Review | 2026 Alpine A290 GTS: a genuinely fun electric hot hatch
As EVs arrive in showrooms in ever-increasing numbers on a monthly basis, there is one niche that looks to be neglected: the hot hatchback. Now French sports car maker Alpine is having a crack with this, the A290 GTS. A fully electric hot hatch boasting quick performance, a taut chassis, and enough practicality so you […]
2026 BMW iX xDrive60 M Sport – a luxuriously rapid EV with polarising design
It’s hard to believe that the BMW iX arrived five years ago. This behemoth was the brand’s first large electric SUV, one that introduced its somewhat controversial new design language. Of course, when the iX was revealed back in 2021, BMW fans had much to say about the way it looked. How do I know? […]
2026 Isuzu D-Max V-Cross review: the true ‘do it all’ daily driver
Pickup trucks are the equivalent of the Swiss Army Knife when compared to a regular car. Whether you want to drive an off-road trail, carry all of the things, tow a boat, or carry the family, they are set up to do it all. The Isuzu D-Max V-Cross is a great example of this ‘do […]
2025 Kia EV6 GT review: a rapid and involving EV for the drivers
The arrival of the Kia EV6 GT a couple of years ago marked the firm’s return to performance models. It was the first hot model since the brilliant Stinger fastback was discontinued a couple of years ago, and now the updated model is here with even more power, a bigger battery, and a new ‘virtual […]
2025 MINI JCW Electric review: Electrifyingly fun and furious, but not flawless
As the electric car evolution continues, there is one niche that has yet to reach its full potential: the hot hatchback. However, with models such as the Abarth 500e, Cupra Born, and Hyundai Ioniq 5 N all trying to tempt enthusiasts to go electric, the new 2025 MINI John Cooper Works (JCW) Electric is the […]
2025 Mazda CX-80 review: flagship-worthy style, tech, and smoothness
One of the interesting asides in attending a car driving day is the random bits of knowledge you pick up along the way. I was invited to attend the Mazda CX-80 event at Amber Lakes just off the M25 near Heathrow airport. I stopped to take some pictures in a lay-by on the complex before […]
Behind the wheel of a real F1 car
A Formula One car is like a predator, a highly evolved species that is perfectly engineered for its environment. Living at 200mph+, these rarified creatures not only accelerate with brutal efficiency but are also capable of generating G-forces akin to that of a fighter jet. They are the ultimate expression of science and engineering forged […]