Cupra Raval set to bring affordable, driver-focused EV option to UK fleets

Cupra Raval set to bring affordable, driver-focused EV option to UK fleets

John Sootheran

Built on the Volkswagen Group’s new MEB+ platform, the Raval is expected to start from around £22,000, putting it close to rivals like the Renault 5 E-Tech. For fleets, that...

Cupra Raval set to bring affordable, driver-focused EV option to UK fleets

Review
John Sootheran

Built on the Volkswagen Group’s new MEB+ platform, the Raval is expected to start from around £22,000, putting it close to rivals like the Renault 5 E-Tech. For fleets, that...

Denza Z9 GT pairs high-speed performance with high-speed charging - and there's a fridge

Denza Z9 GT pairs high-speed performance with high-speed charging - and there's a fridge

John Sootheran

BYD is preparing to bring its premium brand Denza to Europe in 2026, led by the Z9 GT – a high-performance EV aiming to tackle two of the biggest barriers...

Denza Z9 GT pairs high-speed performance with high-speed charging - and there's a fridge

Review
John Sootheran

BYD is preparing to bring its premium brand Denza to Europe in 2026, led by the Z9 GT – a high-performance EV aiming to tackle two of the biggest barriers...

Lepas L6 brings PHEV and EV options to UK fleets later this year

Lepas L6 brings PHEV and EV options to UK fleets later this year

John Sootheran

Chinese brand Lepas has confirmed its second UK model, with the L6 crossover set to arrive later this year as both a plug-in hybrid and fully electric option.

Lepas L6 brings PHEV and EV options to UK fleets later this year

Review
John Sootheran

Chinese brand Lepas has confirmed its second UK model, with the L6 crossover set to arrive later this year as both a plug-in hybrid and fully electric option.

Autotrader's lease deals of the week - all under £200pm

Autotrader's lease deals of the week - all under £200pm

John Sootheran

Autotrader has highlighted a strong mix of business lease deals this week, with options covering everything from family-friendly SUVs to compact EVs and coupe-style crossovers. 

Autotrader's lease deals of the week - all under £200pm

Review
John Sootheran

Autotrader has highlighted a strong mix of business lease deals this week, with options covering everything from family-friendly SUVs to compact EVs and coupe-style crossovers. 

Toyota goes plug-in only with RAV4 - plus confirms price

Toyota goes plug-in only with RAV4 - plus confirms price

John Sootheran

Toyota has confirmed details of the new sixth-generation Toyota RAV4, now offered exclusively as a plug-in hybrid.

Toyota goes plug-in only with RAV4 - plus confirms price

Review
John Sootheran

Toyota has confirmed details of the new sixth-generation Toyota RAV4, now offered exclusively as a plug-in hybrid.

Kia EV2 is the brand's most affordable SUV yet

Kia EV2 is the brand's most affordable SUV yet

John Sootheran

Kia has confirmed pricing and key details for its new EV2 – a compact electric SUV positioned as an electric alternative to its petrol-powered Kia Stonic.

Kia EV2 is the brand's most affordable SUV yet

Review
John Sootheran

Kia has confirmed pricing and key details for its new EV2 – a compact electric SUV positioned as an electric alternative to its petrol-powered Kia Stonic.

Freelander returns as electric SUV – but not as a Land Rover

Freelander returns as electric SUV – but not as a Land Rover

John Sootheran

The Freelander name is back, but not in the way many will remember. The new model has been revealed as an electric SUV under a joint venture between Jaguar Land Rover...

Freelander returns as electric SUV – but not as a Land Rover

Review
John Sootheran

The Freelander name is back, but not in the way many will remember. The new model has been revealed as an electric SUV under a joint venture between Jaguar Land Rover...

Global car watch: BYD Great Tang pushes EV range further in large SUV segment

Global car watch: BYD Great Tang pushes EV range further in large SUV segment

John Sootheran

Chinese manufacturer BYD is set to launch its new flagship SUV, the Great Tang, in China this May, with headline figures that point to where the large EV market could be...

