I’ve never been a fan of the Land Rover Defender, seeing it as a pretend off-roader. But this beefed-up variant, the Octa, is the real deal. It’s a hoot to drive. And boy, is it fast …
It’s perfect for stupid things like skids in deserted car parks, playful as a puppy, and just as bonkers. Fast, and a blast, the Audi RS 3 raises a turbo-charged middle finger to the fun police.
Unless you are a young Arab gentleman who wants a plaything in the desert, this car is hopeless, and far too expensive. But it does have a neat party trick.
The super-luxe plug-in hybrid Flying Spur Speed weighs more than 2.6 tonnes but can hit 100km/h in 3.5 seconds. Rivals? I can’t think of any.
I always thought the electric Ford Mustang was an idiotic idea, which is why this proper Mustang – big V8, rear-wheel drive – is such a joy to drive.
Mazda’s seven-seater CX-80 is boring to look at, terrible to drive, and it’s interior is crap. Why are car companies serving up this kind of soul-crushing homogeneity?
BMW coupes are meant to be fast, sleek, and sexy – the paragon of ultimate-driving-machine excellence. What on Earth happened with this one?
I wasn’t interested in Lamborghini’s new hybrid supercar – until they loaned me one for a week. God, driving this car is exciting. It’s like you’re in charge of a solar system.
Driving a supercar was once akin to taking control of a monster that runs on a combination of molten lava and absinthe. In this McLaren Artura Spider, it all feels a bit too accessible.
If you’re looking for a proper off-road vehicle, the options are limited. So no wonder there’s a buzz around the new Toyota LandCruiser.
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