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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Vauxhall Astra 2026 review | Adds flair to the familiar

Vauxhall Astra 2026 review | Adds flair to the familiar

Updated on 9 September 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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Kia Niro EV (2022-2026) review | A dependable and practical used EV

Kia Niro EV (2022-2026) review | A dependable and practical used EV

Updated on 7 September 2026

This compact electric family SUV impresses with its efficiency, long range and general family motoring capabilities. Top-end ...

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Jeep Avenger 2026 review | A rugged, competitive SUV

Jeep Avenger 2026 review | A rugged, competitive SUV

Updated on 7 September 2026

The Jeep Avenger is a small SUV only a bit longer than small cars like the Volkswagen Polo. It's available in both electric a...

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MINI Hatchback 2026 review | A convincing evolution of the modern MINI

MINI Hatchback 2026 review | A convincing evolution of the modern MINI

Updated on 7 September 2026

The latest MINI offers the style, desirability and enjoyable driving experience that modern MINIs always have, but it also re...

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Renault Megane E-Tech 2026 review | A great-value electric crossover

Renault Megane E-Tech 2026 review | A great-value electric crossover

Updated on 28 August 2026

The Renault Megane E-Tech is an electric family hatch with a dose of crossover style, making it a far cry from the Meganes of...

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BMW iX1 2026 review | Classy and efficient compact electric SUV

BMW iX1 2026 review | Classy and efficient compact electric SUV

Updated on 27 August 2026

The BMW iX1 is a mid-sized, pure-electric family SUV that offers good pace and efficiency, decent cabin space and one of the ...

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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 20 August 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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Renault Clio 2027 review | Early impressions of France's forthcoming supermini

Renault Clio 2027 review | Early impressions of France's forthcoming supermini

Updated on 20 August 2026

The Renault Clio is a compact, five-door hatchback that’s been around for long enough to have become a household name. It rem...

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Audi Q7 2026 review | A really good seven-seat luxury SUV

Audi Q7 2026 review | A really good seven-seat luxury SUV

Updated on 14 August 2026

This new, third-generation Audi Q7 is not here to charm you. It’s here to make seven-seat family life easy, while reminding y...

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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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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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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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