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Mazda CX-80

Mazda CX-80 2024 review: A seven-seat SUV that matches the Germans for quality … mostly

Published 30 October 2024
By Neil Briscoe
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.
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
Audi Q6 e-tron

Electric Audi Q6 e-tron review

The new Audi Q6 e-tron has slick looks, four-wheel drive and a supposedly generous range but will an electric-car-averse buying public care?
Published 08 August 2024
Dacia Spring

Sub-£15k Dacia Spring EV review

Dacia’s new small, cheap electric car could put a Spring in the EV market’s step reckons Neil Briscoe.
Published 12 July 2024
Renault Scenic E-Tech electric

Electric Renault Scenic review

Renault’s Scenic breaks with tradition, but packs impressive EV performance, as Neil Briscoe discovers.
Published 11 July 2024
Polestar 4

Polestar 4 review

New Polestar 4 is the company’s best effort yet, but Neil Briscoe wonders will it be enough to get people to pay attention.
Published 30 June 2024
Polestar 3

Polestar 3 review

Polestar’s big new electric SUV looks slick and drives well, but Neil Briscoe wonders is that enough.
Published 10 June 2024
BMW i5 Touring

Electric BMW i5 Touring review

The new BMW i5 Touring estate is so close to being brilliant, but its range could be an issue on longer road trips finds Neil Briscoe.
Published 24 May 2024
Volvo EX30

Volvo EX30 EV reviewed: Small and powerful

The new EX30 is Volvo’s smallest model, and potentially its fastest too. Neil Briscoe tries it out for size.
Published 04 March 2024
Volkswagen Tiguan

2024 VW Tiguan review

The new Tiguan’s long-range plug-in hybrid might just be a better fit for many than a fully-electric model. Neil Briscoe tries it out for size.
Published 22 February 2024
Smart #3

Smart #3 EV reviewed

New #3 aims to be a stylish, roomy electric crossover, but does it still count as a Smart? Neil Briscoe investigates.
Published 30 November 2023
Ford Transit Custom

Ford Transit Custom reviewed

The Ford Transit Custom will soon go electric; Neil Briscoe tests the new diesel models out for size.
Published 11 October 2023