Dean Gibson

1 week ago | autoexpress.co.uk | Dean Gibson

The Ford Ranger PHEV manages to deliver lower emissions that will benefit business users while still offering all of the cargo carrying and towing capability that the standard diesel model can offer. For that reason alone the PHEV will be a top choice with buyers, while the Stormtrak trim has some added visual appeal that will draw more customers in.

2 weeks ago | autoexpress.co.uk | Dean Gibson

There’s a new buzzword in the world of electric vehicles – affordability. It seems that with each new model that’s launched, prices become cheaper, while those EVs that have been around for a bit longer have seen a steady fall in their prices over time. Take the Citroen e-C4 as an example. This electric crossover hatchback has been on the market since 2020, and during its time on sale it has gone through a number of revisions to keep it competitive.

4 weeks ago | autoexpress.co.uk | Dean Gibson

With the lower end of the market covered by the likes of the Sandero supermini, Jogger seven-seater and Spring electric city car, the only way was up for the expansion of Dacia’s range. Enter the Dacia Bigster compact SUV, a model with a name that neatly describes its position: it’s like a Duster, but bigger. But there’s a bit more to it than simply larger dimensions and more space, because this is also the first model from the Renault Group to use its new 1.8-litre hybrid powertrain.

1 month ago | autoexpress.co.uk | Dean Gibson

While the latest C 63 has driven into a plug-in hybrid cul de sac, the Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 offers the kind of driving experience that AMG buyers will be familiar with. The hybrid tech makes up far less of the powertrain, so you can revel in the sound and power of the six-cylinder engine, especially in Cabriolet guise. Sharp looks and decent all-round performance complete the package, but at a hefty price. The latest Mercedes-AMG C 63 caused consternation among fans of the brand.

1 month ago | autoexpress.co.uk | Alex Ingram |Dean Gibson

While Audi first joined the EV fray with SUVs, the A6 Avant e-tron is arguably a better prospect than any of the pure-electric models that came before it. The combination of an estate car body and a powerful electric powertrain taps into a particular niche that Audi carved for itself with its petrol and diesel-engined cars; and with a long range and fast-charging capability, the A6 Avant e-tron delivers the kind of tech the company is also famous for.