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Hyundai and Genesis confirm they will go racing at Le Mans – possibly as early as 2026

Genesis brand to race at Le Mans — possibly as early as 2026

Published 13 September 2024
By Matt Robinson
Hyundai Motorsport and Genesis confirm LMDh programme with one eye on Le Mans.
Renault Symbioz

Renault Symbioz hybrid SUV review

Renault adds another compact crossover to its burgeoning portfolio of the things, called the Symbioz. Matt Robinson takes it for a drive.
Published 05 September 2024
Cupra Leon

Facelifted Cupra Leon PHEV review

Cupra Leon gains unusual front-end styling plus greater zero-emission driving range for the eHybrid models. Matt Robinson tries it out.
Published 24 July 2024
Ford Mustang Dark Horse

Ford Mustang Dark Horse reviewed

The Ford Mustang continues to trade on all its traditional strengths but adds sharper handling and a much more high-tech interior into the mix.
Published 17 July 2024
Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 4Matic+

Mercedes-AMG CLE coupé reviewed

Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 tries to cover two different sectors of the market — and succeeds at not feeling deeply compromised as a result.
Published 16 July 2024
Cupra Formentor

Facelifted Cupra Formentor review

Cupra updates the Formentor with bold styling, better infotainment – and some more power. Matt Robinson takes the fastest version for a drive.
Published 11 July 2024
Mercedes CLE Cabriolet

Open-topped Merc CLE Cabriolet review

Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet merges qualities of both soft-top C-Class and E-Class models together in one desirable package.
Published 08 July 2024
Maserati GranCabrio

Petrol and electric Maserati GranCabrio review

Maserati GranCabrio reinvented with both electric and V6 petrol models – and Matt Robinson reckons it’s probably the latter you’ll want.
Published 28 June 2024
Nissan Qashqai

Facelifted Nissan Qashqai review

Nissan updates the Qashqai with revised looks, new interior trims and Google tech. Matt Robinson wonders if this all makes it tastier.
Published 11 June 2024
Ford E-Transit Custom

Electric Ford Transit Custom review

Ford transitions the Transit Custom to all-electric propulsion, and Matt Robinson finds this commercial vehicle is all the better for it.
Published 30 May 2024
Skoda Octavia

Updated Skoda Octavia review

Only the mildest of changes were necessary for Skoda’s thoroughly likeable Octavia as part of its facelift, and it remains a favourite of ours.
Published 28 May 2024
Audi A3 Sportback

Facelifted Audi A3 reviewed

Audi decides that there’s no need to enact radical changes on the A3 Sportback and Saloon ranges for its midlife model facelift.
Published 25 April 2024
Volkswagen Touareg

2024 VW Touareg review

Volkswagen has updated the Touareg line-up, adding a new PHEV in the process, but Matt Robinson still reckons it's best as a diesel.
Published 26 March 2024