THERE’S no let-up in the volume of vehicles being released by BYD. But if you think all of its models are fully electric, think again, as the Chinese manufacturer introduces the new Atto 2 DM-i, a super hybrid no FIRST less, that’s BYD language DRIVE: for plug-in hybrid. After seeing the success BYD of the […]

SAY hello to Mazda’s mighty CX-60 and CX-80 SUVs. The CX-60 is a machine I’m very familiar with. After all, it was my trusty steed as I navigated over 700 miles through Morocco with Mazda on one of its Epic Adventures last April. The CX-80 is a new seven-seater version of the CX-60 and is […]

INTRODUCING the new 70mai, 4K T800. It’s the world’s first three-channel High Dynamic Range (HDR) dash cam, featuring not only 4K Ultra HD front recording but also 4K rear recording. It comes equipped with dual Sony Starvis 2 technology, where the front- and rear-facing cameras use IMX678, while the interior camera uses IMX662, all three […]

MOST dash cameras mount to your windscreen, then you connect the power, and you’re all set to record. But the new Miofive Mirror 1 isn’t like most dash cams; instead of it mounting alongside your rear-view mirror on the front windscreen. The Miofive Mirror 1 actually sits over the top of your existing rear-view mirror, […]

THE Miofive S1 4K is an affordable, compact dash cam and as its name suggests, its front-facing camera records in high-definition 4K. It comes equipped with a true 4K UHD sensor and HDR support, so the S1 captures super-sharp detail even in low light thanks to its advanced night vision and its wide 140° field […]

FORD is a company that’s barely recognisable from what it was ten years ago. Like all manufacturers, it is on a mission to phase out internal combustion engines. Ford is also transitioning away from making cars. Its current passenger vehicle range consists only of SUVs, as the Mondeo is long gone, and it killed off […]

THIS is the new Kia EV6, but at first glance you’d be hard pushed to tell it apart from the previous gen. But there are a few changes and improvements, with the most noticeable exterior tweaks at the front. And the new EV6 comes with sleek daytime running lights plus a light bar that flows […]

Northern Ireland drivers have been awarded more than £20m in road claim compensation over the past five years, according to new figures. Almost 20,000 public liability claims for potholes and road defects were made between April 2020 and the end of March 2025, costing Stormont £20.6m in payouts. In 2024/25, the value of claims settled by […]

THIS is the new Renault 5 E-Tech and this is exactly how you bring back an iconic car from the past. It looks simply incredible, especially in this fetching Pop Yellow colour, and it features loads of design cues from the original Renault 5. Such a welcome blast of nostalgia and unlike some manufacturers, yes […]

BUILD YOUR DREAMS or BYD for short are the largest electric car manufacturer in the world. But this week’s test drive from the Chinese manufacturer is a little bit different. I’m driving the BYD Seal U, or to give it its full title he BYD Seal U DM-i. The U is for Utility and indicates […]