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New Mazda CX-5 2026 review: spacious SUV is a step in the wrong direction
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New Mazda CX-5 2026 review: spacious SUV is a step in the wrong direction

The new CX-5 a fair bit different to the old model, but that's not necessarily a good thing
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5 Mar 2026
New Omoda 7 2026 review: spacious and comfortable, but dull to drive
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New Omoda 7 2026 review: spacious and comfortable, but dull to drive

The new Omoda 7 shares much with the Jaecoo 7, but is slightly cheaper and boasts more space
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4 Mar 2026
New Audi RS 5 2026 review: heavy exec feels like a lightweight sports car
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New Audi RS 5 2026 review: heavy exec feels like a lightweight sports car

The new plug-in hybrid Audi RS 5 is a delight to drive despite its massive weight gain
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2 Mar 2026
New Honda Prelude 2026 review: a Civic Type R coupe it is not
Tom Jervis with the Honda Prelude

New Honda Prelude 2026 review: a Civic Type R coupe it is not

The Honda Prelude is back after a 25-year absence and it’s rather good - but we just wish it had the Civic Type R’s engine
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27 Feb 2026
New Porsche Macan GTS review: electric SUV has pace and presence
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New Porsche Macan GTS review: electric SUV has pace and presence

The Macan GTS brings welcome upgrades across the board
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26 Feb 2026
New Peugeot Polygon concept review: an exciting vision of what’s to come
Peugeot Polygon concept - Richard Ingram

New Peugeot Polygon concept review: an exciting vision of what’s to come

We get behind the wheel of the crazy Peugeot Polygon concept to see what all the fuss is about
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25 Feb 2026
New BYD Atto 3 EVO 2026 review: not the game-changer we were hoping for
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New BYD Atto 3 EVO 2026 review: not the game-changer we were hoping for

The updated BYD Atto 3 is a step in the right direction, however it still fails to stand out in a crowded segment
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24 Feb 2026
New Tesla Model 3 RWD 2026 review: slightly less performance at a very competitive price
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New Tesla Model 3 RWD 2026 review: slightly less performance at a very competitive price

The entry-level Model 3 might just be the most appealing of them all
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20 Feb 2026
New Nissan Skyline Nismo review: A delightfully old-school performance saloon
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New Nissan Skyline Nismo review: A delightfully old-school performance saloon

The Skyline saloon is not a spectacle on four wheels. Nor is its engine cutting edge, while its interior is dated. But there’s a satisfaction to be ha…
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20 Feb 2026
New Peugeot E-308 SW 2026 review: a compelling electric estate car
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New Peugeot E-308 SW 2026 review: a compelling electric estate car

Peugeot has given the E-308 SW a fetching new look and a price cut as part of its mid-life refresh, but its charging speeds are a little disappointing…
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20 Feb 2026
New Land Rover Defender OCTA Black 2026 review: family-friendly villainy
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New Land Rover Defender OCTA Black 2026 review: family-friendly villainy

The Defender OCTA Black is a pretty astonishing performance SUV, but it's also surprisingly sensible where it matters
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20 Feb 2026
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New Toyota bZ4X Touring 2026 review: electric estate is fun and practical
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New Toyota bZ4X Touring 2026 review: electric estate is fun and practical

The new Toyota bZ4X stands out thanks to its estate-like styling and impressive practicality
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17 Feb 2026
Maserati MCPura Cielo review: one of the most desirable modern supercars
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Maserati MCPura Cielo review: one of the most desirable modern supercars

Maserati has changed the name of its MC20 supercar and not a lot else, but why change a winning formula?
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13 Feb 2026
New MG4 EV 2026 facelift review: a better car, but at a higher price
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New MG4 EV 2026 facelift review: a better car, but at a higher price

The revamped MG4 comes with a higher price, but it still offers great value for money
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12 Feb 2026
New Skoda Epiq prototype review: Elroq’s baby brother shows plenty of promise
Ellis Hyde with the Skoda Epiq prototype

New Skoda Epiq prototype review: Elroq’s baby brother shows plenty of promise

We get an early taste of the new all-electric Skoda Epiq baby SUV ahead of its official arrival
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9 Feb 2026
New Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Fire & Ice review: plenty of purple but the price is a hurdle
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New Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Fire & Ice review: plenty of purple but the price is a hurdle

The new Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Fire & Ice costs a hefty premium over the standard GTX, but you'll definitely stand out from the crowd
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5 Feb 2026
New BMW i4 M60 XDrive 2026 review: great, but expensive, fast EV
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New BMW i4 M60 XDrive 2026 review: great, but expensive, fast EV

There's no denying that the M60 is highly impressive, but the much cheaper eDrive35 isn't too far behind it
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5 Feb 2026
New Ferrari 849 Testarossa review: brilliant supercar will blow your mind
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New Ferrari 849 Testarossa review: brilliant supercar will blow your mind

