Features

Hot hatches on the charge: Cupra Raval VZ vs Alpine A290

Electricity is fuelling a hot hatch renaissance; can Cupra's newcomer dethrone Alpine's class leader?

27 October 2026
Hot hatches on the charge: Cupra Raval VZ vs Alpine A290
Best cars

The best used electric cars bargains to snap up now

Used electric cars are approaching price parity with used ICE cars, which means now is the time to buy one

26 October 2026
The best used electric cars bargains to snap up now
Electric cars

Production of crucial new Volvo EX60 "taking longer than planned"

Volvo has taken 50,000 orders for the new electric SUV but has built only 5000 since April

23 October 2026
Production of crucial new Volvo EX60 "taking longer than planned"
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Classic A310 was the original inspiration for a new 2+2
Electric cars

Alpine 'A610': Four-seat A110 EV to ditch retro for modern look

Four-seater was originally planned to take inspiration from classic A310, but it is too "niche"

23 October 2026
Alpine 'A610': Four-seat A110 EV to ditch retro for modern look
Electric cars

Chery branches out from SUVs with dramatic Lepas shooting brake

Aura concept hints at move away from crossovers for Jaecoo's premium-focused Lepas sibling

23 October 2026
Chery branches out from SUVs with dramatic Lepas shooting brake
Features

Forget flying - can new Tesla Roadster dazzle drivers like the original?

Ridiculous rocket thrusters aside, Tesla faces a big job in setting the new Roadster apart from the pack

23 October 2026
Forget flying - can new Tesla Roadster dazzle drivers like the original?
Electric cars

MG Go: Electric Mini Cooper rival to be built in Spain from 2028

Chinese company's small electric hatchback will challenge rivals with British design and low price

22 October 2026
MG Go: Electric Mini Cooper rival to be built in Spain from 2028
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Discounts are initially available on chargers run by MFG, Ionity and Be.EV
Electric cars

Octopus slashes up to 30% off EV fleet charging

Scheme hopes to attract high-usage fleets and keep chargers busy, while cutting fleet running costs

21 October 2026
Octopus slashes up to 30% off EV fleet charging
Electric cars

Alpine prioritises brand integrity over sales after slow start for A390

Sporting brand's first SUV was intended to help it grow but has fallen short of initial expectations – and rivals

21 October 2026
Alpine prioritises brand integrity over sales after slow start for A390
Electric cars

Government removes planning requirement for EV charging gullies

Cutting of "unnecessary red tape" means drivers no longer need planning permission to install cross-pavement cable

21 October 2026
Government removes planning requirement for EV charging gullies

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