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. 

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.

The Bentley Continental GT is 20 years old, and to celebrate the anniversary, John Marcar visited Bentley Motors’ Country residence in Cheshire, just a few miles from the Bentley Factory in Crewe, to sample various iterations of GT since the Volkswagon AG took over ownership of the iconic British marque.

The FL5 is a spectacular driver's car. In terms of driver engagement, it's near faultless. Acceleration, braking feel and performance, turn-in and steering performance all feel sublime. On some of my favourite familiar country lanes, I found myself doing something I've not done in a new car for a long while - I was laughing out loud and giggling like a sugar-filled child. 

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.

At Driven, we were fortunate enough to be invited on a tour of The Alvis Car Company facilities in Warwickshire, a company that has been given a new lease of life, thanks to the efforts of Alan Stote and his team of staff, for whom Alvis is more than just a job but a passion and are ‘still making cars how they used to be made.’

In terms of two-wheeled transport, it's been a rather Triumph focussed six weeks or so here at Driven. First up came the delightful Matt Baja Orange Speed Twin 1200 - delivered just in time for the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride, and around four weeks later, the Speed Twin was swapped for the iconic Bonneville Bobber, which stuck around for another couple of weeks.

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?