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Vauxhall Frontera review: Budget electric SUV is perfect for the school run

The Frontera name has been brushed off and put on a great SUV that’s cheaper than its petrol equivalent

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Jaecoo 5 vs MG S5 vs BYD Atto 2: Which family SUV is best?

The family SUV market has never been more competitive, with three smart contenders vying for top spot

The Independent UK

KGM Musso EV review: An affordable Tesla Cybertruck rival with added cool

The Korean brand’s all-electric pick-up drives like a car and is great value, especially with low running costs

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Tesla Model 3 vs Polestar 4 vs Kia EV6 – which EV is best?

Choosing a premium electric saloon is tougher than ever – we pit Kia, Tesla and Polestar head-to-head

The Independent UK

DS No.4 E-Tense review – all-electric hatchback gets an upgrade

Posh French brand DS has worked some magic on its all-electric hatch to produce something temptingly different

The Independent UK

Jaecoo 5 review: The cut-price Range Rover Evoque lookalike buyers will love

Here’s another surefire hit from Jaecoo. The 5 isn’t perfect, but its blend of style, quality, kit and value will make it a winner

The Independent UK

Tesla Model Y Performance review: The best Tesla yet is an SUV supercar slayer

Tesla’s new top model gets a hot makeover that not only makes it more fun to drive, but also makes it more comfortable and better built

The Independent UK

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Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid review: Big, bold, clever, but not quite brilliant

The new Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid is spacious, smart, and packed with tech – plus it’s perfect for families. But its short EV range and firm ride hold it back

The Independent UK

Cupra tops and tails its line-up with Raval and Tindaya

Sneak peek at new supermini and concept previewing new range topper both shown at Munich Motor Show

The Independent UK

Fiat reckons it’s found the formula for the perfect road trip playlist

Celebrating 70 years of the Fiat 600, the science-backed setlist includes hits by ABBA, Dua Lipa and more

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Omoda 9 review: So near to greatness, but yet so far

Omoda promises great things with the Omoda 9 plug-in hybrid, especially its 93 miles of EV range. It looks good and has loads of kit, but it’s pricey and let down by so-so dynamics

The Independent UK

Porsche Taycan review: Porsche’s first EV remains one of the best

Porsche’s first EV charges quicker than any other. Available in many flavours and with three different body styles, the Taycan is a deeply impressive EV for those with equally deep pockets

The Independent UK

Living with an electric BMW iX: it’s the best EV 4x4 by far

My time with the BMW iX is up and my verdict is in: it’s a brilliant EV that sets the standard everyone, including BMW, has to beat

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Subaru aims at Land Rover buyers with three of seven new EVs

Subaru Uncharted (yes, that’s what it’s called) compact SUV, plus new range-topping E-Outback EV and revised Subaru Solterra all here next year

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Mercedes-Benz CLA review: Merc goes star crazy with brilliant new EV

Mercedes has promised big things from the new CLA. It’s the first in a new breed of Merc’s with advanced tech that claims 484 miles of range, super-fast charging and a new in-car experience, too. It’s the best Merc I’ve driven in years, but with one temporary flaw

The Independent UK

The Updated 2025 Nissan Micra That No One Expected!

Nissan’s iconic supermini has gone electric. Steve Fowler gets his first look at the brand-new Micra EV.

The Independent UK

How This Car Gets Amazing Aerodynamics With Hidden Features!

The DS No. 8 is bold, built for range, and, well... quite posh! Steve Fowler gives his verdict on this striking new EV from France.

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Is MINI John Cooper Works the Most Fun Electric Car?

Mini has electrified its most iconic performance car — the John Cooper Works. But is the fun still there? Steve Fowler takes it for a spin to find out.

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The Independent UK

Bentley CEO reveals secrets of EV plans

Steve Fowler is joined in this episode of Drive Smart by the CEO of Bentley, Frank-Steffen Walliser where he revealed the future of his electric vehicle plans.

The Independent UK

New Tesla Model Y - The King... For Now

Tesla has officially unveiled the refreshed 2025 Model Y, delivering key updates to its best-selling electric SUV. In this video Steve Fowler takes a first look at the new model.

The Independent UK

BYD is taking on a British institution – the Land Rover Defender

BYD’s posh brand Denza is set to launch its Denza B5 plug-in hybrid 4x4 – and we’ve been in it

The Independent UK

Are headlights getting brighter? Why glare is a big worry for drivers and the high-tech solutions you can use

OPINION: Here’s how auto-dimming technology borrowed from the Boeing 787 Dreamliner could be about to make driving less dazzling, says Steve Fowler

The Independent UK

This is the BYD that’s going to take on Porsche and Lotus – and I’ve been in it

The Denza Z9 GT is the first car from BYD’s new premium brand – and it’s coming to the UK next year

The Independent UK

DS No.8 review: If it’s good enough for President Macron...

After a decade of so-so autos, the No.8 is the car that finally put DS on the premium car map

The Independent UK

BYD Dolphin Surf review: Is this what a budget Tesla should be like?

All-new, all-electric, £18,650 supermini is everything BYD does well in its most appealing package yet. It’s already won World Urban Car for 2025

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