We test drive the hatchback and fastback versions of the intriguing all-electric Kia EV4 It could be argued that the bold styling of the latest EV from Kia is a sure sign of the South Korean car company’s growing confidence. Borrowing design cues from its cousins, the EV3, EV6 and …
Read More »Bentley announces hot Supersports edition of the Continental GT
Feast your eyes on the mighty new Bentley Supersports – billed as the “most driver-focused Continental GT ever”. A century after the birth of the first Bentley “Super Sports”, which was the first Bentley capable of exceeding 100mph, the nameplate returns for only the fourth Supersports model in the luxury …
Read More »Cupra Tavascan review
We road test Cupra’s second all-electric model – the slick and sporty Tavascan family coupe-SUV The Cupra Tavascan is one of many models (as varied as the Audi Q4 e-tron, Skoda Enyaq and Ford Capri) sharing the same platform as the Volkswagen ID.4. If you’ve read my reviews of the …
Read More »McLaren W1 gets first supercar ‘green’ tyres
Pirelli has equipped the potent new McLaren W1 with the first supercar tyres made from more than 50% bio-based and recycled materials. These new tyres – P Zero R, P Zero Trofeo RS, and P Zero Winter 2 – have been specially developed by Pirelli in collaboration with McLaren and …
Read More »Honda Prelude review
The much-loved Honda Prelude is back on sale after 24 years – we get behind the wheel of the sporty two-door, now with hybrid power, at the press launch in the south of France If you’re under 40, the significance of the return of the Honda Prelude might pass you …
Read More »Renault 5 review
We get behind the wheel of the winner of the 2025 European Car of the Year award, and one of the best new EVs on the market – the Renault 5 E-Tech The reborn Renault 5 is easily one of the most eagerly-awaited electric cars of recent years. For those …
Read More »Almost three-quarters of drivers struggle with parking apps
Nearly three in four motorists have run into difficulties when paying to park by mobile app in the last 12 months, according to new research by the RAC. The survey of 1,709 drivers indicated the most common frustration experienced while using parking apps is a lack of signal (70%). This …
Read More »Jaecoo 7 SHS review
We drive the eye-catching Jaecoo 7 SUV – the promising first model from a Chinese company new to the UK For a brand that only launched here at the beginning of the year, Jaecoo’s success has been stellar. According to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), …
Read More »Britain’s most reliable cars and brands revealed
Honda has secured first place in the respected 2025 What Car? Reliability Survey, with an impressive overall score of 96.6%. The Japanese manufacturer toppled MINI to take pole position for the first time in seven years, thanks to strong performances from the latest Civic, HR-V and Jazz. MINI still did …
Read More »Milestone for BYD as 100th UK dealership opens
Fast-growing Chinese brand BYD has opened its 100th UK franchised car sales site – just two-and-a-half years after its first dealership was launched. As a result of its latest openings in key towns and cities such as Canterbury, Chichester, Croydon, Ipswich and St Albans, the world’s leading manufacturer of new …
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