Car Reviews

We road test the pure electric version of the next-generation Peugeot 3008… The Peugeot 3008 is a great example of how the automotive industry has evolved since 2007. Back then it was a dumpy looking MPV, but all that changed in 2016. In one fell swoop, Peugeot’s designers re-invented the …

We take our first drive in the all-new 2024 Suzuki Swift small hatchback… The Suzuki Swift is one of the world’s great automotive survivors. More than nine million have been sold in 40 years and the popular supermini is now into its fourth generation. Even though SUVs of all sizes …

We road test the latest version of VW’s biggest selling car – the Tiguan family crossover… The Tiguan is a hugely important model for Volkswagen. Since the family crossover was first launched back in 2007, nearly eight million have been sold and it’s the German giant’s best-selling car globally. However, …

Gareth Herincx puts this big family SUV through a gruelling 800-mile test of some on the best driving roads in the world… Not a lot of people know that at its shortest point, Morocco is just 8.9 miles off the coast of Spain. In fact, on a clear day you …

We take the latest version of Alfa Romeo’s hot saloon for a spin – on track, and on the road… How time flies. I first got behind the wheel of the Alfa Romeo Giulia way back in 2017. It was clear then that it was a serious rival to those …

We get to grips with the next-gen MINI Countryman in entry-level and performance guises… I’ve always found it tricky trying to categorise the MINI Countryman. It looks like it’s a cross between an estate and a crossover, yet it’s actually about the same size as a family-sized Nissan Qashqai SUV. …

We road test the first plug-in hybrid from Honda – the all-new CR-V e:PHEV…  The Honda CR-V started off life as a pioneering family-friendly SUV way back in 1995. The Comfortable Runabout Vehicle’ is now in its sixth generation, and as a sign of the times, it’s now only available …

It’s a time of mourning. As of July 2023, the Ford Fiesta is no more. So, what does that mean for the world of small(ish) Fords? Well, you can still have a Ford Focus, but that’s due to be canned in 2025, and there’s also the Puma. The crossover Puma’s …

We get behind the wheel of the much-anticipated 100% electric version of the Vauxhall Astra… The family favourite that is the Vauxhall Astra was originally launched way back in 1980. Available as a hatchback or rakish Sports Tourer (estate), the eighth-generation model was introduced in 2022. Initially offered as a …

We road test the Kia EV9 – the stellar South Korean brand’s all-new, all-electric flagship SUV With its concept car looks, long range and effortless drive, the Kia EV9 is quite the statement. About the same size as a BMW X5, it’s available as a six or seven-seater – the …