Richard Dredge

1 week ago | autoexpress.co.uk | Richard Dredge

In a very competitive segment, the Subaru Forester struggles to challenge. That’s not to say it’s a lost cause though, because this is a car that’s genuinely good off road, crammed with safety kit (and equipment in general), plus it’s pretty well put together. But Subaru didn’t put enough effort into honing the Forester’s on-road prowess, and the lack of powertrain options further limits its appeal.

2 weeks ago | autoexpress.co.uk | Richard Dredge

We’re big fans of the Skoda Fabia because it’s good value, spacious, comfy and has all of the latest safety tech. The cabin is also user-friendly and running costs are low. Refinement could be better at speed and it’s not the most engaging car to drive, but when we ran a Fabia on our long-term test fleet, we were impressed with it overall. In fact, we like the Fabia so much that in our group tests the Fabia has beaten the Vauxhall Corsa, VW Polo, Toyota Yaris, Ford Fiesta and Honda Jazz.

2 weeks ago | autocar.co.uk | Richard Dredge

Every time a new car is created, there's an opportunity to change the face of motoring for the better. But sometimes a car maker releases a car that's so disappointing for numerous reasons that you wonder why it was ever signed off. They could have made something good, but missed the opportunity by making a hash of things. Let's take a look at some famous examples: Tucker 48 (1948) Preston Tucker (1903-1956) was a visionary who wanted to push the boundaries with his 'Torpedo' family sedan.

2 weeks ago | autoexpress.co.uk | Richard Dredge

There are better electric cars than the Mercedes EQA, and as a new buy it isn’t that easy to recommend. But after three years, when you’re paying less than half price, things look more appealing – although lower prices don’t close the gap between the EQA and its more talented rivals. However, there’s a lot of badge appeal and the infotainment is deeply impressive, as are the digital displays. So far, reliability is good, kit is generous and refinement is excellent.

3 weeks ago | autoexpress.co.uk | Richard Dredge

The BMW 8 Series is unusual in that it’s part grand tourer and part sports car, although it’s more of the former than the latter. Some of the rivals we’ve suggested are more sporty, while others have more of an emphasis on luxury. But the BMW offers a good balance of both worlds because it’s an excellent long-distance cruiser at the same time as being fun and engaging.