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Kia EV3 and EV4 GT revealed – hot EV alternatives to Mini JCW, Abarth and Cupra
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Kia EV3 and EV4 GT revealed – hot EV alternatives to Mini JCW, Abarth and Cupra

Kia’s new 288bhp electric hot hatches have been revealed alongside its chunky EV5 GT crossover
9 Jan 2026
Confirmed: EU petrol car sales ban to be axed. Will the UK follow suit?
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Confirmed: EU petrol car sales ban to be axed. Will the UK follow suit?

The EU has officially opted against an outright ban on the sale of petrol and diesel cars with more flexible emissions targets coming instead
16 Dec 2025
Hyundai is ramping up development of Europe-specific models, including a new i30N
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N
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Hyundai is ramping up development of Europe-specific models, including a new i30N

New state-of-the-art test facilities in Germany will speed development of Hyundai's Europe-specific models
4 Dec 2025
Kia EV6 GT review – a family crossover with Ferrari power
Kia EV6 GT
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Kia EV6 GT review – a family crossover with Ferrari power

Kia’s EV6 GT has inherited the powertrain from the Ioniq 5 N, and the results are as compelling as you might expect
19 Nov 2025
Polestar 2 review – Sweden’s answer to the Tesla Model 3
Polestar 2
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Polestar 2 review – Sweden’s answer to the Tesla Model 3

The Polestar 2 strikes a good balance between range, performance and engagement, but it's not as sharp as some alternatives
19 Nov 2025
Mercedes-Benz CLA electric review – small saloon takes aim at Tesla's Model 3
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Mercedes-Benz CLA electric review – small saloon takes aim at Tesla's Model 3

The reborn CLA arrives first as an EV with hybrids to follow. They might not be worth the wait…
11 Nov 2025
Longbow's first prototype is ready – future electric Lotus Elise rival shapes up
Longbow
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Longbow's first prototype is ready – future electric Lotus Elise rival shapes up

Development of Longbow’s sub-1000kg electric sports car is moving at pace, as are sales with the first year of production sold out
31 Oct 2025
Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo review – why this is the only everyday electric performance car you need
Porsche Taycan GTS
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Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo review – why this is the only everyday electric performance car you need

The Taycan GTS is superb in both saloon and Sport Turismo forms – it's the driver's choice for EVs right now
10 Oct 2025
Porsche officially puts EV plans on hold, developing new petrol models instead
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Porsche officially puts EV plans on hold, developing new petrol models instead

It’s official. Porsche has delayed incoming EV models in response to poor demand, extending the lifespan of combustion-powered models in the process
22 Sep 2025
Panic over. The Porsche Cayman and Boxster aren’t going electric-only after all
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Panic over. The Porsche Cayman and Boxster aren’t going electric-only after all

Porsche is developing new combustion-powered 718 models for the end of the decade, but the electric Boxster and Cayman are still in the pipeline
22 Sep 2025
Porsche Taycan RWD 2025 review – a good car at a good price, but mind that depreciation
Porsche Taycan rwd
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Porsche Taycan RWD 2025 review – a good car at a good price, but mind that depreciation

The best real-world Taycan got an update in line with the rest of the lineup. It remains a great car that’s now more usable than ever
22 Sep 2025
Audi e-tron GT 2025 review – is Audi’s Taycan rival finally worth a chance?
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Audi e-tron GT 2025 review – is Audi’s Taycan rival finally worth a chance?

Audi’s svelte coupe has been updated and is now a much more usable and versatile EV than before. You’d still have an RS7, though…
16 Sep 2025
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What on Earth is this Porsche prototype? Taycan ‘GT4 RS’ spied testing
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What on Earth is this Porsche prototype? Taycan ‘GT4 RS’ spied testing

Porsche is testing a widened, winged-up Taycan. What on Earth for and who actually wants it?
15 Sep 2025
The Dacia Spring proves that small, cheap EVs can be hilarious fun
Dacia Spring
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The Dacia Spring proves that small, cheap EVs can be hilarious fun

You can find fun in the most unlikely places, says Richard Porter, including the UK’s cheapest EV
12 Sep 2025
2026 BMW iX3 revealed – the Neue Klasse era begins with a big gaudy SUV
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2026 BMW iX3 revealed – the Neue Klasse era begins with a big gaudy SUV

It might be another electric SUV but the importance of the new iX3 for BMW cannot be overstated
5 Sep 2025
The new Tesla Model Y Performance kills the Macan Turbo on price if not power
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The new Tesla Model Y Performance kills the Macan Turbo on price if not power

Headline grabbing power figures are nowhere to be seen in the latest quick Tesla. It’s still quite fast, though
29 Aug 2025
The Mercedes-AMG GT XX concept is a 220mph saloon with electrified paint
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The Mercedes-AMG GT XX concept is a 220mph saloon with electrified paint

Affalterbach’s GT XX might be a concept, but it’s already broken multiple records to prove the platform that powers it. We’ve been onboard to find out…
28 Aug 2025
Kia EV6 2025 review – still want that Tesla Model Y?
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Kia EV6 2025 review – still want that Tesla Model Y?

