Car Reviews

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 …

We get behind the wheel of the affordable Starray EM-i plug-in hybrid from new Chinese brand, Geely Automotive The name Geely may not necessarily ring a bell with you, but the car giant’s other brands, which include Volvo, Lotus, LEVC and Polestar, certainly will. Following on from its first model …

We test drive a new car from a new brand – the all-electric Xpeng G6 mid-sized electric SUV Xpeng, one of the latest EV brands from China to reach the UK, has its work cut out. Just for starters, its new family SUV is pitched against the Tesla Model Y …

Is MG onto another winner with the big S9 – the latest addition to its growing family of cars? Love them or loathe them, big SUVs that can carry seven people are just the job for large families., big SUVs that can carry seven people are just the job for …

We get behind the wheel of the award-winning all-electric Mercedes-Benz CLA When you get your hands on a car that’s just been crowned European Car of the Year, you expect something special. After all, it is the first time in more than 50 years that Mercedes-Benz has won the ECOTY …