BYD is a Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer that you’ve probably never heard of. But it’s actually got some serious clout as a battery manufacturer – its clients include big names such as Tesla and Apple, while its electric buses and trucks have been on sale in Europe for more than 20 years. The...

In the world of upmarket SUVs, the Lexus RX is one of the longest-serving models around. The first version was launched all the way back in 1998, and we are now enter the fifth generation with this brand-new model.  Lexus makes big claims for its latest SUV , with the promise of it being completely...

If you want to haul seven people around with a fully electric powertrain in something that isn’t merely an electrified van, there’s the Mercedes EQB and… er, until the Volvo EX90 breaks cover, that’s pretty much it. So now that the Kia EV9 is here, how does its practicality, price and performance...

The previous Tucson followed the old Nissan Qashqai's template by ticking many rational boxes, but also being totally uninteresting to look at, sit in and drive. Nothing particularly wrong with that: it was a huge success in terms of sales, just like the ubiquitous Qashqai.  Clearly that wasn't...

The Hyundai Ioniq was conceived as a rival to the Toyota Prius, but with a significant trick up its sleeve – the choice of hybrid , plug-in hybrid or pure electric versions. That means there is a model to suit different drivers, whether they only cover short distances or regularly rack up lots...

This generation of the Toyota Prius offers impressive fuel economy, extremely relaxed driving dynamics, good build quality and a very comfortable cabin. If you want to glide around effortlessly without using too much fuel, there are few better ways to go about it. It sits on Toyota's TNGA (Toyota...