The Dacia Duster get a power and efficiency boost with a new 1.8-litre Hybrid from the Bigster and a more powerful 1.2-litre mild hybrid too. Despite Renault’s Dacia brand being late to the market in the UK, they’ve managed to build a decent customer base in the UK since they arrived on these shores in […]
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Volkswagen ID. Polo will see the return of familiar VW nameplates for its EVs
Volkswagen has announced the return of familiar model names for its future EVs, the first being the ID. Polo arriving in 2026. Giving EVs unique names to differentiate them from ICE siblings has been a bit of a thing, especially for German car makers, but they’ve discovered that it really doesn’t resonate with buyers. We’ve […]
Audi Concept C PREVIEWS a future electric TT/R8 and a new design direction
The Audi Concept C is revealed, previewing a new design direction for Audi and destined to become an electric ‘replacement’ for the TT and R8. Audi seems to have lost its way of late, with declining sales and profits, complaints about quality, an ageing model ICE lineup and an overemphasis on EVs buyers really don’t […]
Hyundai Concept Three TEASED – previews a new Hyundia Ioniq 3
The Hyundai Concept Three is teased ahead of a debut at the Munich Motor Show, previewing a new electric Ioniq 3. Just last week, we got a tease for a new Hyundai Ioniq – which we thought previewed a new Ioniq 2 – but now Hyundai is back with a design sketch and a name […]
Smart #2 on the way as a new City EV INSPIRED by the Smart ForTwo
Smart, now run by Geely and Mercedes, has delivered three electric SUVs so far, but now it’s back to its roots with the Smart #2 on the way. It’s more than six years since Smart became a Geely Mercedes project as Mercedes-Benz sought a way to turn the perpetually loss-making Smart brand into a commercial […]
New Kia EV5 – Kia’s answer to EVs like the Skoda Enyaq – costs from £39,295
The new Kia EV5 – a Sportage-sized electric SUV – goes on sale in the UK with a 329-mile range and prices starting at £39,295. The Kia EV5 was officially revealed back in July as a Sportage-sized EV SUV, entering a market full of competition from EV SUVs like the Skoda Enyaq, Ford Explorer, Tesla […]
New Tesla Model Y PERFORMANCE arrives with 460bhp and £62,000 price tag
The Tesla Model Y Performance arrives as a new range-topping Model Y with upgraded suspension, 460bhp and 0-60mph in 3.3 seconds. When Tesla announced the Juniper update for the Tesla Model Y, it arrived as an AWD Edition model at £61k, but now we get the return of the Tesla Model Y Performance at an […]
New Nissan Qashqai e-Power costs the SAME as the old Qashqai e-Power
Nissan has announced prices for the new Nissan Qashqai e-Power, which, despite the improved, more powerful powertrain, costs the same. It’s been three years since the Nissan Qashqai e-Power arrived with its clever hybrid powertrain, with Nissan carrying the e-Power setup over to the new Qashqai when it arrived last year. Despite the new Qashqai […]
The UINICORN arrives! Ford Puma Gen-E gets the FULL £3,750 EV Grant
The Ford Puma Gen-E is the first car to qualify for the full Electric Car Grant of £3,750, alongside the Ford E-Tourneo Courier. Last month, the UK government announced the return of an Electric Car Grant (ECG), promising discounts of £1,500 or £3,750 depending on how ‘Green’ the EV in question is. But with many […]
New Volkswagen T-Roc REVEALED with new looks and a Toyota-style Hybrid powertrain
The new 2026 Volkswagen T-Roc is revealed with new VW family looks, updated interior and powertrain options including a ‘self-charging’ Hybrid. The Volkswagen T-Roc is a big deal for VW – despite its fixation with EVs – with more than two million flogged since it arrived back in 2017. So a new T-Roc is something […]