Category : Road Tests
Road Test: Kia Sorento PHEV
Plug-in hybrid version of the Sorento offers more savings and refinement, finds Martyn Collins.
Fleet World Fleet: Suzuki Swace 1.8 Hybrid SZ5 CVT
Living with the Swace’s petrol-hybrid powertrain requires no adjustment at all, says Natalie Middleton.
Road Test: SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI SE Dynamic estate
Is the Leon estate, like the hatch, more evolution than revolution? Martyn Collins ponders.
Road Test: Hyundai Tucson
Hyundai’s latest SUV will make its mark – and not just with the styling, says Martyn Collins.
First Drive: Volvo XC40 P8 Recharge
It looks like a Volvo XC40, but underneath beats the heart of a Polestar, explains Martyn Collins.
Road Test: Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake
The Shooting Brake version of the Arteon adds more space and looks even better, but at a price, finds Martyn Collins.
First Drive: Vauxhall Mokka & Mokka e
Stylish new small SUV, with EV model marks a new dawn for Vauxhall under Stellantis ownership, finds Martyn Collins.
Road Test: Citroën C4
Entry-level Sense Plus petrol still flies the comfort flag and is well-equipped, finds Martyn Collins.
Fleet World Fleet: Mercedes-Benz A 250 E AMG Line Premium
Martyn Collins checks out the quality and equipment of the interior on our A-Class long-termer.
Fleet World Fleet: Škoda Octavia Estate SE L 1.5 TSI
The Octavia departs our fleet as it picks up a latest award. John Challen reports.
Road Test: Citroën Ami
Martyn Collins tries Citroën’s new urban mobility solution that’s potentially on its way to the UK.
First Drive: Audi e-tron S
It’s the first high-performance EV from Audi, but has all the power in the e-tron S come at the expense of range, Martyn Collins asks?
First Drive: Jaguar F-Pace/F-Pace Plug-in Hybrid
A new interior, mild hybrid diesel engine and, most importantly, plug-in hybrid versions are highlights of the facelifted F-Pace, Martyn Collins finds.
Road Test: Ford Mustang Mach-E
Martyn Collins finds there’s not much Mustang in Ford’s first EV – but it’s still a great drive with affordable BiK and impressive range.
Road Test: Jaguar E-Pace PHEV
Same-again looks hide a new platform, plug-in power and revised interior, finds Martyn Collins.
Fleet World Fleet: Škoda Octavia Estate SE L 1.5 TSI
John Challen gets behind the wheel of the Octavia Estate to test our latest long-termer.
Road Test: Hyundai i30
Mild hybrid technology and a clever gearbox marks out the refreshed i30, says Martyn Collins.
Road Test: Jaguar XF
An all-new interior and diesel engine with mild hybrid technology mark out the facelifted XF in the executive class, Martyn Collins finds.
Road Test: SEAT Ateca
Ateca gets styling changes and tech upgrades, while remaining a great drive, says Martyn Collins.
Road Test: Citroën C4 and ë-C4
SUV-like styling and the choice of diesel, petrol and full electric power will mean Citroën’s new small family rival will shake up the class, says Martyn … Read More »
Road Test: Polestar 2
Stylish with impressive range, the Polestar 2 has the ‘want’ factor, according to Martyn Collins.
First Drive: Mazda MX-30
Quirky, but the MX-30 is great to drive, well-equipped and affordable, says Martyn Collins.
First Drive: Toyota RAV4 Plug-in
The flagship RAV4 model is now a plug-in hybrid. Martyn Collins finds the result expensive but likeable.
Road Test: Volkswagen ID.3
Martyn Collins asks whether the ID.3 is the car to bring electric motoring to the masses?
Fleet World Fleet: SEAT Mii Electric
With the autumnal cold comes a greater demand on an EV’s electricity demand.
Fleet World Fleet: Volvo XC90 B5 R-Design
Last issue’s introduction of the XC90 mentioned the £6,000 of options fitted to our test car, so it’s time to assess their worth.
Road Test: Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI e
Pivotal to Audi’s fleet aspirations for the latest A3 Sportback range, the premium small-family hatch has gone plug-in hybrid. As expected, the result impresses, Martyn Collins … Read More »
Fleet World Fleet: Mazda3 2.0 180PS GT Sport
Pandemic and lockdown restrictions have meant I’ve not been able to really let the Mazda3 shine, after being restricted to local journeys; mainly urban school runs … Read More »
