Road tests
New Lexus LBX 2024 review: a small SUV with premium appeal
New Lexus LBX 2024 review: a small SUV with premium appeal
The small Lexus LBX SUV breaks new ground for the luxury car maker
28 Mar 2024
New Ford Explorer ride review: first impressions of the crucial Blue Oval SUV
New Ford Explorer ride review: first impressions of the crucial Blue Oval SUV
First impressions are good for Ford’s stylish new electric crossover, a model that’s absolutely crucial for the future of Ford
26 Mar 2024
New Rolls-Royce Spectre 2024 review: a peerless EV experience
New Rolls-Royce Spectre 2024 review: a peerless EV experience
The electric Rolls-Royce isn’t completely immune to horrible British road surfaces but it still sets the standard for EV elegance and luxury, just as …
25 Mar 2024
New Volkswagen Golf Black Edition 2024 review: budget GTI hits the right notes
New Volkswagen Golf Black Edition 2024 review: budget GTI hits the right notes
The current Volkswagen Golf Mk8 signs off in semi-sporty style
23 Mar 2024
New MINI Countryman 2024 review: stylish, practical and bigger than ever
New MINI Countryman 2024 review: stylish, practical and bigger than ever
We put the biggest ever MINI through its paces on UK roads to see if its a winner
22 Mar 2024
New Nissan Juke 2024 facelift review: welcome changes inside, but dull to drive
New Nissan Juke 2024 facelift review: welcome changes inside, but dull to drive
The Nissan Juke has been updated for 2024 with a host of interior upgrades, however the driving experience remains unchanged
22 Mar 2024
New Polestar 4 prototype review: the brand’s new superstar
New Polestar 4 prototype review: the brand’s new superstar
It's still not the finished project, but the Polestar 4 is already a seriously impressive electric car
22 Mar 2024
New Jeep Avenger e-Hybrid 2024 review: a good small automatic SUV
New Jeep Avenger e-Hybrid 2024 review: a good small automatic SUV
The new Jeep Avenger e-Hybrid SUV combines a petrol engine with a sprinkling of electric tech
21 Mar 2024
New Maserati Grecale Folgore 2024 review: an electric SUV with an eye-watering price tag
New Maserati Grecale Folgore 2024 review: an electric SUV with an eye-watering price tag
Maserati has beaten Porsche to the punch with its all-electric Grecale Folgore, but is it good enough to compete when the new electric Macan does arri…
16 Mar 2024
New MINI Countryman JCW 2024 review: fails to live up to its potential
New MINI Countryman JCW 2024 review: fails to live up to its potential
The bigger MINI Countryman SUV is now a genuine family car, and we try the hot JCW version for the first time
15 Mar 2024
New Mazda 2 Hybrid 2024 review: efficient supermini has a new face
New Mazda 2 Hybrid 2024 review: efficient supermini has a new face
The Mazda 2 Hybrid’s new look helps to further separate it from its Toyota Yaris twin, but so does the price
15 Mar 2024
New Mercedes G-Class prototype review: mild-hybrid power suits the G 450 d
New Mercedes G-Class prototype review: mild-hybrid power suits the G 450 d
The iconic Mercedes G-Class gets a new mild-hybrid diesel engine and an updated MBUX user interface
15 Mar 2024
Yangwang U8 review: super-heavyweight Chinese Bentley overloaded with tech
Yangwang U8 review: super-heavyweight Chinese Bentley overloaded with tech
Yangwang is BYD’s premium brand and the U8 is a monstrous SUV that can turn like a tank and double as a boat
14 Mar 2024
New Skoda Superb Estate 2024 review: excellent estate car is now even better
New Skoda Superb Estate 2024 review: excellent estate car is now even better
Skoda’s big Superb Estate really is a superb estate. It doesn’t rewrite the rulebook, but it didn’t need to
14 Mar 2024
New Porsche Panamera 2024 review: a brute in a suit
New Porsche Panamera 2024 review: a brute in a suit
Porsche’s four-door flagship is more desirable than ever, but may strike the wrong balance for luxury buyers
13 Mar 2024
New Toyota C-HR Plug-in review: fleet-friendly plug-in hybrid
New Toyota C-HR Plug-in review: fleet-friendly plug-in hybrid
Toyota’s C-HR gets a plug to boost efficiency and lower costs but it’s a better company car than it is a private one.
