Road tests
New Volvo EX30 Cross Country 2025 review: a strange range-topper
New Volvo EX30 Cross Country 2025 review: a strange range-topper
The relaunch of Volvo’s rugged Cross Country brand is a good thing, but the EX30 falls short of the mark
New Hyundai Ioniq 6 N prototype review: the EV that thinks it’s a track toy
New Hyundai Ioniq 6 N prototype review: the EV that thinks it’s a track toy
The covers will come off this hot Hyundai at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, but we’ve already been for an exclusive drive
New Volvo XC60 2025 facelift review: big-selling SUV gets a new lease of life
New Volvo XC60 2025 facelift review: big-selling SUV gets a new lease of life
This refreshed Swedish SUV focuses on familiar areas of strength to take on BMW and Audi
New BMW 530e review: a brilliant premium PHEV
New BMW 530e review: a brilliant premium PHEV
BMW’s executive flagship is particularly well-suited to plug-in hybrid power
New Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance review: should be fun… but isn’t
New Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance review: should be fun… but isn’t
Colossal power through cutting-edge technology, but what’s it actually like to drive?
New Bentley Continental GTC Azure 2025 review: PHEV power suits luxury convertible
New Bentley Continental GTC Azure 2025 review: PHEV power suits luxury convertible
The new Bentley Continental GTC Azure gets a plug-in hybrid V8 that compliments the drop-top’s comfortable nature
New Volvo EM90 2025 review: the ultimate SUV killer
New Volvo EM90 2025 review: the ultimate SUV killer
Volvo has made an ultra-luxurious van. Intrigued? You should be, but sadly it’s for China only
New Ford Ranger PHEV 2025 review: plug-in pick-up sets the standard
New Ford Ranger PHEV 2025 review: plug-in pick-up sets the standard
Ford’s pick-up is losing traditional diesel power in favour of a PHEV setup, but it’s no less capable
New Bentley Bentayga Speed 2025 review: no need to mourn the loss of W12
New Bentley Bentayga Speed 2025 review: no need to mourn the loss of W12
The new Bentley Bentayga Speed gets a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8, which generates 641bhp
New Audi A5 e-hybrid quattro review: is the plug-in hybrid coming of age?
New Audi A5 e-hybrid quattro review: is the plug-in hybrid coming of age?
Audi’s e-hybrid plug-in hybrid powertrain fills a crucial gap in the A5 range, offering fuel and tax efficiency that will appeal to many.
New Skoda Elroq vRS 2025 review: hot SUV is good but lacks some sparkle
New Skoda Elroq vRS 2025 review: hot SUV is good but lacks some sparkle
As good as the new Skoda Elroq vRS is, it’s hard to recommend it over lesser models in the impressive EV’s range
New DS No8 2025 review: an impressive return to form for the French brand
New DS No8 2025 review: an impressive return to form for the French brand
Banish your preconceptions, the sumptuous DS No8 EV is a big French car that deserves to be on the radar of UK buyers
New BYD Dolphin Surf Comfort review: the best BYD yet
New BYD Dolphin Surf Comfort review: the best BYD yet
The new BYD Dolphin Surf Comfort is arguably the Chinese brand's most convincing model in its range
New BMW iX3 prototype review: first Neue Klasse model is an exceptional EV
New BMW iX3 prototype review: first Neue Klasse model is an exceptional EV
We get an early taste of the new all-electric BMW iX3 SUV ahead of its official arrival
New Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor review: less money, more range
New Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor review: less money, more range
The new Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor costs less than the more powerful Dual Motor models and gets up to 438 miles of range
Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron review: new sexy roof, same solid EV
Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron review: new sexy roof, same solid EV
The curvy-roofed Sportback is a useful addition to Audi’s high-class Q6 e-tron electric SUV range
New MINI John Cooper Works Aceman 2025 review: fun but far from perfect
New MINI John Cooper Works Aceman 2025 review: fun but far from perfect
The MINI John Cooper Works Aceman fast and fun car, although it's far from perfect
New Fiat Grande Panda Hybrid 2025 review: spacious supermini is far from efficient
New Fiat Grande Panda Hybrid 2025 review: spacious supermini is far from efficient
The Fiat Grande Panda Hybrid is packed with charm, but is let down by its disappointing ride and efficiency
New MINI JCW Electric 2025 review: fast, frantic and playful
New MINI JCW Electric 2025 review: fast, frantic and playful
The new MINI John Cooper Works Electric is far from perfect, but provides bucketloads of fun
Audi Q5 Sportback 2025 review: stylish looks can’t hide its flaws
Audi Q5 Sportback 2025 review: stylish looks can’t hide its flaws
The new Audi Q5 Sportback fails to live up to its potential, mainly thanks to an inferior cabin and disappointing efficiency
New BMW M235 2025 review: is it a proper M car?