The standard Kia EV6 is a rounded and fundamentally sound electric car, giving some more ‘premium’ rivals a run for their money
21 Aug 2025
Cupra Born 2025 review – ID.3’s Spanish cousin doesn’t un-dull MEB
Cupra Born UK – front cornering
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Cupra Born 2025 review – ID.3’s Spanish cousin doesn’t un-dull MEB

It looks nicer inside and out and drives a bit better but the Cupra Born doesn’t betray its yawn-worthy MEB underpinnings
19 Aug 2025
​Volkswagen ID.3 2025 review – Wolfsburg's everyday EV gets competitive
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​Volkswagen ID.3 2025 review – Wolfsburg's everyday EV gets competitive

The ID.3's been updated to address some of its key weak points, and a new range structure makes it more competitive than ever
19 Aug 2025
Mercedes-Benz EQS 2025 review – electric S-class takes aim at the BMW i7
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Mercedes-Benz EQS 2025 review – electric S-class takes aim at the BMW i7

Mercedes put all of its resources into creating a bespoke all-electric flagship, but it’s not quite worthy of replacing the S-class yet
18 Aug 2025
The Range Rover Electric is the quietest, most refined version ever – and we’ve driven it
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The Range Rover Electric is the quietest, most refined version ever – and we’ve driven it

The Range Rover is going electric, with the promise of an even more seamless and refined drive. We get behind the wheel of a prototype off road
14 Jul 2025
Why Alpine's A290 Rallye might just be the coolest electric car on sale
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Why Alpine's A290 Rallye might just be the coolest electric car on sale

The A290 has proven to be one of the best performance EVs yet, and now Alpine's taking it one step further with a rally variant. Here's our first look
14 Jul 2025
New Hyundai Ioniq 6 N gets 641bhp to give Porsche Taycan a run for its money
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New Hyundai Ioniq 6 N gets 641bhp to give Porsche Taycan a run for its money

After months of test mule sightings and teasers, Hyundai has finally launched its second production performance EV at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Sp…
11 Jul 2025
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The 2078bhp Rimac Nevera R has shattered acceleration records and hit 268mph
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The 2078bhp Rimac Nevera R has shattered acceleration records and hit 268mph

The all-electric Rimac Nevera R hypercar is the fastest-accelerating production car the world has seen, timed and verified
10 Jul 2025
‘I’m not convinced Mercedes-AMG can fill the V8 void in its EVs’
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‘I’m not convinced Mercedes-AMG can fill the V8 void in its EVs’

The next Mercedes-AMG not only won’t have a V8, it won’t have an engine at all. So where will the heart come from?
4 Jul 2025
Skoda Elroq vRS 2025 review – a sheep in sheep’s clothing
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Skoda Elroq vRS 2025 review – a sheep in sheep’s clothing

The swiftest-accelerating Skoda yet is an excellent electric family car but lacks excitement to back up its vRS badge
16 Jun 2025
The Alpine A390 is France’s answer to the Porsche Macan
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The Alpine A390 is France’s answer to the Porsche Macan

A battery-powered Porsche Macan rival with an emphasis on driving dynamics is the second model in Alpine’s EV offensive, and its made its debut at Le …
13 Jun 2025
Mini Aceman JCW 2025 review – jacked-up 254bhp hot hatch aims at Abarth’s 600e
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Mini Aceman JCW 2025 review – jacked-up 254bhp hot hatch aims at Abarth’s 600e

Mini has given its Aceman crossover the JCW treatment, with a specially-tuned chassis and a 254bhp motor up front. It's fun at times, but fundamentall…
11 Jun 2025
BMW iX review – the ugly duckling still stomps the Tesla Model X
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BMW iX review – the ugly duckling still stomps the Tesla Model X

BMW’s electric SUV is as refined to drive as it is challenging to look at and is genuinely impressive for what it is, even if what it is doesn’t appea…
10 Jun 2025
2026 Tesla Model S Plaid spied – finally a genuine Porsche Taycan fighter?
2026 Tesla Model S Plaid
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2026 Tesla Model S Plaid spied – finally a genuine Porsche Taycan fighter?

The Tesla Plaid has traditionally paired huge power with not an awful lot of composure or driver engagement. This update could change that.
21 May 2025
Hyundai Ioniq 5 2025 review – Korea’s Volkswagen ID.4 rival means business
Hyundai Ioniq 5
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Hyundai Ioniq 5 2025 review – Korea’s Volkswagen ID.4 rival means business

The Ioniq 5 might now have some strong competition in 2025, but it’s still among the best in its class as a practical, well-rounded electric crossover
15 May 2025
The £135,000 Renault 5 Turbo 3E is the most expensive hot hatch ever
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The £135,000 Renault 5 Turbo 3E is the most expensive hot hatch ever

At £135k R5 Turbo 3E had better be a supercar slayer, given it costs the same as a used McLaren 720S or Ferrari 488 GTB
22 Apr 2025
Skoda’s fastest accelerating car ever is here: the 335 bhp Elroq vRS
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Skoda’s fastest accelerating car ever is here: the 335 bhp Elroq vRS

The Elroq is the first in its category to get a performance version – there's no Ford Explorer ST or Kia EV3 GT for it to face down
3 Apr 2025
Diced-up Lotus Emeya and Eletre EV ranges start £5760 cheaper
Lotus Emeya and Eletre
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Diced-up Lotus Emeya and Eletre EV ranges start £5760 cheaper

Lotus has introduced a new range of trim levels and a new naming convention to more clearly define what buyers are getting for their money
2 Apr 2025
New Hyundai Insteroid – could this be the new-age i20 N EV?
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New Hyundai Insteroid – could this be the new-age i20 N EV?

Hyundai has served up another wild hot hatch concept, this time taking the Inster supermini as a base. Could an electric successor to the i20 N be on …
1 Apr 2025
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