Skoda Octavia vRS Estate review – performance and practicality in one car![Skoda Octavia vRS Estate front tracking](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--SPlLLq-J--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1606467266/autoexpress/2020/11/Skoda%20Octavia%20vRS%20Estate%202020-18.jpg)
![Skoda Octavia vRS Estate front tracking](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--SPlLLq-J--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1606467266/autoexpress/2020/11/Skoda%20Octavia%20vRS%20Estate%202020-18.jpg)
Skoda Octavia vRS Estate review – performance and practicality in one car
“The Skoda Octavia vRS Estate offers great performance, technology, space and choice”
8 Jul 2024
Peugeot 408 review – sleek lines and practicality combined![Peugeot 408 UK](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--u3WhISLd--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1675784441/autoexpress/2023/02/Peugeot%20408%20UK%202023-5.jpg)
![Peugeot 408 UK](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--u3WhISLd--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1675784441/autoexpress/2023/02/Peugeot%20408%20UK%202023-5.jpg)
Peugeot 408 review – sleek lines and practicality combined
“The Peugeot 408 blurs the lines between SUVs, hatchbacks and even saloons, combining style with practicality in the process”
12 Apr 2024
BMW iX2 review – upmarket electric coupe SUV![BMW iX2 front dynamic](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--Ha0vs6p4--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1709124255/carbuyer/2024/02/BMW%20iX2%20Carbuyer%20drive-17.jpg)
![BMW iX2 front dynamic](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--Ha0vs6p4--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1709124255/carbuyer/2024/02/BMW%20iX2%20Carbuyer%20drive-17.jpg)
BMW iX2 review – upmarket electric coupe SUV
The BMW iX2 trades some interior space away for sleeker looks than the closely-related iX1 electric SUV
28 Feb 2024
Peugeot E-308 review - spacious electric hatchback![Peugeot E-308 UK](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--SflhcHiQ--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1697024199/carbuyer/2023/10/Peugeot%20E-308%20hatchback%20review.jpg)
![Peugeot E-308 UK](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--SflhcHiQ--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1697024199/carbuyer/2023/10/Peugeot%20E-308%20hatchback%20review.jpg)
Peugeot E-308 review - spacious electric hatchback
“If you don’t mind the van-like looks, the Peugeot E-308 is a great family car with loads of space inside”
29 Jan 2024
New Mazda MX-5 to arrive in March 2024![Mazda MX-5 RF facelift](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--XbZkq80J--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1696517104/carbuyer/2023/09/Mazda%20MX-5%20ND%20facelift-7.jpg)
![Mazda MX-5 RF facelift](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--XbZkq80J--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1696517104/carbuyer/2023/09/Mazda%20MX-5%20ND%20facelift-7.jpg)
New Mazda MX-5 to arrive in March 2024
An updated version of the Mazda MX-5 has been revealed at the Japan Mobility Show and will go on sale next year
25 Oct 2023
BMW 5 Series and i5 go on sale, cost from £51k![BMW i5 reveal](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--aZFtD0wj--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1684915041/autoexpress/2023/05/BMW%20i5-6.jpg)
![BMW i5 reveal](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--aZFtD0wj--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1684915041/autoexpress/2023/05/BMW%20i5-6.jpg)
BMW 5 Series and i5 go on sale, cost from £51k
New BMW 5 Series is on sale now alongside all-electric i5 version
24 Oct 2023
Ford Tourneo Connect review![Ford Tourneo Connect](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--1sLBPvZa--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1696497986/carbuyer/2023/09/Ford%20Tourneo%20Connect-13.jpg)
![Ford Tourneo Connect](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--1sLBPvZa--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1696497986/carbuyer/2023/09/Ford%20Tourneo%20Connect-13.jpg)
Ford Tourneo Connect review
“If you don’t mind the van-like looks, the Ford Tourneo Connect is a great family car with loads of space inside”
5 Oct 2023
Ford Tourneo Connect owner reviews![Ford Tourneo Connect](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--1sLBPvZa--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1696497986/carbuyer/2023/09/Ford%20Tourneo%20Connect-13.jpg)
![Ford Tourneo Connect](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--1sLBPvZa--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1696497986/carbuyer/2023/09/Ford%20Tourneo%20Connect-13.jpg)
Ford Tourneo Connect owner reviews
“If you don’t mind the van-like looks, the Ford Tourneo Connect is a great family car with loads of space inside”
5 Oct 2023
Do electric cars need oil?![electric motor](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--MGzyUYGe--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1603803582/autoexpress/2020/10/Vauxhall%20Vivaro%20E%20motor%201.jpg)
![electric motor](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--MGzyUYGe--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1603803582/autoexpress/2020/10/Vauxhall%20Vivaro%20E%20motor%201.jpg)
Do electric cars need oil?
