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BYD Seal U

BYD Seal U 2024 review: Chinese brand adds plug-in hybrid SUV to its electrified line-up

Published 20 May 2024
By Dave Humphreys
BYD's first UK-bound hybrid is the Seal U SUV. Dave Humphreys wonders is it worthy of a place in the already-crowded market.
Dacia Duster

2024 Dacia Duster SUV review

The Dacia Duster looks more rugged than ever, and even comes with hybrid power. Dave Humphreys wonders if it has lost some of its honest charm.
Published 25 April 2024
Porsche Taycan

Updated Porsche Taycan review

The updated Porsche Taycan continues to boggle the mind, and that's before Dave Humphreys tells us about the new 1,019bhp Turbo GT model...
Published 10 April 2024
Skoda Enyaq Coupé 85x

Updated Skoda Enyaq driven ... in the Sahara

Skoda has updated its electric Enyaq for 2024 with more power and a longer driving range; Dave Humphreys puts it to the test… in the Sahara.
Published 22 February 2024
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
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
BYD Seal

BYD Seal Chinese electric saloon reviewed

The BYD Seal is the latest model to join the Chinese brand’s expanding line-up, and it comes in two versions.
Published 13 September 2023
Honda e:Ny1

Honda e:Ny1 reviewed

Honda is rolling out an all-new range of SUVs including the pure-electric e:NY1.
Published 31 July 2023

2023 Mercedes E-Class review

The sixth-generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class has arrived, bringing more tech than ever to entertain its occupants while adding more luxury.
Published 24 July 2023
2024 Skoda Superb Estate in camouflage

Skoda Superb prototype review

Skoda will renew its flagship Superb saloon and estate models later this year following a co-development programme with the Volkswagen Passat.
Published 21 July 2023
2024 Skoda Kodiaq in camouflage

Skoda Kodiaq prototype review

As the second generation of the Skoda Kodiaq reaches its final stages of development, Dave Humphreys takes the wheel.
Published 11 July 2023
Vauxhall Astra Electric

Vauxhall Astra Electric reviewed

You can now get a Vauxhall Astra in pure electric form. Dave Humphreys tests how it stacks up against the competition.
Published 28 June 2023