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I drove VW's marvellous new electric Tiguan - with one key issue

The Independent’s Electric Vehicles Editor Steve Fowler has driven the ID.4 replacement, which promises a 373-mile range, a much-improved interior and a big comfort boost

The Independent UK · Oct 9

Jaguar has just done something no other company on the planet could - and it makes me proud to be British

OPINION: The critics are already lining up to dismiss Jaguar’s new luxury electric car, but they don’t understand why Jaguar has changed track, the clever thinking behind the Type 01 and how crucial the car is to the UK car industry, says The Independent’s Electric Vehicles Editor Steve Fowler

The Independent UK · Oct 7

This compact £20,990 EV might be the ideal car for learners

Geely’s bargain electric supermini majors on space, generous equipment and an easy-going drive – it could be a favourite with driving schools to wear a set of L-plates

The Independent UK · Sep 24

Volkswagen ID. Polo review: VW gets back to its best with a stunning supermini you’ll love

I drove the £23,945 electric Polo with 281 miles of range – and Volkswagen has listened to what customers really want. It brings a lovely cabin, proper buttons, a huge boot and some seriously grown-up technology

The Independent UK · Sep 9

I spent a morning with Cupra’s CEO on the day Volkswagen’s world changed

DRIVESMART: In the latest DriveSmart newsletter, Steve Fowler spends a morning with Cupra and Seat boss Markus Haupt – and asks what’s next for Seat as Volkswagen’s restructuring reshapes the group

The Independent UK · Sep 7

Should you buy a new 76-plate EV or a bargain used one?

DRIVESMART: In the latest DriveSmart newsletter, EV editor Steve Fowler weighs up new 76-plate EVs against the bargains now flooding the used market – and explains what to check before buying either

The Independent UK · Aug 31

Mercedes-Benz GLB review: the new seven-seat electric SUV that puts family comfort first

The new Mercedes-Benz GLB brings seven seats, up to 379 miles of range and a cabin full of clever tech – although not every passenger was convinced by all those screens

The Independent UK · Aug 27

Have car makers finally worked out the best tech is tech you don’t notice?

DRIVESMART: In the latest DriveSmart newsletter, Steve Fowler drives the tech-laden new Volvo EX60 and Genesis GV90 – and finds the cleverest cars are the ones that get out of your way

The Independent UK · Aug 24

New Genesis GV90 leads a whole new breed of Korean luxury cars

After the giant Range Rover rival, next year sees a new Genesis that'll rewrite the rulebook for small luxury cars

The Independent UK · Aug 21

Lepas L8 plug-in hybrid review: It’s properly posh without the price tag

I lived with the new Lepas L8 for ten days and handed the keys to my 27-year-old daughter, too. This big plug-in hybrid SUV makes an strong case for choosing an unfamiliar badge

The Independent UK · Aug 18