Car Reviews and News

The latest news on Estates Cars from our team

Living with a… Ford Transit Custom Trail (Month 6)
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…
Long-term review 1 week ago
Genesis Motor G70 Shooting Brake (2021 - ) review
New luxury brand Genesis hits its stride with a sleek looking estate car offering a true premium experience at a very attractive price
Expert review 1 month ago
Tyre sizes explained
Are you one of the many Brits that doesn’t have a clue how to check your tyre size? Or maybe you just can’t quite remember what all the different...
Advice 2 months ago
The hard truth about SUVs
Although much loved, the driving characteristics, practicality, performance and economy of SUVs often fall short of their estate rivals, and in this...
News 3 months ago
Video: Cupra Leon Estate
The new Cupra Leon Estate is a 306HP rival to the Golf R Estate. Rory gets behind the wheel to see how it compares to the competition.
News 3 months ago
SKODA Octavia vRS (2021 - ) review
The perfect car for fast-moving families, the Skoda Octavia vRS adds petrol, diesel and hybrid options to traditional values of style and value
Expert review 5 months ago
CUPRA Leon Estate (2020 - ) review
Stylish, understated and fun to drive the Cupra Leon Estate combines hot hatch performance with family car practicality
Expert review 5 months ago
SKODA Octavia Estate (2020 - ) review
Stylish, practical and affordably priced, the Skoda Octavia Estate proves there is more to life than SUVs and crossovers
Expert review 5 months ago
Coming soon: Peugeot 308 SW estate
Super practical estate version of Peugeot’s new 308 to join range with petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid options
News 6 months ago
Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo (2021 - ) review
Porsche accelerates into the electric age with the Taycan Sport Turismo, adding crossover styling and estate practicality to an already thrilling...
Expert review 8 months ago
Suzuki Swace Estate (2020 - ) review
The Suzuki Swace is a practical, comfortable and competitively priced hybrid estate car perfect for families who don’t want a crossover or SUV
Expert review 8 months ago
How to transport your bike on your car
Lockdown turned many of us on to cycling – now we can travel further afield to enjoy it here’s how to carry your bike safely and securely
Advice 9 months ago
Coming soon: all-new Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Bigger, smarter and more connected than its predecessor, the all-new C-Class brings tech from the new S-Class to the exec saloon sector
News 10 months ago
Volkswagen Arteon Estate (2020 - ) review
Like a traditional estate but sleeker, the Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake is stylish family transport for those not sold on the SUV craze but...
Expert review 11 months ago
Living with a… Toyota Corolla Touring Sports TREK (Final report)
Six months and 7,000 miles later is the Corolla Touring Sports TREK good enough to overturn some long-held hybrid prejudices?
Long-term review 1 year ago
Coming soon: Volkswagen Golf Estate
Eighth generation Golf gains new estate version and a convincing, practical alternative to that SUV or crossover for family buyers
News 1 year ago
Coming soon: new Dacia Sandero
Dacia teases the all-new Sandero and its Stepway and Logan offshoots, promising improved style but the same no-frills affordability
News 1 year ago
Mercedes-Benz E Class Estate (2020 - ) review
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class estate expertly combines luxury, practicality, technology and engines to suit all requirements in a quietly stylish...
Expert review 1 year ago
Coming soon: Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake
VW puts its money on life beyond SUVs with swoopy new Arteon Shooting Brake, to be offered with both hybrid and R branded performance versions
News 1 year ago
Video: Audi RS6 Avant versus aeroplane
Rory’s got 1,000 miles to cover from Germany to home – is he better off on a budget airliner or travelling first class in an Audi RS6 Avant?
News 1 year ago