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Toyota aims for solid-state battery EVs with up to 750 miles of range by 2027

Published 23 October 2023
By Matt Robinson
Toyota has announced that it is hoping to have solid-state batteries ready for commercial sale as early as 2027.
Nissan X-Trail 2022

Nissan X-Trail 2022 review

Will Dron tries out Nissan's new X-Trail in the hills of Slovenia to see if it fulfils its "active parent" remit.
Published 19 October 2022
Updated Mercedes-Benz A-Class saloon and hatchback

Mercedes A-Class updated

Mercedes has announced details of an upgraded and lightly facelifted version of its compact A-Class hatchback and saloon.
Published 05 October 2022

Clarkson: Lexus ES is a perfectly dull car

Jeremy Clarkson, on what appears to be an uncharacteristically melancholic day, has written a damning appraisal of the state of motoring.
Published 30 January 2022

2022 Maserati Grecale prototype review

The Maserati Grecale SUV is squarely aimed at the Porsche Macan. We review a prototype of the new Italian car.
Published 20 December 2021
2021 Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4

Lamborghini Countach returns as 221mph V12 hybrid

Generation Alpha has its own Countach to drool over, as the supercar is back to mark the 50th anniversary of the legendary model's unveiling.
Published 13 August 2021
A guide to electric motoring terms

What are electrified, mild and full hybrid cars?

Have you been wondering what an electrified car is, or are confused about terms such as mild hybrid, full hybrid and plug-in hybrid car?
Published 12 March 2021
McLaren breaks new ground with 671bhp Artura hybrid

McLaren Artura 671bhp hybrid supercar revealed

McLaren has revealed the Artura supercar, a "high-performance hybrid" with 671bhp and an electric range of 19 miles.
Published 17 February 2021
2020 Kia Sorento seven-seat SUv review by Will Dron for Sunday Times Driving.co.uk

2020 Kia Sorento review

Kia has launched an all-new version of its seven-seat SUV, and for the first time it has the option of hybrid power. Here's our verdict.
Published 25 September 2020
Shock as Which? magazine names UK's most unreliable car

Which? magazine names UK's most unreliable car

The Volvo XC90 SUV has been named the UK’s ‘most error-prone car’ in a survey of 47,000 drivers by Which? magazine. 
Published 10 September 2020
BMW M Vision NEXT’s exterior designer, Jose Alberto Casas Peña

BMW's next supercars: we meet the designer

BMW’s Vision M Next concept broke cover at 2019’s Frankfurt Motor Show. It’s a hint as to what future BMW M products will look like.
Published 16 December 2019

Video: Exclusive McLaren Speedtail preview

Watch David Green's sneak preview of the McLaren Speedtail — a 243mph+ "Hyper-GT" successor to the McLaren F1.
Published 26 October 2018
Rapid switch to electric vehicles will lead to job losses, warns EU car industry

Rapid switch to EVs will put car industry at risk

Tougher CO2 targets to ensure a rapid shift to electric vehicles could put the European automotive sector at risk, says its trade body.
Published 01 October 2018