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James Fossdyke

Nissan's Sunderland plant has produced more Leaf EVs than eighties Bluebirds

Brexit tariff delay for British-built electric vehicles

Published 06 December 2023
By James Fossdyke
The European Commission has signalled a three-year delay to tariffs that would have impacted exported, British-built electric vehicles.
Peugeot E-208

New Peugeot 208 and e-208 review

The gloves are off in the fight to become Britain’s best small electric hatchback, but does the new Peugeot 208 have what it takes?
Published 20 November 2023
Audi Q8

Updated Audi Q8 reviewed

Audi isn’t known for rocking the boat, but the Q8’s new Sakhir Gold colour scheme is a metaphor for a car that won’t be to everyone’s taste.
Published 08 November 2023
Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato

Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato reviewed

Ever-outrageous Lamborghini has turned the Huracan into a rally rage car, but does the transformation suit a supercar?
Published 03 November 2023
BMW i5 eDrive40

BMW i5 electric saloon review

The new BMW 5 Series is being launched from the get-go in electric form, as the BMW i5.
Published 01 October 2023
BMW X5

Updated BMW X5 reviewed

Revamped BMW X5 gets a sharper look and new tech, but the highlight is an upgraded plug-in hybrid system.
Published 29 September 2023
Honda CR-V

2023 Honda CR-V PHEV review

Honda’s new Qashqai-rivalling SUV struggles to keep up on paper, but performs well on the road writes James Fossdyke.
Published 19 September 2023
Land Rover Defender 130

Land Rover Defender 130 reviewed

The largest Defender is a giant, but is the oversized Land Rover worth the extra outlay?
Published 13 September 2023
Polestar 2

Updated Polestar 2 review

The 2 has been a roaring success for Polestar, and the company is now promising even more range from its electric fastback.
Published 05 July 2023
HiPhi Z

HiPhi Z 2023 review

HiPhi isn’t well known in the western hemisphere, but the upstart Chinese brand is hoping to compete with Porsche, Audi and Mercedes.
Published 03 July 2023
Honda ZR-V

Honda ZR-V hybrid SUV reviewed

Honda’s new Qashqai-rivalling SUV struggles to keep up on paper, but performs well on the road.
Published 20 June 2023
Audi Q8 e-tron SUV

Audi Q8 e-tron SUV review

The Audi e-tron has received a new name and a handful of upgrades as part of its mid-life refresh, but is that enough?
Published 16 June 2023
Updated Alfa Romeo Giulia

Alfa Romeo Giulia review

The Alfa Romeo Giulia is limping on with the help of some new styling and technology, but will that bring it back up to date?
Published 03 May 2023