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  • Chery Tiggo 9 Plug in Hybrid Review

    REVIEW | Chery Tiggo 9: The £43k Luxury 7-Seat SUV That's Impossible to Ignore

    At £43,105, the Chery Tiggo 9 is the cheapest 7-seat SUV on the market and is packed full of luxuries and tech, but is the price representative of great value, or is it all too good to be true? John Marcar has spent two weeks with the Chery Flagship to get the full low-down.

  • Hero Xpulse 200 Pro Review

    REVIEW | Hero Xpulse 200 Pro

    Hero has arrived in the UK, and it's probably about time we took notice. Hero is now the world's largest two-wheeler manufacturer, making almost 9 million bikes each year, and John Marcar has been testing the latest offering for the UK market.

  • A silver Volvo parked on a rooftop parking lot during sunset, with a cloudy sky and city buildings in the background.

    REVIEW | Volvo XC60 - A Serious Player in the Premium Car Market

    SUVs now rule the Volvo roost, and although a lot of folk will be sad to see the demise of traditional Volvo estates, it’s hard to argue that something like the Volvo XC60 can’t do the same job…and a lot more. Graham Courtney provides the inside scoop.

  • A futuristic concept car with a sleek, angular design and large off-road tires is parked inside a dimly lit industrial garage or warehouse with concrete walls. Bright lights are illuminating the vehicle from above, and the floor is reflective and wet, creating a mirror-like effect.

    NEWS | This military-spec Call of Duty Aston Martin Dreadnought needs to be in showrooms

    Aston Martin’s Design team says that the Dreadnought’s conception was made all the easier because they were able to enjoy ‘the freedom of working without the restraints of the physical world’.

  • Black sports car with orange racing stripe, parked on a wooden floor, against a warm orange background.

    NEWS | McLaren 788HS is a fitting finale to stellar supercar series

    This is the fourth and final supercar in a stellar series that’s seen the 720S, 765LT and 750S all come before it.

  • A white vintage race car on a dynamometer in a testing facility.

    NEWS | McLaren M6GT restoration to make first appearance at Goodwood

    McLaren Special Operations (MSO) has constructed the M6GT from the ground up using original body moulds and materials referenced in McLaren’s archives.

  • A dark green race car speeding on a race track, with blurred trees, barriers, and blue sky in the background.

    NEWS | Gordon Murray Le Mans GTR makes dynamic debut

    And what more fitting a place for it to happen than Le Mans itself, with Dario Franchitti behind the wheel of the prototype at the Circuit de la Sarthe during the Le Mans Classic event.

  • Skoda Octavia VRS

    REVIEW | 2026 Skoda Octavia vRS: The Smarter Buy Than the Golf GTI?

    The Skoda Octavia vRS is practical, smart, sporty and extremely versatile. You could argue that the Golf GTI does much of the same... But John Marcar thinks that the cheaper Skoda might actually be the one to pick!

  • A black sports car with blue accents and logos is on a platform in a clean, brightly lit industrial or testing facility. A person is walking blurred past the car and there are mechanical and electrical equipment surrounding the car.

    NEWS | Alpine A110 Future revealed ahead of Goodwood Festival of Speed appearance

    Attendees will be able to see the A110 Future at the First Glance Paddock across all four days of the festival and as part of the ‘Brand Parade’ on the festival’s opening day.

  • A red sports car with a sleek design driving on a rural road through rolling hills under a cloudy sky.

    NEWS | ‘Manual’ Ferrari 12Cilindri is the perfect Luce antidote

    The limited edition 12Cilindri Manuale pays homage to Ferrari Gran Turismo models from the 1950s, 60s, and 70s. Will it silence the backlash created by the Luce?

  • A white BMW M4 car with racing stickers on the front and side, driving on a wet road with a forested background, during daytime.

    NEWS | BMW M Driving Experience launched in UK

    BMW is offering a brand new programme which allows drivers to immerse themselves in its M range.

  • A dark gray camper van with a rooftop tent parked on a scenic overlook next to a tree, with the ocean and sky in the background, and a parking sign on a small post nearby.

