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Cupra Born 2025 review – ID.3’s Spanish cousin doesn’t un-dull MEB
Cupra Born UK – front cornering
In-depth reviews

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
Volkswagen ID.3 – front
Reviews

​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
Mercedes EQS – front
In-depth reviews

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
Range Rover Electric – front
Reviews

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
Alpine A290 Rallye
News

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
Hyundai Ioniq 6 N
News

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
The 2078bhp Rimac Nevera R has shattered acceleration records and hit 268mph
Rimac Nevera R record
News

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’
Mercedes-AMG GT
Opinion

‘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
Skoda Elroq vRS – front
Reviews

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
Alpine A390
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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
Mini Aceman JCW – front
In-depth reviews

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 2025 review – the ugly duckling still stomps the Tesla Model X
BMW iX 2025
In-depth reviews

BMW iX 2025 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
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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
Reviews

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
Renault 5 Turbo 3E – front
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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
Skoda Elroq vR front
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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?
Hyundai Insteroid – front
News

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
Alfa Romeo Junior Veloce 2025 review – an electric crossover with hot hatch credentials
Alfa Romeo Junior Veloce
Reviews

Alfa Romeo Junior Veloce 2025 review – an electric crossover with hot hatch credentials

The Junior is Alfa Romeo’s first ever pure-electric model, but don’t let that put you off. The Veloce is a practical offering with a real performance …
27 Mar 2025
Abarth 600e 2025 review – Italy gives the Alpine A290 something to worry about
Abarth 600e
In-depth reviews

Abarth 600e 2025 review – Italy gives the Alpine A290 something to worry about

The Abarth 600e packs 276bhp and a fiery character, making it both the marque’s most powerful road-legal model and a genuinely entertaining driver’s c…
19 Mar 2025
ZEV mandate explained: What is it and how does it affect performance cars?
EV charging
Advice

ZEV mandate explained: What is it and how does it affect performance cars?

In 2025 28 per cent of a manufacturer’s sales will need to be all-electric, so will exciting ICE cars survive?
18 Mar 2025
Lexus RZ 550e F-Sport has 402bhp and totally virtual steering
Lexus RZ550e front
News

Lexus RZ 550e F-Sport has 402bhp and totally virtual steering

A first for Europe as a car that uses steer-by-wire tech, with no physical connection between the steering wheel and front wheels
11 Mar 2025
Maserati MC20 Folgore electric supercar cancelled for now
MC20 Folgore
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Maserati MC20 Folgore electric supercar cancelled for now

The electric version of the sublime Maserati MC20 has been a long time coming. Now it’s probably not coming at all
6 Mar 2025
Mercedes-AMG’s 1000bhp Lotus Eletre fighter spied testing
Mercedes-AMG electric SUV front
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Mercedes-AMG’s 1000bhp Lotus Eletre fighter spied testing

Don’t ask and ye shall receive, as development of Mercedes-AMG’s monster performance electric SUV continues at pace
5 Mar 2025
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Audi S6 e-tron Avant review – BMW’s i5 Touring has a rival on its hands
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Audi S6 e-tron Avant review – BMW’s i5 Touring has a rival on its hands

Audi’s new electric S6 has lots going for it, but its lack of range and high price will be its undoing.
4 Mar 2025
From V8s to solid state: Mercedes’ future powertrains will be diverse
Mercedes EQS solid state battery mule
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From V8s to solid state: Mercedes’ future powertrains will be diverse

EQS test mule will evaluate new solid state battery tech co-designed by Mercedes F1 partner, while elsewhere in Affalterbach, a new V8 is prepared
26 Feb 2025
Rolls-Royce Spectre Black Badge – the most powerful Rolls-Royce in history
Rolls-Royce Spectre Black Badge front
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Rolls-Royce Spectre Black Badge – the most powerful Rolls-Royce in history

Rolls-Royce launches a more driver focused iteration of its electric Spectre coupe, making it the most potent model in its lineup
18 Feb 2025
Ill-conceived government legislation will kill the UK car industry
Porsche Taycan charging
Opinion

Ill-conceived government legislation will kill the UK car industry

The car industry and legislators cant meet in the middle and find a compromise soon enough
13 Feb 2025
Maserati GranTurismo Folgore 2025 review – the most powerful Maserati ever
Maserati GranTurismo Folgore
Reviews

Maserati GranTurismo Folgore 2025 review – the most powerful Maserati ever

The electric GranTurismo Folgore is the most potent Maserati to date, and while it’s an impressive feat of engineering, it trades soul for power
11 Feb 2025
Polestar 1 (2019 - 2022) – review, history and specs of a modern unicorn
Polestar 1 front
Reviews

Polestar 1 (2019 - 2022) – review, history and specs of a modern unicorn

One of the most appealing electrified vehicles on offer from any manufacturer, but not without its flaws
8 Feb 2025
The 2025 Cupra Raval is coming – Spain's answer to the Alpine A290 spied
Cupra Raval
News

The 2025 Cupra Raval is coming – Spain's answer to the Alpine A290 spied

The Renault 5-based Alpine A290 is the hot electric supermini of the moment, but Cupra's about to launch its own take with the Raval
3 Feb 2025
Polestar’s rally-inspired Arctic Circle collection breaks cover – 536bhp Polestar 4 gains focus
Polestar Arctic Circle collection
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Polestar’s rally-inspired Arctic Circle collection breaks cover – 536bhp Polestar 4 gains focus

A comprehensive makeover for Polestar’s model range as they go racing on ice
30 Jan 2025
BMW iX gets a makeover for 2025 – more range and up to 650bhp for electric SUV
BMW iX 2025
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BMW iX gets a makeover for 2025 – more range and up to 650bhp for electric SUV

Three new BMW iX variants are set to make their debut in 2025, with more power, a tweaked design and advances in battery tech for greater range
28 Jan 2025
A Porsche Taycan has drifted on ice for nearly 11 miles, beating our previous world record
Porsche Taycan ice drifting record – front
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A Porsche Taycan has drifted on ice for nearly 11 miles, beating our previous world record

Porsche has broken the world record for the longest drift on ice, with a continuous 17.503km slide in a Taycan GTS
28 Jan 2025
Tesla Model Y refreshed to fight the Porsche Macan EV
2025 Tesla Model Y
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Tesla Model Y refreshed to fight the Porsche Macan EV

Tesla’s extensive facelift sees styling revisions as well as improvements in refinement
24 Jan 2025
Porsche 989 – dead on arrival
Porsche 989
Features

Porsche 989 – dead on arrival

Porsche’s first saloon might have predated the Panamera by a decade and a half, had the sums added up
22 Jan 2025
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