Review | Hyundai Santa Fe 2024
The Santa Fe has been a fundamental Hyundai model since the first edition launched in 2001. John Marcar experienced the latest iteration of the model with an adventure to Wales... and a camping trip with a difference.
Review | Range Rover Evoque - Kensington, the Côte d’Azur, muddy fields…this can do it all
Graham Courtney took the latest Range Rover Evoque for a spin. It may not be the full-blown version, but it can still handle things when the going gets a bit rough.
REVIEW | Mercedes E-Class Estate - The stylish SUV alternative?
The good thing about the Mercedes E-Class Estate is that it looks great and it’s built to do a job. Graham Courtney explains why this could be one of the best alternatives to an SUV.
The Bugatti Type 35 story - 100 years on from its debut
In production between 1924 and 1930, it is still, even today, regarded as one of the most beautiful racing cars in history.
FEATURE | Meet Jan Kalmar of KALMAR Automotive
At the start of July, I was invited to meet Jan Kalmar, the founder of a relatively new company that reimagines and re-engineers classic Porsche 911s into more focused, more fun, and purposeful drivers' cars.
Subaru Solterra Review - Sun and Earth combine for a serious EV option
The name of Subaru’s brand new EV will be decipherable to Latin scholars, but more importantly, how does it drive? Graham Courtney recently put it through its paces for Driven.
REVIEW | VW Golf GTI Mk8.5 (2024)
The new 2024 VW Golf GTI is a mid-life upgrade to the Mk8. The latest Mk8.5 Golf GTI has more power, styling upgrades, and some key changes to interior tech, but with a price tag of over £40,000 (with options), is the new GTI at risk of pricing itself out of the market?
FEATURE | The Story of the VW Golf GTI - Mk1 to Mk8.5
In 1985, The Times newspaper coined the phrase 'Hot Hatch' when writing about the VW Golf GTI. The writers were most likely referring to the impending arrival of the second generation of Golf GTI, following the very well-received Mk1, which had been on sale for 11 years prior, since 1976.
Zero SR - 70 Horsepower has never felt so good
A common misconception about electric cars and bikes is that they're less fun than petrol equivalents. But, indeed, for the Zero at least, that's simply not true.
Mercedes CLE Cabriolet and AMG 53 Coupé Review- Choices, choices, choices
There is no longer a Mercedes C-Class Cabriolet AND an E-Class Cabriolet. They’ve been merged together to form the Mercedes CLE Cabriolet…and it’s also available as a swoopy coupé. Graham Courtney got to drive both.
1300 Miles on a Ducati Multistrada V4S - Breakfast, Brunch and Dinner
Since 2003, the Multistrada has been Ducati's take on all-purpose motorcycling, having observed competitors' efforts from the likes of BMW with its GS models. The ethos behind the model and its name is that it is a bike capable of taking on all roads and even bigger adventures. I decided to take the Multistrada V4S on an adventure for Breakfast, Brunch and Dinner in the three capital cities of the UK.
Volvo EX30 Review - Competitively priced, great fun but also slightly annoying at times
After switching its strategy from diesel to electric power, does the Volvo EX30 indicate a bright future for the Swedish brand? Graham Courtney took one for a spin to find out.
Vauxhall Mokka Review - Wake up and smell the coffee
The latest brew from Vauxhall lasts a bit longer. Graham Courtney took the Mokka out on the roads to see how it holds up.
Mini Cooper SE Sport - Praise be for the Small EV
The second-generation Mini Cooper Electric has arrived, and it's an all-new enterprise in almost every way. It's an entirely new car, with a new smaller size, and it's even built in a new location outside of the UK. John Marcar tests the range-topping Mini Cooper SE Sport to see what's new and if it retains its charm.
REVIEW | Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 - An exciting look into the future
For the past month, I've been riding the latest Royal Enfield offering, the Shotgun 650. It's the fifth bike I've tested and reviewed from the brand since January 2022.
Suzuki Swift Review - A Taylor Made Hatchback
Is this the obvious choice that we’ve been missing?
Happiness is a set of Steel Wheels and Falken AT3WA All-Terrain Tyres
We've modified our Land Rover Defender L633 by removing the alloy wheels and road tyres and replacing them with steel wheels and Falken Wildpeak AT3WA All-Terrain Tyres to see how capable it is in the muddy stuff.
Skoda Enyaq iV vRS - Change is a good thing.
Building on the previous generation Enyaq vRS, Skoda is giving customers more bang for their buck.
Review | Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE - All Form Over Function?
Review of the Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE: combines classic style with modern performance but faces weight and price issues.
Lexus LBX - The smallest car yet from Lexus is a breakthrough crossover
Lexus has a reputation for being predictable, perhaps even boring to some (LFA aside). The LBX, however, represents a complete change of strategy, one which Graham Courtney decided to suss out for himself.