VOLVO’S new EX30 is proof that the Swedish brand can do small and serious at the same time. It’s the company’s tiniest SUV yet — about the size of a VW T-Roc — but it arrives with huge expectations: a pure-electric line-up, up to 275 miles of range, and sustainability credentials that read like an eco-warrior’s CV. It’s also one of the most affordable … Read the rest
THERE’S posh, and then there’s the kind of quiet, confident luxury that can possibly slip under the radar. The Genesis Electrified GV70 belongs firmly in the latter camp. It doesn’t have a badge that screams status or a grille that looks like it’s trying to inhale pedestrians. Instead, it wafts onto the scene with the sort of serene self-assurance that … Read the rest
THERE’S something quietly brilliant about a fast estate. Forget SUVs with more horsepower than sense; the real connoisseur’s choice has always been a big, low-slung wagon with room for the dog, the kids, and enough luggage for a long weekend.
Now Audi has taken that formula into the electric age with the A6 e-tron Avant. And in Launch Edition Performance … Read the rest
COMMUTING, school runs, shopping trips, and the occasional motorway dash — for most of us, that’s the real-world test of a car. And it’s exactly what the Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid has been built for.
While everyone else shouts about either fully electric futures or big engines from the past, Kia offers something in between: a compact crossover with just … Read the rest
YOU don’t expect a compact electric SUV to feel this polished. The Kia EV3 doesn’t just tick the boxes for range, practicality, and family-friendliness – it does it with enough style and tech to make some premium brands look a bit overpriced. With sharp looks, a long-range option of up to 375 miles, and Kia’s trademark value, the EV3 could … Read the rest
I’D LIKE to say the Ford Capri is back, but this new EV is as much like the original Capri as the Mustang Mach-E is like a true Mustang. i.e. not similar at all. Gone is the sleek, rear-wheel-drive coupé that graced British roads in the ’70s and ’80s. In its place stands a fully electric SUV coupé, sharing its … Read the rest
In the ever-growing universe of electric vehicles, the Kia EV6 continues to shine brightly. First launched in 2021 and now comprehensively updated for 2025, this new iteration of the EV6 is more than just a facelift, having a bigger battery capacity which provides up to 361 miles and some nifty tech updates that keep it ahead of the trailing pack. … Read the rest
The new Ford Explorer EV is a mid-sized, fully electric, family SUV whose name isn’t going to cause any controversy in the UK as virtually no one here has heard of the original American gas-guzzler. Unlike the Capri or Mustang, we couldn’t give a damn about the Explorer’s heritage so won’t be taking to social media to vent our anger … Read the rest
What is it and How much?
The BYD Seal is a sporty-looking saloon from Chinese manufacturer Build Your Dreams. It is their range-topper and goes up against the likes of the Tesla Model 3, the BMW i4, Hyundai Ionic 6 and the Polestar 2.
There are just 2 models available – the ‘Design’ and the ‘Excellence’. The BYD Seal Design … Read the rest
IF like me, you’ve been around long enough to remember the original Renault Scenic, then this new, full-electric, version may come as a bit of a shock. It’s now all-out, modern SUV instead of boxy, old fashioned MPV. Although Renault refuse to tag it as an SUV. Or an MPV. In fact, they refuse to tag it at all, so … Read the rest