Global car watch: BYD Great Tang pushes EV range further in large SUV segment

Review
John Sootheran

Chinese manufacturer BYD is set to launch its new flagship SUV, the Great Tang, in China this May, with headline figures that point to where the large EV market could be...

Lucid’s UK strategy focuses on scale over flagship EVs

Lucid’s UK strategy focuses on scale over flagship EVs

John Sootheran

The US EV start-up Lucid Motors plans to launch with a new mid-size SUV, the Cosmos, positioned as a rival to cars like the BMW iX3. A more rugged, off-road-focused...

Lucid’s UK strategy focuses on scale over flagship EVs

Review
John Sootheran

The US EV start-up Lucid Motors plans to launch with a new mid-size SUV, the Cosmos, positioned as a rival to cars like the BMW iX3. A more rugged, off-road-focused...

Global car watch: Arizona-built Lucid Gravity tests a new path

Global car watch: Arizona-built Lucid Gravity tests a new path

John Sootheran

US start-up Lucid Motors has launched its Gravity SUV in Europe, offering a look at where large electric family cars could be heading – although it isn’t currently planned for the...

Global car watch: Arizona-built Lucid Gravity tests a new path

Review
John Sootheran

US start-up Lucid Motors has launched its Gravity SUV in Europe, offering a look at where large electric family cars could be heading – although it isn’t currently planned for the...

Leasing.com deals of the week

Leasing.com deals of the week

John Sootheran

Leasing.com has picked out a mix of standout lease deals this week, with something for drivers who prioritise electric range, everyday practicality or simple, no-fuss motoring.

Leasing.com deals of the week

Review
John Sootheran

Leasing.com has picked out a mix of standout lease deals this week, with something for drivers who prioritise electric range, everyday practicality or simple, no-fuss motoring.

Lightfoot says faster rollout of driver-coaching tech will target fuel-cost volatility

Lightfoot says faster rollout of driver-coaching tech will target fuel-cost volatility

John Sootheran

With fuel prices rising sharply again, Lightfoot says fleets need to focus less on predicting costs and more on controlling them.

Lightfoot says faster rollout of driver-coaching tech will target fuel-cost volatility

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John Sootheran

With fuel prices rising sharply again, Lightfoot says fleets need to focus less on predicting costs and more on controlling them.

Mazda undercuts its own CX-5 with upgraded model

Mazda undercuts its own CX-5 with upgraded model

John Sootheran

Mazda has confirmed UK pricing and specification for the new CX-5, with the latest version starting from £31,550 – undercutting the outgoing model and keeping it competitive in the mid-size...

Mazda undercuts its own CX-5 with upgraded model

Review
John Sootheran

Mazda has confirmed UK pricing and specification for the new CX-5, with the latest version starting from £31,550 – undercutting the outgoing model and keeping it competitive in the mid-size...

Cupra updates Tavascan with new entry model and improved in-car tech

Cupra updates Tavascan with new entry model and improved in-car tech

John Sootheran

More accessible pricing, better usability and smarter features headline 2026 update

Cupra updates Tavascan with new entry model and improved in-car tech

Review
John Sootheran

More accessible pricing, better usability and smarter features headline 2026 update

Ford introduces Transit City as lower-cost electric van option

Ford introduces Transit City as lower-cost electric van option

John Sootheran

Ford has revealed the new Transit City, a budget-focused electric van designed to offer a more accessible entry point into its van range.

Ford introduces Transit City as lower-cost electric van option

Review
John Sootheran

Ford has revealed the new Transit City, a budget-focused electric van designed to offer a more accessible entry point into its van range.

Škoda previews Peaq – its first electric seven-seat SUV

Škoda previews Peaq – its first electric seven-seat SUV

John Sootheran

Up to 372-mile range and three rows of seats position Peaq as a practical family and fleet EV

Škoda previews Peaq – its first electric seven-seat SUV

Review
John Sootheran

Up to 372-mile range and three rows of seats position Peaq as a practical family and fleet EV