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Renault Symbioz

New Renault Symbioz adds to French carmaker’s fresh crossover SUV assault

Published 02 May 2024
By Matt Robinson
Family-friendly Symbioz hybrid crossover is one of five Renault models in broadly the same market sector, slotting between Captur and Austral.
Audi A3 Sportback

Facelifted Audi A3 reviewed

Audi decides that there’s no need to enact radical changes on the A3 Sportback and Saloon ranges for its midlife model facelift.
Published 25 April 2024
Volkswagen Touareg

2024 VW Touareg review

Volkswagen has updated the Touareg line-up, adding a new PHEV in the process, but Matt Robinson still reckons it's best as a diesel.
Published 26 March 2024
Jeep Avenger e-Hybrid

2024 Jeep Avenger e-Hybrid review

Launched as an EV, the good-looking Jeep Avenger is now available with hybrid power — and Matt Robinson reckons it's the pick of the line-up.
Published 26 March 2024
Skoda Superb Estate

2024 Skoda Superb Estate review

Skoda has polished its Superb so it continues to live up to its name. Matt Robinson tries out the revamped estate model.
Published 20 March 2024
Porsche Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid

New Porsche Panamera reviewed

There's lots of good reason to buy the new Porsche Panamera, reckons Matt Robinson, but its magic suspension is what really captivates.
Published 13 March 2024
Peugeot E-3008

Peugeot e-3008 coupé-SUV reviewed

So long as you don't expect dynamics to live up to the sporty appearance of the new Peugeot e-3008, it's a perfectly good electric car, writes Ma
Published 06 March 2024
Mini Countryman SE ALL4

Electric Mini Countryman reviewed

Cheesy details aside, the new Mini Countryman and electric power go well together, writes Matt Robinson.
Published 05 March 2024
BMW iX2

BMW X2 and iX2 2024 review

If you’re in the market for a premium-badged yet compact coupé-SUV costing around 50 to 60 grand, in petrol or EV form, BMW has you covered.
Published 27 February 2024

Electric Vauxhall Astra estate review

While the world undoubtedly needs more electric estate cars, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer Electric has limited appeal.
Published 06 December 2023
Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid

Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid reviewed

With more plug-in hybrid versions of the Porsche Cayenne than ever to choose from, buyers would do well to read Matt Robinson's thoughts.
Published 23 October 2023
Hyundai Kona Electric

New Hyundai Kona reviewed

The electric version of the new Hyundai Kona grabs all the headlines, but Matt Robinson discovers that the entire line-up is worth a look.
Published 19 October 2023
Fiat 600e

Electric Fiat 600e reviewed

Can the new Fiat 600e crossover emulate its little sibling's success on a larger scale? Matt Robinson wonders if there's too much competition.
Published 21 September 2023