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Mini Countryman review (2017-on)

Mini Countryman review (2017 on)

From a car maker known for making some of the smallest and cheekiest runarounds on the road comes the Countryman, the not-so-mini
Published 14 March 2017
First Drive review: 2017 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Q4 SUV

First Drive review: Alfa Romeo Stelvio Q4 SUV

“Goodie," you were thinking, "a review of an Alfa Romeo; a nice new sports car from Alfa.” Then you looked at the pictures, and realised that...
Published 21 February 2017
Audi A5 coupe review (2017-on)

Audi A5 coupé review (2017-on)

Who doesn’t like to feel good about themselves when they get dressed in the mornings? A sharp suit, striking shirt or designer blouse and killer...
Published 14 February 2017
Audi A3 e-tron long term test review

Extended test: 2016 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

AS the resident country bumpkin, I’ve been elected to run an Audi A3 e-tron as part of Driving's extended test of three PHEV cars. It should be...
Published 13 February 2017
Honda CR-V Mk 4 review (2013-on)

Honda CR-V Mk 4 review (2013-on)

This latest version of the CR-V is the fourth attempt at perfecting the recipe for a large and practical family car that doesn’t cost the earth...
Published 12 February 2017
Kia Niro review (2016-on)

Kia Niro review (2016 on)

As cars increasingly become much of a muchness, and the process of driving is surrendered to computers, we can expect more cars like the Kia Niro
Published 26 January 2017
First Drive review: 2017 Lamborghini Aventador S

First Drive review: 2017 Lamborghini Aventador S

If you were attempting to mastermind the perfect launch to demonstrate the latest Italian thoroughbred supercar, the list of things required is
Published 22 January 2017
First Drive review: 2017 Maserati Levante Diesel

First Drive review: 2017 Maserati Levante diesel

Those who wear their motoring anorak with pride and rub their hands with glee when the pub quiz throws up a car-related question are likely to
Published 29 November 2016
First Drive review: 2017 Skoda Kodiaq

First Drive review: 2017 Skoda Kodiaq

If you own a Smeg fridge, Roberts radio or Gaggia coffee maker, the chances are the new Skoda Kodiaq isn’t for you. This is a seven-seat SUV for...
Published 22 November 2016
Review: 2016 Audi A4 allroad quattro

Review: 2016 Audi A4 allroad quattro

Do you shudder at the sight of the packs of SUVs that prowl the roads during the school run hours? Perhaps you’ve caught yourself muttering somet
Published 22 November 2016
Mercedes E220d estate AMG Line (2016) review

2016 Mercedes-Benz E-class estate review

On a list of endangered species, you might have expected to see
Published 19 October 2016
Mini Clubman Cooper SD ALL4 review (2016-on) by James Mills of The Sunday Times Driving

Mini Clubman Cooper SD ALL4 review (2016 on)

If anyone was gong to make a small diesel car that was characterful and fun to drive, it was Mini...
Published 21 September 2016