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Land Rover Defender with BEDEO EV system (in 2005 vehicle) review

Land Rover Defender with BEDEO EV system (in 2005 vehicle) review

BEDEO puts in-wheel electric motor tech in the original Defender, but is it a decision worth making?

BYD Seal U DM-i AWD PHEV (2024) review

BYD Seal U DM-i AWD PHEV (2024) review

The BYD Seal U SUV offers plug-in hybrid power and acres of space inside.

Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster (2024) review

Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster (2024) review

Will the pick-up version of the Ineos Grenadier be the truck to beat, or is it just an overpriced fashion item?

Smart 1 Premium (2024) review

Smart 1 Premium (2024) review

The all-electric Smart brand has arrived in Ireland. What’s the aptly-named #1 crossover like?

BMW 550e xDrive (2024) review

BMW 550e xDrive (2024) review

Is it worth upgrading to the high-performance hybrid version of the BMW 5 Series saloon, the 550e?

MINI Cooper SE electric (2024) review

MINI Cooper SE electric (2024) review

A new electric MINI Cooper is here with a bigger battery than ever - and a swanky new interior.

Aston Martin Vantage Coupe (2024) review

Aston Martin Vantage Coupe (2024) review

The stunning new Aston Martin Vantage has a lot more than blistering performance on its side.

Fangchengbao Bao 5 DMO (2024 Chinese-market car) review

Fangchengbao Bao 5 DMO (2024 Chinese-market car) review

BYD’s spinoff SUV brand wants to take on the Land Cruiser and Defender with this big plug-in hybrid 4x4.

Peugeot 508 1.5 BlueHDi (2024) review

Peugeot 508 1.5 BlueHDi (2024) review

Does the - still gorgeous - updated Peugeot 508 make any sense in 2024 with a diesel engine under its bonnet?