EVs

Volvo EX30 Cross Country Hits The Trails for £47,060

The 422bhp electric crossover gains off-road styling and suspension, and is coming to the UK in 2025.

12 Apr 25

New 637bhp #5 Brabus is smart’s Most Powerful Car Yet

The #5 Brabus is smart's most powerful model to date. With 637bhp and all-wheel drive, it delivers serious performance while keeping the styling subtle

08 Apr 25

UK Government Eases 2030 EV-Only Sales Mandate

The devil is in the detail, or the lack thereof. Hybrids will be allowed to remain on sale from 2030-2035 in the UK, and smaller manufacturers are exempt.

07 Apr 25

EV Corvette Concept Marks UK Design Studio Opening

The UK-designed electric concept hints at the future of the American supercar and is the work of GM's new UK based design studio led by Julian Thomson.

07 Apr 25

Lotus Emeya and Eletre Updated for 2025

Lotus' EV model range has been re-aligned: Two power options, six equipment levels, and a price cut headline the tweaks made to the electric saloon and SUV

04 Apr 25

New 335bhp Skoda Elroq vRS Revealed

The mid-size electric crossover gets two motors, 335bhp, and hits 62mph in 5.4 seconds, making it the joint fastest accelerating Skoda on sale.

03 Apr 25

Hyundai Unveils Gaming-Inspired Insteroid Concept

Hyundai’s latest concept is called the Insteroid, which plugs into gaming culture for visual and thematic inspiration, and is based upon the Inster EV

02 Apr 25

Peugeot GTi Returns with Electric Hot Hatch Plans

Peugeot confirms its GTi badge will return on future electric models. Here's what that means for hot hatch fans and why it matters.

28 Mar 25

Renault R5 Turbo 3E More Details Emerge on the EV Hyperhatch

It’s time for round two of the teaser campaign for Renault's stupendous R5 Turbo 3E. Scheduled for production in 2027, the power output has risen to 536bhp

18 Mar 25

Mercedes-Benz Unveils Next-Gen CLA EV and Hybrid

The next-generation CLA will offer both electric and hybrid propulsion, but the big news is the EV – delivering 492 miles of range and 0–60mph in 4.9s

16 Mar 25

British Start-up Longbow Unveils Lightweight EV Speedster

With a target weight of just 895kg and an equally lean price, Brit newcomer Longbow is out to shatter preconceptions about electric sports cars.

13 Mar 25

Renault 5 UK Review - An EV Gamechanger

Renault's revived 5 trades retro charm for real-world usability. But is there more to it than just nostalgia and neat packaging? We find out on UK roads.

12 Mar 25

MC20 Supercar Breaks Records as Maserati Cancels Folgore

A high-speed milestone, a sudden U-turn, and a supercar caught in the middle – Maserati’s latest moves are symbolic of the inner turmoil at Stellantis.

08 Mar 25

New 2025 Volvo ES90 Arrives With 671bhp Performance Model

A sleeper in the truest sense, Volvo’s new flagship model doesn’t shout about its performance, as Ken Pearson discovers.

06 Mar 25

Volkswagen’s ID. EVERY1 Concept: The Electric People’s Car?

From the Beetle to the Golf, Volkswagen has built its reputation on making practical, desirable cars accessible to the masses. The next target is a 20k EV

06 Mar 25

Rolls-Royce Spectre Gains Black Badge Performance Variant

With upgrades to the drivetrain, steering, and suspension, the electric coupé is the most powerful car ever made by Rolls-Royce, as Ken Pearson discovers.

18 Feb 25

Chevrolet Blazer EV.R Prototype Aims to Electrify NASCAR

NASCAR fans will vehemently tell you, “There ain’t no replacement for displacement.” Chevrolet, however, begs to differ with the Blazer EV.R Prototype.

17 Feb 25

BMW's 13,269lb-ft VDX Prototype Hints at Next M3

BMW claims its Vision Driving Experience technology will revolutionise the handling and range capabilities of the forthcoming Neue Klasse saloon

17 Feb 25

Mustang Mach-E NASCAR Prototype to Enter Pikes Peak

Ford builds on last year’s NASCAR EV prototype with a Mustang Mach-E racer that’s heading for competition – not on an oval, but up Pikes Peak.

05 Feb 25

Polar Express: Polestar Unveils Arctic Circle Trio

Bespoke suspension, specially developed tyres, and rally-inspired modifications have transformed three Polestar models into ice racing specialists

30 Jan 25

Alpine A290 Goes on Sale in the UK From £33,500

With two power levels, five equipment lines, and starting from £345 per month, the A290 is attractively specified, and keenly priced. Ken Pearson reports.

21 Jan 25

Handled With Care: Nissan R32 Skyline GT-R EV Electromod

Developed by a passionate in-house team, the project aims to preserve the dynamics of the original Godzilla while embracing modern EV technology.

