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2019 SsangYong Korando review

2019 SsangYong Korando review

If you've never heard of the SsangYong Korando, don’t worry, you’re probably not alone — the Korean car maker may be the third biggest by sales.
Published 11 November 2019
2020 DS 3 Crossback E-Tense review

2020 DS 3 Crossback E-Tense review

We've already driven the petrol and diesel-powered DS 3 Crossback compact SUVs. Now, it's time for us to try the pure-electric "E-Tense" version.
Published 30 October 2019
2020 Renault Captur

2020 Renault Captur review

The old Renault Captur was a strong seller in the UK, but does the all-new version do enough to maintain that form against much tougher rivals?
Published 29 October 2019
2020 Peugeot 208 and e-208 review by Will Dron for Sunday Times Driving.co.uk

2020 Peugeot 208 and e-208 review

A new Peugeot 208 is here, and you can buy it in petrol, diesel or pure-electric form. Here's our verdict of the entire range.
Published 21 October 2019
2019 BMW M8 Competition Coupe and Convertible review by Will Dron for Sunday Times Driving.co.uk

2019 BMW M8 Competition review

BMW M's 'first foray' into luxury motoring is as much at home on a long-distance cruise as it is at a track.
Published 14 October 2019
2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport review

2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport review

The family-friendly Land Rover Discovery Sport has been freshened up, but are the changes enough to turn the Disco into a class-leader?
Published 09 October 2019
2019 Kia XCeed crossover review by Will Dron for Sunday Times Driving.co.uk

2019 Kia XCeed review

Kia has introduced a new member to the Ceed family: the XCeed compact crossover. Will Dron takes it for a spin.
Published 01 October 2019
2019 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé review by Will Dron for Sunday Times Driving.co.uk - 840i

2019 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé review

If the 8 Series coupé lights your fire but doesn't have the space you need, BMW now has the answer: the 8 Series Gran Coupé.
Published 27 September 2019
2019 McLaren GT review

2019 McLaren GT review

McLaren's new 203mph grand tourer is fast, comfortable and full of technology, but does its mid-engined layout make for a good GT?
Published 17 September 2019
2019 BMW 3 Series Touring review

2019 BMW 3 Series Touring review

The BMW 3 Series is an ace executive saloon, but what's the estate version like? We took the all-new BMW 3 Series Touring for a spin to find out.
Published 30 July 2019
2019 Audi A4 review

2019 Audi A4 review

A mid-life refresh hasn't changed much on the Audi A4 — though that does mean it's still one of the nicest executive saloons to spend time in.
Published 19 July 2019
2019 Ford Ranger Raptor review

2019 Ford Ranger Raptor review

The Ford Ranger Raptor might look like a building site workhorse but it's actually an hilarious off-road racer.
Published 18 July 2019