Reviews

The engine dominates what is a captivating and distinctive performance car awash with character.

More than just an X5 XL, the X7 adds luxury, a little more space and a satisfying driving experience

The supersized luxury SUV is well built and has a fantastic powertrain, but isn’t quite the S-class in the sky Mercedes might want you to believe it i…

Merc’s first bespoke BEV feels fast-tracked and undercooked

Skoda’s 242bhp plug-in hybrid Octavia vRS estate might further its appeal for some, but its inherited mass leaves little vRS left in what is an otherw…

BMW M's biggest and most expensive coupe has Aston Martin in its sights, but does the M8 pull it off?

The Focus RS impresses with strong performance and great handling

The Trophy R is arguably the most focused, and extreme hot hatch ever made, albeit at a eye-wateringly high price.

A desirable balance of performance and control, beautifully built and charismatic. One of BMW’s best

There are one or two reasons to buy a Fabia, but also several why you shouldn’t

Its looks may suggest otherwise, but this latest Atom is all‑new – and a huge leap forward, too

The BMW 4-series has never been more capable, but it’s come at the cost of charisma

Certainly not a sensible Defender, but one that appeals on a different set of metrics

Trades some dynamic ability and excitement for comfort - unless you opt for the AMG C63

Cupra’s hybrid hot hatch isn’t really sure what it wants to be – wait for the regular Cupra instead

Mazda’s lesser-powered MX-5 is a lesson in feel and rear-wheel drive dynamics but lacks the hardware to be as entertaining as its more powerful siblin…

It’s clear the Type R has had a positive effect on the standard Civic’s handling, but a mini Type R this is not

Monster straight-line pace and impressive handling, but the Panamera sweet spot is found elsewhere

It’s been a success for Bentley, but can this facelift continue to carry Bentley’s fortunes? 

Regularly Britain’s most popular car, it also happened to be one of its most accessible driver’s cars

Stage 2 tuning kit gives the Mk7.5 Golf GTI a real kick

Aston Martin's first SUV is more than a good SUV, the DBX is the best car the British firm makes

Still not a driver’s car like a 5-series, but the E-class hits the mark in almost every other area

An impressive spread of abilities was always on the call sheet, but the balanced chassis and impressive calibration take the package further

The idea of a 500-horse Focus won’t be for everyone, but for the rest it’s a glorious dose of internal combustion madness

Honda’s new electric car is fun to drive and bursting with personality, but low range may deter some

It’s no looker, but the GLA45 S is almost as good to drive as the A45 and CLA45

Don’t be fooled by F Sport trim – the Lexus NX majors on quality and refinement rather than driver appeal

The Volkswagen Golf defines the family hatchback class, for good reason

Quicker than the standard car, but BBR’s latest MX-5 focuses on experience more than performance, and is all the better for it

AMG’s hybrid GLE has a strong mix of refinement and performance, but can’t completely hide its size and weight