Friday, 02 July 2021 03:46
Toyota Mirai first drive
Welcome to the future: the hydrogen-powered Mirai is the EV you fill up in just five minutes At a glance New price £49,995 - £64,995 Lease from new From £672 p/mView lease deals Used price £36,295 - £44,220 Used monthly cost From £906 per month Fuel economy Not tested to latest standards View pre-2017 economy specs Insurance group 34How much…
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Wednesday, 30 June 2021 05:41
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Brings Upscale Efficiency
A smooth gas-electric powertrain, quiet cabin, and premium features give Hyundai's updated mid-size crossover an edge. Unlike Toyota, Hyundai isn't really known for its hybrids. Although its Ioniq hatchback is a solid shot across the Prius's bow, Hyundai doesn't broadly tout the fuel-sipping virtues of its hybrid powertrains, instead focusing on its familiar narrative of value and accessible luxury. But…
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Monday, 28 June 2021 04:33
Toyota Yaris Cross first drive
Latest small SUV is good to drive and economical Is the Toyota Yaris Cross any good? If you're in the market for a small SUV, you're never going to complain that there isn't enough choice out there. With models from Audi to Volvo on offer, there really is something for everyone. And yet, into this mosh pit of new car…
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Sunday, 27 June 2021 08:27
Tested: 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited Can't Keep Up
It doesn't offer the same driving dynamics as the Honda Accord, but the Sonata's hybrid model has the best fuel economy of the mid-size family sedans we've tested. Hyundai redesigned its Sonata sedan in 2020, hoping that its new styling and updated tech would help it compete with other popular mid-sizers such as the Toyota Camry and our longtime favorite…
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Thursday, 24 June 2021 05:08
BMW M5 saloon review
The BMW M5 is the high-performance version of the standard BMW 5 Series and competes with the Mercedes-AMG E63, Porsche Panamera and Audi RS7 for buyers looking for a ‘super saloon’. The Mercedes matches the BMW most closely in shape and price, though – both are four-door saloons that will set you back nearly £100,000 before options. A substantial amount…
Wednesday, 23 June 2021 04:07
2022 Honda Civic First Drive Review: Honda’s Boy Racer Grows Up
Despite the popularity of new SUVs, the fact is that not everybody wants to sit up high in a quasi-off-road station wagon. And for those remaining resisters, Honda has this: the updated 2022 Honda Civic. As you can see, the new Civic has shed its old “boy racer” look and has adopted the calmer, more conservative appearance of the bigger…
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Tuesday, 22 June 2021 04:06
Renault Arkana review
A well-priced and good-to-drive Coupe/SUV crossover Is the Renault Arkana any good?This is the latest addition to the Renault range. It's a new SUV/coupe crossover – currently the biggest it offers in the UK – and it's a direct rival for the Parkers car of the year-winning Toyota C-HR as well as the innovative Citroen C4 and Mazda CX-30. We've…
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Monday, 21 June 2021 04:29
2022 Lexus LS500h Teammate Driver-Assist-System Review: There's No "Tesla" in Teammate
Lexus uses an altogether more comprehensive approach than Tesla does to achieving SAE Level 2 autonomy. Tesla was first into the breach in the U.S. with a driver assist system capable of SAE Level 2 autonomy, which is the second-from-the-bottom tier of self-driving capability as defined by the Society of Automotive Engineers. (Full or close to full self-driving gets Level…
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