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  • NEWS | New Honda Super-N: 199 miles of electric range for less than £20k

    Honda has revealed the Super-N, a new compact EV which acts as a successor to the discontinued e model, while taking inspiration from the City Turbo II from the 1980s.

  • REVIEW | CUPRA Born - CUPRA’s First Electric Car Gets a Makeover

    The Born was the first all-electric car to appear in the Cupra range, making its first appearance in September 2021. So the time has surely come for a bit of a refresh. Graham Courtney got behind the wheel for his latest test drive.

  • REVIEW | Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer - Windscreen Wiper Issue Fails to Dampen Mood

    I’m sure that the majority of you reading this have as much of a fondness for estate cars as we do at Driven. Graham Courtney recently got to spend a week driving the Volkswagen ID.7, and despite one glaring issue, how did it measure up to the competition?

  • REVIEW | Volvo ES90 - Fuss-free, but is that enough for £67k?

    Alex Goy drives the latest electric Volvo, but with prices starting at £67k, does it live up to the price?

  • NEWS | Cupra adds £23,785 Raval to growing EV lineup

    Cupra has only been in existence since 2018, yet the reveal of its stylish new urban electric vehicle, Raval, signals “the beginning of a new era”, according to the brand.

  • QJMOTOR Adventure Bike Range Review

    FEATURE | QJMOTOR Adventure Bike Range Review

    Mazda has a reputation for stylish cars that are good to drive and very reliable. Graham Courtney tested its seven-seater CX-80 for Driven.

  • NEWS | Martin Brundle to reduce F1 commentary duties in 2026

    Brundle started the 2026 season by commentating on the opening race in Melbourne, but was not seen at subsequent races in China and Japan.

  • CUPRA Leon VZ3 driving on a road

    REVIEW | CUPRA Leon VZ3 - A Hot Hatch with a Big Catch

    John Marcar has spent a week with CUPRA's sleek, stylish take on the Golf GTI Clubsport and is in awe of its abilities... but there's a potentially major issue that can't be ignored.

  • NEWS | Jaecoo 7 is UK’s biggest selling car in March

    The Jaecoo 7 had already been in the top ten of UK sales since September 2025, but has now pushed on significantly in 2026, registering 10,064 sales in March, bringing its total sales to 15,569 in 2026.

  • REVIEW | DS No 8 - This Flagship Model is Unlike Anything Else

    Graham Courtney tested DS Automobiles’ new flagship model — No 8.

  • REVIEW | DS No 4 - Standing Out From The Crowd

    Graham Courtney spent the day testing two new offerings from DS Automobiles. First up: the new DS No 4.

  • NEWS | Nissan Juke Pulse Edition is sound wave inspired with plenty of new tech

    The Juke has been around since 2010, with over 1.4 million being sold in 50 countries. And now, there’s a new addition to the party.

  • NEWS | BMW iX3 wins World Car of the Year (and Best EV too)

    The BMW iX3 came out on top ahead of the Hyundai Palisade and Nissan Leaf, with the three finalists being chosen from an initial list of 58 contenders for World Car of the Year.

  • NEWS | Sir Jack Brabham to be celebrated at Goodwood Revival

    The announcement was made this week on what would have been Brabham’s 100th birthday, and the celebration in September will also mark the 60th anniversary of his third Formula 1 World Championship title.

  • Theon Design Porsche 911

    REVIEW | Theon Design 3.8 Coupe - Classic Porsche Perfection

    Theon Design is an Oxfordshire-based design and engineering company that takes 964-era Porsche 911s and revives them into better-than-new, tailor-made cars. John Marcar has driven the latest custom-built creation.

  • NEWS | Kia reveals full EV2 range starting from £24,245

    Offered with 281 miles of range on a full charge, the Kia EV2 has one of the longest ranges for an EV under £25,000.

  • Nissan Qashqai Review

    REVIEW | Renault Twingo E-Tech

    John Marcar has been behind the wheel of Renault's latest retro-revival EV, the new Twingo E-Tech, and with a promised price of sub £20k, the new electric Twingo might be Renault's best work so far.

  • NEWS | Rare low-mileage Ferrari Monza SP2 coming to Villa d’Este auction

    It is the second Monza SP2 to come up for auction this year, after a 2021 example was sold at Broad Arrow’s Amelia Auction in North America for $4,955,000 (£3,734,162).

