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Sunday, June 8, 2025

Rolls Royce Wraith is a speed demon

This is a Rolls-Royce GT, a Grand Tourer. And there really isn't anything quite like it.

Motoring Launches
John Simister|Published

Citroën’s quirky new Picasso driven

New C4 Picasso is comfy, distinctive, useful and looks set to lead a design renaissance.

Motoring Cars
John Simister|Published

Driven: Beetle Cabriolet 50s Edition

This version looks tougher and more credible, with proportions more like the original.

Motoring Cars
John Simister|Published

We drive Renault's new electric hatch

Zoe doesn't change the electric car world, but it does bring it closer to the real one.

Motoring Cars
John Simister|Published

Driven: Nismo's wild little Juke

The Nismo comes across as a more complete and honed machine, says our UK correspondent.

Motoring Cars
John Simister|Published

We drive: Toyota's new Auris hybrid

It's a likeable and highly economical package that's also more practical than before.

Motoring Cars
John Simister|Published

Driven: New Sandero makes the grade

There's an honest simplicity about it that is oddly calming, writes our UK correspondent.

Motoring Cars
John Simister|Published

First drive: McLaren MP4-12C Spider

Wind thrill factor: It is not just what it does but how it does it, says John Simister.

Motoring Launches
John Simister|Published

Driven: Bentley Continental GT Speed

It's the ultimate version of latest GT range, but is it a better proposition than the V8?

Motoring Cars
John Simister|Published

Oh, do behave! 206kW Astra OPC driven

Can it shove so much power through the front wheels cleanly? John Simister finds out.

Motoring Cars
John Simister|Published

Driven - Aston Vanquish lacks fizz

Our UK correspondent tasted the latest James Bond machine but doesn't feel too stirred.

Motoring Launches
John Simister|Published

We drive Kia's 'Eurocentric' Cee'd

Does Kia's C-segment fighter have the gloves to punch Euro rivals? Simister finds out.

Motoring Cars
John Simister|Published

First drive - Honda's new CR-V

Our UK correspondent ponders the softness of modern SUVs while sampling the latest CR-V.

Motoring Cars
John Simister|Published

Driven: Fun, versatile Ford B-Max

One very bright idea makes the Ford B-Max the most practical small MPV on the market.

Motoring Cars
John Simister|Published

Driven - new Merc A proper hot hatch

Can Merc's new A-Class hatch attract the cool crowd? John Simister finds out.

Motoring Cars
John Simister|Published

Driven - new Focus ST passes fun test

With Ford's latest hot hatch due in SA soon, our UK correspondent gives you a sneak peek.

Motoring Cars
John Simister|Published

Driven - new Audi A3 is a revelation

It may look like a mere facelift but beneath the skin this is an entirely new car.

Motoring Cars
John Simister|Published

Can a 1-litre engine pull a Focus?

European Ford Focus ditches its 1. 6-litre for a 1. 0. John Simister tries it out for size.

Motoring Cars
John Simister|Published

Can Peugeot's 208 reset the standard?

Has Peugeot revived the spirit of the successful 205? Our UK correspondent takes a spin.

Motoring Cars
John Simister|Published

Sharper new Lexus GS driven

Can this GS finally challenge the Germans? UK correspondent John Simister finds out.

Motoring Cars
John Simister|Published

We drive VW's Up GT and e-Up EV

Soon there will be a five-door Up, an electric Up and an UP GT. John Simister drove them.

Motoring Cars
John Simister|Published

Driven: Hyundai's coupé+1 Veloster

The driver wants a racy coupe; passengers want to get in without hurting themselves.

Motoring Cars
John Simister|Published

Bentley's 'less is more' V8 driven

Greener Conti is the most enjoyable Bentley in recent memory, writes John Simister.

Motoring Cars
John Simister|Published

We drive Fiat's 'sensible' new Panda

Despite its cartoonish look, the new city car is a sensible gadget, writes John Simister.

Motoring Cars
John Simister|Published

We drive Toyota's RWD Toyota GT 86

Above all, it's the purity and simplicity of this car's character that really appeals.

Motoring Cars
John Simister|Published