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Extended test: 2023 Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer GS PHEV

Published 03 September 2024
By Tina Milton
Tina Milton is living with Vauxhall's plug-in hybrid estate. Does it make more sense than the pure-electric version for real world families?
David Green poses with McLaren GT in London

Extended test: McLaren GT review

The world's most unconventional grand tourer has its legs stretched by David Green
Published 25 January 2024
Skoda Kamiq long-term review

Extended test: Skoda Kamiq 1.0 TSI

As a small crossover SUV, the Skoda Kamiq competes in the most crowded of car segments. Tina Milton finds out if it makes the grade.
Published 18 August 2023
Dacia Jogger seven-seater long-term test review

Extended test: Dacia Jogger review

Mum of four Misty Carpenter gets to grips with Dacia's affordable seven-seater over six months. Is it robust enough to withstand all the abuse?
Published 08 August 2023
Talos Defender Delta

Extended test: Talos Defender review

David Green tries out this modified new Defender with a military twist. Follow his updates on life with the Talos Defender Delta.
Published 31 May 2023
Will Dron Cupra Born long-term review

Extended test: 2022 Cupra Born review

The Cupra Born is one of the best-looking electric hatchbacks out there and has up to 335 miles of range, but what's it like to live with?
Published 31 May 2023
Jaguar F-Pace SVR long-term review by David Green

Extended test: Jaguar F-Pace SVR 2022 review

Times Luxx motoring editor David Green is test-driving the 542bhp, 5-litre Jaguar F-Pace SVR SUV. Follow his updates and ask questions here.
Published 02 December 2022
Extended test: 2021 Vauxhall Mokka SRi Nav Premium review

Extended test: 2021 Vauxhall Mokka review

Is Vauxhall's stylish compact crossover as suited to long-distance journeys as it is to urban driving? Kieran Ahuja finds out.
Published 04 January 2022
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Extended test: 2017 Toyota Auris Hybrid Touring

Does the Auris Hybrid Touring Sports make a good family car? James Mills asks his family if it gets their vote
Published 04 May 2018
2017 Renault Zoe electric car long-term road test review by Will Dron for Sunday Times Driving

Extended test: 2017 Renault Zoe

Will a pure-electric Renault Zoe prove to be a practical solution during the winter months? Will Dron will be finding out in this extended test.
Published 03 May 2018
BMW 2-series Active Tourer 225xe PHEV long term road test review

Extended Test: 2016 BMW 2-series Active Tourer PHEV

BMW's plug-in hybrid MPV (what we used to call a people carrier) is being driven daily on an extended test by Will Dron, acting editor of Driving.co.uk.
Published 21 October 2016

Extended test: Audi and BMW plug-in hybrid cars

Plug-in hybrid cars are catching on. Sales are soaring, up five times since 2014, although admittedly that’s like saying sales of ice cream in the...
Published 15 June 2016