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Electric Jaguar four-door GT undergoing testing

First look at Jaguar’s electric future as four-door grand tourer begins on-road testing

Published 14 November 2024
By Matt Robinson
Jaguar’s “Reimagine” strategy will reinvent the company as a luxury electric-vehicle maker in 2026, and here's a look at the first car.
Ford Explorer

2024 Ford Explorer electric crossover review

Ford relaunches the Explorer as a compact electric vehicle for Europe. Matt Robinson drives it in the UK.
Published 12 November 2024
Mini Aceman

2025 Mini Aceman crossover EV review

Mini brings a smaller, all-electric crossover to the scene, and it’s called the Aceman. Matt Robinson takes the wheel.
Published 29 October 2024
Aston Martin Vanquish

2024 Aston Martin Vanquish review

Aston Martin Vanquish is a super-GT wearing a legendary nameplate. Matt Robinson asks, can it deliver?
Published 29 October 2024
Kia EV6

Updated 300-mile-plus Kia EV6 review

Kia updates the EV6 with a bigger battery, smart looks and faster charging. Matt Robinson has driven it in the UK.
Published 24 October 2024
Porsche Macan

Entry-level Porsche Macan EV review

Porsche Macan range swells to four models, including a first-ever two-wheel-drive variant. Matt Robinson tries them out for size.
Published 18 October 2024
Vauxhall Grandland Electric

Vauxhall Grandland electric SUV review

Vauxhall enters the electric family SUV market with the long-range Grandland model. Matt Robinson wonders what makes it unique.
Published 09 October 2024
Skoda Superb Estate

Plug-in Skoda Superb estate review

Skoda Superb iV Phev — the only plug-in estate to choose if you’re planning a grand tour across Europe reckons Matt Robinson.
Published 24 September 2024
Renault Megane E-Tech Electric

2024 Renault Megane electric crossover review

Updated Renault Megane E-Tech EV gains extra technology and a lower price. Matt Robinson takes it for a spin.
Published 18 September 2024
Renault Symbioz

Renault Symbioz hybrid SUV review

Renault adds another compact crossover to its burgeoning portfolio of the things, called the Symbioz. Matt Robinson takes it for a drive.
Published 05 September 2024
Cupra Leon

Facelifted Cupra Leon PHEV review

Cupra Leon gains unusual front-end styling plus greater zero-emission driving range for the eHybrid models. Matt Robinson tries it out.
Published 24 July 2024
Ford Mustang Dark Horse

Ford Mustang Dark Horse reviewed

The Ford Mustang continues to trade on all its traditional strengths but adds sharper handling and a much more high-tech interior into the mix.
Published 17 July 2024
Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 4Matic+

Mercedes-AMG CLE coupé reviewed

Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 tries to cover two different sectors of the market — and succeeds at not feeling deeply compromised as a result.
Published 16 July 2024