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Volkswagen ID. Polo review: VW gets back to its best with a stunning supermini you’ll love

I drove the £23,945 electric Polo with 281 miles of range – and Volkswagen has listened to what customers really want. It brings a lovely cabin, proper buttons, a huge boot and some seriously grown-up technology

The Independent UK

I spent a morning with Cupra’s CEO on the day Volkswagen’s world changed

DRIVESMART: In the latest DriveSmart newsletter, Steve Fowler spends a morning with Cupra and Seat boss Markus Haupt – and asks what’s next for Seat as Volkswagen’s restructuring reshapes the group

The Independent UK

Should you buy a new 76-plate EV or a bargain used one?

DRIVESMART: In the latest DriveSmart newsletter, EV editor Steve Fowler weighs up new 76-plate EVs against the bargains now flooding the used market – and explains what to check before buying either

The Independent UK

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Mercedes-Benz GLB review: the new seven-seat electric SUV that puts family comfort first

The new Mercedes-Benz GLB brings seven seats, up to 379 miles of range and a cabin full of clever tech – although not every passenger was convinced by all those screens

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Have car makers finally worked out the best tech is tech you don’t notice?

DRIVESMART: In the latest DriveSmart newsletter, Steve Fowler drives the tech-laden new Volvo EX60 and Genesis GV90 – and finds the cleverest cars are the ones that get out of your way

The Independent UK

New Genesis GV90 leads a whole new breed of Korean luxury cars

After the giant Range Rover rival, next year sees a new Genesis that'll rewrite the rulebook for small luxury cars

The Independent UK

Lepas L8 plug-in hybrid review: It’s properly posh without the price tag

I lived with the new Lepas L8 for ten days and handed the keys to my 27-year-old daughter, too. This big plug-in hybrid SUV makes an strong case for choosing an unfamiliar badge

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Jaguar is causing controversy again – here’s why

DRIVESMART: In the latest DriveSmart newsletter, Steve Fowler sits inside the divisive new Jaguar Type 01 – and explains why he thinks the social media backlash has got it wrong

The Independent UK

‘Did they get ChatGPT to name them?’ These new car brands have one big problem

DRIVESMART: In the latest DriveSmart newsletter, Steve Fowler discovers that naming a car is harder than it looks – as young drivers pass judgement on Lepas, Omoda, Jaecoo and a host of other new brands

The Independent UK

Jeep Compass Electric review – I drove the family SUV that’s ready for adventure

Jeep’s first electric Compass brings proper SUV attitude, a roomy cabin and useful family touches to a crowded class, with more character than most of its closely related electric rivals

The Independent UK

The UK has almost 50 Chinese electric car models – these are the 10 most exciting

China now builds some of Britain's most talked-about electric cars and plug-in hybrids

The Independent UK

Meet the Chinese and American brands targeting Audi, BMW and Mercedes buyers

DRIVESMART: In the latest DriveSmart newsletter, Steve Fowler unpacks the crowded new premium car market – and asks how much longer Audi, BMW and Mercedes can rely on the badge alone

The Independent UK

Inside the deals bringing Chinese carmakers into Europe’s factories

DRIVESMART: In the latest DriveSmart newsletter, Steve Fowler unpacks Ford’s new deal with China’s Geely – and asks whether Europe’s carmakers are wheeling in their own Trojan Horse

The Independent UK

I ditched Uber for a driverless robotaxi in San Francisco – here’s why I’m never going back

DRIVESMART: In the latest DriveSmart newsletter, Steve Fowler takes a ride with Waymo and finds the safety numbers – and the lack of small talk – hard to argue with

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Leapmotor B05 review: I drove the £29k electric hatchback with 300 miles of range

Leapmotor’s new family hatchback brings a smart look and impressive value, but the driving experience and cabin lack a little sparkle

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Are the drawbacks of electric cars being ignored? This is my honest view as an EV expert

DRIVESMART: EV editor Steve Fowler answers a reader’s concerns about crash damage, insurance costs and charging infrastructure – and explains why things are improving in the latest DriveSmart newsletter

The Independent UK

Denza Bao 5 review: I drove China’s big plug-in hybrid SUV with serious off-road tech

BYD’s posh brand Denza has its first SUV for Europe. It brings a 56 range, loads of luxury kit and proper off-road hardware, but its old-school feel won’t be for everyone

The Independent UK

China is bringing back buttons – and it’s time the rest of the car industry did, too

DRIVESMART: China has ordered car makers to bring back physical buttons for 19 safety-critical functions – and even VW admits it got carried away with “spaceship” interiors. Steve Fowler explores the return of the button, in his latest DriveSmart newsletter

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Volkswagen ID.3 Neo review: VW rights the wrongs of its first EV hatch

Volkswagen’s heavily revamped electric family hatch gets a new name, a much smarter interior, proper buttons and up to 391 miles of range – and I’ve driven it

The Independent UK

I drove the Škoda Peaq, a new seven-seat electric SUV with 390 miles of range

Škoda’s biggest-ever electric car brings seven seats, a huge boot, clever family-friendly features and a remarkably polished cabin, while being easier to manoeuvre than its size suggests

The Independent UK

Driving an EV to France: Is it practical for a family holiday?

DRIVESMART: Taking an electric car across the English Channel is far easier than many motorists might believe – and with a little planning, EV editor Steve Fowler explains why charging needn’t get in the way of a family holiday in the latest DriveSmart newsletter

The Independent UK

This is the SUV £20k buys you now – and it’s worrying China’s car rivals

DRIVESMART: The Chery Tiggo 4 shows how far sub-£20k hybrid SUVs have come – and why China’s new wave of cheap, well-equipped cars is starting to unsettle established brands, writes EV editor Steve Fowler in the latest DriveSmart newsletter

The Independent UK

Honda Super-N review: the £19k baby EV that thinks it’s a racing car

Honda’s tiny new electric city car brings Kei car cleverness, big value, a brilliant Bose stereo and real charm, but the ride is very hard work

The Independent UK

Skoda boss says AI is today’s “Model T moment” for the car business

Exclusive: Skoda CEO Klaus Zellmer says artificial intelligence is already changing the way cars are designed, sold and used, with voice control set to turn your car into a “companion” rather than just a machine

The Independent UK

Genesis GV70 review – I’m not alone in raving about this brilliant electric SUV

I’m not the only one to rave about the Genesis GV70. I lent it to a colleague whose whole family fell in love with this all-electric SUV

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