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2023 Lexus LM

Lexus LM 2023 review

Lexus is bringing its all-new "Luxury Mover" to the UK, offering first class level of comfort. But is it cool, wonders Will Dron.
Published 27 September 2023
Prodrive P25 driving shot

Prodrive P25 review: No ordinary WRX

The Prodrive P25 is a fast and furious homage to McRae's 1997 Subaru Impreza rally car, with a pricetag of £460m plus taxes.
Published 27 July 2023
Aston Martin DB12 front 3/4 view

Aston Martin DB12 review

Despite appearances, the DB12 isn't just an update of the DB11 — it's 80 per cent new. Will Dron takes it for a drive.
Published 05 July 2023
2023 Peugeot e-2008

Peugeot e-2008 2023 review

The Peugeot 2008 has been updated, and for the electric e-2008 version that includes being given a more powerful motor and boosted range
Published 03 July 2023
BYD Dolphin in a tunnel

BYD Dolphin 2023 review

BYD is launching in the UK this year with three electric cars. Can the Chinese firm's compact hatchback cut it against established rivals?
Published 22 June 2023
Will Dron Cupra Born long-term review

Extended test: 2022 Cupra Born review

The Cupra Born is one of the best-looking electric hatchbacks out there and has up to 335 miles of range, but what's it like to live with?
Published 31 May 2023
Abarth 500e review

Abarth 500e 2023 review

Abarth's first ever electric car is a sporty version of the Fiat 500e. Will Dron tries it on track and road.
Published 26 May 2023
Hyundai Ioniq 6

Hyundai Ioniq 6 2023 review

The Hyundai Ioniq 6 is a streamliner for the modern age, with a pure-electric powertrain. But is it any good to drive? Will Dron finds out.
Published 05 May 2023
2023 Ferrari Purosangue four-seater on the road

Ferrari Purosangue 2023 review

Ferrari doesn't want to call this an SUV — it's a 'dynamic coupé with a powerful stance'. But is that all marketing waffle?
Published 07 March 2023
RML Short Wheelbase on the road

RML Short Wheelbase review

A lauded engineering firm in Northants is aiming to 'get its name out there' with a classic-looking modern GT built around a 1990s Ferrari 550M.
Published 24 February 2023
Alpine A110 R at Jarama Circuit, static front three-quarters

Alpine A110 R sports car review

Alpine stripped out even more weight from the A110 to produce the most extreme version yet. Will Dron tries it on road and track.
Published 27 January 2023
2023 Peugeot 408 Hybrid review

Peugeot 408 PHEV 2023 review

Peugeot's plug-in hybrid genre-bending executive coupé-cum-SUV promises plenty of allure, but it's only attractive for some, reckons Will Dron.
Published 11 December 2022