With combustion engines no longer part of the mix, what does Abarth have in its arsenal to convert the humbler Fiat 600e into something of a curious hot hatch alternative? A combination of motorsport-derived component upgrades and synthetic engine sounds it seems. Gimmicky? Yes but that doesn’t...

To English-speakers’ ears, everything sounds better in Italian, hence this compact, electric SUV’s Elettrica suffix — by summer 2025 it will have been joined by a mild hybrid alternative, titled Ibrida. Weird, then, that Junior doesn’t sound at all Italian. Therein lies the problem the Italian government...

Introduced in 2024, the latest generation of Dacia Duster represents a further refinement of an already impressive and popular car. It’s now more efficient and smarter looking but still maintains its budget appeal. Because it seems almost every manufacturer is clambering to grab a slice of the compact...

Of course, the BMW X1 needs to be pretty good to make a splash against rivals like the Volvo XC40 , Lexus NX , Mercedes GLA and Audi Q3 - not to mention the stylish new Alfa Romeo Tonale and ever-popular Range Rover Evoque . Mainstream competitors like the Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage...

Playing three roles in the British marque’s line-up means there’s a risk that the MINI Aceman isn’t as focused as it could be. As there’s no 5-door version of the MINI Cooper Electric the Aceman needs to be small enough to appeal to those who would buy such a thing — yet it’s also effectively a replacement...

The T-Cross is Volkswagen's answer to the likes of the Nissan Juke and Peugeot 2008 - a small SUV that's designed to be practical, good to drive and have a dash of style too.  Of course there's no shortage of small crossovers on the market, but the VW T-Cross makes a strong case for itself as the...