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The Jaguar Type 01 is finally here!

And I reckon it looks wicked. Jaguar has certainly created some controversy over the past couple of years with its exuberant rebrand and the wild Type 00 concept, but has it paid off?

The Type 01 looks very similar to the concept, inside and out, and it's packing three electric motors with over 1,000hp. Prices are expected to start from around £120,000, but would you pay the extra over a Polestar 5?

https://www.carwow.co.uk/jaguar/news/11373/new-jaguar-type-01-reveal-price-specs-performance

u/CarwowJamie — 8 days ago

Do you prefer physical buttons to touchscreens?

Loads of new cars are ditching buttons in favour of touchscreen controls, and I can see why. It's cheaper to slap everything into the infotainment system than it is to engineer buttons and knobs.

That's not to say it's a trend I like though, because I find proper switchgear is more intuitive to use on the move. Thankfully, there are still some new cars which use physical buttons. These are ten of the best.

https://www.carwow.co.uk/news/9646/best-cars-with-physical-buttons

u/CarwowJamie — 21 days ago

Better than a Toyota Yaris? I drove the new BYD Dolphin G, and I’m impressed

BYD sells more cars in the UK than any other Chinese brand. It’s shifted over 48,000 units in 2026 so far, and it’s easy to see why. It currently offers 12 different models, and the Dolphin G is the latest addition to the lineup.

It’s an alternative to cars like the Toyota Yaris and Renault Clio, but it’s available exclusively with a plug-in hybrid engine – something those two cars don’t have. That’s not the bit which I found interesting though.

After a day with the BYD Dolphin G, I found myself feeling something I’ve never felt about a Chinese car before – I found it to be likeable.

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u/CarwowJamie — 21 days ago

BREAKING: long-awaited Tesla Roadster coming 1 October 2026

After nine years of waiting, the production version of the Tesla Roadster is finally being revealed on 1 October 2026. Here’s everything you need to know about it.

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u/CarwowJamie — 1 month ago

The 5 quickest Chinese cars Mat Watson has ever driven

China is making some of the fastest cars in the world right now. The Yangwang U9 Xtreme set a world record in September last year for the world's fastest production car - topping out at 308mph.

While Mat hasn't got the U9 on the Carwow drag strip (yet), he has raced some seriously fast Chinese cars. These are the five which set the quickest quarter-mile times.

https://www.carwow.co.uk/news/11249/fastest-chinese-cars-mat-watson

u/CarwowJamie — 1 month ago

New Dacia Spring first impressions: I have high hopes, despite the higher price tag

This is the all-new Dacia Spring, a small electric car which shares parts with the excellent Renault Twingo. Patrik Chen, online editor for Carwow Germany, has been to see the car in person. Here are his first impressions.

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u/CarwowJamie — 1 month ago

Mat Watson reviews the new Audi A2 e-tron: is it as groundbreaking as the original?

Audi has just revived the A2 as a new, entry-level electric car. I’m old enough to remember when the original A2 came out in 1999, and it was revolutionary thanks to the super-lightweight aluminium spaceframe chassis.

The question is: is this new Audi A2 e-tron just as groundbreaking? Well, I spent a day with the car to find out.

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u/CarwowJamie — 1 month ago

Cheapest vs most expensive: should you buy a basic Jaecoo 7 or a top-spec Dacia Bigster?

The Jaecoo 7 is hugely popular in the UK right now, mostly thanks to the fact it undercuts many alternatives on price.

However, Dacia has always been the king of no-nonsense practicality and value, and for the same price as a basic Jaecoo 7 hybrid you could have a top-spec Dacia Bigster hybrid. It's a larger, more practical car, but should you choose it over the Jaecoo?

I've compared them to find out: https://www.carwow.co.uk/editorial/choosing-a-car/car-comparisons-side-by-side/cheapest-jaecoo-7-vs-most-expensive-dacia-bigster-jamie-edkins

u/CarwowJamie — 1 month ago

A month with a Cupra Born VZ: can an electric car be fun to drive and easy to live with?

Social content creator Cameron Kalare has spent a month with the Cupra Born VZ – the fastest version of Cupra’s electric hatchback. Here’s what it’s like to live with.

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u/CarwowJamie — 1 month ago

These are the best new hybrid cars coming before 2030

With a potential ban on new petrol and diesel cars looming in 2030, a lot of people are switching to hybrid models. These are 10 of the best new hybrid cars coming before 2030.

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u/CarwowJamie — 1 month ago

I’ve been to see the new Polestar 4, and I think it’ll be its best-selling model

This is the new Polestar 4 SUV, and it's a more practical version of the brand's rear-windowless electric car.

