Saturday, 18 September 2021 04:39

Citroen C5 Aircross PHEV: long-term test review

Second report: West Country holiday lets us put the Citroen C5 Aircross PHEV’s family credentials to the test Verdict The Citroen C5 Aircross was a great holiday car. It felt at home on a motorway cruise, and really delivered on its promise of comfort. It devours miles in a calm and unflustered manner, and left us all feeling refreshed after…
Friday, 17 September 2021 05:06

BMW 330e review

Plug-in BMW 3 Series is an excellent, tax-efficient all-rounder At a glance New price £40,440 - £51,145 Lease from new From £475 p/mView lease deals Used price £24,905 - £45,360 Used monthly cost From £622 per month Fuel Economy 156.9 - 217.3 mpg Road tax cost £145 - £480 Insurance group 33 - 36How much is it to insure? New…
Thursday, 16 September 2021 04:56

New Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo 2021 review

With a lower price tag and more boot space, the all-electric Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo is the perfect all rounder Verdict There are very few chinks in the armour of this more affordable Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo. It’s still more than fast enough, handles beautifully, balances this with plenty of comfort and refinement, and offers plenty of tech.…
Wednesday, 15 September 2021 06:11

2022 Porsche Macan S Inherits 375 Horsepower

A shuffling of the Macan lineup gives the S some serious firepower. Life in the middle isn't easy, just ask any child with older and younger siblings. While the others get all the parental attention, living in the middle can feel like you're overlooked. In the middle of the 2022 Porsche Macan lineup, sandwiched between the 434-hp GTS and the …
The verdict: Toyota turned the popular Corolla transportation appliance into a roomier, more versatile, even slower transportation appliance — now with optional all-wheel drive. Versus the competition: There are more exciting competitors, better performing ones, some with nicer interiors, those with better ergonomics and ones with better multimedia systems — but the Corolla Cross’ combination of basic safety, value pricing…
The i20 N is an absolute riot. Unfortunately, we can’t have it. Americans have a pathological aversion to subcompact hot hatches. Mini's John Cooper Works variant of its Hardtop is the sole stateside representative of a performance car genre that's been highly successful in Europe and Asia. The entertaining Ford Fiesta ST, launched in late 2013, lasted just five years…
Wednesday, 08 September 2021 05:45

Toyota Prius Plug-In review

Though it's been around a while, PHEV Prius still returns impressive numbers PROS Potential low running costs Generous standard equipment Quiet and relaxed at a cruise CONS Extremely shallow boot Not as good to drive as more modern rivals Underwhelming performance Is the Toyota Prius Plug-in any good? The Toyota Prius is the archetypal hybrid car, and its plug-in sibling…
Tuesday, 07 September 2021 04:13

New Skoda Enyaq Coupe iV prototype review

We hit the road in a prototype version of the all-electric Skoda Enyaq Coupe iV 80 Verdict Almost as practical and as clever as ever, it appears the Skoda Enyaq Coupe will offer few drawbacks over its conventional counterpart. Skoda has never been one for compromise, and on this evidence, that trend looks set to continue long into the future.…

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  Just a few years ago, the number of available affordable electric vehicles was significantly smaller. Listing the EVs under $50,000 for 2024, though, is a more laborious underta...