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Honda e:Ny1 review: A solid first stab at a mainstream EV
Gareth Butterfield tests Honda's new fully-electric crossover, the curiously-named e:Ny1
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Hyundai Tucson plug-in hybrid review: A pricey power option, but it works well
Gareth Butterfield has been testing the versatile and well-equipped Hyundai Tucson in its top-spec plug-in form
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BYD Dolphin review: Nice car, shame about the name
Gareth Butterfield tests the BYD Dolphin to see how it compares against some of the obvious EV rivals
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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers 'plenty of room to play with'
Gareth Butterfield tests Vauxhall's new estate car in its plug-in hybrid to see if it can stand up to busy family life while offering the best of both worlds
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New Hyundai Kona review: A stylish solution for practical family transport
Gareth Butterfield has been testing the all-new Kona, a small SUV from the Korean brand
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Our consumer writer set up PlayStation sim rig on a budget
Gareth Butterfield has always enjoyed racing games, so he set out to see if he could take his gaming to the next level - for a pittance
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Clever budget Amazon devices turn your car's touchscreen into a smart tablet
Gareth Butterfield tests the Carluex Air wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay adaptor, which comes with a very clever feature
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We tried the Thinkware F70 Pro a dash cam with stealth on its side
Gareth Butterfield tests one of the latest dash camera launches from Thinkware, the Thinkware F70 Pro and while it may be small it's simple and subtle
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I test an Amazon heated massage seat that adds a luxury feel to any car
Gareth Butterfield turns his car's cabin into a cocoon of comfort by adding an innovative new seat cover
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Jaguar I-Pace review: There's definitely life in the old dog still
Gareth Butterfield takes Jaguar's game-changing I-Pace away on a long journey to see if you can teach and old dog new tricks
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We test a gadget that warns you about speed cameras and road hazards
Gareth Butterfield takes the Ooono Co-Driver No1 and Co-Driver No2 devices for a spin
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I tested the V12 Detect Slim- Dyson's most powerful, lightweight vacuum
Gareth Butterfield has been putting Dyson's clever cordless vacuum through its paces in a house filled with dog hair
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We list the 10 best pressure washers to blast away the winter grime this spring
Gareth Butterfield has been pricing up the best options for washing cars and gardens after a long and soggy winter
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Honda CRV review: Piling on the practicality in a bigger, better version
Motoring Editor Gareth Butterfield's family members are long-term CR-V fans - can the new version match up to the familiar favourites?
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16 great Amazon deals on spring-time DIY essentials
Consumer writer Gareth Butterfield picked out some of the best Amazon deals on some of 2024's hottest DIY goodies from classic tools to helpful gadgets
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Best ways to clean muddy dogs - seven products to tackle dirty paws
Gareth Butterfield lists some of the most important products you should be buying if, like him, you've got a dog that loves to get muddy
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Gorgeous Mother's Day gift turns precious memories into a book to treasure
If you're looking for a Mother's Day gift that will really pull at the heartstrings, this is the perfect present for your mum or grandma - and it's something the whole family can work on together
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I go off in search of the perfect UK driving roads - in the perfect car
Motoring editor Gareth Butterfield heads off to stunning Snowdonia in search of the UK's best driving road
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We pick out the most expensive car parts sold on eBay in the last 12 months
Motoring editor Gareth Butterfield has been eyeing up some of the most expensive car parts bought on eBay over the last year - and there were some surprising highlights
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Why I think the latest Range Rover Sport might be the best of the breed
Motoring editor Gareth Butterfield falls for the charms of the latest version of the Range Rover Sport
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I take a 'meal drink' on a road trip to see if it can save me a lunch stop
Motoring editor Gareth Butterfield skips lunch on a busy day to test out the claims made by popular meal-drink maker yfood
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iRobot has announced a sale, with up to £600 off its popular range
There are some amazing deals on the Roomba range of robot vacuums and mops, but you'll have to be quick
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We borrowed a car with an AI system fitted to see what it's like to live with
Motoring editor Gareth Butterfield spent a week getting to know a new AI system that's being fitted to a handful of mainstream cars to get a glimpse into a new chapter of automotive technology
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We test a selection of the latest outdoor security cameras
Consumer technology writer Gareth Butterfield has been living with a range of outdoor spotlight cameras that all promise top-spec features for an affordable price
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MG4 EV X Power review: Straight-line silliness from one of the best EVs on sale
Motoring editor Gareth Butterfield spends a week in MG's bonkers hatchback - but is more power really such a good thing?