We get behind the wheel of a bold SUV that sets a new benchmark for plug-in hybrids… Before we begin, a bit of background about Omoda, which is one half of a “dual brand” created by Chery International – China’s largest vehicle exporter for more than 20 years. Launched only …
Read More »BYD Sealion 7 review
We drive the latest model from BYD, which recently overtook Tesla to become world’s leading EV maker… In 2024, Tesla made slightly less (4,500) electric vehicles than Chinese powerhouse BYD. A small margin, maybe, but a massive statement. BYD is now the biggest manufacturer of electric cars globally. Founded in …
Read More »Ford Puma Gen-E review
First chance to get behind the wheel of the new Ford Puma Gen-E – the electric version of the UK’s best-selling car of 2023 and 2024 How time flies. Five years ago, I attended the press launch of the original (petrol) Ford Puma in sunny Spain. I remember it well. …
Read More »Citroen e-C3 review
We get behind the wheel of the Citroen e-C3 – one of the most affordable electric cars on the market… There are many reasons why EVs are not selling as well as had been hoped, including the lack of incentives, patchy public charging infrastructure and range anxiety. But for many …
Read More »Hyundai Santa Fe review
We get behind the wheel of the acclaimed Hyundai Santa Fe – a large seven-seat SUV with serious kerb appeal… It’s no wonder the fifth-generation Hyundai Santa Fe has already won so many trophies, including the Large Crossover of the Year category title at the prestigious UK Car of the …
Read More »Kia EV3 crowned UK Car of the Year 2025
Kia has pulled off the double by winning the UK Car of the Year Awards two years in a row. Following on from the Kia EV9’s triumph in 2024, the EV3 has been named overall victor in 2025. It’s also the fourth year in succession that the top prize has …
Read More »Peugeot E-5008 review
We road test the stylish Peugeot E-5008 electric seven-seater… If you’re looking for a big SUV that’s capable of carrying seven people in reasonable comfort, there’s already a pretty good choice. Petrol, diesel, hybrid, plug-in hybrid or pure electric – there’s something for everybody. At the more affordable end of …
Read More »Alfa Romeo Junior review
We get behind the wheel of the first electric car from iconic Italian brand, Alfa Romeo… If all had gone to plan, Alfa Romeo’s debut EV would have been called the Milano. However, after a political row, the company had to dip into its heritage to resurrect the Junior moniker. …
Read More »Renault Symbioz E-Tech review
We savour the Symbioz E-Tech – the latest addition to Renault’s growing SUV line-up… Slotting between the Captur and Austral crossovers in the Renault range, the full hybrid Symbioz effectively replaces the Kadjar. Competitively-priced from £29,295, it has its work cut out because it’s up against some of the UK’s …
Read More »KGM Actyon review
We road test the all-new KGM Actyon, a striking SUV from the company formerly known as SsangYong… Thanks to the huge success of Hyundai and Kia, it’s often forgotten that South Korea is also the home of KGM. To cut a long story short, SsangYong Motor UK rebranded to KGM …
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