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Sure, the Evija is a mutil-million pound hypercar, but its steering is incredible and I’d love to have found a similarly communicative hydraulic set-up here. As much as it pains me to say it, the Alpine A110 feels more like a Lotus than the Emira does. Beyond an engine that really needs to be in its naughtiest mode to feel good, the gearbox is another frustration. At low speeds, switching from drive to reverse and back again requires a couple of nudges on the lever. It’s also so slow to respond that you’re never quite sure if car and driver…
I like the car’s exterior looks, and despite hoping for the Alfa red, the Arese Grey with Black Roof (£700 option) is classy. The Junior Veloce looks different outside, with a lower ride height compared with the other versions, so it leans more towards a hot hatch than a compact SUV, but done with Alfa style. Advertisement – Article continues belowIt has upgraded brakes and the bright-red branded calipers stand out within the 20-inch four-spoke wheels. There is also a subtle red bodykit along the sides and rear, with a larger lower grille at the front, while the grille above…
Insurance costs should also be reasonably palatable, with all 500es in groups 16-18, which compares with groups 7-15 for the petrol-powered 500. Since April 2025 all electric cars have been subject to the standard rate of road tax (currently £195pa), but here there’s no expensive car supplement to pay, because even the most expensive 500e is well under the £40,000 threshold. The 500e needs servicing every 12 months or 9,000 miles. Services alternate between Minor and Major, which are priced at £95 and £160. RecallsThe 500e has been recalled three times so far, with each campaign affecting only a handful…
In the Simply JS001’s large zip-up case is a bewildering array of plugs and wires to manage power in and out of the pack. The 1,000A cranking power and LCD screen meant the tests were a breeze, but the price rules the unit out of a higher score. Ring Ultraboost 500APrice: around £74.99 Size: 6Ah Rating: 3 stars Contact: screwfix.com Advertisement – Article continues belowThe battery is half the size and its claimed starting current of 200A was barely enough to turn over the diesel engine, and it has to make do with a basic battery gauge and no torch, too.…
Yet those driver assistance features plague what is an otherwise agreeable driving experience. On a relatively wide piece of open A-road, you’ll find the steering wheel tugging left and right as the Musso EV unwittingly repels itself from the white line – bouncing around without rhyme or reason. It’s incredibly disconcerting, although thankfully this form of lane-keep assist can be turned off quickly via a button on the wheel. As far as we could tell, the over-sensitive attention monitor and loud speed-limit warnings can only be deactivated via the central screen. Do so, and the Musso EV transforms into a…
The boot is pretty tiny, too. It has just 231 litres of space, and a high loading lip due to the single-pane glass tailgate. However luggage space is unchanged compared to the previous model, despite the need to package in an extra battery pack, which is an impressive feat in itself. Advertisement – Article continues belowThere are a few other things that remind you the Aygo once operated at a much cheaper price point, such as the unsupportive seats, lack of small-item cubbies in the dashboard and the general flimsiness of the doors and interior plastics. The curvy dash still…
For decades, the battle between manual and automatic transmissions has divided car enthusiasts. But when it comes to exotic cars, where investment value and driving engagement go hand in hand, the question becomes even more critical: which transmission type actually holds its value better? The Emotional Edge of the Manual Manual transmissions are increasingly rare, especially in today’s era of dual-clutch automatics and paddle shifters. Ferrari, Lamborghini, and McLaren have all phased out traditional stick shifts, making manual exotics from the 1990s and 2000s, like the Ferrari F430 or Lamborghini Gallardo, highly collectible. The appeal is rooted in emotion and…
The 148bhp 2.0-litre diesel is expected to be a big seller. Its high fuel economy of 56.9mpg and emissions of just 130g/km are likely to win favour with many private buyers, and we saw a figure of around 55mpg despite plenty of low-speed traffic. The more potent 191bhp version with four-wheel drive is slightly less efficient, at 47.5mpg and 156g/km. Company car drivers will most likely choose the iV plug-in hybrid version, which uses a 1.5-litre petrol combined with an electric motor has a fuel economy figure of 783.4mpg, although our experience with plug-in hybrid cars suggests that you won’t…
Unfortunately you can’t buy a TVR Griffith through our Find A Car service, but there are plenty of other sports cars available. You can buy a used BMW Z4 for just over £12,000 or even a used Alfa Romeo 4C Spider for just over £46,000. Check the price of a TVR Griffith with our free car valuation tool… Which one should I buy?The most sought after Griffith is the 500 SE, of which 100 were made. So if you’re buying for long-term ownership with one eye on investment, that’s a good bet. However, there’s always a buyer for a really…
If you enjoy tinkering with your car – as well as other DIY projects – then a workbench is an essential bit of kit for your garage or workshop. It allows you to store, fix, paint and polish parts away from the car, yet acts as a portable work surface that can also be kept nearby should you need to get close to the open bonnet. You’ll also find a workbench really handy for securing parts such as hoses and trim while they are being cut, or for keeping batteries and engine components conveniently to hand when swapping them over.…