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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
BMW i5 Touring

Electric BMW i5 Touring review

The new BMW i5 Touring estate is so close to being brilliant, but its range could be an issue on longer road trips finds Neil Briscoe.
Published 24 May 2024
2005 Land Rover Defender 110 converted with Bedeo in-wheel electric motors

Electric Defender conversion tech review

Can Bedeo’s retro-fit in-wheel motor tech be the zero-emission saviour of existing combustion cars? James Fossdyke tries it out in an old Defende
Published 22 May 2024
BYD Seal U

BYD Seal U hybrid SUV review

BYD's first UK-bound hybrid is the Seal U SUV. Dave Humphreys wonders is it worthy of a place in the already-crowded market.
Published 20 May 2024
Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster

Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster pick-up review

Ineos’s double-cab pick-up truck shares much with the Grenadier 4x4, but does the extra commercial capability make it a proper contender?
Published 18 May 2024
Mini Cooper SE

Electric Mini Cooper SE review

The Mini has had a complete revamp, and the EV can go further, but will the newcomer do enough to become as popular as its predecessor?
Published 15 May 2024
2024 Jeep Wrangler on road

Jeep Wrangler 2024 review

The new Jeep Wrangler adds refinement, tech and off-road capability, but still doesn't quite make the grade, says Will Dron.
Published 13 May 2024