    REVIEW | Citroen Holidays - The Airport Alternative

    The UK weather has been extremely hot lately, so is there really any need to go abroad for your holidays? Why not try a Citroen Holidays? This is the campervan that does what it says on the tin, and Graham Courtney gave it a thorough test.

  • A silver Peugeot car with a UK license plate, driving on a highway with green trees and bushes in the background under a clear blue sky.

    REVIEW | Peugeot 308 - Ditch Your Faceless SUV, Estates Are Just Better

    In a world of SUVs and hatchbacks, Graham Courtney will always have a soft spot for an estate car. But has the Peugeot 308 captured his heart?

  • A detailed model of a white racecar with colorful decals, the license plate RHYM3Z, placed on artificial green grass. The background features white walls with circular wall art and ceiling lights.

    NEWS | This one-off BMW E36 art piece is pure millennial nostalgia

    The one-off BMW E36 is a collaboration between Robin Velghe and Jimmy Howson that takes inspiration from the music, games and visual culture that defined the late 1990s and early 2000s.

  • Two race cars on a track in a desert area with mountains in the background, one green and one white, with red and white curbs and tire barriers along the edge of the track.

    NEWS | McMurtry Spéirling Pure finally unveiled — 0-60mph in 1.55 seconds for electric hyper track car

    McMurtry Automotive has finally unveiled its £995k production Spéirling Pure electric hyper track car — a car which McMurtry says “enables any driver to experience F1-level performance”.

  • A blue car driving on a road with a motion blur effect, surrounded by green trees.

    REVIEW | Skoda Superb iV: Luxury, Space and Class-Leading Hybrid Range

    The Skoda Superb iV boasts comfort, space, and luxury, and it also offers one of the best hybrid-electric ranges in the segment. John Marcar has spent a week with the Superb iV to see how it compares against the competition.

  • A white concept car with simplified, modern design and black accents, set against a red background.

    NEWS | Alpine and Lacoste collaborate for stylish one-off A290 Rallye

    Beware of the Crocodile - Alpine Lacoste A290 Rallye ‘combines performance, elegance and lightness’ in a one-off collaboration between two iconic French brands.

  • Crowd of people riding scooters and motorcycles in front of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy.

    NEWS | Vespa 80th anniversary celebrations take place in Rome

    Thousands of Vespa owners gathered to embrace the dolce vita of Rome and its stunning sights as part of the company’s 80th anniversary celebrations.

  • A top view of a sleek, light green sports car on a dark surface with a shadowed area. The image is partly obscured by a black overlay in the top and right edges.

    NEWS | McMurtry set to reveal production version of record-breaking Spéirling Pure

    Only 100 examples of the Spéirling Pure will be made, with first customer deliveries beginning later in 2026.

  • Front view of a dark purple luxury SUV vehicle parked outdoors on grass, with a cloudy sky in the background.

    NEWS | Lepas to make UK public debut at 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed

    Lepas will showcase its flagship L8 premium SUV model in the First Glance Paddock at Goodwood ahead of its official launch later in the month.

  • Mazda 787b in the pit lane surrounded by crew members and officials during a motorsport event at a racetrack.

    NEWS | 1991 Le Mans-winning Mazda 787B to return to Circuit De La Sarthe

    The legendary Mazda 787B will return to the scene of its greatest glory when it appears at the 2026 Le Mans Classic in early July.

  • Skoda Superb at 25

    FEATURE | Skoda Superb at 25 – A Scottish Road Trip Through Four Generations

    The Skoda Superb celebrates its 25th birthday this year. Now in its 4th iteration since the big VW buyout in the year 2000, John Marcar has driven every iteration of Superb, from Mk1 to Mk4, on a specially organised road trip around Scotland.

  • An off-road racing vehicle, black with red and white accents, is shown in mid-air over a desert dune with orange-red rock formations in the background.

    NEWS | Dakar-winning Dacia Sandrider heads to Festival of Speed

    Behind the wheel will be legendary driver Sébastien Loeb, who is set to take the Sandrider up the iconic Goodwood Hillclimb and showcase its rally strengths in the Off-Road Arena.

  • A purple compact Honda car driving on a road near a body of water with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.

