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2 weeks ago | 
buff.ly | Richard Dredge
Defining the word 'greatest' isn't easy in this context. After all, it could mean the biggest, the most powerful, the most relevant, the most exciting – or a combination of these things. So when choosing our 50 favourite road car engines, to be in with a chance of consideration each powerplant has to be either built in huge numbers, or really get our juices flowing – and ideally a combination of the two.
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2 weeks ago | 
autoexpress.co.uk | Richard Dredge
With the narrowest possible model range and a high asking price, the Suzuki Across was never going to be a big hit with buyers. But while the Across has never been all that alluring as a new purchase, as a used buy it’s more enticing. The entry cost makes more sense, and with all Acrosses being so well equipped, as a £25k buy it’s easy to be tempted.
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3 weeks ago | 
buff.ly | Richard Dredge
The car as we know it today is the result of thousands of innovations over the years. Since Autocar has been around since 1895, we’ve covered nearly all of them in detail across our history. But in nearly every case, a particular innovation that moved the automotive world on a step arrived in one particular production car for the first time.
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3 weeks ago | 
autoexpress.co.uk | Richard Dredge
The Audi Q8 is compromised in a few key ways. It’s costly to buy and run, and not especially engaging to drive, plus it’s also not quite as practical as it should be for its size. But it’s incredibly refined, packed with all of the latest comfort and safety tech, has a roomy cabin, and is effortless to drive on even the longest journeys. Even at this end of the market there’s no such thing as the perfect car, with the Q8’s rivals all open to criticism.
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3 weeks ago | 
autoexpress.co.uk | Richard Dredge
The UK tends to have mild winters nowadays, but when things turn really cold there’s no substitute for having a car that makes every journey a breeze. Here our expert road testers have selected 10 of the best cars for snow, and they should keep you safe if temperatures plummet. Many new cars come with a suite of gadgetry that keeps you out of trouble, but of course some have more than others.
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1 month ago | 
autoexpress.co.uk | Richard Dredge
Of BMW's various SUVs, it's the X3 that hits the spot for many people because it's just the right size. As a result, it's more wieldy and affordable than an X5, it's more roomy and usable than an X1, but it has everything that you'd expect of a BMW: a user-friendly cabin, excellent handling, efficient engines, and refinement levels that make long-distance journeys a breeze.
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1 month 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.
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1 month 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.
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1 month 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.
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1 month 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.
