First Drive

Lamborghini Huracan STO 2020 first drive

This fastest, most hardcore take on the Huracan borrows much from the Super Trofeo race car. We drive it in prototype guise

9
18 November 2020
Lamborghini Huracan STO 2020 first drive
First Drive

Ford Fiesta ST Edition 2020 UK first drive

Latest special-edition Fiesta ST gets trick suspension and a fresh lick of paint. We put it to the test on our favourite B-roads

9
18 November 2020
Ford Fiesta ST Edition 2020 UK first drive
First Drive

Ford Puma ST 2020 UK first drive

A more vigorous, highly-strung driver’s car than the compact crossover segment needs, probably – but a proper ST and a likeable one despite its dynamic challenges

8
15 November 2020
Ford Puma ST 2020 UK first drive
First Drive

Mercedes-Benz S Class S580e 2020 first drive

Plug-in hybrid saloon’s EV range is so long that you may rarely need its petrol engine

8
13 November 2020
Mercedes-Benz S Class S580e 2020 first drive
First Drive

Volkswagen Golf Estate 2020 first drive

Wagon puts on a growth spurt and adopts the eighth-generation hatchback’s tech

8
13 November 2020
Volkswagen Golf Estate 2020 first drive
First Drive

BMW M5 Competition 2020 UK first drive

Revised super saloon has pace, poise, purpose and adaptability in spades. Still lacks a bit of authentic V8 hotrod charm, but it’ll be a driver’s car of many facets for the few who can afford it

8
12 November 2020
BMW M5 Competition 2020 UK first drive
First Drive

BMW 420i M Sport Coupe 2020 UK first drive

BMW’s divisive new 4 Series Coupé has landed in the UK. We put it to the test in entry-level petrol guise

8
11 November 2020
BMW 420i M Sport Coupe 2020 UK first drive
First Drive

Suzuki Swift Dualjet Hybrid 4WD SZ5 2020 UK first drive

Supermini adopts mild-hybrid tech, but its value billing is threatened by a near-£20,000 price in top-spec form

6
11 November 2020
Suzuki Swift Dualjet Hybrid 4WD SZ5 2020 UK first drive
First Drive

Toyota GR Yaris 2020 UK first drive

All-paw Yaris might be the most exciting addition to the hot hatchback market in a decade. Wickedly purposeful, and wonderfully evocative of fast 4x4s of old.

10
10 November 2020
Toyota GR Yaris 2020 UK first drive
First Drive

BMW X3 xDrive30e M Sport 2020 UK first drive

Does a tax-friendly plug-in hybrid powertrain harm the practicality or driver appeal of this premium-badged SUV?

8
6 November 2020
BMW X3 xDrive30e M Sport 2020 UK first drive
First Drive

Ford Focus ST automatic 2020 UK first drive

Seven-speed gearbox carries a premium, but should you choose it over the manual? A drive on UK roads beckons

8
6 November 2020
Ford Focus ST automatic 2020 UK first drive
First Drive

Seat Leon eHybrid 2020 UK first drive

Plug-in powertrain gives Seat's already capable hatchback even greater versatility

8
5 November 2020
Seat Leon eHybrid 2020 UK first drive

Pages

New car news

maserati mc20 ev foglore front three quarter
MC20 Folgore was planned as one of six electric Maseratis due by next year
New cars

Maserati MC20 Folgore cancelled due to insufficient demand

6 March 2025
Maserati MC20 Folgore cancelled due to insufficient demand

Motorsport news

Alpine F1 A110 A290
F1 is a "huge booster for awareness" regardless of track position, said de Meo
Motorsport

F1 involvement vital to growth of Alpine brand

21 February 2025
F1 involvement vital to growth of Alpine brand

Best cars

duster
Dacia Duster is more than capable driving on the rough stuff...
Best cars

Grime and punishment: the best used 4x4s

3 March 2025
Grime and punishment: the best used 4x4s