
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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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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MGS5 EV 2026 review | High-value mid-size SUV
Updated on 22 April 2026
The MGS5 is a mid-sized electric family SUV that offers up to 298 miles of WLTP range, loads of space and great standard equi...
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Mercedes-AMG SL 2026 review | A luxurious drop-top sports car
Updated on 20 April 2026
The Mercedes-AMG SL is a two-seat roadster, with a history that stretches right back to the 1950s. This latest generation is ...
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Peugeot 408 2026 review | Striking and practical five-door hatchback
Updated on 15 April 2026
The Peugeot 408 is a distinctive mid-sized, five-door ‘fastback’, that blends saloon, hatchback, coupe and SUV body shapes. T...
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Mercedes-Benz EQB 2026 review | A good-value seven-seat electric SUV
Updated on 15 April 2026
If you're after a practical seven-seat SUV that runs on electric power, the Mercedes EQB should be on your shortlist – it's a...
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Mercedes-Benz GLC 2026 review | Smart and upmarket family SUV
Updated on 15 April 2026
The Mercedes GLC is a mid-sized family SUV that’s available with a wide range of engines, including a long-range plug-in hybr...
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Toyota GR86 (2022-2025) review | Simple sports car fun
Updated on 15 April 2026
The Toyota GR86 is the replacement for the GT86 sports coupe, which shares that car's ethos of light-weight, limited-grip, ba...
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Lexus RZ 2026 review | A refined and classy electric SUV
Updated on 15 April 2026
The Lexus RZ is a large luxury all-electric SUV that shares the same underpinnings as the Toyota bZ4X – and enjoys a similar ...
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The Most Efficient Electric Cars in 2026
Updated on 14 April 2026
There's more of a focus than ever on how to keep energy bills down as much as possible, so the question is: what are the most...
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Vicky Parrott: The Renault Twingo proves that cars are still an emotional purchase
Updated on 31 March 2026
CarGurus’ motoring expert and commentator Vicky Parrott has her say on the burning issues in the automotive world. This week,...
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Renault Twingo 2026 review | Small French EV is dripping with appeal
Updated on 31 March 2026
The Renault Twingo is a small, affordable EV. It’s a brilliant example of modern-retro design, and has a WLTP range of up to...
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Honda Prelude 2026 review | A welcome return, and now with hybrid power
Updated on 26 March 2026
The Honda Prelude is a two-door, 2+2 coupe that uses a clever hybrid powertrain to offer efficient running costs with usable,...
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Kia Soul EV (2015-2019) review | A rare but capable electric crossover
Updated on 26 March 2026
The Kia Soul EV can't match the range of more modern EVs, but if it's only ever going to be used for mainly shorter journeys,...
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Range Rover Sport 2026 review | Range Rover luxury in a pair of trainers
Updated on 24 March 2026
The Land Rover Range Rover Sport is a luxury SUV that offers high-class finish, superb refinement and comfort, good handling ...
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Kia Soul EV (2020-2024) review | A bargain long-range used EV
Updated on 24 March 2026
The third-generation Kia Soul might be electric only, but that doesn't diminish its appeal. In fact, this is the most convinc...
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Kia Soul (2015-2019) review | An EV pioneer
Updated on 24 March 2026
The Kia Soul offered eye-catching styling, roomy back seats, and the option of electric power, all the way back in 2015

Citroen C5 X (2022-2025) review | Roomy, comfortable alternative to an SUV
Updated on 18 March 2026
The Citroen C5 X is an unusual mix of saloon, SUV and estate car. It's also tremendously comfortable and refreshingly quirky ...
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Vicky Parrott: Do we really need so many different car models?
Updated on 12 March 2026
CarGurus’ motoring expert and commentator Vicky Parrott has her say on the burning issues in the automotive world. This week,...
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