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Abarth 500e review

Abarth 500e 2023 review

Abarth's first ever electric car is a sporty version of the Fiat 500e. Will Dron tries it on track and road.
Published 26 May 2023
Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin

Volvo XC40 and C40 Recharge Review

Volvo is introducing a subtle update for its XC40 Recharge Twin SUV, mimicking how tech companies operate.
Published 16 May 2023
Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe

Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe review

New plug-in hybrid Grand Cherokee arrives to take on the British establishment.
Published 14 May 2023
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
Updated Alfa Romeo Stelvio

Updated Alfa Romeo Stelvio reviewed

Alfa Romeo has given its Stelvio SUV a minor update with fresh tech and new styling features, but will that put it back with the best in class?
Published 03 May 2023
Mazda CX-60 e-Skyactiv D

Mazda CX-60 e-Skyactiv D review

Mazda is betting on combustion engines hanging around. Dave Humphreys drives the diesel Mazda CX-60 e-Skyactiv D.
Published 28 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
2023 Mercedes A-Class

Updated Mercedes A-Class review

The Mercedes A-Class has been updated with more focus than ever on hybrid power. Shane O’ Donoghue tries out the entry-level model for size.
Published 03 April 2023
2023 Mercedes B-Class

2023 Mercedes B-Class review

A modest update for the Mercedes B-Class could be the compact MPV’s last gasp. Shane O’ Donoghue wonders if it’ll be missed when it’s gone.
Published 27 March 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
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
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