The Kia EV1 arrives at a pivotal moment for Europe’s smallest cars. With the long‑running Picanto finally reaching the end of its lifecycle, one of the last petrol city cars on the continent is bowing out. Kia’s decision to replace it with a fully electric model reflects a wider industry shift: emissions rules,…
Few cars have earned global affection quite like the Mazda MX‑5 — known as the Miata in North America and the Eunos Roadster in Japan. As the world’s best‑selling two‑seat convertible, it has defined accessible sports‑car joy for over four generations since its debut in 1989. The current ND generation, now eleven…
Imagine a city where movement feels effortless — where quiet, electric microcars glide through neighbourhoods, connecting homes, cafés, and workplaces with zero fuss and zero emissions. This isn’t a distant dream; it’s the next chapter in urban life. Microcars are redefining what mobility means. They take up half the space, cost a…
Vauxhall was ahead of its time. Back in 2012, the Ampera introduced range-extender electric technology to European buyers years before most manufacturers had considered the idea. Our custom rendering explores how a Vauxhall SUV based on Leapmotor technology could look. Europe isn't exactly spoilt for choice when it comes to REEVs (range-extending…
Today, Tomorrow, Toyota: Few manufacturers have been criticised more for their EV strategy than Toyota. While rivals raced towards all-electric futures, Toyota continued investing heavily in hybrid technology. Yet in 2026, the world's largest carmaker remains one of the industry's most profitable and stable players. With tightening emissions regulations, ZEV mandates and…
For most of its history, Smart built its reputation around doing one thing exceptionally well. Our exclusive image compares the original Smart Fortwo and our "next generation" interpretation. Tiny dimensions, clever packaging and a focus on urban mobility made the original Fortwo one of the most recognisable city cars ever produced. Yet…
The year is 2011. The Nissan Leaf is taking centre stage as the newcomer to an electric market that mainstream legacy brands believed would never catch on. Little did they know at the time, an engineering superpower was being born in eastern China. Today, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) dominates the…
The Citroën Ami is one of the smartest urban vehicles of the modern era. Yet despite its tiny dimensions, minimal battery pack, and quadricycle classification, it still costs around £8,000 in many markets. The reason is simple: it has been engineered to operate on public roads. But what if it didn’t have…