Road Tests

Competing in the highly important C-SUV segment, the Grandland plays a vital role in the UK for Vauxhall. Richard Gooding discovers the improved levels of technology and low emission PHEV powertrain should appeal to fleet drivers and managers alike

Reinvented and rejuvenated, the new Kia Sportage embraces plug-in hybrid technology in its fifth generation. Richard Gooding finds a striking-looking car packed with technology and equipment, with the promise of greatly reduced running costs from its new PHEV powertrain

A hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle pioneer, the Toyota Mirai has been comprehensively updated. Richard Gooding discovers the all-new second-generation model has a greatly improved driving range as well as many luxurious features

Showcasing an all-new platform and high power technologies, Richard Gooding discovers the Ioniq 5 redefines Hyundai as a very serious maker of electric cars that combine bold style and impressive substance

The i3 and the iX may feature most in BMW electric car headlines, but with more conventional looks and an undeniably driver-focused powertrain, Richard Gooding finds that the i4 could be one of the best and understated electric cars on the market

Featuring a high-tech platform with ultra-rapid charging capabilities usually reserved for more expensive cars, as well as long ranges, the Kia EV6 brings with it the dawn of a new era for the South Korean company. Richard Gooding samples the newcomer which ushers in Kia’s bold, and brave, new age

The Taycan is Porsche’s first all-electric production model, and Richard Gooding finds that it sets a high bar for cars offering a blend of luxurious comfort with an engaging driving experience

Building on the strengths of the diesel-engined Proace City, Toyota has launched an electric version of its compact LCV. Using a proven powertrain and platform, Richard Gooding finds its practicality, refinement and good on-road manners mean it’s ready for business

Launching its EV ambitions with a model which plays on a heritage nameplate is a bold move, but, as Richard Gooding discovers, the Mustang Mach-E has little in common with Fords of yesterday, and it heralds an adventurous new era for the company

Sharing much of its technology with the 2021 GreenFleet Vehicle of the Year, the Peugeot e-2008 adds more practicality to the same efficiency and long range mix, Richard Gooding discovers

Winner of the GreenFleet 2021 LCV Manufacturer of the Year award, Vauxhall has completed its family of electric light commercial vehicles. Based on the popular Vivaro, Richard Gooding finds out how the zero-emission Vivaro-e stacks up

The ID 4 is the first ‘global’ electric Volkswagen. Expected to play a starring role in VW’s new electric era, Richard Gooding finds it to be a car with spacious appeal
 
What is it?

New looks, a more upmarket feel and hybrid technology update Renault’s popular small crossover. Richard Gooding discovers if they make the French SUV worth plugging in to

Evolution rather than revolution is often the name of the game, but Fiat has reinvented its 500 for the electric age. Richard Gooding finds that the Italian city car is perfect for such a re-birth

Citroën's first mainstream electric model brings a new take to the family hatchback sector. Richard Gooding finds a car with a distinctive, different and comfortable character