Author: Robin Roberts

When you discover your car’s glovebox can only be opened by an electric switch you realise you’re driving something a bit different, a bit special and out of the ordinary. The discovery was made as we sat transfixed by the sheer complexity of the Polestar 3’s infotainment and driving display contained in a 14.5-inch laptop-like portrait screen in the centre of the fascia. And that was just the start before we ventured further and had even moved off. At this point we need to stress the importance or necessity of becoming fully acquainted with what is hidden deep behind that…

The UK new car market is buzzing with electric models at high prices, so it’s worth taking a look at one of the cheapest – the Leapmotor T03. A Stellantis joint venture with the Chinese company, the car is made in Poland on lines previously producing the Fiat 500, another Stellantis brand, and the Leapmotor models are sold through the more familiar showrooms selling Fiat and Alfa marques. This serves both parents very well, giving the Stellantis dealers a cheaper way into the bargain ev-sector while ensuring Leapmotor have a toe in the European market. How this will ultimately affect…

Toyota makes its boldest move yet into the EV arena with the 2025 Toyota bZ4X—an all‑electric SUV that represents the automaker’s next chapter in going “beyond‑Zero.” Built on Toyota’s e‑TNGA platform and wearing a name as curious as its capabilities, the bZ4X steps into the ring against well‑known rivals—including its near‑twin, the Subaru Solterra. Prices, Power and Range The line‑up spans from Pure to Motion and Vision variants, priced roughly between £43,000 and just over £51,500. All models share a 71.4 kWh battery and offer either 201 hp (2WD) or 218 hp (AWD), letting buyers choose between extended range and enhanced all‑weather performance.…

When the world’s best-selling car gets a significant upgrade, it’s worth paying attention. The Toyota Corolla — a name that’s been around since 1966 and surpassed 50 million sales globally — is back with a refreshed look and smarter tech for 2025. Available with hybrid powertrains built in the UK and Poland, the latest Corolla has undergone subtle but meaningful updates. That includes a slick new digital driver display, an upgraded multimedia system, and enhanced safety tech that keeps it competitive in today’s hybrid-heavy market. But is it still the practical, economical hatchback buyers love — or has it gone…

Ford’s latest electric SUV, the Explorer, marks a new chapter in the brand’s EV journey — and it’s a bold one. Built on the same platform as the Volkswagen ID.4, the Explorer blends German engineering with Ford’s familiar family-friendly practicality. Available in Select and Premium trims, with rear- or all-wheel drive and two battery options, the range-topping Premium AWD model we tested came in at £57,135 including options like a panoramic sunroof, head-up display and a heat pump for better efficiency. On the road, the Explorer is smooth, quick off the line (0–62mph in 5.3 seconds), and packed with tech.…

The Ford Puma has consistently featured in Britain’s top ten popular cars for all the right reasons. From launch in 2019 as natural evolution of the Fiesta hatchback, the Puma SUV has fitted the bill for thousands of families. It’s fairly compact dimensions enclose a deceptively practical and versatile body with a clever mild hybrid 48-volt power pack assisting a surprisingly small 1.0 Ecoboost three cylinder petrol engine. The combination is good with generally seamless power delivery and good economy potential and in the case of our test car the added refinement of a seven-speed automatic sequential transmission to ease…

The familiar Tivoli mid-sized suv has been relaunched and refocused to take on rivals which offer less to an increasingly cost-conscious client base. Introduced in 2015 under a SsangYong badge before the manufacturer ran into trouble and then relaunched as KGM with improvements inside and out in 2024 so we have just one trim level, the K40, with a 1.5 litre petrol engine and choice of manual or automatic transmission in just five colours. The models rise from £23,030 for the manual version to £24,550 for the automatic, but there are a host of purchase and pcp options available Taking…

Value for money rarely comes with the sophistication and refinement of the Skoda Superb SE L Estate. Skoda introduced the Superb range in 2001 and it has gone through to the fourth generation, growing in size at each point until the current version based on a stretched version of the VW Group’s MQB Evo platform, also underpinning the largest models in the family group with VW or Audi badges. There are hatchback and estate bodystyles with a wide choice of petrol, diesel or phevs power from just under £37,000 to almost £45,100 but there may be offers on some models…

Wales saw the steepest decline in UK for new car registrations last month. Coming immediately before the new 25-plate this month, registrations in Wales were 13.16% down on the same month last year. Total registrations in Wales in February were 2,323 new cars and that contributed to a 11.91% drop through the first two months of 2025. The MG HS SUV was the best selling car in Wales last month and the Nissan Qashqai and VW Golf tied in tenth place. The UK new car market dipped in February, down -1.0% to 84,054 units, according to the latest figures from…

A century after the brand was created, MG sports cars have been reimagined for today’s motoring generations. The 2024 launch of the MG Cyberster turned heads with the two-seater convertible’s dramatic styling and opened-eyes with its performance as the world’s first fully electric open-topped sports car. It was a brave decision by MG’s Chinese owners SAIC but thinking out of the box set them apart and put them in a place any manufacturer would want to be – in demand. With designers and engineers based in the traditional home of MG at Longbridge, Birmingham, and colleagues in Shanghai, China, the…