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Skoda Superb Estate 2024 review: Dull? Get behind the wheel and you’ll change your tune

Published 20 March 2024
By Matt Robinson
Skoda has polished its Superb so it continues to live up to its name. Matt Robinson tries out the revamped estate model.
Volkswagen Tiguan

2024 VW Tiguan review

The new Tiguan’s long-range plug-in hybrid might just be a better fit for many than a fully-electric model. Neil Briscoe tries it out for size.
Published 22 February 2024

2024 Range Rover Sport SV review

The high-performance Range Rover Sport is the most capable and most powerful car to wear the badge, but is that enough to justify the price?
Published 16 February 2024
Rolls-Royce Spectre

Rolls-Royce Spectre EV review

Rolls-Royce was so hellbent on getting its first EV right that Shane O’ Donoghue reckons it overshadows nearly every other model in the line-up.
Published 18 January 2024
Smart #3

Smart #3 EV reviewed

New #3 aims to be a stylish, roomy electric crossover, but does it still count as a Smart? Neil Briscoe investigates.
Published 30 November 2023
Peugeot E-208

New Peugeot 208 and e-208 review

The gloves are off in the fight to become Britain’s best small electric hatchback, but does the new Peugeot 208 have what it takes?
Published 20 November 2023
Hyundai Kona Electric

New Hyundai Kona reviewed

The electric version of the new Hyundai Kona grabs all the headlines, but Matt Robinson discovers that the entire line-up is worth a look.
Published 19 October 2023
Ford Transit Custom

Ford Transit Custom reviewed

The Ford Transit Custom will soon go electric; Neil Briscoe tests the new diesel models out for size.
Published 11 October 2023
BMW X5

Updated BMW X5 reviewed

Revamped BMW X5 gets a sharper look and new tech, but the highlight is an upgraded plug-in hybrid system.
Published 29 September 2023
BYD Seal

BYD Seal Chinese electric saloon reviewed

The BYD Seal is the latest model to join the Chinese brand’s expanding line-up, and it comes in two versions.
Published 13 September 2023
Maserati GranTurismo Folgore

Maserati GranTurismo review

The Maserati GranTurismo coupé is back, promising power, beauty and comfort in equal measure.
Published 13 February 2023
Maserati MC20 Cielo

Maserati MC20 Cielo review

The drop-top Cielo takes all that was good about the MC20 coupé and adds an extra dimension. James Fossdyke takes the wheel.
Published 19 October 2022
2023 Renault Austral

Renault Austral review

The Austral is a massive leap forward compared with Renault’s old family SUVs, but still not quite a class leader.
Published 13 October 2022