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Rolls-Royce Spectre

Rolls-Royce Spectre EV review

Rolls-Royce was so hellbent on getting its first EV right that Shane O’ Donoghue reckons it overshadows nearly every other model in the line-up.
Published 18 January 2024
Hyundai Santa Fe

Hyundai Santa Fe SUV review

Hyundai says its new Santa Fe was designed around the needs of its rear passengers; Shane O’ Donoghue checks it out from the driver’s seat, too.
Published 15 December 2023
Kia EV9 driving

Kia EV9 electric seven-seat SUV review

The big EV9 fills a tiny but important niche, and will keep Volvo's boss awake at night, reckons Will Dron.
Published 11 December 2023
Peugeot e-308

Peugeot e-308 review

The Peugeot e-308 looks great and drives even better than the petrol 308... but there's one major issue that can't be overlooked, says Will Dron.
Published 07 December 2023

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