Last month, this was the best-selling electric car in the UK - but why? The Renault 5 has come in for some serious praise from both journalists and owners, but that doesn't always translate into sales success.
I reckon the R5 is achieving such success for a few key reasons - the styling being the most obvious - but also the price, positioning and practicality. Do you have one? Do you like it?
Hyundai has given us a first look at the next-gen Tucson, previewing a big makeover for one of the world's best-selling cars. Looks pretty cool, doesn't it - much more like a proper off-roader, though it'll still definitely be a softly-softly SUV.
This is the global model, with European-spec cars set to be unveiled later on. You can expect a similar range of hybridised petrol engines, a new interior similar to the recent Ioniq 3 EV and a bit of extra space all-round. There's likely to be an uplift in cost too.
Read more here: https://www.carwow.co.uk/hyundai/tucson/news/11177/new-2027-hyundai-tucson-revealed
This is the new AUDI E7X, and you can't have one.
Unless you live in China, that is. The AUDI sub-brand is a joint venture between Audi and Chinese manufacturer SAIC Motor, and it's aiming to give the German brand a bit of a foothold back in the Chinese market, where it's been losing ground to domestic manufacturers.
It's an all-electric SUV that's loaded with tech and offers great specs - plus a staggeringly low price. But how does it compare to the European-market equivalents? I've put it up against a Q8 to find out.
Watch the video above, or read more here: https://www.carwow.co.uk/news/11172/audi-vs-audi-china-vs-germany-mat-watson-compares
I’m after a bit of advice as I’m completely stuck on what car to go for.
The ones I keep coming back to are:
Audi Q3
Audi Q5
BYD Seal U DM-i
I also quite like the Jaecoo 7, but if I’m honest I’m still not 100% sold on the Chinese brands. They seem to give you loads for the money, but I don’t know how they’ll be long term.
My only real non-negotiables are:
Not fully electric (hybrid is fine)
A sunroof (so it’d have to be a Vorsprung if I went Audi)
A nice interior! This is why I was originally torn between Audi or Mercedes (feel like Merc is too expensive)
We’re a family of 2 adults and 2 young kids, so things like boot space, reliability, running costs, maintenance and overall engine performance are all important.
Any common issues, expensive repairs or things to look out for? Is there one that’s miles better than the others, or one you’d avoid?
Would love to hear some honest opinions because I genuinely can’t make my mind up it is a minefield!
I'm trying to figure out why the Starray EM-i handles so poorly and feels so artificial.
Is this something people in China actually like, or is there another reason for it?
On top of that, the car gets very loud above 110 km/h, and it feels like it loses stability because of the strange hyper soft suspension setup.
That makes it pretty bad for highway driving in Europe with speeds above 120km/h not to mention lack of any comfort due to high engine noise this car is unbearable.
The UK government is reviewing its Zero Emission Vehicle mandate, asking carmakers, charging companies, dealers and consumers for their views on how the country should reach its targets for phasing out new petrol and diesel cars.
Launched today, the consultation will consider whether annual targets for manufacturers remain appropriate amid supply chain disruption, tariff uncertainty and difficult global economic conditions.
The government says that new petrol and diesel cars are still due to be phased out by 2030, with all cars and vans required to be zero emission by 2035.
https://www.carwow.co.uk/denza/news/11153/denza-z-chinese-electric-supercar-review-mat-watson
Mat Watson has been behind the wheel of the new Denza Z – a 1,600hp electric supercar from China with some seriously impressive stats. Is it better than a Porsche 911 GT3? He’s going to find out.
Almost two years after one of the most controversial concept cars in motoring history, the new Jaguar Type 01 is almost here. The interior has been revealed in full, tap the link to read all about it: https://www.carwow.co.uk/jaguar/news/11147/new-jaguar-type-01-electric-car-interior-revealed
I recommend the Kia Sportage to a lot of people. It’s a solid, dependable, practical family SUV with a reassuring warranty, but there are some Chinese alternatives swooping in at the moment and undercutting the Kia on price.
The Jaecoo 7 is the most obvious example, with most versions costing less than the equivalent Sportage by a few thousand pounds, but there’s now the Jaecoo 8 to consider as well.
It’s bigger than the Sportage, and has an extra pair of seats, but it costs about the same as a top-spec Sportage PHEV. Should you be tempted? I’m going to compare their prices, standard equipment, interiors, practicality and see how they drive to help you decide.
This is the new Geely EX5, and on paper it's a bit of a bargain.
It starts from £32,000, comes with shed loads of kit and has a really spacious interior. The range may be a bit behind alternatives, but it's still a tempting proposition.
To find out if it's worth considering, Mat Watson has spent a week with the EX5. Click below for his full review.
https://www.carwow.co.uk/geely/ex5/news/11138/new-geely-ex5-chinese-electric-suv-review-mat-watson
A £3.7m Ferrari was among 90 vehicles seized by the Met as officers targeted uninsured, unlicensed and anti-social drivers in central London. Even more astonishingly, the ultra-rare Ferrari had only been in the UK for a day.
That’s right. Polestar is launching a more practical SUV version of its four-door coupe.
Find out more: https://www.carwow.co.uk/polestar/4/news/11139/new-polestar-4-suv-spotted-design-specs-alternatives
The added practicality will make the Polestar 4 SUV more appealing to dog owners, but would you have this over a Porsche Macan EV?
Small, affordable electric cars are becoming ever more common these days, and each brings something different to the table. The Citroen e-C3 is dirt-cheap and super-comfortable, the Hyundai Inster is really spacious inside and the Renault 5, our favourite small EV, is oh-so-desirable thanks to the wicked styling and excellent interior.
Standing out in this segment is therefore a challenge, but Aion is hoping to do so with this – the new UT. How does it plan to draw punters away from the charismatic Renault 5? Let’s take a look.
In 2016, there were just 14 different electric cars on sale in the UK. In 2026, there are more than 160 to choose from. That number is only going up, because there are loads of new and exciting EV models coming before 2030.
We’ve picked 10 of the most important new electric cars which you can look forward to over the next few years, with everything from tiny city runarounds to fully-electric sports cars.
The Audi A1 is the brand’s smallest, most affordable car, but it’s soon destined for the chop. News editor Jamie Edkins has spent a week with the A1 to find out if it’ll be missed, or if it’s a case of good riddance.