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Brash, thirsty, barkingly expensive and not very well packaged it might be, but the Purosangue is also one of the most exciting four-door, four-seat cars ever. It sets new standards for a vehicle of this type, offering the pace and dynamic clarity of a full-blown supercar car on one hand (well, almost) with much of an SUV’s practicality on the other. Not that it’s an SUV, of course... https://aex.ae/3yfQI9R

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Ferrari Purosangue review - it's FINALLY here!

The Suzuki Ignis makes a whole lot of sense in 2023. Let us explain.

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The Suzuki Ignis is one of the quirkiest cars on sale today. It combines the Japanese company's small-car expertise and 4x4 know-how into one package. While the name is a blast from Suzuki's past (most notably on the rally-inspired Ignis Sport), the current Ignis is a car that trades on its style, as it really stands out from the crowd.

Supposedly inspired by the Whizzkid coupe of the late 1970s, the main talking point is the raked rear windscreen and the design of the C-pillars. Combine this with the chunky wheelarches and distinctive front end, and there really isn't any other car on the road that looks like the Ignis.

At a time where living costs are rising and cars are becoming more expensive with each generation, the Ignis is a genuine breath of fresh air - it offers everything a city car should at a reasonable price, and it's a shame that few other manufacturers are building such affordable machines in 2023.

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Ignis

We NEED more cars like this: Suzuki Ignis review

The Audi TT is being axed this year, so we revisited what could be the last Audi of its kind.

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Audi has spent the last few years coming up with a plan to replace the current TT, and all signs point towards electrification and a drastic change in bodystyle. The TT is set to be axed when production of its current generation ends this year, and the car will be replaced by a new SUV-inspired model with four doors.

The original TT stunned the car industry when it was first unveiled in 1998. But sales have dwindled in recent years, leaving some within Audi to suggest that the firm ought to leave that area of the market altogether.

Audi’s board member for technical development, Oliver Hoffman, has told us that the company had decided to push ahead with a change of positioning, “We want to add some very emotional cars to our portfolio, but a direct follower for the TT is not the answer,” he said. “We can’t just say we’ll do the TT in an electric way.”

Audi recently unveiled the fourth and final model in its series of design concepts, called Activesphere. Using a taller, rugged body, the Activesphere blends coupe and SUV cues  with EV underpinnings, and it's likely to go on sale in the next few years to effectively replace the TT. In the meantime, we sampled Audi's stylish sports car in roadster form to remind ourselves what we'll be missing when production ends.

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Goodbye to the Audi TT: is this the last FUN Audi? | review

We take the New Nissan X-Trail through a mix of roads and mountain tracks for an epic cross-country adventure.

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With stunning vistas, secluded beaches and open sea, Holy Island is perfect for a spot of kayaking; most of the time. Unfortunately for Nicola Hume, punishing gale force winds swept away any hope of a stint on the water, but thankfully, she had the New Nissan X-Trail on hand to find somewhere more suitable: Lake Windermere.

Having loaded the Nissan X-Trail with kayaking gear, Nicola tricked through towns and carved through A-roads on her way to the lake, before putting its e-4ORCE all-wheel drive* system to use through the Pennines. Nissan’s electrified SUV proved to be a suitable road trip companion. 

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X-Trail

NEW Nissan X-Trail: on and off road in Nissan’s electrified SUV

Can a four-cylinder sports car possibly be worth £89,990? 

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Alpine is on a roll right now. Its global sales are up by over a third year-on-year and its reputation as a manufacturer of serious but fun-to-drive sports cars is growing rapidly where it matters. There’s also a convincing range of EV sports cars in the pipeline to rival the company’s main competition from Porsche, Lotus et al.

But for the time being, the A110 is still very much Alpine’s stock-in-trade car, and the new A110 R is its new superstar. It’s not cheap at just a tenner short of 90 grand, nor does it boast any more power than a regular A110 S, its 1.8-litre four-cylinder turbo engine producing the same 296bhp and 340Nm as the S and GT cars.

