
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Read moreCupra 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
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
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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