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James Fossdyke

Lotus Eletre S

Electric Lotus Eletre SUV review

Lotus made its name with small, lightweight sports cars, so a 2.5-tonne electric SUV should be the antithesis of the marque. Is it?
Published 16 October 2024
Leapmotor T03

Electric Leapmotor T03 city car review

With the backing of Peugeot and Fiat’s owners, Stellantis, Leapmotor’s small, cheap EV is here to take on the Dacia Spring.
Published 08 October 2024
MG ZS Hybrid+

2024 MG ZS Hybrid+ review

Value has long been the name of the game for the MG ZS, but can the new hybrid model give the crossover more than just an appealing price tag?
Published 25 September 2024
BMW X3

BMW X3 2024 review

The old BMW X3 may not have been perfect, but it was one of the best mid-size premium SUVs for those who like driving. What about the new one?
Published 22 September 2024
Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS Coupé

Hybrid-powered Porsche 911 GTS review

Porsche has done the unthinkable, offering the new 911 with a hybrid powertrain, but is the new GTS T-Hybrid a stroke of genius or a misstep?
Published 24 July 2024
Kia Picanto

New Kia Picanto review

The small car market is sinking fast, but Kia is keeping the little Picanto’s head well above water with a host of upgrades.
Published 19 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
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
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
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
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