10 Jan 25

Hyundai Launches Ioniq 5 N Drift King Edition

More than a shiny endorsement, the Drift King himself has collaborated with Hyundai’s engineers to create the most driver focused Ioniq 5 N yet.

10 Jan 25

2025 Will Be the Year Private Buyers Finally Embrace EVs

The Renault 5 is poised to do what no electric car has managed before: win over the hearts – and wallets – of private buyers. Is this the tipping point?

28 Dec 24

501bhp Kia EV9 GT Coming to the UK in 2025

More performance and driver involvement is promised, thanks to electronic differentials, active suspension, and the Virtual Gear Shift system.

18 Dec 24

The Electric Evolution - BMW’s Next-Gen M3 Breaks New Ground

The next-generation BMW M3 represents the most radical shift in its history - by going electric. Craig Toone reports on what we know so far…

13 Dec 24

Renault 5 Turbo 3E – 500bhp RWD Superhatch Revealed

The carbon-bodied EV hyper hatch packs twin motors and wild arches, reviving Renault’s tradition of mad rear-drive specials in the spirit of Group B.

13 Dec 24

Electrogenic Unveils EV Conversion Kit for Mazda MX-5

A reversible, ‘plug-and-play’ kit brings electric power to the evergreen mk1 MX-5, promising modern performance while preserving it's balance and agility

06 Dec 24

Evolve or die - The jaGuar Type 00 Concept is Unveiled

After weeks of catcalling, Jaguar’s brave vision of its future has arrived. The fuss and furore surrounding the brand’s new corporate identity has sparked debate.

03 Dec 24

Revised Porsche Taycan GTS Launches with 690bhp

The driver-centric electric saloon and estate return with more power, and more range. Ken Pearson explores the facelifted Porsche Taycan GTS.

13 Nov 24

AC Cars Revives Ace and Ace Bristol with Petrol and EV Power

After a 61-year absence, AC is bringing back the Ace and Ace Bristol. Aaron Stokes takes us through the modern rebirth of a British classic.

06 Nov 24

New Mini John Cooper Works Arrives With Electric Power

The first electric Mini JCW Hatchback brings 254 bhp and subtle styling tweaks ahead of a petrol version joining the range in the near future

14 Oct 24

Alpine A390_β: A Glimpse Into Alpine’s Future

Alpine has, until now, steered clear of the high-riding "fastbacks" that have become so popular in the automotive world. But now, the brand has made its...

14 Oct 24

Renault Twingo E-Tech EV Prototype Set for Paris Debut

Renault will reveal the Twingo E-Tech electric prototype at the 2024 Paris Motor Show – a concept previewing the fourth-gen model due in production by 2026

07 Oct 24

Caterham Project V to Feature Yamaha Motor and XING Battery

The electric sports car edges closer to reality with Yamaha and XING announced as powertrain and battery suppliers. Ken Pearson looks at the present and fu

02 Oct 24

Lotus Theory 1 Presents a Vision of an Electric Esprit

We have a glimpse of the future of Lotus models with this new concept, with Hethel embracing its ethos rather than replicating its historic design cues.

18 Sep 24

Volkswagen ID3 GTX on sale with Golf R power

Launching in the UK as the GTX Performance, it brings more power, uprated suspension and tweaked styling to differentiate it from the regular EV hatch

30 Aug 24

New Rimac Nevera R Brings 2,078bhp and More Downforce

The fastest electric hypercar just got faster in a straight line and around corners, as Siddharth Limaye explains.

29 Aug 24

Electric Ariel E-Nomad Concept Explores New Territory

It retains the style of the go-anywhere Nomad, but this electric reworking appears to be more than just a concept according to Ken Pearson.

29 Aug 24

Electric Executive Express: The new 2025 Audi S6 e-tron

A familiar name returns with a totally different recipe. Ken Pearson introduces the silent super-sleeper: the fully electric S6 e-tron.

31 Jul 24

Cadillac Sollei Concept Has Rolls Royce In Its Sights

Some cars don’t require any explanations, needing only one look to make sense. Ken Pearson has found the latest concept that fits this bill.

22 Jul 24

Ta-ta Jaguar? F-Pace SUV is the Last Cat Standing

As car manufacturers continue to transition towards EVs, most are carefully managing the phasing out of their traditional ICE offerings. Jaguar however...

16 Jul 24

NASCAR’s EV Prototype – A Glimpse of an Electric Future?

NASCAR might be the last motorsport you'd expect to go electric, but that isn't stopping its governing body from investing in a fully electric prototype.

14 Jul 24

MG’s Cyber GTS Adds a Roof to Roadster to Evoke The MGB GT

When the Cyberster was introduced, this was a reminder of what we loved from MG. Now they’ve tweaked this formula to create the Cyber GTS 2+2 coupe

11 Jul 24

Polestar Concept BST Roadster Unveiled at Goodwood

An evolution of the O2 Concept, Polestar have turned their vision for a future electric roadster up to 11. Will it make it to production?

11 Jul 24