Are Retro EV City Cars... The Future?

We all know EVs tend to work best in cities, we also know most EVs are a bit boring... enter a wave of retro-styled EV city cars designed to save us from mundane motoring Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Here at Top Gear Magazine, we take customer service seriously. So seriously, in fact, that to celebrate our SUV of the Year, we decided to hand-deliver our latest issue to every single subscriber in… New Zealand. All of them. From the misty peaks of the North Island to the windsw ... Show More

You wait ages for an 800+ bhp super GT, then two turn up at once. It’s the Aston/Ferrari showdown we’ve all been waiting for: 12 Cilindri vs Vanquish. In this episode of the Top Gear Magazine Podcast, Jack Rix, Rowan Horncastle, and Ollie Marriage grill Ollie Kew about his latest ... Show More

Jaguar, a 102-year-old British car company, has just revealed a new concept car: the Type 00. Nothing unusual there – car companies frequently create eccentric models to preview their future offerings. However, what Jaguar has done has sparked a massive, fiery online debate that ... Show More

Electric cars have probably been around a lot longer than you thought. This explainer looks into their history, and how it is hoped they can help reduce the impact cars have on the environment. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details 

<p>City governments know them as sharable, dockless mobility devices. The rest of us call them electric scooters. Whether you’re a fan of the micromobility movement or not, you have to admit they’ve made us all think differently about our urban transport options. Join Scott and K ... Show More

Replacing vintage engines with electric motors can help keep classic cars on the road (though don't worry, we're not coming for your collector's items). Learn why companies like Jaguar and Volkswagen are leading the charge in this episode of BrainStuff. Learn more about your ad-c ... Show More

The Golden Era of choice is upon us, and new vehicle reveals are increasingly creative. The guys debate MPG for Tasso K. in CA, who spends lots of money on gas for his commute. Also, Eric in CA wants good mileage, so scenarios and wildcards are offered. Social media questions ask ... Show More

Is the automotive world in a long goodbye to the renaissance of the motorcar? The guys explore this for Topic Tuesday with completely separate approaches. The debate is for Bernd E. in Germany, who is wondering when and how to jump to his next car. Social media questions ask why ... Show More

For Topic Tuesday, the guys discuss comfortably numb, modern cars – has society reached a point of craving uninteresting cars, because everyone is so anesthetized by screens? They debate fun choices for Anna in Chicago, who is growing in her driving enthusiasm but still needs som ... Show More

Some owners are converting their vehicles into EVs. The idea is to boost the performance of these cars and make them ready for a green future. The process is not cheap - it requires specialists who can retain the vintage value of these cars while fitting them with a modern electr ... Show More

Can electric cars ever be genuinely fun to drive the way the best combustion engine cars are? Dan thinks he&apos;s figured it out, but Andrew is going to take some convincing. Ultimately it comes down to the charging infrastructure, because without readily available fast chargers ... Show More

Will there ever be another standard of measure for EVs besides straight-line performance? Also, it’s hard to build cars, as Apple found out. Zach has a wife and son who kicks the back of the front seat – what car is fun but has a large backseat area? Then, Tomas in the UK has a g ... Show More

If all you need is a comfortable, luxurious cruiser, why not consider an older great GT sedans or coupe? Eric S. writes about his search for an aged, reliable magic carpet. Then, Alden A. feels like he went ‘full practical’ too soon in life, so the guys help him find a fun all-ar ... Show More