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Abarth 600e on track

Abarth 600e 2025 review: Another welcome hot hatch for the electric generation

Published 13 November 2024
By Will Dron
The Abarth 600e takes Fiat’s electric family car and adds plenty of spice… with help from Alfa Romeo.
Ford Explorer

2024 Ford Explorer electric crossover review

Ford relaunches the Explorer as a compact electric vehicle for Europe. Matt Robinson drives it in the UK.
Published 12 November 2024
Leapmotor C10

2024 Leapmotor C10 electric SUV review

Budget brand Leapmotor is taking aim at premium electric SUVs with competitively priced C10, but can the newcomer compete on anything else?
Published 07 November 2024
Rolls-Royce Cullinan II

2024 Rolls-Royce Cullinan review

Whether you love or hate the Rolls-Royce Cullinan and everything it stands for, there’s no denying its success. So, is the new one better?
Published 06 November 2024
Alpine A290

Alpine A290 2025 review

The Alpine is one of the most highly-anticipated electric hot hatches so far, but does it live up to the hype?
Published 06 November 2024
Audi RS 6 Avant GT

'Ballistic' Audi RS 6 Avant GT super estate review

Audi’s limited-edition RS 6 is bold, to say the least, but is the tuned-up homage to sporty Audis of old every bit as brilliant as it is bonkers?
Published 01 November 2024
2025 Hyundai Inster driving front 3/4

Hyundai Inster electric crossover review

The electric Hyundai Inster is compact, affordable and has a range of more than 200 miles. But is it cool enough, wonders Will Dron.
Published 01 November 2024
Mazda CX-80

Mazda CX-80 seven-seat SUV review

The Mazda CX-80 is essentially a stretched CX-60 with seats for up to seven - making it one of the few large PHEVS that can do so.
Published 30 October 2024
Mini Aceman

2025 Mini Aceman crossover EV review

Mini brings a smaller, all-electric crossover to the scene, and it’s called the Aceman. Matt Robinson takes the wheel.
Published 29 October 2024
Ford Capri

2025 Ford Capri electric review

The new Capri isn't a coupé but Ford is leaning in hard to the original's image to promote its new electric SUV. Shane O' Donoghue drives it.
Published 29 October 2024
Aston Martin Vanquish

2024 Aston Martin Vanquish review

Aston Martin Vanquish is a super-GT wearing a legendary nameplate. Matt Robinson asks, can it deliver?
Published 29 October 2024
BMW M5

Plug-in hybrid BMW M5 review

Yes, it’s alarmingly heavy, but the new BMW M5 punches with astonishing ferocity and still manages to feel balanced and lively in the corners.
Published 24 October 2024
Kia EV6

Updated 300-mile-plus Kia EV6 review

Kia updates the EV6 with a bigger battery, smart looks and faster charging. Matt Robinson has driven it in the UK.
Published 24 October 2024