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Land Rover Defender 130

Land Rover Defender 130 reviewed

The largest Defender is a giant, but is the oversized Land Rover worth the extra outlay?
Published 13 September 2023
Jeep Avenger

Electric Jeep Avenger reviewed

The Avenger, Jeep’s smallest modern model, is also its first fully electric car.
Published 30 August 2023
Honda e:Ny1

Honda e:Ny1 reviewed

Honda is rolling out an all-new range of SUVs including the pure-electric e:NY1.
Published 31 July 2023
Prodrive P25 driving shot

Prodrive P25 review: No ordinary WRX

The Prodrive P25 is a fast and furious homage to McRae's 1997 Subaru Impreza rally car, with a pricetag of £460m plus taxes.
Published 27 July 2023

2023 Mercedes E-Class review

The sixth-generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class has arrived, bringing more tech than ever to entertain its occupants while adding more luxury.
Published 24 July 2023
2024 Skoda Superb Estate in camouflage

Skoda Superb prototype review

Skoda will renew its flagship Superb saloon and estate models later this year following a co-development programme with the Volkswagen Passat.
Published 21 July 2023
2024 Skoda Kodiaq in camouflage

Skoda Kodiaq prototype review

As the second generation of the Skoda Kodiaq reaches its final stages of development, Dave Humphreys takes the wheel.
Published 11 July 2023
Polestar 2

Updated Polestar 2 review

The 2 has been a roaring success for Polestar, and the company is now promising even more range from its electric fastback.
Published 05 July 2023
Aston Martin DB12 front 3/4 view

Aston Martin DB12 review

Despite appearances, the DB12 isn't just an update of the DB11 — it's 80 per cent new. Will Dron takes it for a drive.
Published 05 July 2023
2023 Peugeot e-2008

Peugeot e-2008 2023 review

The Peugeot 2008 has been updated, and for the electric e-2008 version that includes being given a more powerful motor and boosted range
Published 03 July 2023
HiPhi Z

HiPhi Z 2023 review

HiPhi isn’t well known in the western hemisphere, but the upstart Chinese brand is hoping to compete with Porsche, Audi and Mercedes.
Published 03 July 2023
Vauxhall Astra Electric

Vauxhall Astra Electric reviewed

You can now get a Vauxhall Astra in pure electric form. Dave Humphreys tests how it stacks up against the competition.
Published 28 June 2023