Car Reviews

Our new car reviews help motorists research the latest models in plain English and find what they need to know to make the right choice.

Rolls-Royce Spectre Series II 2026 review

Tim Pitt pushes the new Rolls-Royce Spectre Series II out of its comfort zone with a track test at Goodwood

Living with a used Polestar 2: long-term review

We are running an approved used Polestar 2. The pre-owned Polestar scheme offers great prices – but does the reality Polestar measure up?

Vauxhall Mokka GSE 2026 review

John Redfern tests the new, rally-inspired Vauxhall Mokka GSE – and finds driving fun where he least expected it

Renault 5 E-Tech 2026 long-term review: second report

Tim Pitt is living with a new electric Renault 5. In this latest report, the car meets its outrageous Turbo 3E sibling on-track at Goodwood.

Volkswagen California T7 2026 review

Tim Pitt goes glamping in the new Volkswagen California Ocean. Does this camper van deserve its cult status?

Porsche 911 GT3 S/C 2026 review

Is this controversial new Porsche 911 Cabriolet worthy of the hallowed GT3 badge? Tim Pitt had the arduous job of finding out.

Renault Scenic E-Tech 2026 review

John Redfern tests the latest Renault Scenic E-Tech, a long-range electric SUV that is well suited to family life.

Volkswagen Transporter Sportline 2026 review

Tim Pitt drives the 2026 VW Transporter Sportline, a versatile van or people carrier with a dash of hot hatch style.

Peugeot 205 1.9 GTI 1990 review

Tim Pitt drives a concours-winning Peugeot 205 1.9 GTI. Is this really the greatest hot hatchback ever made?

Leapmotor B05 2026 review

Richard Aucock drives the 2026 Leapmotor B05, a new family-sized electric hatchback that majors on value for money.

Volkswagen Golf R 2026 long-term review – final report

The Volkswagen Golf R ticks a lot of boxes on paper, but what is this 333hp hot hatchback like to live with? Tim Pitt finds out.

Porsche Cayenne Coupe Turbo Electric 2026 review

Tim Pitt drives the new Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric in flagship Turbo guise. Can a 1,156hp family SUV make any sort of sense?