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Renault 4
Renault's new small electric SUV looks back for design inspiration, but is it worth looking forward to?
Renault 4
Renault's new small electric SUV looks back for design inspiration, but is it worth looking forward to?

Origin of the species
The Volkswagen ID 4 laid the foundations for the Ford Capri. But how does it compare against Ford's other emotively named EV - the Mustang Mach-E- as a used buy? 3892 7148

Citroën C3 Aircross
New small SUV goes big on practicality and little on cost, making it a rival for the popular Dacia Duster On sale Now Price from £20,240

Mini Countryman E
Can this new electric family SUV work for someone who spends a lot of time in the countryside, works in the city and has a long commute? We're finding out

SUV for versatile
With long ranges and the promise of great practicality and low running costs, any of these new electric SUVs could be ideal family transport. Let's see whether Cupra, Ford or Kia makes the best all-rounder

Audi A3 Sportback
Looking for a family hatch that's a cut above the norm? The latest iteration of the Audi A3 is hard to beat

Volvo EC40
This electric coupé SUV is a stylish alternative to one of our favourite cars: Volvo's XC40. But what's it like to live with? We’re running one to find out

XPeng G6
This electric family SUV is the first car from Chinese brand XPeng to be sold in the UK On sale Spring Price from £38,000 (est)

Audi Q6 e-tron
Is the cheaper, rear-wheel-drive version of Audi's latest electric SUV the pick of the line-up? On sale Now Price from £60,005

Fiat Grande Panda Electric
Related to the Citroën e-C3, this all-new small electric car has funky looks and a low price on its side On sale Spring Price from £20,975

Aston Martin Vanquish
IN AN AUTOMOTIVE world dominated by downsized turbocharged engines and high-tech four-wheel drive systems, the new Aston Martin Vanquish roars in as something of a dinosaur.

Mini Cooper 5dr
Upmarket hatch is now available as a more practical five-door version while retaining its distinctive identity On sale Now Price from £24,170

BEST FAMILY CAR
TOYOTA COROLLA 1.8 Hybrid Icon

BEST SMALL CAR
RENAULT CLIO 1.0 TCe 90 Techno

Playing the long game
A new generation of family-friendly electric SUVs with lengthy official ranges and keen pricing has arrived. Let's find out which of them is best prepared to meet your needs in the years ahead

Ford Puma Gen-E
Small electric SUV builds on the petrol-engined Puma's talents when it comes to practicality On sale Spring Price from £29,995

Toyota Land Cruiser
Latest iteration of this 4x4 gets chunky new looks and a modern interior but mostly sticks with a proven formula On sale Now Price from £74,995

Coming around again
The Mini Cooper has seen many reinventions during the past seven decades, and now Renault's much-loved small car of the 1970s is following suit-exclusively with electric power. We test the two back to back

WHEN A BATTERY MEETS ITS MAKER
End of life isn't necessarily the end of the story for electric car batteries, as Claire Evans finds out

Honda O Series SUV
Distinctive SUV with advanced driver assistance spearheads the brand's new electric line-up On sale 2026 Price from £46,000 (est)

Mercedes-Benz EQE 500
The EQE 500 bridges the gap between the long-range 350+ and performance-focused AMG 53 On sale Now Price from £82,605

Toyota Urban Cruiser
Versatile small electric SUV brings a 249-mile official range On sale Autumn Price from £36,000 (est)

Volvo EX90
Volvo's new flagship is a seven-seat electric alternative to the XC90, but is it worth the premium price that it demands? On sale March Price from £96,255

Cupra Terramar
Close relative of the Volkswagen Tiguan aims to give family SUV buyers a sportier option On sale March Price from £37,605

EVERY CAR MADE IN THE UK
Jaguar may be taking a break, but a large number of cars are still made in the UK, from practical hatchbacks to prestigious luxury and sports cars. Here's our round-up of the models that currently fly the Union Flag

Vauxhall Grandland Electric
New flagship electric SUV promises a long range, as well as a spacious, well-equipped interior On sale Now Price from £37,345

Maserati GranCabrio
GranTurismo coupé's new convertible sibling promises fresh-air thrills for four sun-seekers On sale Now Price from £169,585

Cupra Formentor
This sharp-looking plug-in hybrid family SUV has plenty of punch and a good electric range; can it be fun as well as frugal? We're finding out

OUR MANIFESTO FOR ACHIEVING EV GOALS
If the Government is serious about phasing out new petrol and diesel cars by 2030, this is what it should do, says Claire Evans