Matt Saunders | Autocar

Gladiators ready! Our supermini contenders assemble for business

News

Best new small car 2020: Ford Fiesta vs eight rivals

The big-selling supermini class is awash with new metal, including the Renault Clio, Peugeot 208 and VW Polo. We round up the contenders, before revealing the best

14 March 2020

Best new small car 2020: Ford Fiesta vs eight rivals

"The traditions of 600-mile-a-day trips will continue to be possible, at speed and in style"

News

Evolution of the GT: Polestar 1 vs AMG GT63 vs Porsche Taycan

Is ‘road to zero’ new car legislation about to consign the grand touring car to the history books? After a couple of days in the company of the latest ultra-modern GTs, we think not

7 March 2020

Evolution of the GT: Polestar 1 vs AMG GT63 vs Porsche Taycan

First Drive

Vauxhall Grandland X Hybrid4 2020 UK first drive

Plug-in hybrid Vauxhall is short on desirability and isn't the driver's car you might imagine, but its fleet suitability and its timing could still be

4 March 2020

Vauxhall Grandland X Hybrid4 2020 UK first drive

First Drive

Volkswagen Up GTI 2020 UK first drive

Reintroduced baby GTI remains bigger on character than outright pace or grip but still has simple, accessible driver appeal in spades.

3 March 2020

Volkswagen Up GTI 2020 UK first drive

First Drive

Renault Captur 1.0 TCE 100 2020 UK first drive

Second generation of one of Europe's favourite compact crossovers arrives on British roads in modest spec, but doesn't suffer for it

26 February 2020

Renault Captur 1.0 TCE 100 2020 UK first drive

Car review

Mercedes-Benz GLS

Can Mercedes’ third-generation GLS behemoth justify its claim to be the ‘S-Class of SUVs’?

21 February 2020

Mercedes-Benz GLS

Car review

Mini Electric

Mini’s new electric hatchback won’t break records on range or usability but has plenty of brand-typical zip and driver appeal. Isn’t bad value relative to other EVs, either

28 January 2020

Mini Electric