Sometimes it’s nice to have performance under the bonnet but not want the rest of the driving population to know about it. If you prefer to have a performance car without it being too loud, then you should take at the Mercedes-AMG CLA 35. Graham Courtney took one out on the roads to test that understated power.

With the date on buying internal combustion engine cars being extended, the sense of urgency to switch to an electric vehicle may have calmed somewhat. Buyers are still scanning the market however to see which brand they’ll go with when that time eventually comes. Kia has really upped its game in recent years, especially with its EV6. Graham Courtney drove the upgraded version, the EV6 GT, to see whether the premium price is justified.

Since the first ever 7 series appeared in the late 1970s, the BMW 7 has been an example of luxury, a representation of status and a trailblazer for technology and refinement in the luxury car sector. The 7 series has been the choice car for chauffeur-driven businesspeople, diplomats, political leaders and even royalty. And so, now that the 7th 7 is here, it's time to marvel at what's new and perhaps unsurprisingly, there is a lot to unpack.

Graham Courtney regularly reviews cars for Driven before handing them back in preparation for the next one to arrive. This week, he reviewed the Polestar 2, only this time, he didn’t want to be parted with it. Find out why here.

Hyundai is a real modern-day success story. The motoring arm of the Hyundai brand has been around since the late 1960s; however, we Brits didn't really start to take notice (or delivery) of Hyundai badged cars until the late 1990s-early-00s when we began to see the likes of the Hyundai Coupe, Getz, Matrix and Trajet driving around on our roads.

I'm sure Hyundai will forgive me for saying that the models offered by the brand back at the turn of the millennium weren't quite as desirable as the equivalent German, Japanese or possibly even French offerings.

We might not be fully done with the internal combustion engine for a while yet, but when and if the transition towards electric vehicles happens, range anxiety is still an issue at the forefront of many people’s minds. Graham Courtney drove the Renault Austral E-Tech, a car that may offer a solution to the problem.

Graham Courtney has been following Nissan’s journey since working as a young journalist in 1984 covering the beginning of work on the Nissan factory in Sunderland. Now in 2023, he continues that journey by testing Nissan’s second all-electric vehicle, the Nissan Ariya.

The sale of pick-ups is gaining ground here in the UK. Why? Simple. Because buyers see pick-ups as an alternative to 4x4s, estate cars and the plethora of SUVs. Gone are the days when they were only for farmers and builders. Isuzu is enjoying terrific success with its D-Max model and now a new version has just arrived. Graham Courtney took one out on the roads to see whether it is a worthy alternative solution.

In times gone by it seemed that the bigger the engine, the better the car. However, in modern times, technology has moved on meaning big engines are now a rarity. So when Graham Courtney drove the Mazda CX-60, he experienced a car that seemingly bucks the current trend. Are the old ways the best? Here’s what he had to say.

When Ford first launched the Mustang Mach-E onto British roads there was a lot of head scratching as to why the Mustang name - which is so historically linked to their V8 muscle car - was used. Bearing in mind the Mustang Mach-E is an electrically powered, family-sized SUV, it doesn’t really get much further away from what the original (and current) Ford Mustang stands for. Until you drive it, as Graham Courtney found out.

Some things never change. Especially the iconic status of the Volkswagen Golf GTi. First released in 1976 and now in its eighth generation, the Golf GTi has been a permanent fixture in the automotive world for some time. Why is that? Graham Courtney delves into story behind the latest version and why it has special significance to him.

From 10 paces back, the Alvis I'm about to drive would easily be identifiable as an immaculate pre-war 1930s car. A car that has likely spent much of its life in a garage or museum. If it's not been dry stored, it's undoubtedly been restored from end to end. After all, it looks almost brand new. A few paces toward the car and a more detailed examination identify a few clues as to why the car's condition is so good and why it looks so clean and new. Some hints are subtle, such as the barely noticeable LED-converted headlamp bulbs. Others, such as the LED front indicators and side repeaters, might trigger a few puzzled expressions and one clue, particularly the 2013 registration plate, is likely to give the game away.

It’s very easy to assume that if you want a 4-door, premium badge saloon, then you head for the local BMW, Audi or Mercedes dealership. This is one of the problems faced by Lexus with their ES 300h as many buyers wouldn’t ever consider it. Graham Courtney put one through its paces to see whether it is in fact a viable alternative to the big German brands.

For 30 years, the Renault Clio has been a frequent sight on our roads. Famed for its versatility and simplicity, only now is it experiencing something of a major change with the introduction of hybrid technology. Graham Courtney recently tested the new Clio E-Tech to see whether it is business as usual or whether some things should be left as they were.

After recently testing the DS 7, Graham Courtney took out its smaller stablemate - the DS 3 - and crunched the numbers to see whether this updated version is really worth getting excited about.

In the words of Frank Sinatra, ’You’ve either got or you haven't got style.’ The Range Rover Velar certainly has style in abundance, but it’s down the pecking order at Land Rover in terms of sales. Graham Courtney took one for a spin to see why that is and whether this is simply a case of style over substance.

As a petrolhead and part time club racer, Matt Simmonite has his foot in both camps. Interested in protecting the heritage and future of internal combustion but also aware the impacts of climate change, he knows the ecological benefits that EVs and Hydrogen Cells bring. In this feature article, Matt looks into what the future is for the internal combustion engine (I.C.E) in a rapidly changing automotive landscape.

What makes the Desert X especially unique is that 80% of the rider development has been conducted exclusively off-road, making it perfect for anyone hoping to enjoy a bit of green laning or the occasional adventure across a desert. This off-road focus left only 20% of the development for the tarmac. Despite this, Ducati predicts that only around 10% of paying customers will take their Desert X through anything more than a muddy puddle in their ownership, and this made me feel a little bit sad.

Just over a year since its launch, the Lotus Emira is up against some tough competition and a very challenging price tag. John Marcar spent seven days with the Emira First Edition V6 to learn more about the car replacing the three iconic models: the Elise, the Exige and the Evora... and the last ever petrol-powered sports car that Lotus will ever make.

It's difficult to argue with Dacia's proud slogan of 'Fantastically Affordable' because that's precisely what it is. The term 'affordable motoring' has a vastly different meaning today in comparison to just ten years ago. Thanks to advancements in technology, efficient engineering, and comprehensive platform and parts sharing, it would appear that making a terrible car is now more challenging than ever.