2026 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Review: The Driver’s Compact Hybrid SUV ★★★★☆4.0 / 5 A sharp-driving compact hybrid SUV held back by Mazda’s aging infotainment. 2026 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid exterior Price$34,750 Hybrid Battery Warranty8 yr / 100k mi ⚡ Quick VerdictMazda’s taken Toyota’s proven planetary torque-split hybrid system — the same basic architecture powering millions of Camrys, RAV4s, and Priuses around the world — and dropped it into the CX-50. The outcome is a compact SUV that delivers an EPA-rated 38 MPG combined without giving up the sharp steering, sorted chassis, and genuinely premium cabin that Mazda owners have come to…
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2026 Renault 5 Electric Review: The Retro EV That Gets It Right ★★★★☆4.0 / 5 Cute, capable retro EV that undercuts the Mini Cooper on price 2026 Renault 5 Electric front three-quarter view Price£22,995 Battery40 / 52 kWh ⚡ Quick VerdictThe 2026 Renault 5 Electric nails the retro brief and backs it up with genuine substance. It kicks off at £22,995 in the UK, undercutting key rivals like the Fiat 500e and Mini Cooper Electric by a hefty margin. You get up to 410 km of WLTP range from the 52 kWh battery, and there are three motor options: 95…
2026 Vauxhall Astra Electric Review: The Smart Sub-£30k EV Hatch ★★★★☆4.0 / 5 Sharper value, quieter cabin, and zero-cost estate make it hard to ignore. 2026 Vauxhall Astra Electric in Clover Green — front three-quarter view Price£29,995 Battery54 kWh Power154 hp ⚡ Quick Verdict: Vauxhall hasn’t gone overboard with the styling updates for 2026, but the substance underneath tells a different story. A £5,000 price cut, a bigger 54 kWh battery good for 281 miles of WLTP range, a standard heat pump, and new V2L capability have turned a middling EV into something genuinely compelling. It’s now the most affordable…
The 2026 Audi RS3 facelift sharpens the world’s last five-cylinder pocket rocket. We test its drift-friendly chassis, baby V10 warble and cabin upgrades against rivals. Read our full review.
The 2026 Acura Integra A-Spec gets a bigger screen, wireless CarPlay, and adaptive dampers. Our full review covers performance, pricing, and whether this refreshed sport compact is worth buying.
2026 GAC Aion UT Review — The Sub-$31k EV Hatchback to Beat ★★★★☆4.0 / 5 The Sub-$31k EV Bargain 2026 GAC Aion UT Luxury exterior three-quarter view Price$30,990 0-100 km/h7.3 s Battery60 kWh LFP Power / torque150 kW / 210 Nm ⚡ Quick VerdictAt $30,990 drive-away, the 2026 GAC Aion UT gives you 430 km of WLTP range, a cabin that’s genuinely roomy for its size, and driving dynamics that are properly enjoyable. In a segment where most competitors either ask more money or deliver less range, it’s the most convincing sub-$40k electric hatchback in Australia right now — and…
Our full 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning review covers range, towing, performance, tech, and value. Find out if the final model year Lightning is still worth buying.
Our full 2026 Porsche 911 Carrera review covers design, performance, interior tech, pricing, rivals and whether the base 992.2 is all the 911 you need.
The 2026 Toyota Crown Signia hybrid delivers Lexus-grade comfort and 38 mpg combined from $44,490. Full review with pricing, rivals, and real-world economy.
Our full review of the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric. We drive the GLC 400 4MATIC, test range, charging, and compare it to the BMW iX3. Is it the best luxury electric SUV?
