Rob Gill

1 week ago | thesun.ie | Rob Gill |Sophie Warburton

A ROLLS-Royce-inspired seven-seater is coming to the UK later this year. It has its own karaoke machine inside, zero gravity seats and all the latest technology. Photos reveal the Xpeng's latest design, with a narrow head and tail lights. It also flaunts a deep grille morphing into a geometric-patterned front skirt. What's unique about this Xpeng X9 is its karaoke machine. Fitted with six mics, passengers can go all out and sing along to their favourite tunes.

1 week ago | thesun.co.uk | Rob Gill

THE brilliant Kia EV3 was crowned World Car of the Year last night – repeating EV9’s triumph 12 months ago. Deja two. The £33k electric crossover, with its 375-mile range and Tardis-like interior, landed the big prize ahead of the BMW X3 and Hyundai Inster. Kia UK boss Paul Philpott said “This is fantastic recognition for our latest EV and for Kia, especially as we entered the 2025 World Car Awards as reigning champions from 2024.

1 week ago | thesun.co.uk | Rob Gill

BEFORE you even think about reporting me, the fish isn’t real. It’s battery-powered. The ducks aren’t real, either. They’re plastic. Now I need to explain why I’ve filled the boot of a Ford Puma with water. Other motors would have soggy seats for months. Whereas a Puma is built for it. It has a deep, hard plastic boot shaped like a kitchen sink with a plughole in the bottom. Chuck in your muddy wellies, wetsuits, golf bags or whatever. Just rinse and drain afterwards. It also works as a paddling pool.

2 weeks ago | thesun.co.uk | Rob Gill

FORD’S new “Power Promise” could save electric car buyers £100 a month versus a petrol car, says its chief Lisa Brankin. The new battery-powered version of the mega-selling Puma has the same monthlies as the petrol car. So no difference there. But cheaper running costs and servicing will put EV buyers miles ahead thanks to Ford’s punchy package of free benefits listed right. Brankin told me: “I think there are two levels of switching. First of all, the rational argument. Payment.

2 weeks ago | thesun.co.uk | Rob Gill

YOU may have noticed that I’m driving a Mini. It’s petrol. With a big sunroof. And lots of John Cooper Works attitude. Nailed-on future classic. One day we’ll look back on 2025 and say, this was Mini at its absolute peak before everything went electric. I mean it. READ MORE ON MOTORSThe regular £25k Mini Cooper is a corker, The Sun’s 2024 Car of the Year. There’s nothing classier for the money. And it’s a Mini. So it’s a hoot to drive. Then add the two things British drivers love most. Roof-down motoring.