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1 week ago | 
automotiveblog.co.uk | Gareth Herincx
We spend a memorable week with the MG Cyberster – the only all-electric roadster on the UK market…If cars were chosen purely for kerb appeal, then MG is onto a winner with the stunning Cyberster. I was loaned a Cyberster for a week and I can’t remember the last time a test car garnered so many compliments and questions. Whether it’s a thumbs up from fellow drivers, or people coming up to me to say how cool it looks, or simply to ask “what is it?”. As things stand the Cyberster is pretty unique.
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2 weeks ago | 
automotiveblog.co.uk | BYD Seal |Gareth Herincx
We drive the latest model from BYD, which recently overtook Tesla to become world’s leading EV maker…In 2024, Tesla made slightly less (4,500) electric vehicles than Chinese powerhouse BYD. A small margin, maybe, but a massive statement. BYD is now the biggest manufacturer of electric cars globally. Founded in February 1995, BYD (Build Your Dreams) has expanded rapidly since it launched in the UK in 2023.
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4 weeks ago | 
automotiveblog.co.uk | Gareth Herincx
With Easter and spring-time staycations on the horizon, it’s easy to get distracted by packing and forget the importance of checking your vehicle and its tyres ahead of a long journey. We’ve teamed up with the experts at leading mid-range tyre brand, Davanti Tyres, to recommended these five maintenance checks to carry out before you set off on your road trip.
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1 month ago | 
automotiveblog.co.uk | Gareth Herincx
First chance to get behind the wheel of the new Ford Puma Gen-E – the electric version of the UK’s best-selling car of 2023 and 2024How time flies. Five years ago, I attended the press launch of the original (petrol) Ford Puma in sunny Spain. I remember it well. Not only was the sporty compact SUV impressive, but it was the last major new car event before the first lockdown. It’s a mark of the success of the Ford Puma that it’s now become one of the most familiar cars on the road.
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1 month ago | 
automotiveblog.co.uk | Gareth Herincx
We test the performance version of the Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica – on track and UK roads for the first time…At the end of last year, I spent an entertaining week with the entry-level Alfa Romeo Junior – the first electric car from the iconic Italian brand.
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1 month ago | 
automotiveblog.co.uk | Gareth Herincx
We get behind the wheel of the Citroen e-C3 – one of the most affordable electric cars on the market…There are many reasons why EVs are not selling as well as had been hoped, including the lack of incentives, patchy public charging infrastructure and range anxiety. But for many drivers, it’s the upfront cost – which is why cars like the all-new Citroen e-C3 are so important. Starting at £21,990, it’s about the same price as an equivalent, well-equipped, small petrol hatchback.
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1 month ago | 
automotiveblog.co.uk | Gareth Herincx
We get behind the wheel of the acclaimed Hyundai Santa Fe – a large seven-seat SUV with serious kerb appeal…It’s no wonder the fifth-generation Hyundai Santa Fe has already won so many trophies, including the Large Crossover of the Year category title at the prestigious UK Car of the Year Awards. Boldly-styled, comfortable and remarkably practical, it’s even likely to tempt buyers away from large family SUVs offered by premium brands including Land Rover, Audi and BMW.
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1 month ago | 
automotiveblog.co.uk | Gareth Herincx
Almost six in 10 drivers say they are hit with surprise repair costs for their car every year, typically forking out £617. More than a third (37%) of those facing these repairs said they experienced financial difficulty in paying for them. Tyres top the list of unexpected motoring costs (64%), followed by brake repairs on 24%. A further fifth (21%) were seemingly victims of Britain’s poor road surfaces as they had to pay out for new suspension parts such as shock absorbers and springs.
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2 months ago | 
automotiveblog.co.uk | Gareth Herincx
A second car from a new brand to the UK. We get behind the wheel of the Leapmotor C10 family SUV…Yes, the Leapmotor C10 is yet another SUV from yet another Chinese manufacturer. The difference is that unlike most of the other new car brands from China, Leapmotor is a joint venture with Stellantis – the group which already includes Peugeot, Vauxhall, Fiat, Citroen, Jeep – to name but a few.
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2 months ago | 
automotiveblog.co.uk | Gareth Herincx
We get behind the wheel of the fourth-generation Skoda Superb – and the good news is that it’s better than ever…Skoda has a reputation for building spacious, safe, well-built, dependable cars that are great value for money, and if ever a car ticked those boxes, it’s the latest Superb. Available as a hatchback (just ‘hatch’ in Skoda speak) or cavernous estate, it’s a fantastic family choice – especially if SUVs don’t rock your boat.