car reviews

The Ford Maverick nails its brief as a compact utility vehicle all while having more character than the usual budget fare

The Ford Bronco Sport is a worthwhile compromise between the full-fledged Bronco off-roader and a sensible compact crossover

The V60 is a sensible, safe Volvo, just as you’d expect. The estate car of choice if comfort (and style) means more to you than handling

The GR Yaris is superb: hands down the best Toyota we've ever driven

A big-hearted engine in an otherwise sensible car. The perfect seven-tenths hot hatch. We’ll miss it when it’s gone

The Audi RS e-tron GT Performance has the honor of being the quickest, most powerful Audi ever made. Turns out it’s good at other things, too

A well rounded, complete, comfortable car with a calming temperament that makes it a pleasure to waft about in

The CX-60 is a likeable SUV with a great interior and easy-to-use tech, but the plug-in powertrain still needs work

The updated RS3 is the best one yet. Although you’ll need to spend time getting the best out of it

Toyota's pick-up walks the tightrope between lifestyle cool and hard-as-nails utility

Dacia’s flagship that manages to be both value-for-money and slightly posher than other models. Useful, if not particularly flash

The Karoq might be slightly dull, but it's eager to please and will slot seamlessly into your life

There's vanishingly little charisma to the S5 electric crossover, but it's competent and cheap enough

The Civic Type R can function as your only car, yet is as thrilling as most bespoke sports cars. Stunning to drive. And distressingly expensive

With a modern style and a number of tech conveniences, the Cadillac Optiq is an affordable option for those looking for a luxury EV, just don’t expect any excitement

A heroically talented go-anywhere, do-anything family SUV. Just be sure you *need* this much space and ability

The Renault 5 spawns a hot-hatch with reasonable results. Decent enough, but not a latterday Renaultsport Clio

Cadillac’s all-electric Escalade is a solid addition to the lineup, with great range and luxury accoutrements that succeeds in spite of itself

The Terramar is more aggressively styled than its competitors, but also thoroughly decent to drive

The Lexus LM is here to gatecrash the world of VVIP travel, one A-lister at a time

Audi’s fastest Q5 is now powered by a petrol engine again, and it’s certainly not hanging around