Rolls-Royce Spectre Series II review: Driving a Rolls on a racetrack – yes, really… Life&Style Hang on, you are cordially inviting me to do what? I re-read the email to make sure, but it’s there in crisp Sans Serif font. It isn’t every day you get asked to drive a Rolls-Royce on a racetrack. Indeed, in 20 years as a motoring journalist, this is the first – and likely the [...]
Vauxhall Mokka GSE review: on-track in the most surprising car of 2026 Life&Style The Vauxhall Mokka GSE marks the return of a classic performance nameplate – now applied to an electric crossover SUV. John Redfern finds out how this retro reboot fares on the road and track. Vauxhall has a lengthy back-catalogue of performance cars, ranging from hot hatchbacks and the formidable Lotus Carlton, through to Australian-built V8 [...]
Is the Maybach GLS the most excessive SUV? Life&Style The facelifted Mercedes-Maybach GLS arrives with updated styling, a mild-hybrid V8, an even more lavish cabin and a new Night Series edition aimed at the luxury SUV elite. The Mercedes-Maybach GLS, now badged GLS 680, has been updated with fresh styling, more technology and an even greater emphasis on personalisation. If the standard Mercedes GLS [...]
Is Ferrari’s first EV already a collectable? July 29, 2026 The first Ferrari Luce production car will be sold by RM Sotheby’s during Monterey Car Week, with proceeds supporting the Ferrari Foundation. The very first Ferrari Luce production car will be auctioned by RM Sotheby’s during Monterey Car Week, with the auction house valuing the electric Ferrari at more than £800,000. The car is significant [...]
Has Range Rover just abandoned the SUV? July 28, 2026 The Range Rover GT brings electric grand touring to JLR’s EMA platform with bold styling and impressive refinement. The Range Rover GT is the latest addition to JLR’s luxury line-up, and the fifth model in the Range Rover family, blending the style of a grand tourer with the practicality of an SUV. Revealed ahead of [...]
Renault 5 E-Tech 2025 long-term review – second report July 28, 2026 Lined up on the starting grid at Goodwood, the two cars resemble the ‘before and after’ photos from a bodybuilding magazine. Each one is ostensibly a Renault 5, but the similarities almost end there. On the left is my long-term test Renault 5 E-Tech. Compact and straight-sided, its classic hatchback proportions draw directly from the [...]
Volkswagen California 2026 review: plenty of room at the Hotel California July 24, 2026 Britain’s best-selling vehicle so far in 2026 is the Ford Puma. Visit the south coast in holiday season, though, and you’d swear the Volkswagen California occupies that top spot. Whether trapped in tourist traffic, parked beside the beach or looking cool on a campsite, these things are everywhere. Volkswagen campers have enjoyed cult status since [...]
Donkervoort P24 RS supercar coming to the UK in right-hand drive July 24, 2026 Donkervoort has confirmed its incredible P24 RS supercar will be sold in the UK. And importantly, it will be offered in right-hand drive, as the Dutch marque targets enthusiasts in Britain, Ireland, Australia and Japan. It marks the first time the Donkervoort has built a car with its steering wheel on the right-hand side. An [...]
Jaecoo 8: A Premium SUV with Substance and Surprising Polish July 24, 2026 The arrival of the Jaecoo 8 SHS-P in the UK says something about where the car market is heading here, writes motoring journalist Tim Barnes-Clay. Chinese brands are no longer content with building budget alternatives. They want a place at the top table, and after spending time with Jaecoo’s new plug-in hybrid flagship, I came [...]
New BMW X5 gets diesel, hybrid, electric and hydrogen versions July 23, 2026 BMW’s new X5 offers more powertrain choices than ever, combining diesel, plug-in hybrid, electric and future hydrogen technology. BMW’s fifth-generation X5 arrives with more powertrain choices than any version before it, including a hydrogen model due in 2028 built with Toyota. Rather than picking a side in the electric transition, BMW is selling all sides [...]