Kia Niro Hybrid – the rational choice.

If you were looking for something that is extremely fuel efficient yet impresses on all fronts, look no further than the Kia Niro Hybrid. If you ask someone on the street what is a Kia Niro, chances are the replies you get are of the same tune as “efficient”, “family car” or maybe even “boring”. And that was something the Niro Hybrid couldn’t escape from, being relegated to the echelon of ...

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Polestar 2 Dual Motor – lightning does strike twice.

For those who wish to savour earth-shattering speed and power, wrapped up in a discreet sterile package. Welcome everyone, to the Polestar 2 Dual Motor.  Imagine: You are someone who is looking to snag up a new EV, but not just any EV. This EV has to be fast and agile, with enough power to rocket off into the sunset. However, you are also in the market for something sensible. Something that ...

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Mazda MX-30 – zen mode on.

Mazda has finally decided to take part in the EV race, and what better way to join the fight than with something that is truly unique? Welcome to the Mazda MX-30. Based on the CX-30, the Mazda MX-30 is the Hiroshima-based automaker's first foray into the EV battleground, and it’s a smorgasbord of Mazda quirks and ingenuity. I really like it. sleek compactness. Right off the bat, the Mazda MX-30 dresses up to ...

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Volvo XC40 Recharge – swedish symphony.

Volvo is on the charge, quite literally, and it wants to fully electrify its lineup come 2030. Leading this charge is the XC40 Recharge, showing the world how the Swedes can do it in an organised, formal manner. The Volvo XC40 Recharge (And the C40 Recharge, which we reviewed earlier) are Volvo’s first foray into the EV space. Even with its EV underpinnings, it can still hold its own against ...

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Mercedes EQB 250: charging ahead.

It was only a matter of time before Mercedes turned their attention to electrifying the GLB, and sure enough, the EQB was born. It seems like only yesterday when electric vehicles (EVs) first hit the market. Now, with more countries and individuals touting electrification as “the future”, automotive manufacturers are pushing out new EVs by the dozen. Not wanting to miss out on a big share of the EV pie, Mercedes ...

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