Car Reviews and News
The latest car reviews, news and advice from our team
Saving money on staycations: keeping fuel costs down over summer
British holiday makers are reassessing their fuel budgets ahead of a summer weekend away - will fuel prices drop, and how could drivers save money?
MG5 EV (2020 – 2022) review
Winner of our Best Car for Dog Owners 2022, the MG5 is a good value, all-electric estate with an endearingly no-nonsense vibe
Living with a… BMW M440i Gran Coupe (Final report)
Is a BMW with a big petrol engine still relevant in the electrified age? We’ve had six months with an M440i Gran Coupe to find out
Mercedes-AMG C43 Estate: Video
When even Mercedes-AMG embraces engine downsizing you know the world is changing, but is it for the better? Rory Reid drives the new C43 Estate to...
Living with a... Dacia Jogger (Month 1)
Affordable to buy and run while also hugely practical, the Dacia Jogger could be the car for our times – we’re running one to find out if it adds up
DS AUTOMOBILES DS 4 Hatchback (2021 - ) review
DS4 impresses with its style and comfort, while the plug-in hybrid version offers both efficiency and strong performance
Audi RS6 Avant Estate (2019 - ) review
A practical estate with the performance of a supercar but the luxury of a limo? That’ll be the Audi RS6 Avant…
Best cars for summer driving
Make the most of the hot weather with our pick of the best convertible cars
The Polestar O2 concept: video preview
Introducing the coolest concept electric sports car of 2022, and why Rory reckons it needs to be built immediately.
Hyundai Ioniq 6: coming soon
Rory talks us round the Hyundai Ioniq 6, a sleekly styled and very distinctive electric saloon designed to give the Tesla Model 3 a run for its money
Kia Niro SUV (2022 - ) review
From hybrid to fully battery powered, the Kia Niro offers three steps to electrification within a stylish, tech-enabled crossover package
Living with a Skoda Enyaq iV (Month 2)
The Skoda Enyaq iV puts a full electric twist on the brand’s reputation for value and family-friendly practicality, but what’s it like to live with?
Introducing the McLaren Artura: McLaren’s first hybrid supercar
Meet the latest addition to the British luxury sports car line-up: the McLaren Artura, a masterclass in high-performance hybrid technology.
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer Estate (2022 - ) review
The Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer has as much style as the hatchback, but with added practicality
Living with a… Ford Transit Custom Trail (Month 9)
Can a van really work as an alternative to the traditional family SUV? One of the team has put his money where his mouth is to find out…
Win a Smart EQ ForFour
Win a free electric car: a Smart EQ ForFour worth over £19k! Perfect for city driving or introducing electric as a second car.
Living with a Jaguar XE (Final Report)
Erin Baker looks at what it's like to live with an 'old-school' Jaguar XE saloon.
Smart EQ ForFour hatchback (2019 - ) electric review
Electric version of Smart ForFour plays to the car’s city-friendly size and style for appealing zero emissions urban transport
Honda Civic Hybrid Hatchback (2022 - ) review
All-new Honda Civic ditches its predecessor’s extrovert styling for a more mature look, complemented by a smooth and efficient hybrid engine
Coming soon: BMW M3 Touring
BMW gives the fans what they said they always wanted with the all-new, 510 horsepower M3 Touring estate