Tim Barnes-Clay
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XPeng G6: Five Things I Like About It (opens the original)
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As London’s key decision-makers handle the transition to net-zero, the capital’s fleet managers and executive drivers are navigating the journey to zero-emissions motoring, writes Tim Barnes-Clay. Even though electric vehicles (EVs) haven’t been around for long, the market already feels overwhelmingly crowded. That’s especially true after the recent avalanche of Chinese brands entering the UK, with some debuting vehicles that successfully rival decades-long established marques. Named after found
Leapmotor B03X: The Small Electric SUV That Makes Sense for London (opens the original)
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Leapmotor is aiming at the UK’s increasingly crowded small electric SUV market with the new B03X. With a roomy cabin, generous standard equipment and a £26,995 price tag, can this Chinese newcomer give established rivals a run for their money? If you’re looking for a compact electric SUV, choice is no longer the issue. From the Renault 4 E-Tech and Ford Puma Gen-E to Kia’s EV2 and EV3, the small EV market is becoming one of the industry’s most hotly contested segments. That’s why Leapmotor has j
Battle of Prestige: BMW X3 vs Mercedes GLC (opens the original)
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BMW’s X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC go head-to-head in the executive SUV stakes – but which German marque makes the stronger statement? Image and functionality go hand in hand when it comes to premium SUVs. Whether you’re heading to a high-stakes meeting in Canary Wharf or travelling out of the capital for business, your choice of whip becomes an integral part of your professional prestige. For the sake of argument in this feature, we’ve narrowed it down to two vehicles – and surprise, surprise, they
From China with Love: Xpeng’s Luxury Ambition (opens the original)
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China is changing the car industry at extraordinary speed. For affluent professionals used to proven premium brands, the next chapter of that transformation is becoming ever more challenging to turn a blind eye to, writes our motoring journalist Tim Barnes-Clay. I had seen more Chinese cars than you can shake a stick at before, but this was different. I was flying to China itself – and it was my first time. Once I had navigated Guangzhou-Baiyun Airport and immigration, made sure my eSIM and VPN
Lexus ES 350e Review: Is this the best electric executive car? (opens the original)
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For business leaders, corporate decision-makers and high-income professionals, an executive car needs to do more than take the scenic route through total chaos. It needs to make the journey easier, writes motoring journalist Tim Barnes-Clay. That could mean quietly hoovering up motorway miles between meetings, providing a comfortable haven while crossing London, or giving you somewhere to work or power down. Having spent time behind the wheel of the all-new Lexus ES 350e, I reckon Lexus has unde
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