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Why EV insurance costs more in 2026 — and the models quietly beating petrol on premiums
The received wisdom that an electric car will always sting you harder on insurance is finally starting to crack — but not evenly, and not for everyone. The latest ABI motor insurance tracker shows…
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Everyone told me diesel was finished. Then Audi kept the A6 TDI on its 2026 UK price list at £59,005 for the…
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Spend north of £60,000 on an electric SUV and you expect it to be untouchable. In 2026, only a handful actually are…
Volvo EX90 review (2026): the seven-seat electric Volvo that finally makes sense for UK families
Ninety-six thousand pounds bought you exactly one thing when the Volvo EX90 first landed on UK driveways in 2023: an Ultra-trim seven-seater…
BMW i7 review 2026: is the £100k electric limo worth it for UK buyers?
Start with the number that frames everything: £101,865. That's where the BMW i7 now opens in the UK, per What Car?'s 2026…
Mercedes EQE review 2026: the executive EV that’s quietly got cheaper to lease
A used Mercedes EQE now starts at £37,028. The same car, new, opens at £69,365. That gap — very nearly half the…
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Porsche Panamera depreciation: the real 3-year forecast
Porsche Panamera depreciation is real but gentler than its class. We forecast the 3-year drop on a £90k-plus flagship and whether to buy or lease.
