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Hyundai Ioniq 6

Hyundai Ioniq 6 2023 review

The Hyundai Ioniq 6 is a streamliner for the modern age, with a pure-electric powertrain. But is it any good to drive? Will Dron finds out.
Published 05 May 2023
2023 Ferrari Purosangue four-seater on the road

Ferrari Purosangue 2023 review

Ferrari doesn't want to call this an SUV — it's a 'dynamic coupé with a powerful stance'. But is that all marketing waffle?
Published 07 March 2023
RML Short Wheelbase on the road

RML Short Wheelbase review

A lauded engineering firm in Northants is aiming to 'get its name out there' with a classic-looking modern GT built around a 1990s Ferrari 550M.
Published 24 February 2023
Alpine A110 R at Jarama Circuit, static front three-quarters

Alpine A110 R sports car review

Alpine stripped out even more weight from the A110 to produce the most extreme version yet. Will Dron tries it on road and track.
Published 27 January 2023
2023 Peugeot 408 Hybrid review

Peugeot 408 PHEV 2023 review

Peugeot's plug-in hybrid genre-bending executive coupé-cum-SUV promises plenty of allure, but it's only attractive for some, reckons Will Dron.
Published 11 December 2022
Nissan X-Trail 2022

Nissan X-Trail 2022 review

Will Dron tries out Nissan's new X-Trail in the hills of Slovenia to see if it fulfils its "active parent" remit.
Published 19 October 2022
2023 Smart #1 review

Smart #1 2023 review

We drive Smart's first effort after Chinese giant Geely bought a 50% stake of the company, and discover a lot of good.
Published 28 September 2022
McLaren Artura powerslide drift

McLaren Artura review: Woking's wonder hybrid

Will Dron drives McLaren's first series-production hybrid supercar, and finds it reaches parts most cars can't reach.
Published 15 June 2022
Lotus Emira V6 review on-track

Lotus Emira V6 on-track review

This isn't going to be one of our usual reviews, because our test drive of the new Lotus Emira wasn't usual, either.
Published 14 June 2022
Genesis GV60 2022

Genesis GV60 electric car review

A year after the brand landed in Europe, Genesis has launched its first pure-electric car. Will Dron takes the GV60 for a spin.
Published 07 June 2022
Aston Martin DBX707 2022 review: The new fastest luxury SUV in the world is about more than just power

Aston Martin DBX707 review

Aston Martin has hit back at Lamborghini with the DBX707, the new fastest luxury SUV in the world. But it's a mistake to just focus on the power.
Published 13 April 2022
2022 Range Rover review by Will Dron from Driving.co.uk at The Sunday Times

Range Rover 2022 review

The new fifth-generation Range Rover brings more luxury, more personalisation and improved ability on- and off-road.
Published 07 April 2022