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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.
1 Day Ago
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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?
1 Month 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.
2 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.
4 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.
6 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.
7 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.
7 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.
7 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.
7 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.
7 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.
8 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.
8 Months Ago
Very Good
James Wong
2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI review
Take it from an existing Golf GTI owner – the new Mk8.5 is brilliant. It's as sharp as ever, and remains the benchmark all-round hot hatch.
9 Months Ago
Good
James Wong
2025 Volkswagen Golf Style review
Volkswagen's Mk8.5 Golf is an exercise of self-reflection and improvement, and the new Style grade is arguably the star of the show.
9 Months Ago
Very Good
Matt Campbell
2025 MG 4 Long Range 77 Review
This practical electric hatchback is a brilliant choice, with the MG 77 Long Range offering big battery capacity for highway hauls.
10 Months Ago
Matt Campbell
2025 MG 3 vs MG 3 Hybrid+ comparison
We put the MG 3 petrol and hybrid hatch siblings head to head to see if there is value in going petrol-electric.
10 Months Ago