You may need to be a bit nerdier to ‘get’ the retro jokes in the 5. For instance, on the Renault’s bonnet is a charge level indicator that illuminates more sections of the ‘5’ logo the higher the level of battery replenishment — that same spot on the original Renault 5 housed an air vent. Check if...

Occasionally, Fords get accused of being boring. Ordinary. Common. Humdrum, even. But have you ever stopped to think why that might be? Could it be because they’re absolutely everywhere? After all, they do say familiarity breeds contempt. However, the reason that Fords are such a common sight...

There was a time when a hybrid Toyota hatchback was a sensible but uninspiring choice of family car. The old  Toyota Auris is a prime example of that: dependable and cheap-to-run, yes, but lacking even the slightest hint of charisma. However, the latest Toyota Corolla, which replaced the Auris in...

We might as well address the elephant in the room first. Or more accurately, the aquatic mammal. Yep, this car is another entry in what BYD (or Build Your Dreams) calls its Ocean Series of cars, following the BYD Seal , the BYD Sealion 7 and the BYD Dolphin. Check if this car qualifies for the...

Kia K4: Everything you need to know  In summer 2025, we bid farewell to the Kia Ceed . It wasn't exactly a sad goodbye – the most interesting thing about it, ignoring its exploits on a certain motoring programme, was the odd use of the apostrophe in the name originally ('C'eed', if you've forgotten)...

Given the gradual switchover to fully electric cars , its easy to forget that car manufacturers are still launching new models propelled by combustion engines, albeit likely the last generation of their kind. That’s why alongside the battery-powered Citroen e-C3 , this identical-looking, petrol-sipping...