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The hidden way potholes could influence your next car purchase

DRIVESMART: Are potholes secretly shaping car design? EV editor Steve Fowler explores how the UK’s road nightmare could affect your next purchase in this week’s DriveSmart newsletter

The Independent UK

Chinese cars are on the rise – and yes, as an EV editor, I’d buy one

DRIVESMART: Chinese cars: are they really any good? Steve Fowler explores the Chery Tiggo 7 in this week’s DriveSmart newsletter, asking whether value and tech are enough to win over sceptics

The Independent UK

From autonomous vehicles to flying cars – this is what the future of driving looks like

DRIVESMART: The future of driving? It’s in the air, according to one designer, as Steve Fowler explores in the latest DriveSmart, where he looks at how cars of tomorrow are being reimagined

The Independent UK

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Are plug-in hybrids spelling the end for diesel in the UK? This is my view as an electric vehicle editor

DRIVESMART: In the latest DriveSmart newsletter, Steve Fowler examines the rise of plug-in hybrids in the UK, why diesel is losing ground, and how new EVs are reshaping the roads

The Independent UK

As an EV editor, these are the electric cars I’m most excited about in 2026

DRIVESMART: The latest DriveSmart newsletter from Steve Fowler looks at the electric cars he’s most excited about in 2026, from luxury EVs to affordable plug-in hybrids, and what they reveal about the future of motoring

The Independent UK

How the ‘build your own’ Slate EV could change the future of cars

DRIVE SMART: The latest DriveSmart newsletter from Steve Fowler explores how the ultra-affordable, endlessly customisable Slate EV pick-up could signal a radical new future for how cars are designed, built and personalised

The Independent UK

What it’s like to hand over the wheel to a self-driving car – and what it means for the future of motoring

DRIVESMART: The latest DriveSmart newsletter has Steve Fowler reflecting on his father giving up driving – and how autonomous cars, from Waymo’s Jaguar I-Paces to Tesla’s Model Y, could help people stay mobile

The Independent UK

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DriveSmart newsletter: Get motoring news, reviews and advice from EVs editor Steve Fowler

Stay ahead in the world of motoring with DriveSmart, your weekly guide to EVs, expert tips, and the latest industry insights

The Independent UK

New Garmin Drivesmart sat nav shows motorists the way

New range of guidance devices for cars, motorhomes, even for trucks

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