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992 Porsche 911 GT3 review by Will Dron for Sunday Times Driving.co.uk

Porsche 911 GT3 review 2021

The seventh generation 911 GT3 comes with significant upgrades that make it much faster on track, but importantly it's still huge fun.
Published 08 October 2021
2021 BMW iX review by Shane O'Donoghue for Sunday Times Driving.co.uk

BMW iX review 2021

The new BMW iX is grabbing attention with its divisive looks, but is it a good electric SUV?
Published 28 September 2021
Dacia Duster 2021 review

Dacia Duster 2021 review

The new Dacia Duster offer improved looks, efficiency and technology, and still starts at a bargain-basement price.
Published 15 September 2021
2021 Hyundai Ioniq 5 review by Will Dron for Sunday Times Driving.co.uk

2021 Hyundai Ioniq 5 review

The Ioniq 5 is one of the most exciting electric cars of 2021, with a funky design and clever interior, but does it live up to the hype?
Published 11 August 2021
Genesis GV80 2021 review by Will Dron for Sunday Times Driving.co.uk

Genesis GV80 2021 review

Hyundai Motor's luxury brand Genesis is here and its seven-seat SUV will have Range Rover dealers worried.
Published 05 July 2021
DS Automobiles DS 9 review 2021 by Will Dron for Sunday Times Driving.co.uk

DS 9 E-Tense review

The new DS 9 brings French savoir faire to the executive saloon car market. Will it tempt buyers away from Audi, BMW and Volvo?
Published 28 June 2021
Audi Q4 e-tron review 2021

Audi Q4 e-tron review 2021

Audi's first battery electric compact SUV is an upmarket take on the Volkswagen ID.4 and Skoda Enyaq.
Published 18 June 2021
New Jaguar F-Pace 2021 review by Will Dron for Sunday Times Driving.co.uk

Jaguar F-Pace 2021 review

The Jaguar F-Pace has been updated on the outside, has an all-new interior and new engines, including a plug-in hybrid for the first time.
Published 25 May 2021
Porsche Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo review by Will Dron for Sunday Times Driving.co.uk

Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo review 2021

Porsche has jacked up the Taycan and given it more space for luggage. Over to you, farmer Giles.
Published 13 May 2021
Audi e-tron GT 2021 review by Will Dron for Sunday Times Driving.co.uk

Audi e-tron GT 2021 review

The Audi e-tron GT isn't just a rebadged Porsche Taycan — it's a work of art in its own right, says Will Dron.
Published 13 May 2021
Kia Sorento PHEV plug-in hybrid review 2021

Kia Sorento PHEV review 2021

The new Kia Sorento seven-seat SUV is the first in its line to get the plug-in hybrid treatment. Will Dron takes it for a test drive.
Published 21 April 2021
Skoda Enyaq iV 2021 review by Will Dron for Sunday Times Driving.co.uk

Skoda Enyaq iV 2021 review

Just how important is the Skoda Enyaq? “This is probably the most important car in our 126-year history,” says the PR man.
Published 14 April 2021