What is it? The i3 is not BMW’s first foray into electric vehicles, but it is the first it has launch en masse to the public. The i3 also heralds a whole new sub-brand for BMW, which will be added to with the i8 supercar later in 2014. What’s it like? The i3 may not [...]

What is it? Hyundai’s latest supermini marks a big step forward in quality, standard and optional equipment, and interior space. It’s a competitive sector, which means the Korean company faces a challenge to stand out from the other major players. What’s it like? The i10 is the latest car in the Hyundai range that seeks [...]

What is it? An addition to the all-new Vauxhall Insignia range, as the brand looks to attract customers from different market segments. Adding a ‘soft-roader’ to the range is one way of appealing to potential buyers, as is the lure of four-wheel-drive. The Country Tourer has more ground clearance than the standard car and, says [...]

What is it? The seventh generation of Volkswagen’s C-segment contender. Once again, the German manufacturer has moved the game on, as the new Golf comes laden with new technologies such as a intelligent DFT screen, an upgraded engine line-up and a fresh design inside and out.  What’s it like? Very few cars can be judged [...]

What is it? There’s definitely an ‘f’ in Jaguar now with the arrival of the swift, sleek and sexy F-type roadster. It’s a sports car from the same school of thought as the original Jaguar E-type, laying to rest a long harboured dream at the British firm to emulate the 1960s car’s success. What’s it [...]

What is it? The third generation of Lexus’ rival to the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The Lexus IS is the Japanese manufacturer’s key product offering in the UK, accounting for more than half of the company’s sales in 2012. As such, it is tuned to the needs of the consumer here, with specific [...]

What is it? The latest in electric vehicle technology from Renault, joining the Kangoo and Twizy battery-powered models. Having seen partner Nissan’s success with the LEAF, Renault has added four-door, five-seat family car practicality to its zero emission vehicle line-up. Renault’s research has concluded that 80-90% of people would charge their vehicles at home, so [...]

What is it? Volvo is the first manufacturer to market with a plug-in diesel hybrid with the V60 D6 AWD. As well as its impressive 155.2mpg average economy and 48g/km carbon dioxide emissions, this V60 is swift, comfortable and has the added bonus of four-wheel drive. What’s it like? True world firsts are not an [...]

What is it? Citroën has taken the guillotine to the DS3 to lop off the roof and create an open-top version to take on the Fiat 500C and MINI Convertible. The extended sunroof design is intended to retain body strength while letting the rays pour in, and the Cabrio comes offered with the same vast [...]

What is it? Audi has added to its RS 5 range with the removal of the roof from the Coupe model to create the Cabriolet. It uses the same high-revving 4.2-litre V8 engine that offers 444bhp and 0-62mph in a swift 4.9 seconds. For fans of getting a sun tan while covering the ground fast, [...]