The new Nissan LEAF is declared Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year 2026, beating the Skoda Elroq, Hyundai Ioniq 9 and more in the process. Despite Tesla dominating the EV market for the last decade, there’s no disputing the fact that it was the Nissan LEAF which delivered the first mass market EV way back […]
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Lotus Eletre X PHEV revealed as Lotus BACKTRACKS on its EV-only future
The Lotus Eletre X PHEV is revealed as Lotus backtracks on its EV future with a 939bhp plug-in Hybrid version of the Eletre EV. Having declared it would be an electric car only manufacturer in future, Lotus delivered the Eletre electric SUV more than three years ago, and as recently as last year it declared […]
New car sales UP by 7.2% in February, but EV market share DECLINES – Ford Puma the best-seller
New car sales in the UK in February 2026 rose by 7.2% to 90,100, the highest numbers for 22 years, despite which the EV market share fell. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), new car registrations in the UK in February 2026 rose by 7.2% to 90,100, the highest number since […]
Cupra Born EV 2026 UPDATE revealed to tackle newer rivals like the Volvo EX30, Kia EV3, Skoda Elroq and more
The Cupra Born EV – Cupra’s ‘sporty’ take on the VW ID. 3 – gets an update with tweaked looks, improved range and new tech. It’s been almost five years since the Cupra Born EV arrived as Cupra’s sporty take on the VW ID. 3, since when competition has grown significantly with everything from the […]
New Range Rover Sport SV Ultimate ARRIVES with a hint of the old RRS SVR
The Range Rover Sport SV Ultimate arrives as a limited run of 500 curated units for the UK, priced at £145,995. It’s getting on for three years since the Range Rover Sport SV arrived as an effective replacement for the old Range Rover Sport SVR and, despite less in-your-face looks than the SVR, delivered a […]
Volvo rolls out OTA update to 2.5 MILLION cars – from C40 to XC90
Volvo is rolling out a massive OTA update for around 2.5 million cars built since 2020, with new UX and improved tech. We may moan that cars have lost their soul and are rapidly becoming white goods powered by technology and software, but one advantage is that, just like your PC/Tablet/Laptop, it’s a relatively straightforward […]
Skoda Superb iV Hatch gets NEW 268bhp Plug-in hybrid powertrain
The Skoda Superb Hatch gets a new plug-in hybrid powertrain delivering a combined 268bhp, making it the most powerful Superb ever. As car makers realise that, despite government legislative bullying, car buyers are not inclined to leap like lemmings into EVs, they’re starting to deliver more cars that buyers might actually want. And that means […]
Mitsubishi L200 Pick-Up RETURNS to rival the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger
The Mitsubishi L200 Pick-Up goes on sale as Mitsubishi returns to the UK, with a Double-Cab version in two trim levels costing from £36,495 (+vat). It’s six years since Mitsubishi announced it was quitting the UK despite successful products like the L200 Pick-Up and Outlander PHEV, but last year it announced a change of heart […]
Renault 5 E-Tech is the UK Car of the Year 2026, BEATING the Kia EV4, Skoda Elroq and Alpine A290
The Renault 5 E-Tech grabs another COTY award as it’s declared UK Car of the Year 2026, beating off the Kia EV4, Skoda Elroq and Alpine A290. There’s no doubt that Renault has delivered an EV with the R5 which has struck a chord with buyers, with its relatively affordable price, retro-inspired look and a […]
New entry-level Volvo EX30 anounced with 148bhp and 211-mile range
Volvo announces a new entry-level EX30 with a 148bhp motor and 211-mile range, plus enhanced Black Edition models and updated tech. The Volvo EX30 has felt like a work in progress, with real-world use discovering plenty of glitches in Volvo’s smallest EV so, despite its appeal as a family runaround, it’s been tainted by the […]