Since electric cars don’t have engines, they don’t need the same service items as petrol and diesel cars
5 Sep 2023
How much do electric cars cost?![EV cost](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--kB6ttciJ--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1691680823/autoexpress/2023/08/New%20Volkswagen%20ID.3%20010_skxyam.jpg)
![EV cost](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--kB6ttciJ--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1691680823/autoexpress/2023/08/New%20Volkswagen%20ID.3%20010_skxyam.jpg)
How much do electric cars cost?
We look at the current prices for all kinds of electric cars, plus explain why they generally cost more than petrol cars
22 Aug 2023
Car paint protection: what is it and is it worth the price?![Hero](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--PCuf-IsM--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1648218889/carbuyer/2022/03/Car-sealant_aatqvo.jpg)
![Hero](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--PCuf-IsM--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1648218889/carbuyer/2022/03/Car-sealant_aatqvo.jpg)
Car paint protection: what is it and is it worth the price?
Do you really need car paint protection? Find out what it is and who it’s for in our handy guide
21 Aug 2023
Subaru Solterra SUV review![Subaru Solterrra](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--zf6gQu7L--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1678899548/autoexpress/2023/03/Subaru%20Solterra%20023_s6whxa.jpg)
![Subaru Solterrra](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--zf6gQu7L--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1678899548/autoexpress/2023/03/Subaru%20Solterra%20023_s6whxa.jpg)
Subaru Solterra SUV review
"The Subaru Solterra is a four-wheel drive electric SUV that’s practical but rather expensive to buy"
8 Aug 2023
Genesis Electrified GV70 SUV review![2022 Genesis Electrified GV70 - front 1](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--EICkyGDk--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1664789523/carbuyer/2022/10/Genesis%20Electrified%20GV70%202022%20UK-3_dnogg1_dcpwvx.jpg)
![2022 Genesis Electrified GV70 - front 1](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--EICkyGDk--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1664789523/carbuyer/2022/10/Genesis%20Electrified%20GV70%202022%20UK-3_dnogg1_dcpwvx.jpg)
Genesis Electrified GV70 SUV review
“The Genesis Electrified GV70 is a practical and luxurious SUV with plenty of driving range and excellent rapid charging capability”
3 Aug 2023
MINI Countryman hybrid owner reviews![MINI Countryman PHEV driving](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--n_uHBbwf--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1642091246/drivingelectric/2022-01/MINI-Countryman-Hybrid-1.jpg)
![MINI Countryman PHEV driving](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--n_uHBbwf--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1642091246/drivingelectric/2022-01/MINI-Countryman-Hybrid-1.jpg)
MINI Countryman hybrid owner reviews
“The MINI Countryman PHEV is cheap to run, fun to drive and quiet in traffic”
1 Aug 2023
MINI Countryman Plug-in Hybrid SUV review![MINI Countryman PHEV driving](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--n_uHBbwf--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1642091246/drivingelectric/2022-01/MINI-Countryman-Hybrid-1.jpg)
![MINI Countryman PHEV driving](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--n_uHBbwf--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1642091246/drivingelectric/2022-01/MINI-Countryman-Hybrid-1.jpg)
MINI Countryman Plug-in Hybrid SUV review
“The MINI Countryman PHEV is cheap to run, fun to drive and quiet in traffic”
1 Aug 2023
Ford Kuga Plug-in Hybrid SUV review![Ford Kuga Plug-in Hybrid SUV](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--x9YCwUDy--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1595105030/carbuyer/2020/04/1-ford_kuga_phev_2020_uk-5.jpg)
![Ford Kuga Plug-in Hybrid SUV](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--x9YCwUDy--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1595105030/carbuyer/2020/04/1-ford_kuga_phev_2020_uk-5.jpg)
Ford Kuga Plug-in Hybrid SUV review
"The Ford Kuga Plug-in Hybrid is good to drive and cheap to run, plus it’s ideal as a company car"
1 Aug 2023
Volkswagen Grand California review![Volkswagen Grand California orning](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--So3HGUKz--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1685982022/autoexpress/2023/06/Volkswagen%20Grand%20California%202023%20UK-5.jpg)
![Volkswagen Grand California orning](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--So3HGUKz--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1685982022/autoexpress/2023/06/Volkswagen%20Grand%20California%202023%20UK-5.jpg)
Volkswagen Grand California review
