Long term tests

Volkswagen Golf GTI

There are some boxes that you definitely don't want to tick. For example, those that result in your details going to third-party call centres generally ought to be left blank. But next time you have the good fortune to spec a new car, I implore you to tick the small square next to the words 'gas' and 'discharge'. I'm referring, of course, to headlights.

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6 Feb 2006

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Opinion

Was it a mistake to include a Land Rover in a test amongst flagship supercars?

The lineup for this year's biggest performance car test was varied to say the least, and one contender stood out from the get-go

28 Dec 2025

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Reviews

Skoda Fabia 130 review – 175bhp hot hatch to battle the Mini Cooper S

Skoda’s back in the hot hatch game, albeit not with a full vRS-badged return. Does the new Fabia 130 cut it?

29 Dec 2025

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Opinion

The major modern flaws that even today's greatest V12 supercars suffer with

Even one of the best eCoty lineups in years didn't escape the problems inherent in modern cars

30 Dec 2025