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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 …

The all-electric BMW iX3 has been named World Car of the Year and World Electric Vehicle 2026 by an international jury of 98 motoring journalists from 33 countries. Second place in the prestigious contest went to the Nissan Leaf, built at the Japanese giant’s Sunderland plant. The BMW iX3’s win …

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, …

Daniel Craig is helping to launch Denza in Europe – Chinese automotive giant BYD’s new premium brand. The former James Bond will become the face of the TV commercials and marketing materials for several key Denza vehicles being launched this year. Denza’s first European model launch, for its flagship Z9GT …

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 …

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 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 …

The rise of Kia since it entered the UK market in 1991 is remarkable. That year, the South Korean newcomer sold just 1,786 cars. Fast forward to 2025 and registrations had grown to a record-breaking 113,436 vehicles, making Kia the fourth best-selling brand in the UK with a 5.6% market …

We get to grips with Toyota’s first electric compact SUV, which slots in below the larger bZ4X Developed alongside the Suzuki e Vitara, the Toyota Urban Cruiser enters a fiercely competitive sector where rivals include the Ford Puma Gen-E, Renault 4, Kia EV3, Citroën e-C3 Aircross, Vauxhall Frontera Electric and …