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2020 Skoda Octavia iV Estate plug-in hybrid long-term review by Will Dron for Sunday Times Driving.co.uk

Extended Test: 2020 Skoda Octavia iV Estate PHEV

Is now the time to buy a plug-in hybrid family car? Will Dron tests the new Skoda Octavia iV Estate.
Published 06 July 2021
2020 Volkswagen Touareg SEL Tech long-term review by Tina Milton for Sunday Times Driving.co.uk

Extended test: 2020 Volkswagen Touareg review

Tina Milton and family get acquainted with Volkswagen's large, luxury SUV. Is it suited to daily school run, shopping and dog walk duties?
Published 10 June 2021
2020 Mini Electric long-term review by Will Dron for Sunday Times Driving.co.uk

Extended Test: 2020 Mini Electric review

How does Mini's first pure-electric car fit into everyday life? Has it got enough range? Is it easy to charge? Will Dron reports.
Published 21 December 2020
Extended Test: 2019 Honda CR-V Hybrid review

Extended Test: 2019 Honda CR-V Hybrid

James Mills continues his quest for the perfect family car with the Honda CR-V hybrid, a high-riding 4x4 crossover with petrol-electric power.
Published 27 July 2020
Extended Test: 2019 BMW 3 Series Touring 330d xDrive (G21) review by Will Dron for Sunday Times Driving.co.uk - Will Dron poses with the car

Extended Test: 2019 BMW 3 Series Touring (G21)

Is the BMW 3 Series Touring the best all-round car for keen drivers with families? Follow Will Dron's reports on the 330d estate.
Published 08 June 2020
Long-term car review 2019 Volvo V60 estate by James Mills for The Sunday Times Driving.co.uk

Extended Test: 2019 Volvo V60 T5 Inscription

James Mills is putting the new Volvo V60 through its paces in a long-term test. Can it match SUVs for practicality, and is petrol the best fuel?
Published 30 August 2019
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Extended Test: Skoda Kodiaq Sportline 2.0 TDI 4x4

Skoda has been around since 1895 but truth be told most drivers, at least those in Britain, have only started to take notice of the Czech car
Published 30 November 2018
Extended Test: 2018 Lexus NX 300h long term car review by Will Dron for Sunday Times Driving Driving.co.uk

Extended Test: 2018 Lexus NX 300h review

Will Dron, editor of Driving.co.uk, is conducting a long-term test of the Lexus NX hybrid crossover. Come back for regular updates.
Published 03 November 2018
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Extended test: 2017 Toyota Auris Hybrid Touring

Does the Auris Hybrid Touring Sports make a good family car? James Mills asks his family if it gets their vote
Published 04 May 2018
2017 Renault Zoe electric car long-term road test review by Will Dron for Sunday Times Driving

Extended test: 2017 Renault Zoe

Will a pure-electric Renault Zoe prove to be a practical solution during the winter months? Will Dron will be finding out in this extended test.
Published 03 May 2018
Extended test 2017: Will Dron, Audi A4 Avant

Extended test: 2017 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 V6 TDI

The Audi A4 Avant could be viewed as the posh choice for family car buyers. Its German roots, plush spec and interior and premium price suggest t
Published 21 October 2017
Extended test 2017: James Mills, Renault Grand Scenic

Extended test: 2017 Renault Grand Scenic 130 dCi

People carrier cars are no longer fashionable. At least, that’s what the sales figures suggest. Increasingly, people in need of a family car choo
Published 13 September 2017