New BMW M235 2025 review: is it a proper M car?
BMW has given its smallest sports saloon a big overhaul, but is it enough to deliver the full M experience?
New Audi A3 TFSIe 2025 review: an almost perfect plug-in hybrid
New Audi A3 TFSIe 2025 review: an almost perfect plug-in hybrid
The new Audi A3 TFSIe plug-in hybrid offers a fantastic balance of handling, refinement and all-electric range
New Fiat 600 Hybrid 2025 review: frugal, spacious and packed with retro appeal
New Fiat 600 Hybrid 2025 review: frugal, spacious and packed with retro appeal
The new Fiat 600 Hybrid's powertrain works well, but the small SUV feels very similar to its cheaper Stellantis cousins
New Lotus Emeya 2025 review: the Porsche Taycan has finally met its match
New Lotus Emeya 2025 review: the Porsche Taycan has finally met its match
The new Lotus Emeya may not be light, but is great in almost every other way
New Toyota Aygo X JBL 2025 review: plenty of appeal but it comes at a cost
New Toyota Aygo X JBL 2025 review: plenty of appeal but it comes at a cost
The new Toyota Aygo X JBL adds a fantastic sound system to the popular city car, however it's not cheap at over £21k
New Ferrari Roma Spider 2025 review: fast, elegant and fun
New Ferrari Roma Spider 2025 review: fast, elegant and fun
The drop-top Ferrari Roma Spider is a big leap forward from its predecessors
New Mercedes-AMG E 53 Estate 2025 review: understated looks disguise its pace
New Mercedes-AMG E 53 Estate 2025 review: understated looks disguise its pace
The new Mercedes-AMG E 53 Estate is a competent all-rounder, with stylish looks, a premium finish and impressive performance
New Aston Martin Vantage Roadster 2025 review: fast, exciting and beautiful
New Aston Martin Vantage Roadster 2025 review: fast, exciting and beautiful
The new Aston Martin Vantage Roaster arrives in the UK to take on the Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet
New Firefly EV 2025 review: Nio city car has a small price and huge potential
New Firefly EV 2025 review: Nio city car has a small price and huge potential
The Firefly EV is one of the more unique electric cars to come from China, and it could have what it takes to conquer the European city car market
New Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Cabriolet 2025 review: performance to match its looks
New Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Cabriolet 2025 review: performance to match its looks
Does the hottest CLE model yet signal a return to form for the AMG brand? We get behind the wheel to find out
New MINI John Cooper Works 2025 review: retro hot hatch delivers pace and style
New MINI John Cooper Works 2025 review: retro hot hatch delivers pace and style
The new MINI JCW lives up to its potential, we just wish it was a little more fun
New Nissan Ariya Nismo 2025 review: hot SUV is a missed opportunity
New Nissan Ariya Nismo 2025 review: hot SUV is a missed opportunity
Nissan has revived the Nismo brand for a hot version of the Ariya, but can it channel the likes of the 350Z and GTR?
New Volkswagen ID.3 Match 2025 review: attractive price boosts EV’s appeal
New Volkswagen ID.3 Match 2025 review: attractive price boosts EV’s appeal
The value-focused Volkswagen ID.3 Match performs well and is easy to live with
New Range Rover Electric ride review: luxury EV could be worth the wait
New Range Rover Electric ride review: luxury EV could be worth the wait
We get taken for a ride in the hotly-anticipated all-electric Range Rover ahead of its official reveal
Leapmotor B10 prototype review: on course to be the fledgling brand’s best EV yet
Leapmotor B10 prototype review: on course to be the fledgling brand’s best EV yet
The B10 offers enough space, range and refinement to take on its established small SUV rivals, but it could have them beaten if the price is right