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2022 Skoda Enyaq Coupe iV vRS

Skoda Enyaq Coupé iV vRS 2022 review

The whole idea of a coupé-SUV is, to be honest, a bit daft. Where does that leave the new Skoda Enyaq Coupé iV vRS then?
Published 15 March 2022
2022 Renault Megane E-Tech Electric

Renault Megane E-Tech Electric 2022 review

Same name, new take. Dave Humphreys samples Renault’s new Megane EV.
Published 07 March 2022
2022 Vauxhall Astra

2022 Vauxhall Astra review

Vauxhall has high hopes for the new Astra. Dave Humphreys discovers what’s changed.
Published 01 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 Volkswagen ID.Buzz prototype

2022 Volkswagen ID.Buzz review

Volkswagen is hoping to revive its original microbus image in the new electric ID.Buzz. Shane O’ Donoghue tries a prototype out for size.
Published 20 February 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

2022 BMW M240i xDrive Coupé review

Simplicity rules in the new BMW M240i — a big engine, a small body and a sharp chassis mean it’s massively good fun to drive.
Published 02 February 2022
Volkswagen ID.4 GTX review

Volkswagen ID.4 GTX review 2021

Volkswagen's new electric SUV treads heavily on hallowed ground with its GTX badge.
Published 23 December 2021

2022 Maserati Grecale prototype review

The Maserati Grecale SUV is squarely aimed at the Porsche Macan. We review a prototype of the new Italian car.
Published 20 December 2021
Porsche Taycan GTS review by Will Dron for Sunday Times Driving.co.uk

Porsche Taycan GTS track review

Electric sports cars are fast, but can they have soul? That's exactly what Porsche has attempted to create with the track-focused Taycan GTS.
Published 30 November 2021
2022 Audi RS 3 Sportback

The 2021 Audi RS 3 is outrageously fast

The Audi RS 3 is a giant-killing hot hatch that’s ballistically quick. Dave Humphreys gets to grips with it.
Published 05 November 2021