    NEWS | Electric Affordability — Honda Super-N available from £18,995

    The Super-N takes inspiration from the City Turbo II car from the 1980s and shares the same lightweight platform from the popular N Series ‘Kei’ car range sold in Japan.

  • A white Ford Ranger pickup truck driving on a rugged mountain road with two bicycles in the truck bed, surrounded by steep, rocky terrain and a cloudy sky.

    REVIEW | Ford Ranger PHEV - Europe’s Only Plug-in Pick-Up Truck

    Hybrids are popular with car buyers, appealing to those who aren’t quite ready to go fully electric. But a hybrid pick-up truck? That is something of a rarity. Graham Courtney took one for a spin.

  • A sleek, white racing car with black accents and rainbow stripes on the hood and rear wing, featuring the brand name 'Niki Lauda' on the rear wing.

    NEWS | Gordon Murray Automotive T.50s production car leads Goodwood lineup

    As the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed draws ever closer, Gordon Murray has confirmed the four-car lineup which will appear at the event, led by the global public debut of the first customer T.50s Niki Lauda supercar.

  • A man wearing a black leather jacket and a green and black Monster Energy cap stands in front of a large yellow and black racing number 43.

    NEWS | Lando Norris & Valentino Rossi join 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed lineup

    Norris and Rossi will be in attendance together on the Friday afternoon for a Goodwood Balcony moment in front of thousands of fans.

  • Three race car drivers in red uniforms celebrating on a podium, with two raising their fists and a mascot mascot to the right. They are standing next to a red Toyota race car. The background shows a racetrack with spectators and military personnel.

    NEWS | Toyota wins Le Mans to end recent Ferrari dominance

    After three years of Ferrari dominance, it was Toyota that came out on top after a hectic battle to win the 94th edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans in front of 350,000 attending fans.

  • F1 driver driver in red racing suit celebrating on the podium with a trophy, wearing a Pirelli cap, and raising a clenched fist, with a man in a suit and a blue background with  white symbols behind him.

    NEWS | Lewis Hamilton wins first Grand Prix for Ferrari in Barcelona

    Lewis Hamilton secured his first grand prix win for Ferrari on a significant day in motorsport history, which also saw a British 1-2-3 on the podium.

  • A red BMW sports car with black wheels and a black roof, set against a colorful sunset background with dark ground.

    NEWS | The future electric BMW M3 is revealed — but will there still be a place for it?

    Just as the automotive world was beginning to recover from the fallout of the reveal of the electric Ferrari Luce, BMW unveiled its own future electric effort ahead of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

  • A red Range Rover SUV parked on a grassy area with small white flowers, with dense green bushes and trees in the background.

    REVIEW | Range Rover Sport SV - Taming the Beast

    It’s hard to believe that the Range Rover has been with us for almost 60 years. Their popularity seems to show no sign of waning and Graham Courtney tested the latest version to see whether it is still at the top of its game.

  • A blue Fiat electric car parked on a coastal road with green hills and cloudy sky in the background.

    REVIEW | Fiat Grande Panda Hybrid - Old Fashioned but in a Good Way

    This is the Fiat Grande Panda. As the name suggests, it’s much bigger than the previous Panda, but is it better? Graham Courtney found out.

  • A yellow Toyota car driving on a winding country road surrounded by trees and grass with sunlight filtering through the trees.

    REVIEW | Toyota Aygo X - X Marks the Spot

    Despite cars these days seemingly getting bigger, there’ll always be a place for little runabouts that can nip around our streets. One such car is Toyota’s Aygo replacement, the Aygo X.

  • A black minivan with one sliding door open parked on gravel in front of a modern wooden house with several windows and a chimney.

    REVIEW | Lexus LM 350H - First Class Luxury Transportation

    Graham Courtney drove something a little different recently — the Lexus LM. If you are someone who ferries VVIPs around, or consider yourself to be a VVIP, then you need to have a serious look at this vehicle.

  • Motorcycle racer in full gear riding through a crowd of spectators holding UK flags at a race event.

    NEWS | Ducati to celebrate centenary at Goodwood Festival of Speed

    The festival will host a special Balcony Moment featuring Ducati’s most famous riders, as well as the opportunity to see the Italian brand’s Collezione 100 up close.