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First Drives 2023 McLaren Artura first drive review: An uncommon combination

2023 McLaren Artura first drive review: An uncommon combination

With 671 bhp from an electrified twin-turbo V6, the Artura is no humdrum hybrid.
By Brian Potter 16 December 2022
Mercedes-Benz EQG first ride review: Overhauled, but undiluted

Mercedes-Benz EQG first ride review: Overhauled, but undiluted

Four electric motors, four transfer cases, and a substantial battery only improve on the G-Class' abilities.
By Brian Potter 22 November 2022
First Drives 2023 Ferrari 296 GTS first drive review: Fast, loud, and quiet

2023 Ferrari 296 GTS first drive review: Fast, loud, and quiet

The 296 GTS makes a glorious noise, inspires national pride, and shows the soul of Ferrari persevering in the electrified age.
By Brian Potter 15 November 2022
First Drives Mini Recharged Heritage first drive review: Future-proofing the past

Mini Recharged Heritage first drive review: Future-proofing the past

Converting a classic gas Mini into a modern emissions-free electric traveller is a rather smooth transition.
By Brian Potter 07 November 2022
2023 Lamborghini Urus Performante first drive review: Rally and race

2023 Lamborghini Urus Performante first drive review: Rally and race

Tarmac or dirt track? With the new Urus Performante, Lamborghini encourages you to do both.
By Brian Potter 20 October 2022
First Drives 2024 Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance first ride review: Denying sceptics

2024 Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance first ride review: Denying sceptics

It might be a hybrid four-banger, but the 671-bhp Mercedes-AMG C63 is one hell of a ride.
By Brian Potter 06 October 2022
First Drives 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 RS first drive review: System of a down(force)

2023 Porsche 911 GT3 RS first drive review: System of a down(force)

Nearly 860 kgs of downforce and 518 bhp make the 911 GT3 RS as close as it gets to a road-going Porsche racer.
By Brian Potter 05 October 2022
2023 Bentley Bentayga EWB first drive review: Sit back, relax

2023 Bentley Bentayga EWB first drive review: Sit back, relax

With more legroom and new Airline Seats, the Bentley Bentayga is all the more glamorous.
By Brian Potter 29 September 2022
2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport first drive review: A Brit in need of a G and T

2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport first drive review: A Brit in need of a G and T

The Sport designation is a misnomer – this Range Rover has more in common with the fine British tradition of grand tourers.
By Brian Potter 16 September 2022
2024 Volkswagen ID. Buzz first drive review: The new New Beetle

2024 Volkswagen ID. Buzz first drive review: The new New Beetle

Volkswagen’s new all-electric van proves once again that a halo car doesn’t need to be sporty or powerful.
By Brian Potter 07 September 2022
First Drives 2023 Rimac Nevera first drive: Fastest thing I’ve ever driven

2023 Rimac Nevera first drive: Fastest thing I’ve ever driven

The 1,914-bhp Nevera hypercar will redefine your definition of quick.
By Brian Potter 30 August 2022
First Drives Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX first drive: The rest of the world wears bifocals

Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX first drive: The rest of the world wears bifocals

Mercedes has a vision of future EVs, and the EQXX’s air-cooled battery pack, extreme aerodynamics, and obsessive lightness are key.
By Brian Potter 25 July 2022
First Drives 2022 Aston Martin DB5 Junior first drive: Little by name, big by presence

2022 Aston Martin DB5 Junior first drive: Little by name, big by presence

A £45,000 all-electric Aston Martin convertible? Yes, there’s a catch, but that’s what makes it so great.
By Brian Potter 18 July 2022
Mini Electric Convertible Prototype first drive: Driving the droptop future

Mini Electric Convertible Prototype first drive: Driving the droptop future

While this battery-powered convertible won’t make it to production, the Mini Electric droptop gives us an early glimpse what to expect.
By Brian Potter 15 July 2022
First Drives 2023 Mercedes-AMG EQE first drive review: A whole new world

2023 Mercedes-AMG EQE first drive review: A whole new world

How can a 600-plus bhp AMG possibly feel so different?
By Brian Potter 06 July 2022
2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 first drive review: Change is a good thing

2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 first drive review: Change is a good thing

The C43 AMG’s 402-bhp four-cylinder has us asking “What V6”?
By Brian Potter 30 June 2022
2023 McLaren Artura first drive review: The second life of supercars

2023 McLaren Artura first drive review: The second life of supercars

With 671 bhp, a sliver of electric-only range, and supermodel looks, Artura opens a new chapter for McLaren road cars.
By Brian Potter 15 June 2022
2023 BMW M2 prototype first drive review: Wet, hot German stunner

2023 BMW M2 prototype first drive review: Wet, hot German stunner

BMW M’s 450-bhp swan song for combustion power shows promise in the rain.
By Brian Potter 13 June 2022
2022 McLaren 765LT Spider first drive review: Check your brain at the door

2022 McLaren 765LT Spider first drive review: Check your brain at the door

Outside of Formula 1, an open-roof track car doesn’t make much sense. But that’s exactly the point.
By Brian Potter 26 May 2022
First Drives 2023 BMW XM Prototype first drive review: The M of the future is a future classic

2023 BMW XM Prototype first drive review: The M of the future is a future classic

M division's shocking concept SUV is remarkably subtle as a road-going prototype.
By Brian Potter 16 May 2022
2023 Lexus RZ 450e prototype first drive: This yoke is no joke

2023 Lexus RZ 450e prototype first drive: This yoke is no joke

A trip to Spain, a few laps around a track, and feedback from Lexus engineers give us an early glimpse of the upcoming EV SUV.
By Brian Potter 03 May 2022
First Drives Mercedes-Benz EQE 350+ UK first drive review

Mercedes-Benz EQE 350+ UK first drive review

Same ingredients, just a smaller meal
By Brian Potter 21 April 2022
2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB first drive: Miss congeniality goes EV

2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB first drive: Miss congeniality goes EV

Making the likeable boxy compact SUV even better.
By Brian Potter 15 April 2022
First Drives 2023 Aston Martin DBX707 first drive: Bringing the fight to Italy

2023 Aston Martin DBX707 first drive: Bringing the fight to Italy

Driving Aston’s ultimate SUV on Italian roads begs the question: Are the Urus’s days as super SUV champ numbered?
By Brian Potter 14 April 2022
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