That’s because the Cupra Born is based on the same underpinnings as the Volkswagen ID.3 electric hatchback. And like the VW, it’s battling for attention against some of the best electric cars on the market. The Born and ID.3 share broadly similar dimensions, with a wheel-at-each-corner stance,...

There was a time when a hybrid Toyota 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. But the latest Toyota Corolla is genuinely a very good car. There are no...

I don't have to persuade people into buying a Jazz. They love it anyway, for all of the sensible reasons I'd have used in my sales pitch. So it's not an emotional decision based on looks alone, as it might be for a Fiat 500 or a MINI. It's the whole package: a car that's going to do everything you...

Hyundai's premium brand Genesis arrived back in 2020 with bold ambitions to change the way we buy cars. It doesn't do conventional dealers – instead, it has a handful of 'studios' and personal assistants available to answer any questions you may have and even deliver a demo car to your house. The...

The new model - now badged the MINI Cooper Electric - addresses that from the start. The entry-level MINI Cooper E comes with a relatively small battery and 190-mile official range, but many buyers are expected to go for the MINI Cooper SE. This comes with a bigger battery pack and an official range...

There’s no doubt the second-generation car is eye-catching. It boasts an exterior look and feel that continues Toyota’s current design ethos, helping it slip into the line-up with ease. This is especially so when put alongside the equally appealing Toyota Yaris and Toyota Yaris Cross cars. However,...