Ford Focus BEV
There are no plans for production - but the BEV could be a very useable family car
First Drive

Ford Focus BEV

Electric prototype could be a useable family car - if it went on sale

9 December 2009
Ford Focus BEV
Kia Venga 1.4 CRDi
The Venga slots in the Kia range below the Soul
First Drive

Kia Venga 1.4 CRDi

Good basic concept - but not as good value as other Kia products

9 December 2009
Kia Venga 1.4 CRDi
Nissan Fuga 370GT Type S
Fuga suggests Infiniti M will challenge the XF, 5-series and E-class
First Drive

Nissan Fuga 370GT Type S

Japan version of the Infiniti M ruffles the XF, 5-Series and E-class

9 December 2009
Nissan Fuga 370GT Type S
Rolls-Royce Ghost
The Ghost is the slightly smaller stablemate for the Rolls-Royce Phantom
First Drive

Rolls-Royce Ghost

The 'baby' Rolls is every bit as smooth, refined and comfortable as its larger Phantom sibling

8 December 2009
Rolls-Royce Ghost
Audi Sportback
This will become the A7 - but for now, it's still called the Sportback
First Drive

Audi Sportback

The production A7 will fill the gap between the A6 Avant and the A8

8 December 2009
Audi Sportback
Audi e-tron
The e-tron is an all-electric sports car that will make production
First Drive

Audi e-tron

Like the Tesla, the e-tron proves electric cars can have supercar performance

8 December 2009
Audi e-tron
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
510lb ft of torque gives 0-60mph time of 4.3sec
First Drive

Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

Technically inferior to Cayman and M3 - but packed full of soul

7 December 2009
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
BMW X5 M
Engine note is nowhere near as pleasant as the M3's V8 or M5's current V10
First Drive

BMW X5 M

A Porsche Cayenne Turbo rival - but far from the M division's finest effort

7 December 2009
BMW X5 M
Seat Altea XL Ecomotive
Visibility can be an issue due to its large A-pillars
First Drive

Seat Altea XL Ecomotive

Class-leading emissions and impressive dynamics turn the Altea into a worthy contender

2 December 2009
Seat Altea XL Ecomotive
Seat Leon Ecomotive Technology
This is the Seat Leon Ecomotive Technology, which isn't quite a full Ecomotive version
First Drive

Seat Leon Ecomotive Technology

A competent performer that compares favourably on price to its eco hatchback rivals

1 December 2009
Seat Leon Ecomotive Technology
Ford Mondeo Econetic Titanium Estate
Ford's big Mondeo Econetic estate can now be had in top-spec Titanium trim
First Drive

Ford Mondeo Econetic Titanium Estate

Fine dynamics and impressive economy, but it's just too expensive

30 November 2009
Ford Mondeo Econetic Titanium Estate
Hyundai ix35 2.0 CRDi Premium
Body control is surprisingly decent given the ix35's size
First Drive

Hyundai ix35 2.0 CRDi Premium

Can’t quite match a Qashqai or a Kuga for dynamics, but good value

30 November 2009
Hyundai ix35 2.0 CRDi Premium

Pages

New car news

tesla model y 2025 jh 12 1600x1067 680e28d7 c641 409a ae7e 1cd6075ec33a
Aerodynamic tweaks cut the drag coefficient to 0.22Cd, boosting range
New cars

New Tesla Model Y brings 311 miles of range for £45k

21 February 2025
New Tesla Model Y brings 311 miles of range for £45k

Motorsport news

Alpine F1 A110 A290
F1 is a "huge booster for awareness" regardless of track position, said de Meo
Motorsport

F1 involvement vital to growth of Alpine brand

21 February 2025
F1 involvement vital to growth of Alpine brand