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.

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.

While Red Bull increasingly dominate Formula One, Mercedes are barely able to challenge, let alone secure a win. However, when it comes to road cars, they are excelling, as Graham Courtney found out when he tested the Mercedes AMG GT 63 S E-Performance.

The DS 7 is a really smart, sizeable SUV. It looks good on the inside and out, oozes quality and is good to drive. But is it just an expensive Citroen? Graham Courtney took one for a spin to find out.

All things eventually have to evolve. Frustratingly for Graham Courtney, one of those things isn’t test match cricket. However, in the case of the XC90 Recharge, it represents the last of its kind as Volvo looks towards an electric future. Graham took it for a spin to see whether it goes out on a high.

Graham Courtney took advantage of a miserable summer of weather so far to test the SsangYong Musso Saracen +, a pick-up that is much more than what meets the eye.

Dacia is currently flying as a brand. Last year saw its sales double in the UK compared to 2021, and 2023 has seen cars from its range updated with brand new badging. Graham Courtney drove the new Dacia Jogger to see whether the brand’s upward trajectory has continued.

Graham Courtney recently tested the Suzuki Vitara Hybrid to determine whether a car manufacturer can hit the right spot in terms of demand for its vehicles.

Should a car company be allowed to use the name of its car as a boastful endorsement? The new Skoda Superb is the latest iteration of a car that has exactly that. Graham Courtney took it for a drive to see whether it indeed is worthy of the name.

Is this just another boxy electric SUV? Is the swooping shape deceptive? Graham Courtney recently tested the Citreon e-C4 X and took a deep dive into some of the finer details.

If you were hankering for a new Tesla Model S saloon or Model X SUV, you’re going to be disappointed. They’ve stopped building right hand drive versions. You can still get a left hooker but, to be honest, only hardened Tesla nuts will buy one. However, there is another option - the Mercedes EQE. Graham Courtney took one out on the roads for an extensive review.

With ‘Born to be Wild’ by Steppenwolf pumping out of the speakers, Graham Courtney took the CUPRA Born for a test drive. The sporting arm of SEAT usually has a knack for taking a standard car and bringing it to life. So, is it business as usual here?

It’s tricky arguing against the plethora of SUVs which swamp our roads because buyers plainly like them, but you could never say that an estate wasn’t just as versatile and practical as an SUV. Graham Courtney took the Audi A4 40 TSFI for a spin to disprove that theory.