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The Clarkson review: Ford Falcon FPV Boss 335 GT (2011)


On the face of it Australia is much like any other modern, developed nation. But for a number of reasons it isn’t, and chief among those reasons...
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The Clarkson review: Toyota Land Cruiser V8 (2010)


You may imagine, as you cruise past Britain’s leafier schools, that the middle classes have no imagination at all.
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BMW X5 E70 review (2007-2013)


The X5 was relaunched in 2013 but this previous generation model was famed for being the SUV that approaches something vaguely fun to drive.
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Audi A8 review (2010-on)


Audi's flagship A8 may look like a run-of-the-mill executive saloon, but thanks to some clever marketing deals with celebrities, it has become the...
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BMW X3 E83 review (2004-2010)


After the massive success of its X5 SUV it was inevitable that BMW would try to repeat the trick with a smaller spin-off. Sure enough, in March 2004...
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The Clarkson review: VW Polo GTI (2010)


I’ve always maintained that if the motor car were invented now, in its current form, no government on earth would allow ordinary people to drive...
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The Clarkson review: Ford Kuga (2012)


Pretty much every week we are told the best place in the world to live, work and raise a family is not St Tropez or Tuscany or California but . . ...
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BMW 3-series Gran Turismo F34 review (2013-on)


You want a BMW 3-series but its saloon shape doesnt offer the interior space and boot capacity you need for everyday tasks, while the estate version...
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The Clarkson review: Ferrari 458 Spider (2012)


When you buy a Nissan Micra or a Volkswagen Golf or a Ford Focus, you expect it to be perfect. The mainstream car makers know this, which is why...
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The Clarkson review: Subaru WRX STI 4-door (2010)


Over the years, I have driven a car up to 17,200ft in the Andes. I’ve also driven to the North Pole, and over the spine of Africa.
Suzuki Kizashi (2012-2014)

Suzuki Kizashi review (2012-2014)


Want to buy a cut-price four-wheel drive luxury saloon? Don't buy this one - try a used alternative instead
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The Clarkson review: Audi S6 (2012)


The results of a continent-wide survey are in and it’s been announced that the Italians are the worst drivers in Europe. Apparently this is largely...