Articles by Leon Poultney, Contributor

Leon has been navigating a world where automotive and tech collide for almost 20 years, reporting on everything from in-car entertainment to robotised manufacturing plants. Currently, EVs are the focus of his attentions, but give it a few years and it will be electric vertical take-off and landing craft. Outside of work hours, he can be found tinkering with distinctly analogue motorcycles, because electric motors are no replacement for an old Honda inline four.

Articles by: Leon Poultney

Kia unveils potent GT version of its EV 9 electric SUV – with synthesized gear shifts and fake engine noises

By Leon Poultney published 22 November 24

Kia reveals its most potent three-row SUV in the all-electric and slightly wild EV9 GT model.

Hyundai unveils the gargantuan Ioniq 9 – a seven-seater SUV that can cruise for 385 miles on a charge and sterilize your smartphone

By Leon Poultney published 21 November 24

The longest Hyundai in the current line-up offers plenty of interior room and an enticing all-electric range.

The new Mercedes-Benz CLA could help take EV efficiency up a gear – here's why

By Leon Poultney published 18 November 24

The 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLA is slated to be able to return 5.2 miles per kWh – among the highest efficiency levels of any EV currently on sale.

The Smart #3 car next to its interior dashboard

The biggest reason to not buy a new car? Overbearing safety systems that make me never want to drive again

By Leon Poultney published 16 November 24

Overbearing safety systems are making me wish for fully autonomous vehicles to hurry up and go on sale.

EVs are finally embracing physical buttons – with Hyundai being the latest to admit to a touchscreen backlash

By Leon Poultney published 13 November 24

Hyundai Design North America Vice President, Ha Hak-soo, revealed that customers want a return to physical buttons and controls in cars.

LG reveals the future of in-car tech – including a virtual assistant that whisks tired drivers to a nearby coffee shop

By Leon Poultney published 12 November 24

The electronics giant unveils its vision for future vehicle infotainment systems.

I fell in love with the cute and compact Hyundai Inster, but it has one major drawback

By Leon Poultney published 9 November 24

The Hyundai Inster proves that EVs don’t have to be big and bloated to appeal, so long as they aren't expensive.

The 6 best electric motorcycle concepts and launches from EICMA 2024

By Leon Poultney published 9 November 24

We highlight some of the most exciting electric motorcycle and scooter launches from this year's show.

Kia shows off new off-road EV concepts and they look like the perfect apocalypse escape rides

By Leon Poultney published 7 November 24

An off-road ready EV9 and a futuristic camper van based on the marque's upcoming electric commercial vehicle platform entertained crowds.

Royal Enfield has turned this classic WW2 bike into a next-gen EV range – and it might just take electric motorcycles mainstream

By Leon Poultney published 5 November 24

Royal Enfield launches a new EV motorcycle brand, with the debut C6 model due on sale in 2026.

I’ve driven the Kia EV3 and it's one of the best electric vehicles for most people right now

By Leon Poultney published 2 November 24

Kia's latest EV3 will arrive in Europe soon, bringing with it great looks, a solid range and an affordable price tag.

Hyundai's bold new hydrogen concept EV gives us a glimpse of its future, but the tech still has a long way to go

By Leon Poultney published 31 October 24

Previews new production fuel cell EV with 400-mile range

The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra EV has been unleashed – and it’s already bagging speed records

By Leon Poultney published 31 October 24

The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra sets record for fastest four-door EV around the Nurburgring.

The Scout Terra electric pick-up is a throwback to the golden age of American trucks

By Leon Poultney published 28 October 24

Finally, the front bench seat is making a return

A person riding a Can-Am electric motorbike on a road, next to an iPhone being charged in the bike's storage

I’ve ridden Can-Am’s new electric motorcycles – and they’re the best case so far for ditching polluting commuter bikes

By Leon Poultney published 26 October 24

TechRadar tests Can-Am's debut electric motorcycles on the roads of Southern France.

Ferrari unveils its F1-inspired F80 hybrid supercar – the most powerful Ferrari to roll out of Maranello

By Leon Poultney published 18 October 24

Ferrari's F80 moves the game on from the LaFerrari it effectively replaces with more power and more advanced, race-derived technology.

A Rivian car and its dashboard with a Knight Rider KITT makeover

Rivian just gave its EVs a KITT from Knight Rider makeover with this spooky software update

By Leon Poultney published 17 October 24

Headless horsemen, ghosts and Back to the Future all feature

X-Peng EV flaunts new AI-powered autonomous driving powers, but it's still a long road to hands-free motoring

By Leon Poultney published 16 October 24

The Company's ‘Turing Chip’ will power EVs, robots and flying cars

Renault reveals boxy reimagining of the classic R4, proving that electric SUVs don’t need to be bland and faceless

By Leon Poultney published 15 October 24

More practical than its Renault 5 sibling, but just as evocative

Android Automotive fully lands on motorcycles – with built-in Google Maps and flash touchscreen displays

By Leon Poultney published 14 October 24

KTM brings mapping, music and bespoke apps to two wheelers

A Renault 5 EV on the road next to a shot of its interior

I’ve driven the new Renault 5 – and it's finally the first small, fun EV for the masses

By Leon Poultney published 12 October 24

We get behind the wheel of one of the most hotly anticipated European cars in a long time: the Renault 5 E-Tech

Tesla's new Cybercab and futuristic 20-seat Robovan show it's lost its grip on reality

By Leon Poultney published 11 October 24

Tesla unveiled its vision of an autonomous personalized mass transportation future at its We, Robot event. But it lacked the detail that many were hoping for.

iPhone maker Foxconn just revealed two Tesla-rivaling EVs – here's why that could be a smart move

By Leon Poultney published 9 October 24

Foxconn Technology Group, which is best known for manufacturing Apple's iPhone, has revealed a raft of electric vehicles it plans to put into production in the coming years.

A Toyota Hydrogen cartridge sitting inside a car

Toyota's portable hydrogen cartridges look like giant AA batteries – and could spell the end of lengthy EV charging

By Leon Poultney published 9 October 24

Toyota is showcasing the latest developments in its portable hydrogen cartridges, which could be used to power passenger vehilces and home appliances.

Uber bets big on electric – 5 new ways it's planning to tempt you to ride its EVs

By Leon Poultney published 8 October 24

Uber announced a raft of app updates and incentives that it hopes will tempt more of its riders and drivers to adopt electric and reduce local CO2 emissions.

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