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Chery Tiggo 8 Summit: Sincerest form of flattery, without the fun

CAR REVIEW: The Chinese marque’s new hybrid SUV may have a name reminiscent of a playful cartoon character, but in the real world, its charms are more prosaic, writes Sean O’Grady

The Independent UK

Hyundai Bayon 1.0T Tech Line: An old-school crossover SUV gets a slick update

CAR REVIEW: It may not be electric, or even hybrid, yet this compact but nippy character can still keep up with the pack, discovers Sean O’Grady

The Independent UK

Cupra Formentor: Look who’s torqueing

CAR REVIEW: With punchy electric-assisted torque and sharp styling, the Cupra Formentor plug-in hybrid delivers thrilling performance, everyday usability and surprising economy (if you can tame its acceleration), finds Sean O’Grady

The Independent UK

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Nissan Qashqai e-Power: a hybrid that lives up to EV-like billing – almost

CAR REVIEW: The Japanese marque’s ‘e-Power’ system promises to imbue this new hybrid with ‘EV-like smoothness’, and does a respectable job of it, writes Sean O’Grady

The Independent UK

Lexus LM350h: a seriously fun ride for the chauffeur-driven market

CAR REVIEW: Sean O’Grady tests the Lexus LM350h, finding a wildly luxurious, first-class-on-wheels limo that pampers its VIP passengers – even if its purpose and styling defy easy definition

The Independent UK

Facing facts on property tax: Rachel Reeves’s Budget options as she hunts for billions

BUDGET 2025: With Labour’s Budget imminent, the chancellor faces a £22bn hole and a narrowing set of promises on tax. Property, long the quiet corner of the system, may finally be in her sights. Here Sean O’Grady and Albert Toth analyse the options available to Reeves

The Independent UK

BYD Seal U DM-i: Great value, few surprises

CAR REVIEW: BYD’s hybrid SUV is a market leader, and while there are few trade-offs for its attractive price, thrills are also thin on the ground, writes Sean O’Grady

The Independent UK

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Who is Robbie Gibb, the man at the heart of the BBC scandal with links to Boris Johnson?

INSIDE STORY: BBC staff and leading political figures are calling for Robbie Gibb to step down from the BBC board. So, who is the Tory ‘agent’ at the centre of a tangled web of politics and media interests, asks Katie Rosseinsky

The Independent UK

Volkswagen Passat: Practical perfection

CAR REVIEW: The Passat estate returns as a plug-in hybrid that’s spacious, steady and reassuringly understated – a car for grown-ups, finds Sean O’Grady

The Independent UK

Omoda 9 SHS: Making a name for itself

CAR REVIEW: Sean O’Grady finds much to like in this plug-in hybrid from a relatively new Chinese marque

The Independent UK

Peugeot 3008 GT Hybrid 136: a stylish, relaxing place to be

CAR REVIEW: Peugeot’s latest 3008, pitched a little upmarket, combines tidy handling with a premium feel and a truly standout interior, writes Sean O’Grady

The Independent UK

Mazda CX-30 Homura: A lot more fun than it looks

CAR REVIEW: Mazda’s new compact SUV boasts a new powertrain that helps it outstrip expectations on the road, while offering excellent fuel economy and low emissions, writes Sean O’Grady

The Independent UK

ITV viewers praise return of ‘refreshing’ detective series Karen Pirie

One person said it was great that the ITV drama’s lead character is ‘not traumatised and grumpy’

The Independent UK

Leapmotor T03: Flop, skip and a jump

CAR REVIEW: Adequate for its suited purpose of urban journeys and not much else, its flimsy feel and lack of safety rating leave one requiring a leap of faith, writes Sean O’Grady

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Fiat 500e Giorgio Armani: Suited, but a little subtle

CAR REVIEW: Two Italian behemoths come together to try to tailor an economy car with style, and achieve it for the most part, though the collaboration is a light touch, writes Sean O’Grady

The Independent UK

Dacia Bigster: Standard stuff – but at a stretch

CAR REVIEW: It’s a typically adequate showing from the new budget SUV, though the ‘longster’ might have been a more apt name for this economical but somewhat noisy entry, writes Sean O’Grady

The Independent UK

High five: Slip into some classic couture with the Renault 5 E-Tech

CAR REVIEW: Replaced almost three decades ago by the Clio, the hatchback supermini has been reimagined and thrust back onto the catwalk with no little style and success, writes Sean O’Grady

The Independent UK

XPeng G6 Standard: The nicest car you’ve never heard of

CAR REVIEW: With the looks of a Cayenne and Tesla tech at a bargain price, Sean O’Grady reckons this whisper-quiet SUV could make some real noise

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The Independent UK

Mazda MX-5 2.0 Homura: A piece of motoring history

CAR REVIEW: Sean O’Grady reacquaints himself with the mildly updated roadster and finds it a life-affirming experience

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Pirelli P Zero: Feels like heaven

MOTORING REVIEW: Sean O’Grady gets to drive some extremely fast cars as he tries out the latest smart tyres from Pirelli

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Ford Explorer: More of a driver’s car than its VW siblings

CAR REVIEW: With Ford now collaborating with Volkswagen on electric models, what should be a growing market is actually offering European consumers less choice, writes Sean O’Grady – unless, that is, you fancy a Chinese...

The Independent UK

Cupra Terramar: Likeable drive with copper-bottomed Catalan class

CAR REVIEW: The Terramar is said to be the last Cupra to be launched with an internal combustion engine, and Sean O’Grady finds it’s a suitable last hurrah

The Independent UK

Skoda Kodiaq vRS: A sound proposition

CAR REVIEW: With or without its artificial growl, the new Kodiaq vRS is a hoot to drive, finds Sean O’Grady

The Independent UK

Mazda CX-80: Big is beautiful

CAR REVIEW: Sean O’Grady tests out a model that has everything you would expect from an SUV, or indeed an actual bus...

The Independent UK

Ford Capri Premium: Blast from the past

CAR REVIEW: Sean O’Grady goes back to the future in the spanking new version of the fastback coupe – and finds things have moved on nicely since the days of fluffy dice

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