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Electric Vauxhall Astra estate review

While the world undoubtedly needs more electric estate cars, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer Electric has limited appeal.
Published 06 December 2023
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
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N

Hyundai Ioniq 5 N prototype review

Can an electric hot hatch be as exciting to drive as a petrol-fuelled one? And can it justify a £65,000 price tag? Shane O’ Donoghue finds out.
Published 21 November 2023
Peugeot E-208

New Peugeot 208 and e-208 review

The gloves are off in the fight to become Britain’s best small electric hatchback, but does the new Peugeot 208 have what it takes?
Published 20 November 2023
Volkswagen ID.7

Volkswagen ID.7 review

We’ve had to wait for Volkswagen’s first big electric car that’s not an SUV, but the ID.7 is finally here, and Dave Humphreys has driven it...
Published 17 November 2023
Range Rover Evoque

Updated Range Rover Evoque review

Subtle tweaks here and there keep the Range Rover Evoque fresh, while the PHEV model gets a longer range.
Published 14 November 2023
Audi Q8

Updated Audi Q8 reviewed

Audi isn’t known for rocking the boat, but the Q8’s new Sakhir Gold colour scheme is a metaphor for a car that won’t be to everyone’s taste.
Published 08 November 2023
Alan Mann Racing (AMR) ePower Mustang electric restomod

AMR Mustang ePower review

A classic Ford Mustang with electric power, air con and a touchscreen, from a renowned British racing outfit. Will Dron is intrigued.
Published 07 November 2023
Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato

Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato reviewed

Ever-outrageous Lamborghini has turned the Huracan into a rally rage car, but does the transformation suit a supercar?
Published 03 November 2023
Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid

Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid reviewed

With more plug-in hybrid versions of the Porsche Cayenne than ever to choose from, buyers would do well to read Matt Robinson's thoughts.
Published 23 October 2023
Hyundai Kona Electric

New Hyundai Kona reviewed

The electric version of the new Hyundai Kona grabs all the headlines, but Matt Robinson discovers that the entire line-up is worth a look.
Published 19 October 2023
Mazda MX-30 R-EV

Mazda MX-30 R-EV reviewed

Has Mazda made its quirky MX-30 EV more appealing with the addition of a rotary range-extending engine? Dave Humphreys takes it for a spin...
Published 18 October 2023