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James Fossdyke

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
BMW M3 Competition xDrive Touring

BMW M3 Touring review

BMW has finally launched the car we’ve all been waiting for, but is the M3 estate the all-rounder we hoped it would be?
Published 27 February 2023
Maserati GranTurismo Folgore

Maserati GranTurismo review

The Maserati GranTurismo coupé is back, promising power, beauty and comfort in equal measure.
Published 13 February 2023
DS 3 E-Tense

2023 DS 3 review

With the compact SUV market moving fast, DS has given its contender a facelift, a simplified name and improved electric car tech.
Published 16 January 2023
Honda Civic Type R

Honda Civic Type R review

Honda has gone all out with the new Civic Type R, but will this be Honda’s last petrol-powered hatchback hero?
Published 11 January 2023
Skoda Enyaq iV vRS

Skoda Enyaq iV vRS 2023 review

Skoda has already launched the high-performance Enyaq vRS in sleek Coupe form, but the more practical SUV version is hot on its heels.
Published 09 December 2022
Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4

Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV review

The basic hybrid Tonale was let down by its powertrain, but James Fossdyke finds that the new plug-in version is far more convincing.
Published 17 November 2022
Ora Funky Cat

Ora Funky Cat EV review

Laugh at the name all you want, but the Funky Cat is a statement of intent from Chinese newcomer Ora. James Fossdyke tries out the electric Cat.
Published 16 November 2022
Jeremy Clarkson 296 GTB review

Jeremy Clarkson's Ferrari 296 GTB verdict is in

Clarkson’s dislike of most hybrid cars is well documented, but when one comes with 819bhp it's a different matter.
Published 31 October 2022