Luxury brand Lexus is a little late to the party with its first purpose-built electric vehicle. So, the question is – has the RZ been worth the wait? Lexus is no stranger to electrification. After all, Toyota’s premium sister brand launched its first hybrid, the RX 400h, way back in …
Read More »Volkswagen ID.Buzz review
If the success of a new vehicle could be judged purely on kerb appeal and cult status, then the Volkswagen ID.Buzz is a winner. This retro-cool reboot of the iconic VW camper generated more interest and positive comments from complete strangers during my road-test week than just about anything else …
Read More »MG4 EV review
We road test the distinctive MG4 hatchback – not only is it a great value electric vehicle, but it delivers a surprisingly engaging drive… You’ve got to hand it to MG Motor – a car maker that continues to defy the cynics with its blend of award-winning, reasonably-priced models that …
Read More »Peugeot 408 review
We road test the rakish new Peugeot 408. It’s certainly got kerb appeal, but what’s it like to drive? The all-new Peugeot 408 is marketed as a fastback. In fact, it’s more of a mash up of a hatchback, SUV-coupe and saloon. Ultimately, what really matters is that when it …
Read More »INEOS Grenadier review
A new brand, a tough new 4×4. Here’s our take on the hotly anticipated INEOS Grenadier utility vehicle… Are you sitting comfortably? Well, let’s start at the beginning because the INEOS Grenadier has a back story like no other new vehicle. Without Sir Jim Ratcliffe – billionaire and chairman of …
Read More »Honda Civic Type R review
We put the latest incarnation of Honda’s hot hatch through its paces – on the road and on track… There are a handful of new cars worthy of a genuine fanbase, and the Honda Civic Type R is one of them. With a pedigree stretching back to 1997, it’s become …
Read More »Nissan Ariya review
We road test the distinctive Nissan Ariya mid-sized electric SUV… It’s taken Nissan more than 10 years to follow-up the game-changing Leaf with a brand new EV model. So, is the Ariya as good as it looks? Let’s start by going back to basics. The Ariya (we think it’s pronounced …
Read More »Electrified Genesis GV70 review
We road test the new electric version of one of the stars of the Genesis range – the GV70 medium-sized SUV… Before we start, if you’re unfamiliar with the Genesis brand, then here’s a quick recap. Genesis is the luxury arm of the Hyundai Motor Group, which also includes Kia. …
Read More »Honda Civic review
We’ve been road testing the all-new Honda Civic, and it’s no surprise to us that it’s been winning awards… The first Honda Civic was launched 50 years ago and it’s become a legendary model in the automotive world. Now it’s the turn of the 11th generation Civic, which is only …
Read More »Kia XCeed review
It’s time to get back behind the wheel of Kia’s popular XCeed compact crossover, which has just been treated to a facelift… The XCeed is an important car for Kia in the UK, accounting for 10% of the South Korean company’s sales in the country during 2021, and more than …
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