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James Wong
2026 MG 4 EV Urban review: Quick drive
MG's new cut-price EV feels anything but budget, with impressive driving manners and a fulsome spec sheet for not a lot of money.
3 Hours Ago
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Max Davies
2026 Mazda 3 G25 Astina Hatch review
The Mazda 3 may not be the freshest hatch on sale, but it's still a worthwhile option if you want something with a bit of zing.
2 Days Ago
Very Good
Max Davies
2026 Mini Cooper JCW review
Mini's John Cooper Works tuning division is alive and well, and it's weaved some magic on the fourth-generation Cooper hatch.
25 Days Ago
Good
Matt Campbell
2026 Kia Picanto review
The Kia Picanto is one of the most affordable cars on the market, and this top-spec GT-Line auto looks the part.
2 Months Ago
Shane O'Donoghue
2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50 review: Quick drive
Happy 50th birthday to the Golf GTI; Volkswagen’s gift to fans is the expensive, limited-build Edition 50.
2 Months Ago
Matt Robinson
2026 Skoda Fabia 130 review: Quick drive
We’re looking at the return of the Fabia RS here – well, sort of, given that it is in fact the 130. But is this newcomer hot enough?
3 Months Ago
Good
Josh Nevett
2026 Mazda 3 review
There's still plenty to like about cheaper versions of the Mazda 3, although it's not the most frugal small car going around.
4 Months Ago
Good
Josh Nevett
2026 Mazda 2 review
Age is starting to catch up with Mazda's entry-level model, which is no longer a value hero in a shrinking segment.
6 Months Ago
Good
Matt Campbell
2025 Mini Countryman S All4 review
The speedy and funky Mini Countryman S is also a very practical compact SUV, with just a couple of caveats.
8 Months Ago
Very Good
Josh Nevett
2025 Hyundai i30 N auto review
The Hyundai i30 N remains a thrilling hot hatch for the PlayStation generation, and I perfectly fit that demographic.
9 Months Ago
Very Good
Josh Nevett
2025 Mini Countryman Electric review
Electrification hasn't ruined the Mini Countryman. Rather, it's raised the bar for what a small battery-powered SUV can be.
9 Months Ago
Good
William Stopford
2025 MG 3 Hybrid+ Excite review
The MG 3 Hybrid+ is a surprisingly peppy, enjoyable electrified hatch, but it needs one thing fixed before we can recommend it.
9 Months Ago
Good
Josh Nevett
2025 Mazda 3 G25 Evolve SP review
Beyond equipment upgrades and price rises, the Mazda 3 remains a refined and rewarding small car with a couple of unresolved flaws.
9 Months Ago
Very Good
Max Davies
2025 Skoda Superb Sportline review
Skoda's largest car may be a low-seller, but its few fans can now enjoy more stylish looks and more tech including advanced suspension.
10 Months Ago
Very Good
James Wong
2025 Kia Picanto Sport review
Kia's tiny tot Picanto is the definition of cheap and cheerful motoring, with just enough features to compete with bigger, dearer rivals.
10 Months Ago
Very Good
James Wong
2025 Volkswagen Golf R review
The ultimate Volkswagen Golf remains a little weapon, regardless of whether you're driving around town, up a back road, or on a racetrack.
10 Months Ago