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Mercedes CLE Cabriolet

Open-topped Merc CLE Cabriolet review

Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet merges qualities of both soft-top C-Class and E-Class models together in one desirable package.
Published 08 July 2024
Skoda Elroq prototype

Skoda Elroq EV prototype reviewed

An early drive of Skoda’s next electric car, the Elroq family SUV, reveals a car with potential, but a few issues need sorting.
Published 02 July 2024
Polestar 4

Polestar 4 review

New Polestar 4 is the company’s best effort yet, but Neil Briscoe wonders will it be enough to get people to pay attention.
Published 30 June 2024
Maserati GranCabrio

Petrol and electric Maserati GranCabrio review

Maserati GranCabrio reinvented with both electric and V6 petrol models – and Matt Robinson reckons it’s probably the latter you’ll want.
Published 28 June 2024
Porsche Cayenne GTS

Porsche Cayenne GTS review

Porsche’s engineering brilliance is beyond doubt, but wonders James Fossdyke, is there a place for the handling-orientated Cayenne GTS.
Published 18 June 2024
Nissan Qashqai

Facelifted Nissan Qashqai review

Nissan updates the Qashqai with revised looks, new interior trims and Google tech. Matt Robinson wonders if this all makes it tastier.
Published 11 June 2024
Polestar 3

Polestar 3 review

Polestar’s big new electric SUV looks slick and drives well, but Neil Briscoe wonders is that enough.
Published 10 June 2024
Renault Rafale

Renault Rafale SUV review

Renault is trying to compete with the German premium brands with a new fastback SUV, but for all its strengths, the Rafale falls a little short.
Published 05 June 2024
Citroën e-C3 front driving

Citroën C3 and e-C3 2024 review

The new Citroen C3 will be available in petrol, electric and hybrid form. It's also been turned into a crossover. Ruined or better than ever?
Published 05 June 2024

Cupra Tavascan 2024 review

Cupra's second electric car is an SUV coupé with a funky design inside and out. Will Dron finds out if it's style over substance.
Published 04 June 2024
Ford E-Transit Custom

Electric Ford Transit Custom review

Ford transitions the Transit Custom to all-electric propulsion, and Matt Robinson finds this commercial vehicle is all the better for it.
Published 30 May 2024
Skoda Octavia

Updated Skoda Octavia review

Only the mildest of changes were necessary for Skoda’s thoroughly likeable Octavia as part of its facelift, and it remains a favourite of ours.
Published 28 May 2024