"The Volkswagen Grand California is the largest camper in the brand’s range, but it’s not as roomy as expected"
1 Aug 2023
Kia Niro EV owner reviews![carbuyer best car awards 2023 hero](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--dzBctalH--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1664875278/carbuyer/2022/10/Carbuyer%20Car%20of%20the%20Year%202023%20Kia%20Niro_spzelm.jpg)
![carbuyer best car awards 2023 hero](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--dzBctalH--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1664875278/carbuyer/2022/10/Carbuyer%20Car%20of%20the%20Year%202023%20Kia%20Niro_spzelm.jpg)
Kia Niro EV owner reviews
“The new Kia Niro EV is better than ever and happens to be one of the best electric cars on sale”
11 Jul 2023
Kia Niro EV review![carbuyer best car awards 2023 hero](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--dzBctalH--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1664875278/carbuyer/2022/10/Carbuyer%20Car%20of%20the%20Year%202023%20Kia%20Niro_spzelm.jpg)
![carbuyer best car awards 2023 hero](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--dzBctalH--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1664875278/carbuyer/2022/10/Carbuyer%20Car%20of%20the%20Year%202023%20Kia%20Niro_spzelm.jpg)
Kia Niro EV review
“The new Kia Niro EV is better than ever and happens to be one of the best electric cars on sale”
11 Jul 2023
MG HS SUV review![MG HS SUV](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--jKMgmCJb--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1685958227/autoexpress/2023/06/MG%20HS%202023%20UK-20.jpg)
![MG HS SUV](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--jKMgmCJb--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1685958227/autoexpress/2023/06/MG%20HS%202023%20UK-20.jpg)
MG HS SUV review
"The MG HS SUV is an affordable, practical and well-equipped family car, but rivals are better to drive"
6 Jun 2023
MG HS owner reviews![MG HS SUV](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--jKMgmCJb--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1685958227/autoexpress/2023/06/MG%20HS%202023%20UK-20.jpg)
![MG HS SUV](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--jKMgmCJb--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1685958227/autoexpress/2023/06/MG%20HS%202023%20UK-20.jpg)
MG HS owner reviews
"The MG HS SUV is an affordable, practical and well-equipped family car, but rivals are better to drive"
6 Jun 2023
Maxus Mifa 9 MPV review![Maxus Mifa 9 MPV](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--HOj2Go5b--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1680102384/autoexpress/2023/03/Maxus%20Mifa%209.jpg)
![Maxus Mifa 9 MPV](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--HOj2Go5b--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1680102384/autoexpress/2023/03/Maxus%20Mifa%209.jpg)
Maxus Mifa 9 MPV review
"The Maxus Mifa 9 is a new all-electric MPV with seven seats and a driving range of around 270 miles"
10 May 2023
Maxus T90EV pickup review![Maxus T90 EV](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--JPMJxuGd--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1680018278/autoexpress/2023/03/Maxus%20T90EV%20pickup%20truck.jpg)
![Maxus T90 EV](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--JPMJxuGd--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1680018278/autoexpress/2023/03/Maxus%20T90EV%20pickup%20truck.jpg)
Maxus T90EV pickup review
"The Maxus T90EV is the first electric pickup truck to arrive in the UK but it’s not likely to take the market by storm"
2 May 2023
Range Rover Sport PHEV owner reviews![Range Rover Sport P510e 2023 front](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--bq2z1147--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1674818978/autoexpress/2023/01/Range%20Rover%20Sport%20P510e%202023-4.jpg)
![Range Rover Sport P510e 2023 front](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--bq2z1147--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1674818978/autoexpress/2023/01/Range%20Rover%20Sport%20P510e%202023-4.jpg)
Range Rover Sport PHEV owner reviews
“The Range Rover Sport PHEV is luxurious and smooth to drive and offers certain drivers lower running costs, too”
1 May 2023
Range Rover Sport PHEV review![Range Rover Sport P510e 2023 front](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--bq2z1147--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1674818978/autoexpress/2023/01/Range%20Rover%20Sport%20P510e%202023-4.jpg)
![Range Rover Sport P510e 2023 front](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--bq2z1147--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1674818978/autoexpress/2023/01/Range%20Rover%20Sport%20P510e%202023-4.jpg)
Range Rover Sport PHEV review
“The Range Rover Sport PHEV is luxurious and smooth to drive and offers certain drivers lower running costs, too”
1 May 2023