I reckon it's much better-looking than the saloon version, and I prefer having a rear window to look out of rather than relying on the camera system. Prices start from just under £55,000, but would you have this over a BMW iX3?

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u/CarwowJamie — 1 month ago

New Range Rover Electric revealed: 372 miles of range, 550hp and £154,000

This is the first ever all-electric Range Rover, and it’s been a long time in the making. We first drove a pre-production prototype in July last year with very limited information on specs, but now it’s here in full, and these are the headline figures:

  • 550hp and 0-60mph in 4.3 seconds
  • 372 miles of range from a 119 kWh battery
  • 350kW DC fast charging
  • 10-80% charge in 22 minutes
  • Prices start from £154,070

Those are some big numbers, but how do they compare to this car’s competitors?

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u/CarwowJamie — 1 month ago

Why is everyone buying the Jaecoo 7?

Love it or hate it, you can't deny that the Jaecoo 7 is a sales hit. It's currently the UK's third best-selling car, which is a huge achievement considering the brand has been here for less than two years.

So why are so many people buying this car? I've got a few theories.

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u/CarwowJamie — 2 months ago

Five first cars which are cheaper to insure than a Volkswagen Polo

I was researching an article about first cars recently, and I was staggered to learn how much insurance costs on the typical models new drivers are drawn to.

Pretending to be a 17-year-old new driver, I was quoted £5,700 to insure a 1.2-litre Volkswagen Polo. That got me thinking about what else I could insure for the same price, or even less.

Turns out, there are a few left-field options out there which you could have as a first car for similar money. Here are my five top picks, along with the insurance quote I was given.

https://www.carwow.co.uk/editorial/best-cars/alternatives/five-first-cars-volkswagen-polo-alternatives-insurance-cost-comparison-jamie-edkins

u/CarwowJamie — 2 months ago

Your local Subaru dealer now offers free prostate cancer tests

But don't worry - there's not a salesman Outback snapping on rubber gloves. It's a simple pin-prick blood test you can do at home and post to a lab. The results come back within a couple of days, and while it can't fully diagnose prostate cancer it can pick up the early signs.

Men over the age of 50 can pick up a kit for free - no purchase necessary.

https://www.carwow.co.uk/subaru/news/11206/subaru-offering-free-prostate-cancer-screenings-at-dealers

u/CarwowJamie — 2 months ago

The UK’s best-selling electric car just got even better

The Renault 5 is already one of the UK’s best-selling EVs, and now it’s got even better

  • Range improved by 15 miles
  • Upgraded interior technology
  • New personalisation options

Surely this is the coolest electric car on sale, right? 

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u/CarwowJamie — 2 months ago

Dog lovers rejoice: the new BMW i3 Touring is coming soon, and we’ve spotted it on the road

SPOTTED! New BMW i3 Touring

We’ve caught the estate version of BMW’s new electric car out on the Nurburgring

  • Around 550 miles of range likely
  • Shares the saloon’s crazy interior
  • Full reveal expected at the end of the year

Would you have the all-electric i3 Touring, or wait for the new petrol-powered 3 Series? 

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u/CarwowJamie — 2 months ago

Mat Watson reviews the new Audi RS5: is it better than a BMW M3?

This is the new Audi RS5, and I want to find out if more power is necessarily better. You see, this car has 189hp more than the old Audi RS5 Sportback, but it’s also more than 600kg heavier.

Does that extra weight spoil the fun? To find out, I’m going to test the new RS5’s performance, handling and technology, as well as compare it side-by-side with its deadliest rival: the BMW M3.

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u/CarwowJamie — 2 months ago

Is this used Kia Picanto the perfect first car?

My sister recently bought herself a Kia Picanto as her first car, and after driving it for a week I reckon she's made a great choice.

It's the most basic Picanto you can get - a "1" with a 1.0-litre naturally-aspirated three-cylinder engine. It's pretty gutless, but there's no better way to learn about gearing than driving a slow car on hilly country roads.

The interior is surprisingly spacious for a city runaround, and it feels pretty solid as well. The dinky dimensions make it easy to park, and the insurance is pretty affordable - although not quite as cheap as a Skoda Citigo or Peugeot 107.

She's smitten with it, as am I. Small, slow cars like the Picanto are a refreshing change of pace, and a bit of a palate cleanser for me after driving so many new, stupidly powerful EVs.

What was your first car? And what would you buy if you were learning today?

https://www.carwow.co.uk/kia/picanto/news/11168/used-kia-picanto-first-car-review-insurance-costs-jamie-edkins

u/CarwowJamie — 2 months ago