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2023 Mercedes B-Class

2023 Mercedes B-Class review

A modest update for the Mercedes B-Class could be the compact MPV’s last gasp. Shane O’ Donoghue wonders if it’ll be missed when it’s gone.
Published 27 March 2023
2023 Ferrari Purosangue four-seater on the road

Ferrari Purosangue 2023 review

Ferrari doesn't want to call this an SUV — it's a 'dynamic coupé with a powerful stance'. But is that all marketing waffle?
Published 07 March 2023
BMW M3 Competition xDrive Touring

BMW M3 Touring review

BMW has finally launched the car we’ve all been waiting for, but is the M3 estate the all-rounder we hoped it would be?
Published 27 February 2023
RML Short Wheelbase on the road

RML Short Wheelbase review

A lauded engineering firm in Northants is aiming to 'get its name out there' with a classic-looking modern GT built around a 1990s Ferrari 550M.
Published 24 February 2023
Toyota Corolla

Toyota Corolla Hybrid Review

The unassuming Toyota Corolla gets an updated hybrid engine and some cabin tweaks to keep it fresh.
Published 24 February 2023
Dacia Jogger Hybrid

Dacia Jogger Hybrid 140 review

The Dacia Jogger Hybrid 140 has seven seats, ingenious storage solutions and no plug. Dave Humphreys drives it.
Published 23 February 2023
Maserati GranTurismo Folgore

Maserati GranTurismo review

The Maserati GranTurismo coupé is back, promising power, beauty and comfort in equal measure.
Published 13 February 2023
Alpine A110 R at Jarama Circuit, static front three-quarters

Alpine A110 R sports car review

Alpine stripped out even more weight from the A110 to produce the most extreme version yet. Will Dron tries it on road and track.
Published 27 January 2023
Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid

Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid review

The 2023 Toyota Prius is shockingly good-looking and more efficient than ever. Shane O’ Donoghue finds out what British buyers are missing.
Published 23 January 2023
DS 3 E-Tense

2023 DS 3 review

With the compact SUV market moving fast, DS has given its contender a facelift, a simplified name and improved electric car tech.
Published 16 January 2023
Honda Civic Type R

Honda Civic Type R review

Honda has gone all out with the new Civic Type R, but will this be Honda’s last petrol-powered hatchback hero?
Published 11 January 2023
Rimac Nevera

Rimac Nevera review

Croatia only has one car brand, but Rimac is already building world-beating cars. Shane O’ Donoghue tries out the 1,888bhp Nevera.
Published 12 December 2022