The new Ferrari 849 Testarossa lives up to its dramatic looks with a thrilling drive and sensational soundtrack
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2 Feb 2026
New Jaguar GT prototype review: controversial EV is more Bentley than Porsche
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New Jaguar GT prototype review: controversial EV is more Bentley than Porsche

We hit the ice and snow to try out the new Jaguar GT and it's already showing plenty of potential
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2 Feb 2026
New Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50 2026 review: great to drive and easy to live with
Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50 - Richard Ingram

New Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50 2026 review: great to drive and easy to live with

The new Volkswagen Golf GTI is both the most powerful and most expensive GTI ever, but what's it like on the road?
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30 Jan 2026
New Bentley Bentayga Speed 2026 review: V8 replaces W12, but there’s no need to cry
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New Bentley Bentayga Speed 2026 review: V8 replaces W12, but there’s no need to cry

The latest Bentley Bentayga Speed gets a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8, which generates 641bhp
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30 Jan 2026
New Ineos Grenadier facelift 2026 review: better, but still no Land Rover Defender rival
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New Ineos Grenadier facelift 2026 review: better, but still no Land Rover Defender rival

The Ineos Grenadier was always good off road, and now it's also a little better on it thanks to some welcome updates
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28 Jan 2026
New Lamborghini Temerario review: epic performance with a plug
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New Lamborghini Temerario review: epic performance with a plug

The Temerario combines a high-revving V8 engine with a plug, and it's a very exciting combination
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23 Jan 2026
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New Audi Concept C review: a true EV successor to the TT and R8
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New Audi Concept C review: a true EV successor to the TT and R8

The Audi Concept C wowed at the Munich Motor Show - will it do the same on the road?
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22 Jan 2026
New AUDI E5 Sportback 2026 review: the best car Audi has built in decades
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New AUDI E5 Sportback 2026 review: the best car Audi has built in decades

This is the first car from Audi's China-focused sub-brand, and it's a real shame that we won't be getting it
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16 Jan 2026
New Mercedes Vito Tourer 2026 review: a cut-price V-Class alternative
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New Mercedes Vito Tourer 2026 review: a cut-price V-Class alternative

There’s no disguising the new Mercedes Vito Tourer’s van roots, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing
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16 Jan 2026
New Mercedes S-Class facelift ride review: luxury limo gets some serious upgrades
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New Mercedes S-Class facelift ride review: luxury limo gets some serious upgrades

New Mercedes S-Class with big V8 energy is almost here, and we’ve been for a ride in it
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15 Jan 2026
New Audi RS e-tron GT Performance 2026 review: a fast EV of rare quality
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New Audi RS e-tron GT Performance 2026 review: a fast EV of rare quality

Audi's e-tron GT took a while to get into its stride, but recent updates make it better than ever.
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13 Jan 2026
New Volkswagen ID.4 Pro Black Edition 2026 review: sporty trim is worth the cash
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New Volkswagen ID.4 Pro Black Edition 2026 review: sporty trim is worth the cash

The Volkswagen ID.4 is a great all-rounder, but the Black Edition might be the one to go for
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11 Jan 2026
New Hyundai Nexo 2026 review: hydrogen power is no match for a pure-EV in the UK
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New Hyundai Nexo 2026 review: hydrogen power is no match for a pure-EV in the UK

The Nexo is an interesting SUV, but the usual hydrogen accessibility issues hold it back
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6 Jan 2026
New Citroen Ami 2026 facelift review: quirky and fun, but limited in almost every way
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New Citroen Ami 2026 facelift review: quirky and fun, but limited in almost every way

The updated Citroen Ami remains a fun car to drive, but is extremely compromised
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6 Jan 2026
New Nissan Sakura 2026 review: a kei car for Europe?
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New Nissan Sakura 2026 review: a kei car for Europe?

All-electric versions of Japan’s kei car will help to form the basis of a new, low-cost, low-regulation EV from Europe’s manufacturers
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29 Dec 2025
New Skoda Fabia 130 2026 review: a likeable warm hatch, but it’s no vRS
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New Skoda Fabia 130 2026 review: a likeable warm hatch, but it’s no vRS

The new 130 is the hottest Fabia we’ve seen in a while, but it’s also one of the most expensive
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29 Dec 2025
New Leapmotor i C10 Irmscher 2026 review: fancier but not much faster
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New Leapmotor i C10 Irmscher 2026 review: fancier but not much faster

The new i C10 Irmscher is better thought of as a posher trim level rather than an outright performance SUV
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26 Dec 2025
New Nissan GT-R T-Spec 2026 review: a ferocious and fitting farewell
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New Nissan GT-R T-Spec 2026 review: a ferocious and fitting farewell

We take a blast in the final R35 version of Nissan’s performance hero
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24 Dec 2025