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...

Kia's range of electric cars is growing at a rapid pace, which might leave you a bit confused. Along with the Kia EV4 hatchback we're covering here, as well as the aforementioned EV3 and EV5, we've already seen the rakish  Kia EV6 and the enormous Kia EV9 . Next in the works to sit at the opposite...

Pre-facelift, the 1 Series was a more complete product than its admittedly more likeable rear-wheel drive predecessors. BMW’s in the midst of releasing some challenging-looking models and the restyle here seems to have been inspired by the Kia Ceed , especially at the front — difficult to see that...

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...