Has the distinctive KGM Actyon SUV improved now it’s been electrified? Full disclosure. When I reviewed the Actyon soon after its UK launch in early 2025, I liked it, but it had one big flaw. The only engine option was a thirsty 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol turbo. “That petrol engine doesn’t …

Kia goes back to basics, adding a petrol-powered hatchback to its ever-expanding range After a run of impressive EV launches recently, Kia is back with a more conventional car that effectively replaces the long-running Ceed hatchback. Electric vehicle sales may be flourishing, but official SMMT data shows that petrol-engine cars …

Brooklands Museum has marked the 100th anniversary of Britain’s first Grand Prix with the most comprehensive gathering of racing cars ever assembled. More than 120 Grand Prix and Formula 1 cars representing more than 50 marques and a century of motor racing history were represented at the event in Weybridge, …

We get to grips with one of the few 100% electric pick-ups – the all-new KGM Musso EV It’s fair to say that the pick-up truck sector isn’t exactly leading the charge when it comes to electrification. There are only about half a dozen pick-ups from different brands on the …

The price of petrol has hit a new high at forecourts, adding to the financial pressure on millions of households. The RAC said that in “very unwelcome news for drivers” the average pump price had reached 160p a litre, reversing the fall to 151p in early July that followed the …

We get behind the wheel of Mazda’s second all-electric model – the 6e fastback Mazda has carved out a niche for itself over the past decade or so, producing a range of distinctively stylish cars that are engaging to drive and nudging premium quality in many cases. It took a …

We test the first of two new models from Mitsubishi – the latest Outlander PHEV Mitsubishi Motors is back selling vehicles in the UK after an absence of five years. The first new model out of the box is the Outlander PHEV – the latest version of the SUV which …

We get behind the wheel of the affordable Starray EM-i plug-in hybrid from new Chinese brand, Geely Automotive The name Geely may not necessarily ring a bell with you, but the car giant’s other brands, which include Volvo, Lotus, LEVC and Polestar, certainly will. Following on from its first model …

With highs of 37C forecast, it’s not just you who needs to keep cool; the mechanical components under your bonnet can face real problems as temperatures rise. Last year the RAC reported a 20% increase in vehicle breakdowns when temperatures regularly exceeded 30C, with overheating engines, failing batteries, and tyre …

Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD has officially debuted its 1,500kW Flash Charging technology in the UK. Capable of adding hundreds of miles of range to an EV in just five minutes, the game-changing technology is another significant breakthrough in BYD’s aim to break down the final barriers to electric car …