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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Kia EV1 set to be a new kind of city car

Exclusive: Kia designer promises the brand’s smallest new model will “get noticed”

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Inside the Brussels Motor Show – where major car brands are unveiling their next EVs

DRIVESMART: The latest DriveSmart newsletter from Steve Fowler explores the new electric cars unveiled at the Brussels Motor Show, and why the event is fast becoming a key launchpad for the car industry

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DS’s British Formula E star helps design a road car concept

Taylor Barnard collaborates on bespoke DS No 4 concept as brand links motorsport, gaming and electrified road cars

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

Driverless cars? ‘Not in my lifetime,’ says vehicle tech expert

With Uber, Lyft and Waymo all testing driverless taxis in the UK in 2026, here’s all you need to know about autonomous car tech now and in the future

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Tesla Model Y Standard review – first UK drive of new cut-price Model Y

New entry-level Tesla Model Y Standard costs less, but is more about what you do get than what you don’t

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Living with the Hyundai Ioniq 9: a real home away from home

This all-electric SUV never fails to impress, offering the perfect combination of long range comfort, efficiency and super-fast charging

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I’ve seen the new Jaguar GT uncovered – here’s my honest verdict

After the furore over the Jaguar Type 00, I was nervous to see the finished car – and it’s better than I expected

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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

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I’m cancelling my Cybertruck order – I’ve been behind the wheel of the new Slate truck and fallen in love

OPINION: It’s goodbye to Tesla and hello to Slate for our EV editor. One day all cars may be this simple– and this cheap, says Steve Fowler

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Kia PV5 review – new passenger van is the perfect family wagon

We’ve driven the passenger version of the Kia PV5 van and discovered it could be one of the family car bargains of the year.

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Sony and Honda are building a car, and I’ve been behind the wheel

OPINION: Exclusive: The Afeela 1 is the first car from Sony Honda Mobility and our Electric Vehicles Editor Steve Fowler had a demo at the opening of its new Beverly Hills showroom

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BYD Seal 6 DM-i review – the dog-friendly plug-in hybrid that’ll go 935 miles in one go

Another brilliant BYD that promises quality, advanced tech, a good price and a long, long range.

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Nissan Leaf review – British built and an EV to be proud of

The latest version of the OG EV may not rewrite the rule books, but it’s an appealing electric car with value on its side.

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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

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Vauxhall Mokka GSE review: The first of a new breed of hot Vauxhalls

Great handling, good performance and lukewarm styling means Vauxhall’s new GSE range gets off to a decent start

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Geely EX5 review: Sensational value SUV with a little help from Lotus

The first model from Volvo, Polestar and Lotus owner Geely is a cracker – if only it went a little bit further

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Suzuki e Vitara review: Bags of charm, but behind the times on tech

Suzuki reinvents its 90s icon as an appealing SUV that feels like it’s still a bit stuck in the 90s.

The Independent UK

This car promises to glide over potholes, but can it really?

The Nio ET9 has been developed to give it a true magic carpet ride. Electric vehicles editor Steve Fowler tested it on Britain’s broken roads to find out if it lives up to the claims

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