car reviews

Mini’s tactic to replace its heartland hatch with a heavy facelift was a gamble, but it seems to have paid off

A Maserati convertible that’s every bit as good as those words sound. Engaging, well-engineered and effortlessly chic

What we have here is a sensible family car that - in Twin Motor guise - happens to go like the clappers

A handsome four-door GT that plays to Audi's strengths, now with a completely bonkers turn of pace

Big, roomy and well-equipped for the price. But even though it's quick, it's not as much fun as some rivals

Everything Bentley knows about luxury, wrapped up in an SUV. Not the prettiest, but one of the most complete

Dacia’s entry EV is everything you want: low cost, low weight, low impact, but lots of fun

An electric SUV that's good to look at and nice to sit in, but at a price

Kia proving that forward-thinking needn’t be wacky and that sensible needn’t be boring

The Mini Cooper is a great little car, overflowing with personality. This one just happens to be electric

A tech-heavy Touring that suits M5-ness a little better than the saloon. But it's still complex. And heavy

A desirable family hatch that just happens to be electric. Fantastic interior, too

Fashion continues to turn against hatches so the 1 Series range has shrunk. But if a petrol auto suits you, this is a fine car

It looks the part and it's huge fun to drive, but Abarth’s 600e has the spacial qualities of a phone box

Porsche nails the mid-sized electric SUV. No huge technological leaps, but absolutely solid in all areas. Best-in-class

A refined and good looking little car, at home in the city and suburbs. Price a little stiff though

Skoda’s mid-life facelift to the Octavia improves on an already very good car

Everything you need is in the Dacia Duster, and a lot of what you don't, isn't. Good

Skoda’s most desirable family car enters a bold second generation. New styling tinsel hides an otherwise evolutionary step

Reforged Vanquish now has the poise and performance to trouble even the most aggressive supercars

The newly facelifted Skoda Octavia is the perfect antidote to every SUV out there. Better to look at, better to drive and just as practical