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Skoda’s new Enyaq EV will be a family favourite

The most expensive model so far from Skoda ticks a lot of boxes for practical family motoring

Feb 4, 2022
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BMW iX review: it’s time to face an ugly truth

Recent BMW designs have divided opinions on what makes a good-looking car. The company’s flagship electric SUV is no exception

Jan 21, 2022
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G70 Shooting Brake is a good-looking change from the usual suspects

The new Genesis G70 Shooting Brake has the looks and the luxury to turn heads

Dec 10, 2021
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Honda’s new HR-V: it’s good but is it good enough?

Honda’s third generation HR-V faces stiff opposition in this fiercely contested section of the market

Dec 3, 2021
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Kia’s new EV is a game-changer

With good looks and peppy performance the new EV6 is an electric car which will satisfy keen drivers

Nov 8, 2021
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Skoda’s new Fabia is no dud Czech

The fourth generation of Skoda’s popular small car offers more of what made it a hit in the first place

Oct 22, 2021
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Genesis G70 saloon & GV70 SUV: A Korean alternative with execs appeal

New Genesis models offer a viable option in executive car market

Oct 1, 2021
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Small changes make a big difference to the Duster

Dacia is sticking to a winning formula with the latest version of its popular SUV

Sep 13, 2021
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Citroen’s tweaked C3 Aircross joins the battle of the compact SUVs

Funky styling and easy to drive - but Citroen’s updated compact SUV faces stiff competition

Sep 13, 2021
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Arkana brings a new spark to Renault

Renault’s new hybrid coupe-SUV is already a big success in Europe - and is heading to the UK in September

Aug 11, 2021
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New Emira heralds massive changes at Lotus

New model is the first of a series of exciting new Lotuses to shake up the performance car sector

Jul 13, 2021
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Citroen’s e-C4 - roomy, refined and stylish but rivals have the edge

The latest version of Citroen’s Golf rival, the C4, may be strong on French good looks but in electric form it lacks some of its rivals’ appeal

Jun 29, 2021
Tech

Genesis - Hyundai’s upmarket brand - hits UK car market

The luxury arm of Hyundai is opening up shop in Britain. But despite taking on Europe’s prestige brands it wants to remain resolutely Korean

Jun 16, 2021
Motors

Honda Jazz 1.5 i-MMD Hybrid EX: zippy and quite good fun to drive

The new Jazz is a much improved version of the old one, says Mike Stone

Jul 30, 2020
Motors

Car review: Ford Puma ST-Line X 125PS

The Puma is a well priced small crossover which you are unlikely ever to find boring, says Mike Stone

Jul 7, 2020
Motors

Car review: Vauxhall Grandland X Hybrid4

Vauxhall is going electric and plans to have an electric version of every passenger model by 2024

Mar 26, 2020
Motors

We road test the new Honda e Advance

Mike Stone finds a very interesting model in Honda's new electric vehicle

Feb 18, 2020
Motors

Viofo A129 Duo system dash cam review

While it may be good value, Mike Stone finds Viofo’s A129 Duo system isn't all plain sailing

Dec 16, 2019
Motors

Car review: SsangYong Korando Ultimate Diesel 4X4

This is a very well equipped and tidily finished family car, says Mike Stone

Dec 10, 2019
Motors

Car review: Skoda Scala 1.0 TSI 115PS SE manual

It is the quality of its rivals that is the Scala’s greatest challenge, says Mike Stone

Apr 30, 2019