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2023 Peugeot 408 Hybrid review

Peugeot 408 PHEV 2023 review

Peugeot's plug-in hybrid genre-bending executive coupé-cum-SUV promises plenty of allure, but it's only attractive for some, reckons Will Dron.
Published 11 December 2022
Skoda Enyaq iV vRS

Skoda Enyaq iV vRS 2023 review

Skoda has already launched the high-performance Enyaq vRS in sleek Coupe form, but the more practical SUV version is hot on its heels.
Published 09 December 2022
Ford Ranger Raptor

Ford Ranger Raptor review

Goes anywhere, does almost everything. The new Ford Ranger Raptor’s capabilities are explored by Dave Humphreys.
Published 29 November 2022
Wiesmann Project Thunderball prototype

Wiesmann Project Thunderball review

Tiny Wiesmann wants to take on the world with a 671bhp electric roadster; Liam Shard tries a pre-production prototype.
Published 22 November 2022
Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4

Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV review

The basic hybrid Tonale was let down by its powertrain, but James Fossdyke finds that the new plug-in version is far more convincing.
Published 17 November 2022
Ora Funky Cat

Ora Funky Cat EV review

Laugh at the name all you want, but the Funky Cat is a statement of intent from Chinese newcomer Ora. James Fossdyke tries out the electric Cat.
Published 16 November 2022
BMW i7 xDrive60 M Sport

Electric BMW i7 review

The new BMW i7 is sumptuous and silent. Dave Humphreys drives, and experiences, the first-ever electric 7 Series.
Published 05 November 2022
Healey by Caton

Healey by Caton restomod review

The Healey by Caton is great fun when it works, says James Fossdyke, but it’s let down by a huge pricetag.
Published 20 October 2022
Nissan X-Trail 2022

Nissan X-Trail 2022 review

Will Dron tries out Nissan's new X-Trail in the hills of Slovenia to see if it fulfils its "active parent" remit.
Published 19 October 2022
Maserati MC20 Cielo

Maserati MC20 Cielo review

The drop-top Cielo takes all that was good about the MC20 coupé and adds an extra dimension. James Fossdyke takes the wheel.
Published 19 October 2022
Ferrari 296 GTS

2023 Ferrari 296 GTS review

Ferrari has taken the roof off the sublime 296 GTB to create the GTS, retaining its epic hybrid powertrain. Shane O’ Donoghue takes the wheel.
Published 14 October 2022
2023 Renault Austral

Renault Austral review

The Austral is a massive leap forward compared with Renault’s old family SUVs, but still not quite a class leader.
Published 13 October 2022