  • NEWS | Chinese electric brand Denza recruits Daniel Craig for launch of new range in Europe

    What could be a clearer sign of the changing times in the automotive industry than the most recent actor to play James Bond posing in front of a Chinese EV?

  • NEWS | Aston Martin Vanquish - 25 years & three generations of V12 power

    When the Vanquish was first revealed in 2001, it represented the most sophisticated and technologically advanced car ever made by Aston Martin. And, 25 years later, it remains the pinnacle of the brand’s front-engined sports car range.

  • REVIEW | SEAT Ibiza - The Party Continues In 2026

    Still going strong 41 years after it first came on the market, the SEAT Ibiza has had a makeover for 2026. Graham Courtney has the verdict here.

  • NEWS | Volvo EX30 Cargo is the brand’s first commercial vehicle

    The new electric car-derived van is based on the EX30 and will be available to buy in the UK as both EX30 Cargo and EX30 Cross Country Cargo variants.

  • NEWS | Bring a Trailer launches expanded services in UK

    The company is looking to expand its 1.65 million worldwide user network, having conducted 49,486 auctions last year, with an 81% sell-through rate generating $1.7 billion (approx. £1.28 billion) in sales.

  • NEWS | The new BMW i3 is finally here and comes with 560 miles of range

    This is BMW’s game changer and the second of its Neue Klasse after the release of its iX3. Its whopping 560 miles of range is the largest in the electric car market.

  • FEATURE | Sustainable Fuels: The Solution To An Impending Oil Crisis?

    Sam Sheehan chats to Suresh Nahar from Essex-based Coryton’s Sustain fuels team about the future of sustainable fuels. As war in the Middle East impacts oil supplies in the UK and worldwide, this home made alternative looks all the more appealing.

  • REVIEW | Genesis G80 - An Electric Revelation

    To Graham Courtney, the word Genesis evoked memories of Phil Collins and Peter Gabriel. Now, Genesis is a major player in the UK car market, and justifiably so, judging by its G80 saloon.

  • NEWS | Twisted Automotive takes on the Range Rover Classic

    It is Twisted’s first time working on a Range Rover Classic after 25 years of working on and perfecting its Defender cousin.

  • NEWS | WRC to return to UK in 2027 with Rally Scotland event

    Rally Scotland has agreed an initial three-year deal and will be the first WRC race to take place on UK shores since the Wales Rally GB event in 2019.

  • NEWS | No April fool! BMW M3 Touring 24H to take on the Nordschleife in May

    It’s funny how some things that are originally intended as a joke can end up being taken extremely seriously.

  • Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio

    REVIEW | Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio in 2026 - Still The Heroes' Choice?

    In 2015, the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio was launched to battle the likes of the BMW M3. 10 years on from its UK launch, the Giulia Quadrifoglio has had its life extended by a further 2 years... but is it still a worthy M3 competitor in 2026?

  • A Kia EV9 GT on a mountain road

    REVIEW | Kia EV9 GT - Looking for a 501hp 7-Seat SUV? Well, here it is

    501hp in a 7-seat EV SUV might sound like a daft idea, but as it turns out, the new Kia EV9 GT is a surprisingly versatile all-round package. John Marcar has driven the new model in Germany ahead of the UK launch.

  • NEWS | F1 races in Bahrain & Saudi Arabia cancelled

    Both races were scheduled to take place in April, but a decision has now been made to cancel them due to the ongoing war in the Middle East.

  • NEWS | MG reveals its first-ever 7-seat SUV — available from just over £34k

    Prices for the MGS9 range from £34,205 to £36,945 as MG looks set to shake up the crowded SUV market in the UK.

  • NEWS | The new Ferrari Amalfi Spider is perfect for a summer drive along the Italian coastline

    It’s always a good day when Ferrari reveals a new car, and the new Amalfi Spider will have you longing for an open-top drive along the Italian coastline.

  • BMW iX3 Review

    REVIEW | BMW iX3 - The ‘Neue Klasse’ EV Capable of 500 Miles

    John Marcar has driven the new BMW iX3, which BMW is launching as a Neue Klasse model. The new EV SUV can boast up to 500 miles of range and features some very impressive new tech.