I’ve driven the new Cupra Raval and it’s proof that the hot hatch can live on in the EV era
 I’ve driven the new Cupra Raval and it’s proof that the hot hatch can live on in the EV era

Cupra unleashes the first car on the new Volkswagen MEB+ platform and it’s a proper pocket rocket

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I replaced Ford BlueCruise with an open-source driver-assistance system — after 1,000 miles, I’m not going back
 I replaced Ford BlueCruise with an open-source driver-assistance system — after 1,000 miles, I’m not going back

After nearly 1,000 miles with Comma 4 in a Ford F-150 Lightning, I found an open-source driver-assistance system that made me skip Ford’s $500-a-year BlueCruise subscription.

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There’s a micro mobility revolution underway in the USA, spurred on by a rise in popularity of golf carts — could this be a turning point for the country that pioneered gigantic SUVs?
 There’s a micro mobility revolution underway in the USA, spurred on by a rise in popularity of golf carts — could this be a turning point for the country that pioneered gigantic SUVs?

America’s small-car revolution is underway — and golf carts are leading the charge

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I logged 250 miles testing Android Auto vs Apple CarPlay and there’s one I’m going to stick with
 I logged 250 miles testing Android Auto vs Apple CarPlay and there’s one I’m going to stick with

Which of these competent dashboards deserves to take priority in your vehicle? I put in the miles to find out.

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I’ve driven the new Mercedes VLE — and this limousine-like electric van made me rethink what a family car should be
 I’ve driven the new Mercedes VLE — and this limousine-like electric van made me rethink what a family car should be

Vans have been relatively slow to adopt electrification, but the new Mercedes VLE shows that van lovers are finally getting some greener choices.

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Tesla’s Summer Update makes Grok the smart assistant it was always meant to be
 Tesla’s Summer Update makes Grok the smart assistant it was always meant to be

Tesla’s latest update makes Grok much more useful behind the wheel

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Xpeng claims China is close to making a Tesla Model Y beater — but my experience suggests it’ll fall short for two big reasons
 Xpeng claims China is close to making a Tesla Model Y beater — but my experience suggests it’ll fall short for two big reasons

Can Xpeng really beat the Tesla Model Y? After driving both, I have doubts

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EV tech is trickling down to hybrid and combustion vehicles, and I’m here for it
 EV tech is trickling down to hybrid and combustion vehicles, and I’m here for it

Software updates aren’t just for EVs anymore, as combustion and hybrids are seeing OTA updates that can help support new features and even recalls.

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Best speed camera detectors for UK drivers in 2026: dedicated GPS devices that help you stay on the right side of the law
 Best speed camera detectors for UK drivers in 2026: dedicated GPS devices that help you stay on the right side of the law

The best speed camera detectors for avoiding costly fines in 2026

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Volkswagen unveils its innovative eBike with the world’s first integrated rear-view camera and smart glasses
 Volkswagen unveils its innovative eBike with the world’s first integrated rear-view camera and smart glasses

This Volkswagen eBike has a rear-view camera, blind-spot alerts, and a HUD.

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