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Jeep Avenger e-Hybrid

2024 Jeep Avenger e-Hybrid review

Launched as an EV, the good-looking Jeep Avenger is now available with hybrid power — and Matt Robinson reckons it's the pick of the line-up.
Published 26 March 2024
Skoda Superb Estate

2024 Skoda Superb Estate review

Skoda has polished its Superb so it continues to live up to its name. Matt Robinson tries out the revamped estate model.
Published 20 March 2024
Maserati Grecale Folgore 2024 front 3/4 view driving

Maserati Grecale Folgore 2024 review

Maserati’s first battery-powered EV is a lovely thing but Will Dron hoped for a little more.
Published 18 March 2024
Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio 2024

Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio review

Sports-focused Italian SUV updates make a big difference, says Will Dron.
Published 16 March 2024
Porsche Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid

New Porsche Panamera reviewed

There's lots of good reason to buy the new Porsche Panamera, reckons Matt Robinson, but its magic suspension is what really captivates.
Published 13 March 2024
Peugeot E-3008

Peugeot e-3008 coupé-SUV reviewed

So long as you don't expect dynamics to live up to the sporty appearance of the new Peugeot e-3008, it's a perfectly good electric car, writes Ma
Published 06 March 2024
Mini Countryman SE ALL4

Electric Mini Countryman reviewed

Cheesy details aside, the new Mini Countryman and electric power go well together, writes Matt Robinson.
Published 05 March 2024
Volvo EX30

Volvo EX30 EV reviewed: Small and powerful

The new EX30 is Volvo’s smallest model, and potentially its fastest too. Neil Briscoe tries it out for size.
Published 04 March 2024
BMW iX2

BMW X2 and iX2 2024 review

If you’re in the market for a premium-badged yet compact coupé-SUV costing around 50 to 60 grand, in petrol or EV form, BMW has you covered.
Published 27 February 2024
Skoda Enyaq Coupé 85x

Updated Skoda Enyaq driven ... in the Sahara

Skoda has updated its electric Enyaq for 2024 with more power and a longer driving range; Dave Humphreys puts it to the test… in the Sahara.
Published 22 February 2024
Volkswagen Tiguan

2024 VW Tiguan review

The new Tiguan’s long-range plug-in hybrid might just be a better fit for many than a fully-electric model. Neil Briscoe tries it out for size.
Published 22 February 2024

2024 Range Rover Sport SV review

The high-performance Range Rover Sport is the most capable and most powerful car to wear the badge, but is that enough to justify the price?
Published 16 February 2024