Leon Poultney

Leon Poultney

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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

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

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

Hyundai Ioniq 5 interior

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

By Leon Poultney published

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

LG Digital Cockpit gamma

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

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

Hyundai Inster

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

By Leon Poultney published

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

EICMA 2024

The 6 best electric motorcycle concepts and launches from EICMA 2024

By Leon Poultney published

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

Kia EV3 first drive Seoul

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

By Leon Poultney published

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

EMBARGO: Hyundai Initium Concept

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

Previews new production fuel cell EV with 400-mile range

Xiaomi SU7 Ultra

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

By Leon Poultney published

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

Scout Motors

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

By Leon Poultney published

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

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

Ferrari F80

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

By Leon Poultney published

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

Headless horsemen, ghosts and Back to the Future all feature

XPeng Motor P7+

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

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

Renault 4 E-Tech

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

By Leon Poultney published

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

KTM V80 H88 infotainment system

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

By Leon Poultney published

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

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

Tesla Cybercab

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

By Leon Poultney published

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.

Foxtron Model D

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

By Leon Poultney published

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

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

Uber has introduced WA2R in Delhi

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

By Leon Poultney published

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.

Hyundai Waymo

Robotaxis are ramping up – Hyundai signs deal with Waymo to provide its next-gen autonomous rides

By Leon Poultney published

Hyundai providing its Ioniq 5 robotaxi platform to Waymo will allow it to expand at much greater speed, as autonomous ride-hailing services finally catch on.

Renault Embleme Hydrogen

Renault’s striking new Emblème concept car runs on hydrogen – could this signal a resurgence for the alternative fuel?

By Leon Poultney published

Renault takes the wraps off its latest concept car, which the company hopes will reduce lifetime CO2 emissions by 90%.

Joby Aviation eVTOL craft

Toyota invests another $500 million in an electric air taxi company as it soars toward the future of air mobility

By Leon Poultney published

Toyota has injected a second round of funding into Joby Aviation, one of the leading figures in electric vertical take-off and landing craft for public transport.

Polestar 4

I drove the new screen-obsessed Polestar 4 – and its lack of a rear windscreen isn't the only thing it should be remembered for

By Leon Poultney published

We test the new Polestar 4, which gained attention for its lack of rear windscreen. But there's more to this sleek SUV than its quirky styling.

Skoda Elroq

Skoda unveils the all-electric Elroq SUV, with specs and price to tempt buyers away from combustion engines

By Leon Poultney published

Skoda's latest EV offering is priced to take on some of the most affordable electric cars in the market, while staying true to the brand's vision of quality and clever touches.

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