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I tried a TentBox on my EV – and now I’m a camping convert

Electric cars work especially well for campers, so we tried one of the UK’s favourite ways to camp with a tent on top of our car. How did it go?

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I’ve driven the BYD Dolphin G DM-i and I think it’s the best Chinese car yet

BYD’s clever new plug-in hybrid supermini is roomy, smooth, packed with luxury car kit and could be sensational value if the monthly payments work

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China’s BYD boss says no to UK factory as British energy is ‘too expensive’

Chinese car giant won’t build cars in Britain due to high energy costs, despite the UK being its largest European market

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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

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I’ve been in the £533,000 Audi Nuvolari and here’s what I thought

Stunning new supercar is left-hand drive only, but five UK buyers have already put their hands up and a Spyder version could be on the way, too

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I tried the Chinese EV chargers that rival petrol filling speeds – and they’re coming to the UK

BYD’s ultra-fast Flash Chargers can fill an EV’s battery in a matter of minutes – and they’re coming to the UK this year

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I’ve driven China’s Land Rover Defender rival and it’s very good

The BYD Ti7 seven-seat plug-in hybrid SUV is heading for the UK with Land Rover in its sights, impressive quality and an expected price under £50,000

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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

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Rising fuel prices tip the scales toward electric vehicles

Meet the new EV owners who say the savings are already stacking up

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New research says EV owners struggle to stick to speed limits as half-term holidays pile pressure on drivers

According to findings by road safety tech company Ooono, kids are the biggest in-car distraction

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Volvo EX60 review – new electric SUV is quiet, quick and has one of the best stereos I’ve ever heard

This is an appealing electric family SUV with big range and rapid charging – it’s close to perfect, but not quite there

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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

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I got behind the wheel of the new Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI – here’s my verdict

The new ID. Polo GTI brings the famous badge into the electric age with 224bhp, a 264-mile range and plenty of nods to GTIs past

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Aion V review — this new electric SUV feels far more premium than its price suggests

Aion’s first UK model is a roomy, well-equipped electric family SUV with a plush cabin, long range and an eight-year ownership package – but its firm ride may divide buyers

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This car claims to make you happier – I’m a miserable guy so tried it out

Forget miles per hour, Fiat has devised a science-based smiles per hour measure. I drove the new electric Grande Panda to try and cheer myself up

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Super-efficient Lucid EVs coming to the UK in 2028, says company boss

Exclusive: Three high-tech SUVs will lead the way for award-winning efficiency-focused US brand from Silicon Valley

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Leapmotor B10 review – is this the UK’s best-value family car?

The B10 is a family-sized electric SUV with 270 miles of range, a huge amount of standard kit and a bargain price – but it comes with a few frustrating quirks

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These service robots could be coming to car showrooms – and I met them

New AiMoga robot brand from Chery uses car tech to build humanoid robots – and a robot delivery dog called Argos

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These two new SUVs are set to be next Chinese Chery brands in the UK

Two more car brands likely to join Omoda, Jaecoo, Chery, Lepas and Delivan as Chery International looks to rival the Volkswagen Group and Stellantis

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Omoda and Jaecoo to more than double car line-up in aggressive growth push

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The Freelander is back – and I’ve had a look around

Iconic British 4x4 reinvented by Chinese brand Chery, with help from JLR – and it’s set for the UK

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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 Chinese car company that wants to be like Nike

Chinese brand Leapmotor has celebrated one year in the UK with a real point of difference – it’s part of the world’s fourth biggest car maker Stellantis. The boss tells all on the first year and what to expect in future.

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Nissan Micra review – Britain’s favourite learner car is back as a cool EV

Nissan’s Micra returns as a fully electric supermini, sharing much with the Renault 5 but adding its own distinctive style and character – and it could be one of the most relevant EVs yet

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Full Self Driving Teslas are now in Europe – and I’ve ‘driven’ one

EXCLUSIVE Autonomous cars are edging closer – and they could transform road safety. Steve Fowler has been in a self-driving Tesla on the busy streets of Amsterdam to see how they work.

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