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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
2023 Smart #1 review

Smart #1 2023 review

We drive Smart's first effort after Chinese giant Geely bought a 50% stake of the company, and discover a lot of good.
Published 28 September 2022
2023 Bentley Bentayga EWB

Bentley Bentayga EWB review

The elongated Bentayga is here to take the luxury SUV crown. James Fossdyke tries it out for size.
Published 28 September 2022
2023 BMW iX1

BMW X1 and iX1 review

BMW’s new X1 goes straight to the top of its class, especially in electric form.
Published 25 September 2022
2022 Ford Focus and Focus Active review

Ford Focus review

New interior and exterior designs keep the Focus fresh, while new tech is a step forward for the popular family car.
Published 29 July 2022
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer reviewed

Vauxhall’s evergreen Astra goes large. Dave Humphreys drives the Sports Tourer estate.
Published 05 July 2022
2022 Nissan Qashqai e-Power

Nissan Qashqai e-Power hybrid reviewed

Clever Nissan Qashqai e-Power petrol-electric system cuts emissions, but will it save you money?
Published 01 July 2022
Honda Civic

Honda Civic hybrid reviewed

Will a single hybrid powertrain tide the Honda Civic over until the Type R model arrives? We review the 11th generation of the Japanese hatch.
Published 28 June 2022
McLaren Artura powerslide drift

McLaren Artura review: Woking's wonder hybrid

Will Dron drives McLaren's first series-production hybrid supercar, and finds it reaches parts most cars can't reach.
Published 15 June 2022
Lotus Emira V6 review on-track

Lotus Emira V6 on-track review

This isn't going to be one of our usual reviews, because our test drive of the new Lotus Emira wasn't usual, either.
Published 14 June 2022
Genesis GV60 2022

Genesis GV60 electric car review

A year after the brand landed in Europe, Genesis has launched its first pure-electric car. Will Dron takes the GV60 for a spin.
Published 07 June 2022