Car Reviews

The Discovery Sport is an important vehicle for Land Rover. Originally launched in 2015, some 120,000 have found homes globally – 20% in the UK. The latest version may not look much different to the original, but it’s had a mid-life facelift like no other. Not only has it had …

When Ford launched the fourth generation of its best-selling Focus in 2018 it was immediately clear that this was a superbly engineered package with huge potential. Now, the sporty ST version is proof positive that the Focus is back in the hot hatch game, ready to do battle with the …

We drive the Skoda Kamiq – one of the new kids on the block in the hotly-contest compact SUV sector. Joining its Volkswagen Group cousins, the Seat Arona and Volkswagen T-Cross, the Kamiq enters the wider battle currently being led by the likes of the Nissan Juke, Renault Captur, Dacia …

Once in a while a new car comes along that creates an instant buzz. The distinctive all-new Ford Puma is one such vehicle. Winner of a ‘car of the year’ award (What Car?) before the first customer cars have even been delivered, it should not be confused with the dinky …

It’s 10 years since Nissan launched the Juke – the first compact crossover. Buyers loved its chunky, funky looks and it became an instant success. Naturally it triggered the competition to develop similar models and many of the recent newcomers, such as the Skoda Kamiq and Volkswagen T-Cross, showed up …

If you’ve ever tried squeezing seven people into a so-called seven-seater SUV or MPV you’ll know that the third row is often best suited to agile, small children. We tested Vauxhall’s new Vivaro Life people carrier to see whether it’s more than just a van with windows and extra seats… …

Developed by Ford Performance and billed as “Europe’s first-ever factory-built, off-road performance pick-up truck”, the epic Raptor version of the best-selling Ranger is a unique proposition. Priced from £47,874, it’s powered by a potent 210bhp twin-turbo 2.0-litre EcoBlue diesel engine, and is as capable off-road as it is carrying out …

Just as Citroen recently hived off DS to become a standalone brand, SEAT has done the same with Cupra – up until now a badge to denote performance cars in its range. First up is a badge-engineered version of the Ateca SUV, but it will be Cupra’s second model, the Formentor, that sheds …

You don’t need me to tell you that SUVs and crossovers are all the rage. That winning combination of high driving position, space, rugged good looks and perceived safety is still driving the new car market. The T-Cross, Volkswagen’s new kid on the block, is the baby of the brand’s …

The Model 3 is Tesla’s long-awaited make or break car. Priced significantly lower than its Model S and Model X siblings, it is being produced in much larger numbers and aims to become the biggest-selling electric vehicle globally. It is now finally available in the UK in right-hand drive form, but …