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James Fossdyke

BMW X5

Updated BMW X5 reviewed

Revamped BMW X5 gets a sharper look and new tech, but the highlight is an upgraded plug-in hybrid system.
Published 29 September 2023
Honda CR-V

2023 Honda CR-V PHEV review

Honda’s new Qashqai-rivalling SUV struggles to keep up on paper, but performs well on the road writes James Fossdyke.
Published 19 September 2023
Land Rover Defender 130

Land Rover Defender 130 reviewed

The largest Defender is a giant, but is the oversized Land Rover worth the extra outlay?
Published 13 September 2023
Polestar 2

Updated Polestar 2 review

The 2 has been a roaring success for Polestar, and the company is now promising even more range from its electric fastback.
Published 05 July 2023
HiPhi Z

HiPhi Z 2023 review

HiPhi isn’t well known in the western hemisphere, but the upstart Chinese brand is hoping to compete with Porsche, Audi and Mercedes.
Published 03 July 2023
Honda ZR-V

Honda ZR-V hybrid SUV reviewed

Honda’s new Qashqai-rivalling SUV struggles to keep up on paper, but performs well on the road.
Published 20 June 2023
Audi Q8 e-tron SUV

Audi Q8 e-tron SUV review

The Audi e-tron has received a new name and a handful of upgrades as part of its mid-life refresh, but is that enough?
Published 16 June 2023
Updated Alfa Romeo Stelvio

Updated Alfa Romeo Stelvio reviewed

Alfa Romeo has given its Stelvio SUV a minor update with fresh tech and new styling features, but will that put it back with the best in class?
Published 03 May 2023
Updated Alfa Romeo Giulia

Alfa Romeo Giulia review

The Alfa Romeo Giulia is limping on with the help of some new styling and technology, but will that bring it back up to date?
Published 03 May 2023
Jeremy Clarkson Lexus NX review

Clarkson calls Lexus NX plug-in hybrid an affront

After twice being locked out of the Lexus NX, the Sunday Times Magazine’s Jeremy Clarkson wants simple cars to make a comeback.
Published 09 April 2023
BMW i4

BMW i4 eDrive40 review

BMW’s fabulous electric fastback shows the upstart brands how electric cars should be done.
Published 05 April 2023
Jaguar F-Type 75

Farewell to the Jaguar F-Type: A final drive

After more than a decade on sale, the Jaguar F-Type is now on its deathbed, but both Driving.co.uk and Jaguar are celebrating what we had.
Published 24 March 2023