Matt Saunders | Autocar

Articles by Matt Saunders

5500 road tests and counting - Rover 75 lead

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From Humber Snipe to Rover 75: a quick walk through 5500 Autocar road tests

We invented the road test in 1928. Almost a century later, we've just ticked over test number 5500

20 November 2020

From Humber Snipe to Rover 75: a quick walk through 5500 Autocar road tests

Mercedes-Benz GLE 400d Coupe

First Drive

Mercedes-Benz GLE 400d Coupe 2020 UK first drive

May not be your idea of a desirable luxury car, but it’s certainly an effective one.

19 November 2020

Mercedes-Benz GLE 400d Coupe 2020 UK first drive

Ford Puma ST 2020 UK first drive review - hero front

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 challeng

15 November 2020

Ford Puma ST 2020 UK first drive

BMW M5 Competition 2020 UK first drive review - hero front

First Drive

BMW M5 Competition 2020 UK first drive

Revised super saloon has pace, poise, purpose and adaptability in spades.

12 November 2020

BMW M5 Competition 2020 UK first drive

Toyota GR Yaris 2020 UK first drive review - hero front

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 November 2020

Toyota GR Yaris 2020 UK first drive

BMW X3 xDrive30e 2020 UK first drive review - hero front

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?

6 November 2020

BMW X3 xDrive30e M Sport 2020 UK first drive

Aston Martin DBX 2020 road test review - hero front

Car review

Aston Martin DBX

The most important Aston in a generation undergoes the industry’s toughest test

6 November 2020

Aston Martin DBX

BMW 4 Series 420d 2020 UK first drive review - hero front

First Drive

BMW 4 Series 420d M Sport Coupe 2020 UK first drive

Familiar engineering substance and new interior allure lift the 4 Series' appeal, even if the styling doesn’t.

28 October 2020

BMW 4 Series 420d M Sport Coupe 2020 UK first drive

Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 2020 road test review - hero front

Car review

Mercedes-AMG GLE 53

Mercedes beat its rivals to the premium SUV segment. Does it still have a lead?

23 October 2020

Mercedes-AMG GLE 53

Honda Jazz 2020 road test review - hero front

Car review

Honda Jazz

Is an economical hybrid powertrain enough to make the latest Jazz hit the high notes?

16 October 2020

Ford Puma Vignale 2020 UK first drive review - hero front

First Drive

Ford Puma ST-Line X Vignale 2020 UK first drive

New dual-clutch gearbox isn’t the greatest addition to an otherwise very commendable car and range-topping Vignale trim is best avoided, too

14 October 2020

Ford Puma ST-Line X Vignale 2020 UK first drive

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