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James Fossdyke

2023 BMW M340i xDrive saloon

2023 BMW 3 Series review

Aside from a new touchscreen, there’s little to separate the new 3 Series from its predecessor. But it’s still a great car.
Published 20 September 2022
2022 MG4 electric hatchback

MG4 electric hatch review

With punchy pricing, bags of tech and a smooth ride, the MG4 is aiming to be a real contender in the electric car market.
Published 31 August 2022
2022 Ford Fiesta Active

Ford Fiesta Active review

The Ford Fiesta Active has been revamped outside and in. James Fossdyke takes the wheel for a test drive.
Published 04 August 2022
2022 Ford Focus and Focus Active review

Ford Focus review

New interior and exterior designs keep the Focus fresh, while new tech is a step forward for the popular family car.
Published 29 July 2022
2022 Nissan Qashqai e-Power

Nissan Qashqai e-Power hybrid reviewed

Clever Nissan Qashqai e-Power petrol-electric system cuts emissions, but will it save you money?
Published 01 July 2022
Pininfarina Battista

Pininfarina Battista review

The Pininfarina Battista has been hyped up and comes with a near £3m price tag; James Fossdyke tests it on UK roads.
Published 23 June 2022
2022 Alfa Romeo Tonale

Alfa Romeo Tonale review: It's a miss

Italian carmaker enters key battleground with a new premium family SUV, but the Alfa Romeo Tonale is outgunned, says James Fossdyke.
Published 09 May 2022
2022 Maserati Grecale GT

Maserati Grecale review

Maserati is making a late assault on the mid-size SUV market with its Grecale. James Fossdyke tries it out for size.
Published 30 March 2022
2022 Ferrari 296 GTB

Ferrari 296 GTB 2022 review

Don't be fooled by the hybrid power and V6 engine: James Fossdyke finds that the new 296 GTB is a thoroughbred Ferrari supercar.
Published 17 March 2022
2022 DS 9 E-Tense 360 4x4

2022 DS 9 E-Tense 4x4 360 review

The DS 9 is France’s answer to popular executive saloons such as the BMW 5 Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class, but it does it its own way.
Published 01 March 2022
2022 Audi A8

2022 Audi A8 review

Audi’s updated limo takes the fight to the BMW 7 Series and Mercedes S-Class. Those rivals aren't prefect, so is this the Audi's time to shine?
Published 14 February 2022
2022 Dacia Jogger

2022 Dacia Jogger review

The new 2022 Dacia Jogger is straight in as Britain's best-value seven-seater.
Published 09 February 2022