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Inside, the digital cockpit stretches across the centre console, providing the familiar ambience found in Kia’s electric models. Thanks to a 2.72-metre wheelbase, rear passengers sit in first-class comfort. The boot holds 438 litres, making it significantly larger than the Golf’s and narrowly beating the firm’s own electric EV4 alternative. Naturally, there’s no ‘frunk’ to be found here; the bonnet conceals a classic internal-combustion engine rather than an electric motor. If you’ve become familiar with EVs, you’ll have to readjust to the sound of a petrol engine and the manual act of shifting gears – although the dual-clutch transmission manages…

Peak torque comes in at 3,000rpm and you can rev the engine up to 5,500rpm, which doesn’t sound like a particularly wide power band, but don’t forget, this is a five-speed manual with a 165mph top speed, so in typical grand tourer fashion, the gearing is long. The precise-feeling gearshift is a really rewarding aspect of the DB7, too.   There’s also the sound the Aston makes. The supercharger takes over proceedings with a whine that somewhat overshadows the surprisingly burbly exhaust note that has subtle tones of Jaguar’s classic XK six. However, at speed the DB7’s engine is wonderfully smooth.…

While the exterior has a certain sci-fi flair about it that’s similar to the new Renault Trafic E-Tech (or dare we say the Tesla Cybertruck?), the interior follows a very similar design to Kia’s electric cars. The cabin feels far more focussed on durability than plushness, but everything feels securely screwed together, and there are a number of recycled materials, which help to boost this van’s green credentials.  Perhaps the most luxurious part of the PV5 Cargo’s interior is the seats. They’re still pretty basic to look at, but we didn’t feel any unwelcome cramps or pains after spending many…

VerdictThe MY25 T-Spec is the best R35 Nissan GT-R we’ve ever driven on account of its fine balance. But any R35 GT-R is a mind-blowing experience. We’re in Japan to drive the final Nissan GT-R as we know it, a genre-bashing super-sports car that throughout its lifetime constantly proved the European ultra-high- performance establishment wrong. Advertisement – Article continues belowTechnically, the GT-R stopped being sold in the UK in 2023, but it continued in other markets for another couple of years, culminating in the final MY25 T-Spec edition you see here. Finished in an iconic shade of Millennium Jade, offset…

2023 MGZS17,914 milesAutomaticPetrol1.0LCash £14,200View ZS2023 MGZS29,732 milesAutomaticPetrol1.0LCash £13,700View ZS2023 MGZS9,831 milesAutomaticPetrol1.0LCash £14,783View ZS2023 MGZS9,570 milesManualPetrol1.5LCash £13,854View ZSWe’ve tested the MG ZS against the Dacia Duster in our real-world twin test. The MG couldn’t quite manage an outright win, but we found it did at least offer superior performance and a very generous amount of standard kit when compared against an equivalent Duster. MG ZS prices and latest dealsHow much does the MG ZS cost? Well, official ‘on the road’ prices range from £19,975 to £25,015 but you can currently save an average of £3,977 through the Auto Express Find A…

The colour really suited the car’s sporty looks, and I was also impressed by the tech on board, with a fine balance between touchscreen controls and physical switches, and an excellent Sonos sound system. Not so good was the slightly claustrophobic black interior trim – a panoramic roof would be an ideal addition to brighten things up inside. Advertisement – Article continues belowRead our full Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI long-term test here… BUY AN AUDI A3 NOW Ineos GrenadierDean Gibson, Senior test editor It was an easy choice to pick my long-term highlight, because I only ran one car…

Most Active Tourers cost under £40,000 new, but some plug-in hybrids cost more, so the road tax on them is £620 for the first six years. The 2 Series Active Tourer has Condition-Based Servicing that flags up when maintenance is required. With normal driving, an oil service is due every 16,000 miles or so, and as a rule of thumb you’ll pay £209-£231 for this (depending on engine); an oil and filter change costs £326-£348. With new air and fuel filters, this jumps to £598-£663, while fresh brake fluid is required every other year at £152. All engines are chain-driven,…

Power comes from a battery with just under 82kWh, sufficient for 271 miles on the WLTP test cycle. It can then be charged up at a decent rate of 180kW for a 30 to 80 per cent top up in around 22 minutes. Advertisement – Article continues belowSo, is the i C10 Irmscher just a bit of show and shine instead of a serious performance overhaul? Yes, they admit at Leapmotor, but the partnership itself adds a loud “but”. After all, this is just the beginning, and the closer the relationship, the greater the influence might soon be. Even if…

Where the Tesla excels is cabin space; rear head and legroom are superb and there’s masses of boot space. Running costsEVs tend to sit in high insurance groups, and that’s the case here. Even the RWD is in group 46, while the Long Range RWD and AWD are in groups 37-45 and 42-48 respectively. The Performance is in groups 47-50. All Model Ys cost more than £40,000 when new, so they’re liable for the expensive car tax supplement. That means a £620 road tax bill up until the car’s sixth birthday.  ‘Fuel’ should be cheap if you can charge at…

Overall, there are just enough visual cues that something fizzy might be happening under the skin, which is just as it should be with any high-performance Skoda.  Unfortunately, any theatre is pretty quickly undone by the four-cylinder engine. Although it has lots of performance, it’s also about as charismatic as boiled turnip. The consistent power delivery means that while it does perform extremely well from low rpm, there’s little to no reason to hold on to the revs in each gear. The engine’s refinement only accentuates this feeling – it’s effective, but not exactly exciting.  Advertisement – Article continues belowSkoda says…