Car Reviews

Looking for a sporty looking supermini that’s affordable to buy, cheap to run and fun to drive? Look no further than the new special edition Suzuki Swift Attitude… We’ve been fans of the latest (third generation) Swift model ever since we first got our hands on it in 2018. Priced …

We find out whether the Skoda Karoq Scout is as tough as it looks… ‘Scout’ is the badge Skoda uses to denote its vehicles that have more of a go-anywhere appeal. Already used in the current range on the Octavia and Kodiaq, Scout models sport a rugged look and boast …

Nissan upgrades its best-selling Leaf electric car to give it a longer range and more power… The Nissan Leaf is, quite simply, the world’s most popular electric vehicle (EV). More than 410,000 have been sold globally since 2010, of which 130,000 have found homes in Europe. Made in Britain at …

The all-new 8 Series Convertible joins the coupe to complete the top level of BMW’s sporty range. With prices starting at £83,295, this four-seat drop-top GT competes with the likes of the Mercedes S-Class Convertible, plus the more expensive Aston Martin DB11 Volante and Bentley Continental GTC. Costing £7,000 more …

The latest Mazda3 is the first in an all-new generation of cars from the Japanese manufacturer. It’s a real head-turner with its distinctive design, while the quality of the materials used and general finish underlines the brand’s steady move upwards into the premium sector. Where once the Mazda3 competed with …

Badge snobbery is all very well, but if you’re on a tight budget, value for money and peace of mind are the main priorities. The MG ZS is a great way to drive an affordable, attractive, spacious new SUV with one of the most generous warranties on the market. MG …

For us, the handsome Volvo V60 estate was arguably our Car of the Year 2018. As we said in our review: “Obviously it’s not special in a supercar kind of way – it’s just that it does everything it’s meant to do exceptionally well.” Volvo hasn’t rested on its laurels …

To say that the Alpine A110 has been one of the most eagerly anticipated new cars of recent times would be an understatement. It’s not just the return of a legendary French brand after more than 20 years, but it’s proof positive that there’s plenty of mileage left in the …

We’ve been road-testing the all-new Lexus UX – the baby of the Japanese premium brand’s SUV family, slotting in below the RX and NX in the range. Lexus expects the UX (Urban Crossover) to take over as its most popular car within the year and lower the average age of …

Cards on table time – we’re big fans of Subaru, a hidden gem of a car brand if ever there was one. A left-field choice perhaps, but Subaru has a loyal following – especially for its Outback, XV and Forester SUVs. The problem for Subaru is that its 4x4s are …