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 …
Read More »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. …
Read More »MG ZS Hybrid+ review
We road test the all-new, full hybrid MG ZS compact family SUV… It’s been a busy year for MG Motor UK. Not only has the Chinese-owned brand launched the acclaimed MG3 Hybrid+ supermini, but the next-generation MG HS mid-sized SUV and the ground-breaking Cyberstar electric sports car. As if that …
Read More »Volvo EX30 review
We spend some quality time with Volvo’s smallest SUV, which also happens to be 100% electric… Here’s something you thought you’d never hear. The most affordable car in the Volvo range is an all-new EV. In the midst of a climate emergency, it’s essential to cut emissions, yet survey after …
Read More »Volkswagen Tiguan review
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, …
Read More »MINI Countryman review
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. …
Read More »Toyota C-HR Plug-in Hybrid review
We put the PHEV version of Toyota’s funky family car through its paces… Cards on table time. We’re already fans of the latest Toyota C-HR family crossover. If a car could be judged purely on its styling, it would be best-in-class. When we first tested the second-generation C-HR in 2023, …
Read More »Kia EV9 crowned ‘UK Car of the Year 2024’
Kia’s flagship EV9 SUV has triumphed at the UK Car of the Year Awards, winning the overall title and the ‘Large Crossover’ category. Celebrating the best new vehicles available to UK customers today across eight categories, the UK Car of the Year jury is made up of 30 journalists working …
Read More »Honda CR-V e:PHEV review
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 …
Read More »Extreme weather testing for all-new MINI Aceman
The upcoming MINI Aceman electric crossover has been undergoing final testing in the desert in strong sunlight and temperatures of up to 50 Degrees C. The Aceman, which has already successfully completed tests at the Arctic Circle, combines “the features of the two most successful MINI models, the MINI Cooper …
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