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Mazda MX-5: The definitive article

William Scholes

Mazda has treated its MX-5 sports car to a power boost and other upgrades. It makes the roadster even more addictive, says William Scholes

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Ford Tourneo Custom: The van that is better* than a BMW 7 Series or a Bentley (*sort of...)

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Ford Tourneo Custom: The van that is better* than a BMW 7 Series or a Bentley (*sort of...)

Suzuki Swift Sport: Banzai hatch gains refinement

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Suzuki Swift Sport: Banzai hatch gains refinement

Mazda 2: 2 good 2 be true?

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Mazda 2: 2 good 2 be true?

Renault Koleos: Jumbo SUV packs plenty of va-va-Room

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Renault Koleos: Jumbo SUV packs plenty of va-va-Room

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Audi shows how its e-tron concept car can regain energy – even when braking

Audi shows how its e-tron concept car can regain energy – even when braking

07 Aug, 2018

The German car maker prepares to make its first foray into all-electric motoring.

Vauxhall Insignia Country Tourer: Do you really need an SUV?

Vauxhall Insignia Country Tourer: Do you really need an SUV?

William Scholes 18 Jul, 2018

The rise of SUVs means that large family estate cars like Vauxhall's Insignia Country Tourer are becoming an endangered species. It shouldn't, says William Scholes

Dacia Duster: Now with added polish

Dacia Duster: Now with added polish

William Scholes 11 Jul, 2018

Cheap, robust and shot through with authenticity, the new Dacia Duster is highly appealing

Vauxhall Crossland X: Putting families first

Vauxhall Crossland X: Putting families first

William Scholes 04 Jul, 2018

Everyone is at the SUV game these days. How does Vauxhall's smallest crossover stack up?

Kia Stonic: Nothing stoic about Kia's Stonic philosophy

Kia Stonic: Nothing stoic about Kia's Stonic philosophy

William Scholes 27 Jun, 2018

Kia joins the junior SUV crowd with the Stonic. William Scholes finds out how it rates

Vespa enthusiasts from around the world descend on Belfast

Vespa enthusiasts from around the world descend on Belfast

Suzanne McGonagle 14 Jun, 2018

ITALIAN, Belgian and German visitors were among those who rode into Belfast today on board their colourful Vespa scooters.

Alfa Romeo Stelvio: Putting the 'S' into Sport Utility Vehicle

Alfa Romeo Stelvio: Putting the 'S' into Sport Utility Vehicle

William Scholes 13 Jun, 2018

The Stelvio, the first SUV to wear an Alfa Romeo badge, is worth a close look, says William Scholes

Volkswagen Polo: Quite pleasant. Probably

Volkswagen Polo: Quite pleasant. Probably

William Scholes 23 May, 2018

Volkswagen has a new Polo. It seems to be very Polo-ish, says William Scholes

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