by Karl Dyson | Apr 23, 2026 | BYD, Car reviews
After my first three days with the Sealion 5, I was impressed. Strong EV efficiency, a genuinely premium interior and a drivetrain smoother than anything I expected from a sub-£30k SUV. But three days isn’t a review — it’s a first date. Now, with 1,000...
by Karl Dyson | Apr 15, 2026 | Car reviews
The VW Lupo 3L is one of the finest examples of fuel efficiency first. Built from 1999 to 2005, it was the world’s first production car to officially achieve 3 litres per 100 kilometres — that’s 94.2mpg UK — without a battery, without a motor, and without...
by Karl Dyson | Apr 2, 2026 | BYD, Car reviews
The BYD Atto 3 Evo made its UK debut at the Dynamic Launch Event, headed by Bono Ge, Country Manager for BYD UK. These corporate‑style showcases can sometimes feel a bit too polished, but this one offered something genuinely useful: a first chance to see, sit in, and...
by Karl Dyson | Mar 26, 2026 | BYD, Car reviews
I picked up the BYD Sealion 5 from BYD Grantham after a brief yet in-depth introduction to the new DM‑i hybrid system from their Sales Training Manager. The DM‑i hybrid system is a different take on hybrid tech compared to what most people in the UK are used to, and...
by Karl Dyson | Jul 29, 2025 | Car reviews, EV ownership
Switching from a BMW M140i to the all-electric Volvo EX30 was a bold move. The M140i was thirsty, loud, and unapologetically fun — but it was time for something more efficient. I picked up the EX30 from Marshall Volvo Grantham on a PCP agreement, and to be clear: I...
by Karl Dyson | Aug 25, 2016 | Car reviews, Product Reviews
Since my first car (a 1985 Fiesta 1.1 Ghia) I’ve always been a keen car audio enthusiast. Now we’re not talking H&K or Bose level stuff but just making sure I have a well rounded sound with a bit of bass thrown in. This has often resulted in a mismatch...
