Monday, 18 July 2022 06:35
New Volkswagen T-Roc R-Line 2022 review
Verdict While we think some of the cabin ergonomics have taken a step back, there’s still plenty to like about the T-Roc as a whole. Be careful with the options list though - with some extras our test car came out to an eye watering £38k. This is the new-for-2022 Volkswagen T-Roc; a model that has been a booming success…
Thursday, 14 July 2022 08:36
2022 Audi S8 First Test: Sleeper Super Sedan
By the time you notice Audi’s go-fast limo, it’ll already have blown by you. Our MotorTrend test team cycles through hundreds of vehicles a year, and an old pro like road test editor Chris Walton has been in and out of thousands of them during his career. So when he starts waxing poetic about a car like the 2022 Audi…
Wednesday, 13 July 2022 06:02
Toyota Aygo X hatchback review
Pros Affordable Smooth ride Well equipped Cons No electrification Cramped rear seats Sluggish acceleration The Toyota Aygo X (pronounced Cross) is the Japanese giant’s bet on the future of the city car; a small, nippy hatchback with the styling of an SUV and raised suspension. It looks ideally suited to Britain’s often less than ideal roads, which are strewn with…
Friday, 08 July 2022 07:48
Volkswagen Polo GTi review
PROS Plenty of performance Comfortable and easy to live with Well equipped and well priced CONS Rivals more exciting to drive Loses composure at higher speeds Too many touch-sensitive controls If you want a genuinely fast supermini without the compromises, the Volkswagen Polo GTI could well be for you. For while the Ford Fiesta ST and Hyundai i20 N are…
Wednesday, 06 July 2022 06:49
First Drive: 2023 Cadillac Lyriq Is a Departure in More Ways than One
The new Lyriq is arguably the prettiest Cadillac in a long time. From a unique front face that will soon become instantly recognizable to its long, sleek lines and beautiful detailing, it could be seen as the modern counterpoint to the Cadillacs of the '50s. They were distinctive and widely admired, though with a completely different design language than this…
Monday, 04 July 2022 05:25
2022 Ford Bronco Raptor Review: A Better Bronco in Nearly Every Way
The verdict: The 2022 Bronco Raptor delivers on just about every promise Ford made when the off-road SUV debuted, with incredible off-the-lot capabilities that seem up to tackling almost anything owners can throw at it. Ford used to have the high-performance, factory off-road market cornered with the F-150 Raptor, but in the last few years, Stellantis — parent company of…
Friday, 01 July 2022 06:42
Toyota Corolla (2023 facelift) review: self-charge of the light brigade
You can probably imagine how the conversation went in the office when an invite to drive a pre-production version of a facelifted Toyota Corolla arrived. Not even an all-new model, but a facelift, which also isn’t scheduled to go on sale until 2023. Be still those beating hearts, for you are at risk of putting the planet off its axis.…
Wednesday, 29 June 2022 05:34
2022 Subaru WRX Review: Party of One
The verdict: Starting around $30,000, the manual 2022 Subaru WRX is an inherently fun and unique all-wheel-drive performance car. Versus the competition: Where the WRX lacks some sharpness compared with the competition, it makes up for it with standard all-wheel drive for all-season duty. The previous-generation Subaru WRX was great: a four-door sedan with plentiful grip and an eager driving…