Instead, Alpine has gone down the ‘clubsport’ route to give the A110 R the extra focus and performance it surely needs to justify its £30k+ price hike. As such, the R’s kerbweight has been reduced by 34kg while its aerodynamic and mechanical grip have been increased by adding wings and fitting more aggressive Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres as standard. In this review, Steve Sutcliffe finds out just how far the R moves the game on.

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A110

NEW Alpine A110 R review: it's a track DEMON | flat out with Steve Sutcliffe

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What is the Ineos Grenadier? That’s the big question Steve Fowler sets out to answer in our review, although we already know what it’s not. Despite those naggingly familiar looks, this is NOT a Land Rover Defender and it’s most definitely NOT a Mercedes G-Wagen. It’s also NOT, according to Ineos, an SUV. 

This is the new British brand’s take on the classic utilitarian 4x4 formula, a no-nonsense vehicle built to be tough, durable and great off-road. 

Despite not being one, it’s certainly looking to fill the gap left by the old Land Rover Defender, but can it do so successfully? Will buyers who need to depend on their off-road vehicle in all weathers and across challenging terrain be convinced? Let’s find out… 

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NEW Ineos Grenadier review: it's NOT an SUV, or a Land Rover

The Porsche 911 Dakar answers a question nobody was asking but it doesn’t half do it well...

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In 1984, Porsche won the Paris-Dakar rally in a heavily modified off-road 911. In 2023 customers are being given the opportunity to buy one of their own. The 911 Dakar is a modern day homage to the desert racer that celebrates the historic motorsport triumph while also presenting another opportunity for Porsche to sell more special edition versions of its iconic sports car to a market that seemingly can’t get enough of them. 

So is the 911 Dakar a cynical money-making scheme or a new Porsche of real intrinsic value with a rightful place in the formidable 911 line-up? Steve Sutcliffe takes to the dunes to bring us the answers.  


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NEW Porsche 911 Dakar review: Steve Sutcliffe drifts WILD off-road supercar

The Taycan Cross Turismo doesn't make much sense, until you drive it...

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The Porsche Taycan is already one of the most accomplished EVs on the market, but to broaden the appeal of Porsche's first electric car, a rugged estate version has joined the saloon in the range. It's called the Cross Turismo, and it aims to offer more versatility than the base car while maintaining its beautifully engineered feel. Over the past few months, the Auto Express team has been living with a Cross Turismo to find out if it's the model to have. 

The Cross Turismo is distinguished by its additional body cladding and shooting brake body which, just as in the Panamera Sport Turismo, features an extended roofline to boost practicality. Porsche states that rear-seat passengers get an extra 47mm of headroom over the standard car, so anyone approaching six foot will appreciate the difference. Legroom hasn’t improved though, and despite the cute-sounding “foot garages” created by minimising the battery pack in this area of the car’s floor, it’s still tight if you’re long-legged.

Given that the Cross Turismo aims to blend sharp dynamics, practicality and off-road ability in a single package, it shouldn't really excel in any of those departments. And yet, as Nicola Hume finds out, it does exactly that.

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The Taycan Cross Turismo is confused GENIUS: review

The Honda Jazz is an appealing supermini with a hidden spell of magic inside. 

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The Honda Jazz has been around since 2002 in the UK, and over the intervening years its mix of practicality, reliability and low running costs has won a loyal band of repeat customers, who will swear by all of the unassuming supermini’s aforementioned characteristics.

All well and good, but the Jazz’s unassuming nature has made it hard to reach customers outside the group of buyers of a certain age and outlook who have traditionally homed in on the little Honda’s common-sense qualities. 

The latest model introduced in 2020 is the fourth generation, and whereas in Japan it’s available with 1.3-litre petrol or 1.5-litre petrol-hybrid power, here in Europe we’ve so far been offered only the 1.5-litre e:HEV variant. That decision is in line with Honda’s stated intention to eliminate conventional powertrains from its European line-up by 2022, so don’t hold your breath for a cheaper petrol version here.

Still, the hybrid powertrain works well with the rest of the package, and as Nicola Hume finds out, the Jazz offers one or two moments of brilliance elsewhere. 

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Jazz

The Honda Jazz is BRILLIANT at one thing: review

The Ford Fiesta has been axed, but the Vauxhall Corsa remains one of the UK's best selling cars. We find out why...

