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Car Reviews

Reviews on all the current and new cars to help you choose the right new car for you!

Mazda CX-80 review

Mazda CX-80 review

We get to grips with the classy CX-80 seven-seater SUV – Mazda’s new flagship… If you need a big SUV that’s capable of carrying seven people in reasonable comfort, there’s already a pretty good choice. The new Mazda CX-80 is a welcome addition to the more affordable end of the …

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Renault Symbioz E-Tech review

Renault Symbioz review

We savour the Symbioz E-Tech – the latest addition to Renault’s growing SUV line-up… Slotting between the Captur and Austral crossovers in the Renault range, the full hybrid Symbioz effectively replaces the Kadjar. Competitively-priced from £29,295, it has its work cut out because it’s up against some of the UK’s …

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KGM Actyon review

KGM Actyon review

We road test the all-new KGM Actyon, a striking SUV from the company formerly known as SsangYong… Thanks to the huge success of Hyundai and Kia, it’s often forgotten that South Korea is also the home of KGM. To cut a long story short, SsangYong Motor UK rebranded to KGM …

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Skywell BE11 review

Skywell BE11

We road test the Skywell BE11 – the debut car from a Chinese brand new to the UK… Skywell was established in 2017 as a collaboration between Skyworth, one of the world’s largest consumer electronics manufacturers, and the Nanjing Golden Dragon Bus Company, which also makes trucks and vans. The …

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Kia EV3 review

Kia EV3

We road test the Kia EV3 – the latest entrant in the highly competitive electric compact crossover sector… Kia has come a long way since its UK launch in 1991. It’s now one of the biggest-selling brands in the UK – and it’s been making electric cars for 10 years. …

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Vauxhall Grandland review

Vauxhall Grandland review

We get to grips with the all-electric and mild hybrid versions of Vauxhall’s stylish next-generation Grandland family SUV… If ever there was a case of a model that’s evolved for the best over the years, it’s the Vauxhall Grandland. Originally launched in 2017 as the Grandland X, it was facelifted …

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MINI Aceman review

MINI Aceman review

We road test the newest member of the MINI family – the five-door, all-electric Aceman compact crossover… Effectively replacing the MINI Clubman estate, the Aceman plugs the gap between the Cooper hatchback and Countryman SUV. Looking not unlike a pint-sized Countryman, the Aceman borrows heavily from its big brother with …

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Subaru Crosstrek review

Subaru Crosstrek review

We spend some quality time with the all-wheel drive Crosstrek SUV – Subaru’s entry-level model… At first glance, the all-new Subaru Crosstrek looks very much like the Subaru XV – the car it replaces. There’s a good reason for that, because the Crosstrek is, in effect, the third generation XV. …

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate review

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate

We rack up some serious miles in the best all-round luxury estate car on the market… I’ve driven 100 or so new cars this year. Most have been 100% electric and petrol-hybrid SUVs – leaving just a few pure petrol and diesel cars. The subject of this week’s road test, …

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Omoda E5 review

Omoda E5 review

We road test the all-new, all-electric Omoda E5 family SUV… Omoda is a new brand to the UK and is owned by Chery, one of the largest car manufacturers in China. The Omoda 5 is a mid-sized family SUV, available with either a 1.6-litre petrol engine or an EV (badged …

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