Best cars to buy in 2026: from family EVs to city runabouts
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BYD Dolphin Surf: The Chinese EV that put the fear of God into Europe’s car makers
Once known as the Seagull, this is the little Chinese EV that put the fear of God into Europe’s car makers. What’s it actually like now that it’s here, though?
Mercedes-Benz Vision Iconic previews stunning electric future for S-Class
Vision Iconic is an electric coupe with art deco styling and a steampunk interior
C-HR+ plugs Toyota into the future it should’ve built years ago
Sharper, faster and finally family-friendly — the new C-HR+ feels like the car Toyota always meant to make
Leapmotor T03 review: New city car delivers on function, but is it fun?
Small, electric and affordable – the Leapmotor T03 could be the budget EV many have been waiting for
New Leaf of life for Nissan: Can 604km-range EV revive the struggling giant?
The Japanese car brand badly needs a big hit right now, but betting on the electric car market feels risky
Cupra’s Terramar two-engined hybrid leaves us in two minds
It’s quick, well-made and lower-slung than you might think, but there’s something missing
BYD Sealion 7 should make a splash in Ireland’s hottest EV segment
The new crossover takes aim at best-selling EV models such as VW’s ID.4 and Tesla’s Model Y
The VW Buzz is a superhero, here to save us from villainous SUVs
Most seven-seat cars fudge the third row and turn it into a kids-only zone. Not this one
You’d be genuinely mad to buy an SUV unless you need it - just look at latest climate and safety figures
The new Kodiaq is efficient, but the Superb estate is a much better option
Ford’s new Capri catches the eye but lacks the sparkle of past triumphs
Set aside the naming controversy and Ford has created a competitive EV crossover
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