12 Mar 2024
Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio 2024 facelift review: updates transform this fast SUV
Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio 2024 facelift review: updates transform this fast SUV
The Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio gets a slight power boost to keep it competitive against the Porsche Cayenne Turbo
12 Mar 2024
Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio 2024 facelift review: one of the most complete sports saloons
Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio 2024 facelift review: one of the most complete sports saloons
Updates for 2024 have rectified many of the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio’s previous issues
12 Mar 2024
New BMW iX2 xDrive30 M Sport review: a sharp coupe-SUV
New BMW iX2 xDrive30 M Sport review: a sharp coupe-SUV
The BMW iX2 has one big problem - the BMW iX1. You’ve got to love those coupe-SUV looks to pick it
11 Mar 2024
New Mercedes EQB 2024 facelift review: entry-level 250+ enhances the solid 7-seater
New Mercedes EQB 2024 facelift review: entry-level 250+ enhances the solid 7-seater
The Mercedes EQB has gained a facelift and a new 250+ version with more range and a lower price. It’s more tempting than ever
11 Mar 2024
New Mercedes EQA 2024 facelift review: upgrades fail to hide its flaws
New Mercedes EQA 2024 facelift review: upgrades fail to hide its flaws
The Mercedes EQA has been tweaked for 2024, but it remains far from the top of the electric SUV class
11 Mar 2024
New KGM Torres EVX review - no nonsense EV SUV goes large on space and range
New KGM Torres EVX review - no nonsense EV SUV goes large on space and range
The electric version of KGM’s Torres SUV has impressive family-friendly qualities but it lacks some sophistication at this price.
8 Mar 2024
New KGM Torres 2024 review: big SUV says so long SsangYong
New KGM Torres 2024 review: big SUV says so long SsangYong
The Torres is the vehicle chosen to usher in the new KGM brand on the UK market and despite some clear flaws, the petrol model shows encouraging signs…
6 Mar 2024
New Toyota Yaris GR Sport hybrid 2024 review: useful power upgrade comes at a cost
New Toyota Yaris GR Sport hybrid 2024 review: useful power upgrade comes at a cost
Toyota has enhanced the Yaris supermini with more tech and a more powerful hybrid offered only with the top trim levels…
6 Mar 2024
Nissan Juke (Mk1, 2010-2019) icon review: a divisive trailblazer
Nissan Juke (Mk1, 2010-2019) icon review: a divisive trailblazer
Love it or hate it, the Nissan Juke was a game-changer when it first arrived in the UK
6 Mar 2024
New Audi Q4 e-tron 2024 review: more power, more range and faster charging
New Audi Q4 e-tron 2024 review: more power, more range and faster charging
Rather than a cursory bumpers ‘n’ lights refresh, Audi has delivered upgrades under the Q4 e-tron electric SUV’s skin, making it a tangibly better car
6 Mar 2024
New MINI Countryman SE 2024 review: a spacious and refined electric SUV
New MINI Countryman SE 2024 review: a spacious and refined electric SUV
The new all-electric MINI Countryman SE isn’t cheap, but is the brand’s most convincing SUV in the modern era
5 Mar 2024
New Volkswagen Passat PHEV 2024 review: the most versatile estate VW has ever made
New Volkswagen Passat PHEV 2024 review: the most versatile estate VW has ever made
Pricing will be key, but for now the plug-in hybrid Volkswagen Passat is an impressive all-round car
5 Mar 2024
New Mercedes EQV 2024 review: electric V-Class is classy but expensive
New Mercedes EQV 2024 review: electric V-Class is classy but expensive
The updated Mercedes EQV offers a competitive range and is good to drive, but it all comes at a cost
4 Mar 2024
New Mercedes V-Class 2024 review: popular MPV gets welcome tech upgrade
New Mercedes V-Class 2024 review: popular MPV gets welcome tech upgrade
The Mercedes V-Class has been updated to keep it competitive against new premium MPV rivals
4 Mar 2024
New Kia EV9 Air 2024 review: entry-level model is appealing in almost every way
New Kia EV9 Air 2024 review: entry-level model is appealing in almost every way
The all-electric Kia EV9 SUV has a new entry-point, and it just might be the pick of the range
1 Mar 2024
New Volvo EX40 prototype review: a new name and more power
New Volvo EX40 prototype review: a new name and more power
We hit the ice in a prototype version of the new Volvo EX40 to see if the renamed XC40 Recharge will be worth the wait
29 Feb 2024
New BMW iX2 2024 review: struggles against iX1 on everything but looks
New BMW iX2 2024 review: struggles against iX1 on everything but looks
The new BMW iX2 electric SUV has styling on its side, but is less appealing than the impressive iX1
27 Feb 2024
New BMW X2 2024 review: hot M35i version is fast, but hard to recommend
New BMW X2 2024 review: hot M35i version is fast, but hard to recommend
The hot BMW X2 M35i is certainly quick, but it’s expensive and lacks involvement
27 Feb 2024
New Volkswagen Tiguan 2024 review: improved quality and more practical than ever
New Volkswagen Tiguan 2024 review: improved quality and more practical than ever
The new Volkswagen Tiguan addresses many of its predecessor's failings, but it’s still far from the best in class to drive
21 Feb 2024
New Fisker Ocean 2024 review: a serious Tesla Model Y rival
New Fisker Ocean 2024 review: a serious Tesla Model Y rival
The Fisker Ocean is a distinctive and desirable electric SUV, but it’s not perfect
20 Feb 2024