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The latest Vauxhall Corsa is miles better than the car it replaced, offering a much more convincing blend of performance, economy, comfort and driving pleasure. It looks good, boasts one of the best petrol engines in its class and has benefited hugely from the thoroughly modern underpinnings shared with the latest Peugeot 208.

There’s plenty to separate the two closely linked cars, however. Inside and out, the Vauxhall looks and feels unique; sharp, modern lines mean the Corsa looks better than it ever has, while the comfortable interior boasts plenty of good-quality trim and up-to-date tech. The Corsa's chief rival - the Ford Fiesta - was taken off sale in 2022, but the Vauxhall has soldiered on to become one of last year's best selling cars. In this video, Nicola Hume gets behind the wheel to find out why it's so popular. 

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Corsa

Why is EVERYONE buying this? | Vauxhall Corsa review

We test the most iconic five-cylinder Audis in history, including Walter Rohl’s Group B rally car.

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The saying goes that three is a magic number – yet for Audi, it’s five that holds a special place. This year marks 45 years of the German brand’s iconic five-cylinder engine configuration – and as a celebration to round off the year, we’ve gathered together some of the most famous models to be powered by the legendary five-pot motor. But 2022 also sees another anniversary, because earlier this year the company’s latest and greatest RS 3 landed in the UK, marking the final model in the brand’s history to feature five-cylinder power. 

The story started with the Audi 100 C2. The second generation of the brand’s family saloon was the first to get a five-pot motor, producing a grand total of 134bhp from its 2.1-litre fuel-injected engine. However, it wasn’t until a few years later, in 1980, when Audi’s five-cylinder history became really interesting, with a greater focus on performance. This is where our man Sean Carson picks up the story - join him for a blast in the firm’s greatest ever five-cylinder models.

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Audi Quattro MEGA test: flat out in S1 Group B monster

We find out if you can live with a Caterham as your only car.

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The Caterham Seven is stripped back, hardcore, and unlikely to be your only car. However, our very own Nicola Hume decided to challenge this assumption by living with a 420R model as her daily driver, whatever the weather. She’s been using the dinky British track refugee for Christmas shopping, work trips and even grabbing the odd takeaway, but for its final test, Nicola must hunt down a Christmas tree in time for the festive season. The Caterham has no boot to speak of, so we’ve had to think outside the box…

The Seven has its roots way back in 1957. Designed originally by Lotus founder Colin Chapman nearly 60 years ago, the first Seven looked similar to how it does today, proving that the recipe has remained pure and true to the car’s original values. We’re using the 210bhp 420R for this test, which can sprint from 0-60mph in a scant 3.8 seconds thanks to its 560kg kerb weight.

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Can you daily drive a Caterham? | REVIEW

The new 2022 MG4 is a wake up call for electric car makers. 

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This is British brand MG’s ‘ID.’ moment. While the Chinese-owned firm has dabbled with EVs in the past – including the impressive affordable ZS crossover and MG5 estate – this MG4 family hatchback is where the company’s push with its next generation of models really begins. That’s why, in almost every sense, you can see parallels with Volkswagen’s ID.3 – hence this being a crucial car for MG.

For a start, both models are competing in the same sector and aiming for the same buyers: everyone from city dwellers to families who might use the MG4 as a second car, as well as company car drivers keen to cut their Benefit-in-Kind tax bill.

There are even more similarities when you analyse the key figures. The MG4 EV is based on an all-new platform for the brand, called MSP, which stands for Modular Scalable Platform. Like the ID.3, it employs a rear-mounted motor producing 200bhp, which is fed by a 64kWh battery in this top-spec Trophy Long Range version for a claimed range of 270 miles. Opt for the more affordable SE Long Range and this increases to 281 miles. Meanwhile, all MG4s have 150kW rapid charging, so a 10-80 per cent top-up for the bigger battery takes 35 minutes. Use a 7kW home wallbox and it’ll take nine hours to fully replenish. As Nicola Hume finds out, the MG4 is a credible EV competitor, irrespective of the low asking price.

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New MG4 review: Volkswagen MUST respond!

