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James Fossdyke

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
Jeremy Clarkson Ford F-150

Jeremy Clarkson has found an EV he wants

Jeremy Clarkson admits disliking electric cars but the new battery powered Ford F-150 pick-up proves he can still fall for an electric *vehicle*.
Published 24 October 2022
Healey by Caton

Healey by Caton restomod review

The Healey by Caton is great fun when it works, says James Fossdyke, but it’s let down by a huge pricetag.
Published 20 October 2022
Maserati MC20 Cielo

Maserati MC20 Cielo review

The drop-top Cielo takes all that was good about the MC20 coupé and adds an extra dimension. James Fossdyke takes the wheel.
Published 19 October 2022
2023 Renault Austral

Renault Austral review

The Austral is a massive leap forward compared with Renault’s old family SUVs, but still not quite a class leader.
Published 13 October 2022
2023 Bentley Bentayga EWB

Bentley Bentayga EWB review

The elongated Bentayga is here to take the luxury SUV crown. James Fossdyke tries it out for size.
Published 28 September 2022
2023 BMW iX1

BMW X1 and iX1 review

BMW’s new X1 goes straight to the top of its class, especially in electric form.
Published 25 September 2022