Car Reviews

We road test the stylish new four-door version of the pure electric Citroen e-C4… The “affordable” end of the EV market is becoming extremely competitive – and Citroen is up for the fight. Starting with the bargain basement Ami city runabout, through to the e-C4 hatchback, and up to the …

You’re not exactly spoilt for choice if you’re looking for an electric vehicle with seven seats. We test one of the few – the Mercedes-Benz EQB 350…. Based on the conventionally powered GLB, the EQB is a premium SUV about the same size as a BMW X3, Volvo XC60 or Lexus …

Luxury brand Lexus is a little late to the party with its first purpose-built electric vehicle. So, the question is – has the RZ been worth the wait? Lexus is no stranger to electrification. After all, Toyota’s premium sister brand launched its first hybrid, the RX 400h, way back in …

If the success of a new vehicle could be judged purely on kerb appeal and cult status, then the Volkswagen ID.Buzz is a winner. This retro-cool reboot of the iconic VW camper generated more interest and positive comments from complete strangers during my road-test week than just about anything else …

We road test the distinctive MG4 hatchback – not only is it a great value electric vehicle, but it delivers a surprisingly engaging drive… You’ve got to hand it to MG Motor – a car maker that continues to defy the cynics with its blend of award-winning, reasonably-priced models that …

We road test the rakish new Peugeot 408. It’s certainly got kerb appeal, but what’s it like to drive? The all-new Peugeot 408 is marketed as a fastback. In fact, it’s more of  a mash up of a hatchback, SUV-coupe and saloon. Ultimately, what really matters is that when it …

A new brand, a tough new 4×4. Here’s our take on the hotly anticipated INEOS Grenadier utility vehicle… Are you sitting comfortably? Well, let’s start at the beginning because the INEOS Grenadier has a back story like no other new vehicle. Without Sir Jim Ratcliffe – billionaire and chairman of …

We put the latest incarnation of Honda’s hot hatch through its paces – on the road and on track… There are a handful of new cars worthy of a genuine fanbase, and the Honda Civic Type R is one of them. With a pedigree stretching back to 1997, it’s become …

We road test the distinctive Nissan Ariya mid-sized electric SUV… It’s taken Nissan more than 10 years to follow-up the game-changing Leaf with a brand new EV model. So, is the Ariya as good as it looks? Let’s start by going back to basics. The Ariya (we think it’s pronounced …

We road test the new electric version of one of the stars of the Genesis range – the GV70 medium-sized SUV… Before we start, if you’re unfamiliar with the Genesis brand, then here’s a quick recap. Genesis is the luxury arm of the Hyundai Motor Group, which also includes Kia. …