Vicky Parrott

Vicky Parrott

Vicky Parrott is a contributing editor at CarGurus. Vicky started her career at Autocar and spent a happy eight years there as a road tester and video presenter, before progressing to be deputy road test editor at What Car? magazine and Associate Editor for DrivingElectric. She's a specialist in EVs but she does also admit to enjoying a V8 and a flyweight.

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Mercedes-Benz CLA 2026 review | One of the best compact electric cars

Mercedes-Benz CLA 2026 review | One of the best compact electric cars

Updated on 11 August 2026

The new Mercedes-Benz CLA is the first of a new era of cars from the German manufacturer. It gets a new platform, an EV range...

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Skoda Enyaq 2026 review | A brilliant all-round electric SUV

Skoda Enyaq 2026 review | A brilliant all-round electric SUV

Updated on 10 August 2026

The Skoda Enyaq is a big, five-seat, pure electric family SUV. It’s offered with a choice of three batteries, a range of up t...

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Ford Puma 2026 review | Still the best small SUV you can buy?

Ford Puma 2026 review | Still the best small SUV you can buy?

Updated on 10 August 2026

The Ford Puma has injected a bit of style into and driving fun into the compact crossover class, while remaining practical, t...

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GWM Ora Funky Cat (2022-2023) review | A likeable if unexceptional electric hatchback

GWM Ora Funky Cat (2022-2023) review | A likeable if unexceptional electric hatchback

Updated on 16 July 2026

The Ora Funky Cat is an all-electric hatchback from Chinese brand Ora, which is part of the huge conglomerate Great Wall Moto...

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Tesla Model 3 Review (2018-present)

Tesla Model 3 Review (2018-present)

Updated on 15 July 2026

The Tesla Model 3 is one of the best premium electric cars you can buy. It doesn’t have many direct rivals, since there aren’...

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Hyundai Santa Fe 2026 review | A stylish, and very practical, large SUV

Hyundai Santa Fe 2026 review | A stylish, and very practical, large SUV

Updated on 29 June 2026

Further updates to the already impressive Hyundai Santa Fe have turned it into one of our favourite seven-seat SUVs.

Porsche Macan Electric 2026 review | The sportiest of the sporty electric SUVs

Porsche Macan Electric 2026 review | The sportiest of the sporty electric SUVs

Updated on 17 June 2026

The Porsche Macan is a compact electric performance SUV that offers some of the best handling of any electric SUV. Competitio...

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Land Rover Discovery 2026 review | Hugely spacious and supremely talented family SUV

Land Rover Discovery 2026 review | Hugely spacious and supremely talented family SUV

Updated on 12 June 2026

The Land Rover Discovery is a large SUV, and is a family favourite thanks to its cavernous interior with seating for seven ad...

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Peugeot 308 2026 review | A stylish and broadly defined family hatchback

Peugeot 308 2026 review | A stylish and broadly defined family hatchback

Updated on 5 June 2026

The Peugeot 308 is one of the most stylish cars in the family car class, and is available with petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid...

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Renault 5 2026 review | Retro charm and electric tech form a winning combination

Renault 5 2026 review | Retro charm and electric tech form a winning combination

Updated on 5 June 2026

The Renault 5 is a small yet practical electric hatchback that’s great value, fun to drive and absolutely brilliant to look a...

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Hyundai i20 2026 review | A sensible, practical small car with a long warranty

Hyundai i20 2026 review | A sensible, practical small car with a long warranty

Updated on 1 June 2026

For 2026, the Hyundai i20 gives you more for your money than many of its rivals. And that means it can make a lot of sense.

Mercedes-Benz EQC (2019-2024) review | Mercedes’ first electric SUV still impresses today

Mercedes-Benz EQC (2019-2024) review | Mercedes’ first electric SUV still impresses today

Updated on 27 May 2026

The Mercedes EQC is a plush, pure-electric SUV offering a range of up to 252 miles. It’s sophisticated to drive, smart to sit...

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Vicky Parrott: A short-range used EV can make the perfect second car

Vicky Parrott: A short-range used EV can make the perfect second car

Updated on 26 May 2026

CarGurus contributor and electric-car expert Vicky Parrott has her say on the issues of the day in the motoring world. This w...

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Cupra Born 2026 review | A sporty alternative to the VW ID.3

Cupra Born 2026 review | A sporty alternative to the VW ID.3

Updated on 20 May 2026

The Cupra Born is Seat's take on the VW ID.3 electric car, but with a sportier twist. The result is a smart and fun electric ...

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Vauxhall Astra 2026 review | Adds flair to the familiar

Vauxhall Astra 2026 review | Adds flair to the familiar

Updated on 13 May 2026

The Vauxhall Astra is one of the most well-known family cars in the UK. The latest version adds some flair to the familiar - ...

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Volkswagen ID. Buzz 2026 review | A spacious and stylish family bus

Volkswagen ID. Buzz 2026 review | A spacious and stylish family bus

Updated on 6 May 2026

The Volkswagen ID Buzz is a fully electric family MPV that also just happens to be one of the most desirable cars on sale.

Volkswagen ID.5 2026 review | Style-led electric family SUV

Volkswagen ID.5 2026 review | Style-led electric family SUV

Updated on 6 May 2026

The Volkswagen ID.5 is the sportier-looking version of the Volkswagen ID.4. It’s a practical, five-door electric SUV, but the...

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Hyundai Ioniq 9 2026 review | Genuinely luxurious electric seven-seater

Hyundai Ioniq 9 2026 review | Genuinely luxurious electric seven-seater

Updated on 6 May 2026

The Hyundai Ioniq 9 is a pure-electric, full-sized seven-seat SUV that’s luxurious enough to step on the toes of Land Rover a...

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Toyota bZ4X 2026 review | A sensible, well-equipped electric SUV

Toyota bZ4X 2026 review | A sensible, well-equipped electric SUV

Updated on 6 May 2026

The Toyota bZ4X is a mid-sized electric crossover SUV that offers an alternative to cars such as the Nissan Ariya, Tesla Mode...

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Nissan X-Trail 2026 review | A surprisingly capable and versatile family SUV

Nissan X-Trail 2026 review | A surprisingly capable and versatile family SUV

Updated on 1 May 2026

The Nissan X-Trail is a large family SUV that’s offered with a choice of five- or seven-seat layouts, and an intriguing ‘e-Po...

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Volkswagen ID.7 2026 review | An easygoing electric executive car

Volkswagen ID.7 2026 review | An easygoing electric executive car

Updated on 28 April 2026

The Volkswagen ID.7 is the firm's electric executive car, which offers a long range and exceptional amounts of interior space...

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Range Rover 2026 review | Still the definitive luxury SUV

Range Rover 2026 review | Still the definitive luxury SUV

Updated on 27 April 2026

The Range Rover is a large, luxury SUV, but you probably know that since it’s also a household name that has defined the pres...

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Vicky Parrott: Battery pre-conditioning is the EV essential that nobody talks about

Vicky Parrott: Battery pre-conditioning is the EV essential that nobody talks about

Updated on 27 April 2026

It sounds like a hugely geeky thing that you need never bother yourself about, but a manual battery pre-heat button is key to...

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2026 review | Executive saloon combines comfort and tech

Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2026 review | Executive saloon combines comfort and tech

Updated on 23 April 2026

Mercedes-Benz's traditional executive saloon offers huge mile-covering ability and a mix of diesel, petrol and plug-in hybrid...

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