REVEALED: 2026 Toyota RAV4 GR Sport

A 300bhp Family Rocket urban off-road warrior?!

The world’s best-selling SUV has just had a serious upgrade. I was at an exclusive Toyota preview event in Brussels to get my hands (and camera) on the brand-new 2026 Toyota RAV4 GR Sport, and let me tell you, this is a whole new beast. Yes, the sixth-generation RAV4 has officially made its global debut, and it’s not holding back. Toyota’s taken everything that made the RAV4 a suburban legend – and added more power, more tech, and a whole lot more attitude.

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21/05/2025 0

Review: BYD Seal U DM-i PHEV SUV

Not an EV – This Seal’s a Hybrid

The BYD Seal is an EV saloon from China’s biggest maker of new energy vehicles. And it’s rather good! Now, it’s joined by another Seal – except this one isn’t a saloon; it’s an SUV. What’s more, it’s not even an EV – it’s a plug-in hybrid! Should it feature on your next family car buying shortlist? Well, let’s find out.

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22/09/2024 0

Review: 2025 MG HS Petrol & PHEV Driven

Hugely popular and importance SUV for MG just got bigger and better?

MG is truly on a roll, celebrating its 100th anniversary this year and marking it with the launch of several new cars, including their UK best-seller, the all-new 2025 MG HS. With over 57,000 units sold in the UK alone, the MG HS is now the eighth best-selling car in the country this year. This isn’t just a facelift; it’s a full-blown second-generation model based closely on the Chinese third-gen Roewe RX5 introduced in 2022.

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03/08/2024 4

BYD Seal U DM-i Hybrid SUV Walkaround

New SUV at BYD’s Uxbridge HQ

This is the new BYD Seal U DM-i Hybrid SUV, and I had an opportunity to take a close look at it while visiting BYD’s brand-new headquarters in Uxbridge, UK. BYD (Build Your Dreams) is not just making waves; they’re creating a tidal wave in the automotive industry, surpassing even Tesla in global electrified car sales. So is this U DM-i worth putting on your family-car shortlist?

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31/05/2024 1