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‘No one was clamouring to get rid of buttons’: Why drivers are fed up with car touchscreens

DRIVESMART: With frustration mounting over touchscreen-heavy car interiors, readers have been sharing their views with EV editor Steve Fowler on whether buttons, voice control or a mix of both offers the safest and most user-friendly driving experience

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Should you choose a plug-in hybrid or a fully electric car? Here’s my expert view

DRIVESMART: With fuel prices rising, electric vehicles editor Steve Fowler explores whether a plug-in hybrid could be the smarter step before going fully electric

The Independent UK

Kia EV2 review: Small electric SUV brings big-car tech to the masses from £24,245

The compact car offers a long range, fast charging and surprising space in a city-friendly package

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Porsche Cayenne Electric review: The EV SUV that feels like a proper sports car

With supercar pace, 400kW fast charging and the sharpest steering in the class, the Cayenne Electric sets a new benchmark for performance EV SUVs

The Independent UK

Could voice control finally fix the biggest frustration in modern cars?

DRIVESMART: With drivers increasingly frustrated by touchscreens, electric vehicles editor Steve Fowler explores whether voice control could be the safer, simpler future of in-car tech

The Independent UK

I tested the BMW iX3 to see if it could really do 500 miles on a single charge

OPINION: The BMW iX3 is turning out to be the hottest new car of 2026, thanks to its promised range. Our EV editor Steve Fowler decided to put those claims to the test

The Independent UK

There’s never been a better time to switch to an EV – just ask this reformed petrolhead

DRIVESMART: With fuel costs climbing, electric vehicles editor Steve Fowler – a former petrolhead – shares why now is the perfect time to consider the switch from petrol to electric

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Alpine accelerates EV future with new tech for all-electric A110

French F1 team confirms next-generation sports car and a new Alpine Performance Platform as part of Renault Group growth plans

The Independent UK

Sue could give you a lift home with no driver needed

All-electric, self-driving people mover targets rural and urban transport gaps with human-centric design

The Independent UK

Omoda 7 SHS review: Family-style plug-in hybrid SUV targets fashion-conscious buyers with a 745-mile range

Priced from £32,000, the Omoda 7 is offering a lot of size, tech and electrification for its cost

The Independent UK

The growing car repair crisis that could leave you off the road for quite some time

DRIVESMART: In the latest DriveSmart newsletter, Steve Fowler warns of a looming car repair crisis that could leave drivers struggling to get even minor damage fixed, as a growing skills shortage threatens a £35bn industry vital to keeping Britain on the road

The Independent UK

Tesla’s cheapest Model 3 offers a 332-mile range and stunning value – here’s our verdict

This entry-level Model 3 targets buyers with strong efficiency, competitive pricing and Tesla’s trademark technology

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Grok AI gets a ‘sexy’ personality for UK Tesla owners but it can argue with you, too

The free in-car AI companion gets multiple personality modes that include Motivation, Romantic and Argumentative

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What Elon Musk’s next moves could mean for Tesla and EVs

DRIVESMART: Has the Tesla bubble burst? EV editor Steve Fowler explores what falling sales and Musk’s vision for the company could mean for the future of EVs in this week’s DriveSmart newsletter

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Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid review: Impressive family-friendly SUV is more than just great value

It’s another sub-£30,000 Chinese-made plug-in hybrid SUV, but the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid CSH is one of the better options

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New affordable MG2 will ‘make you smile’ – here’s how it could look

Exclusive: Our renderings show the new model’s potential design

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Geely Starray EM-I review: Lotus-tweaked plug-in hybrid SUV targets family buyers

Geely’s second UK model blends generous electric range, strong interior quality and excellent equipment levels at a competitive price

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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

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The Independent UK

Chinese car company announces fourth brand in the UK – with four more coming

OPINION: This is richly-deserved success, although there are some legacy car makers that won’t survive, writes EV editor Steve Fowler

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

Volvo EX30 review: An impressively premium (and safe) small EV

Volvo’s smallest electric car may be compact, but it’s big on talent and tech

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

BYD Sealion 5 DM-i review – a sensible plug-in hybrid SUV with big range

BYD’s £29,995 Sealion 5 DM-i offers up to 631 miles of range, strong standard kit and easy-going family transport

The Independent UK

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

More Leapmotors arriving as it aims to be the Chinese brand you can trust

B05 and B03 hatchbacks are coming, along with a B03X small SUV and new low-price car

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