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Why the next generation of electric sports cars could beat petrol rivals

DRIVESMART: The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N is proof that electric sports cars are becoming properly fun to drive, writes EV editor Steve Fowler in the latest DriveSmart newsletter

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Who pays when a self-driving car crashes? BYD’s answer could change the industry

DRIVESMART: BYD has become the first major car maker to offer damage cover for accidents involving its self-driving technology in China. It has reignited the debate over who is responsible when an autonomous car crashes, writes EV editor Steve Fowler

The Independent UK

Has China made a better electric Ferrari than Ferrari?

DRIVESMART: Steve Fowler’s latest DriveSmart newsletter examines Ferrari’s controversial new all-electric Luce, questioning whether the Apple-designed EV lives up to the marque’s legacy as competition from Chinese giant BYD intensifies in the race to build the world’s fastest and most desirable electric performance cars

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How building electric cars are forcing rival brands to become partners

DRIVESMART: In the latest DriveSmart newsletter, Steve Fowler explains how the electric vehicle revolution is forcing rival carmakers like Stellantis, Jaguar Land Rover and Ford into unlikely partnerships to share costs, technology and platforms in a rapidly changing global industry

The Independent UK

Chinese EV brands are forcing Ford into an electric Fiesta comeback

DRIVESMART: In the latest DriveSmart newsletter, motoring expert Steve Fowler explains why Ford is pinning its hopes on a Fiesta-style electric comeback as Chinese car makers such as BYD and MG pile pressure on Europe’s biggest brands

The Independent UK

Why this £295-a-month Tesla might be Britain’s best-value new car

DRIVESMART: Steve Fowler crunches the numbers on one standout leasing deal – and explains why it could quietly be one of the smartest ways into a new EV right now

The Independent UK

Inside the Chinese motor show where AI, robots and fierce competition are redefining cars

DRIVESMART: After a first-hand look around Beijing’s vast auto show, Steve Fowler speaks to industry leaders about why China has become the proving ground for new technology, faster development and lower-cost cars – trends set to shape what UK drivers buy next

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The new wave of Chinese EV brands heading for Britain

DRIVESMART: As he prepares to visit the China Auto motor show in Beijing, Steve Fowler looks at the explosion of new car brands like Zeekr, Denza and Xiaomi and what it could mean for the UK market

The Independent UK

Jaecoo 7 is selling fast – but should you really buy one? Here’s my view as an EV expert

DRIVESMART: With plug-in hybrids from new Chinese brands rapidly reshaping the UK market, electric vehicles editor Steve Fowler explores whether models like the Jaecoo 7 are any good and if buyers should take the plunge or stick with familiar rivals

The Independent UK

BMW, Mercedes and Audi face a new challenger – and it’s not Chinese

DRIVESMART: With new premium challengers including Lucid, BYD, Denza, Nio and Cadillac entering the market, electric vehicles editor Steve Fowler explores where the biggest threat to the established luxury car market is coming from

The Independent UK

‘No one was clamouring to get rid of buttons’: Why drivers are fed up with car touchscreens

DRIVESMART: With frustration mounting over touchscreen-heavy car interiors, readers have been sharing their views with EV editor Steve Fowler on whether buttons, voice control or a mix of both offers the safest and most user-friendly driving experience

The Independent UK

Should you choose a plug-in hybrid or a fully electric car? Here’s my expert view

DRIVESMART: With fuel prices rising, electric vehicles editor Steve Fowler explores whether a plug-in hybrid could be the smarter step before going fully electric

The Independent UK

Could voice control finally fix the biggest frustration in modern cars?

DRIVESMART: With drivers increasingly frustrated by touchscreens, electric vehicles editor Steve Fowler explores whether voice control could be the safer, simpler future of in-car tech

The Independent UK

There’s never been a better time to switch to an EV – just ask this reformed petrolhead

DRIVESMART: With fuel costs climbing, electric vehicles editor Steve Fowler – a former petrolhead – shares why now is the perfect time to consider the switch from petrol to electric

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Forget Ferrari, this new Volkswagen proves great design should be for everyone

DRIVESMART: Designed by Jony Ive – the man behind the original iPhone – the Luce’s dash looks stunning. But, as Steve Fowler explores in this week’s DriveSmart newsletter, you don’t need Ferrari money to enjoy brilliant design – just look at Volkswagen’s ID. Polo

The Independent UK

You, too, could design a Chinese car – and it’s shockingly easy

DRIVESMART: Steve Fowler explores the growing trend of cookie-cutter interiors in Chinese cars – and why it matters for drivers – in this week’s DriveSmart newsletter

The Independent UK

The growing car repair crisis that could leave you off the road for quite some time

DRIVESMART: In the latest DriveSmart newsletter, Steve Fowler warns of a looming car repair crisis that could leave drivers struggling to get even minor damage fixed, as a growing skills shortage threatens a £35bn industry vital to keeping Britain on the road

The Independent UK

What Elon Musk’s next moves could mean for Tesla and EVs

DRIVESMART: Has the Tesla bubble burst? EV editor Steve Fowler explores what falling sales and Musk’s vision for the company could mean for the future of EVs in this week’s DriveSmart newsletter

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The hidden way potholes could influence your next car purchase

DRIVESMART: Are potholes secretly shaping car design? EV editor Steve Fowler explores how the UK’s road nightmare could affect your next purchase in this week’s DriveSmart newsletter

The Independent UK

Chinese cars are on the rise – and yes, as an EV editor, I’d buy one

DRIVESMART: Chinese cars: are they really any good? Steve Fowler explores the Chery Tiggo 7 in this week’s DriveSmart newsletter, asking whether value and tech are enough to win over sceptics

The Independent UK

From autonomous vehicles to flying cars – this is what the future of driving looks like

DRIVESMART: The future of driving? It’s in the air, according to one designer, as Steve Fowler explores in the latest DriveSmart, where he looks at how cars of tomorrow are being reimagined

The Independent UK

Are plug-in hybrids spelling the end for diesel in the UK? This is my view as an electric vehicle editor

DRIVESMART: In the latest DriveSmart newsletter, Steve Fowler examines the rise of plug-in hybrids in the UK, why diesel is losing ground, and how new EVs are reshaping the roads

The Independent UK

As an EV editor, these are the electric cars I’m most excited about in 2026

DRIVESMART: The latest DriveSmart newsletter from Steve Fowler looks at the electric cars he’s most excited about in 2026, from luxury EVs to affordable plug-in hybrids, and what they reveal about the future of motoring

The Independent UK

How the ‘build your own’ Slate EV could change the future of cars

DRIVE SMART: The latest DriveSmart newsletter from Steve Fowler explores how the ultra-affordable, endlessly customisable Slate EV pick-up could signal a radical new future for how cars are designed, built and personalised

The Independent UK

What it’s like to hand over the wheel to a self-driving car – and what it means for the future of motoring

DRIVESMART: The latest DriveSmart newsletter has Steve Fowler reflecting on his father giving up driving – and how autonomous cars, from Waymo’s Jaguar I-Paces to Tesla’s Model Y, could help people stay mobile

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