We spent a week with one of the most exciting EVs on sale today.

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There can’t be many new cars or vans launched in the past 12 months that have been met with as much fanfare as the all-new Volkswagen ID. Buzz. It already has a cult following, despite the fact that first deliveries aren’t due until November. Now it’s time to decide if this really is the electric minivan that we’ve all been waiting for.

First things first, the price: this isn’t a cheap family car. Prices for the Life version start at £57,115, rising to £61,915 for the better-equipped Style on which our Euro-spec test model is based. So what do you get for your money? The ID. Buzz Life comes with 19-inch wheels, a 10-inch infotainment display with navigation, plus Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as a reversing camera, heated seats and a heated steering wheel.

Clever touches such as a USB slot in the passenger door, a hidden wireless phone charging pocket on the dash and the totally flat floor really make the ID. Buzz feel like a vehicle that has been designed with thought. You can even add a three-pin plug underneath the front passenger seat.

Our Nicola Hume spent a week with Volkswagen's much-anticipated people carrier, using it for everything from shopping runs to trips with the dogs, to find out if it's worth the considerable hype. 

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Volkswagen ID. Buzz review: it's worth the hype!

The CX-60 is the most powerful, luxurious Mazda ever - and we’ve driven it. 

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The new CX-60 represents Mazda's push to go premium and take on established German brands in the upmarket SUV sector – we're talking Audi, BMW and Mercedes.

Plenty of other brands have tried the same trick in the past with mixed results. Lexus, for example, has finally made it work with its latest NX, rising to the top of the class, but for the likes of Infiniti (in Europe at least) the outcome wasn't as successful.

But Mazda has engineering heritage and experience on its side, and it's launching the CX-60 with a very 'of-the-moment' powertrain. It's a plug-in hybrid that combines a 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and a 17.8kWh battery feeding an electric motor for a total of 323bhp and 500Nm (making it the most powerful road car Mazda has ever built), plus a claimed all-electric range of 39 miles.

In some ways, that latter figure is a shame, because just one more mile would see it drop from the 12 per cent Benefit in Kind tax banding to just eight per cent, upping its appeal to company car users. But there's still plenty to like, with the potential for up to 188mpg and CO2 emissions as low as 33g/km, yet still a lively 0-62mph sprint of 5.8 seconds.

Given the Japanese brand's ambition to take on premium players, we're trying the top-spec £48,050 Takumi model, which really shows the car off in its best light. Mazda is making much of its Japanese heritage with a 'Crafted in Japan' tag line, and the tactile fabric on the dash – highlighted by some intricate and delightfully precise stitching. Light maple wood trim inlays also help it feel good for the money, combined with the attractive metal detailing and soft leather dotted around the cabin. Can the CX-60 haul Mazda into the premium sector? Nicola Hume finds out in this review.

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NEW Mazda CX-60 review: Mazda has levelled up!

Steve Sutcliffe drives the 2022 FL5 Honda Civic Type R on road and track. 

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Despite the rabid anticipation surrounding the new Honda Civic Type R, and the eye-watering £46,995 price tag Honda has just attached to it, the car itself contains surprisingly few all-new components beside the car it replaces. Yes, it has a new bodyshell that’s 15 per cent stiffer than before (which is a great starting point) but its engine and gearbox are essentially the same as before, as are its steering, brakes and suspension. And yet the overall result is a hot hatchback that once again rewrites the rules when it comes to front-wheel drive dynamics. It is, quite simply, the best hot hatchback there has ever been. In places, by quite some margin. 

How? Well what Honda has done with the Type R this time is clever, and quite unusual. Rather than spend time and money developing a range of brand-new components, Honda’s engineers have instead evolved what they already knew worked rather well on the existing Type R, fine tuning them to a level that would never have been possible had they started from scratch.

On the one hand, you could argue that the budget wouldn’t have allowed them to develop an all-new powertrain in the first place, so they had no option but to work on what they already had. But on the other hand, few manufacturers would have the confidence to allow its engineers to spend four years essentially honing a car that was already in a class of one, but that’s essentially what Honda has done here. Steve Sutcliffe tests the newcomer on road and track in this first drive review. 

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