with the first models from its IM sub-brand The 2024 launch of the stunning MG Cyberster EV two-seater was a statement of intent from the Chinese-owned car company. MG’s growing range of value-for-money hybrid and electric hatchbacks and SUVs is selling well, but now it has …

The successful MG4 EV gets a new sibling – the even more affordable and spacious MG4 EV Urban Since its launch in 2022, the MG4 EV hatchback has been a huge success with nearly 50,000 sold, accounting for about half of MG’s UK electric car sales. Its combination of value …

We road test BYD’s ninth new model in three years – the Sealion 5 DM-I plug-in hybrid The global rise of Chinese tech and automotive firm BYD has been nothing short of meteoric. In just a few years, BYD has become the world’s biggest seller of EVs and plug-in hybrids. …

We get behind the wheel of the new hybrid version of Toyota’s dinky Aygo X supermini When the original Toyota Aygo X was launched in 2022, it made a big impact, because the previously popular Aygo city car had been transformed into a funky, affordably-priced, urban crossover. At the time, …

We get behind the wheel of the latest addition to Kia’s fast-growing electric line-up It might be a little late to the party, but this mid-sized family EV is hugely important to Kia because it’s the electric version of the brand’s best-seller – the petrol-powered Sportage SUV. About the same …