One of the things on most travellers’ bucket list would surely be to venture on a long road trip in a classic VW Camper van, soaking in the sights and enjoying the practicality and style that comes with it. The vintage VW camper has always turned heads, but does the I.D Buzz - on sale for a year now - achieve the same? Graham Courtney took one for a spin to see whether it has bucket list potential.

Since the early 1970s, the Volkswagen Passat has been a familiar sight on streets worldwide. For the past 50 years, Passats have been owned, driven, and enjoyed by everyone from tradespeople to multi-millionaires. The Passat is synonymous with an entire catalogue of daily uses and, as a result, has been a familiar site outside schools, on family driving holidays, in executive office block car parks and parked with pride on just about every residential road in the country.

For those who have a large family and enjoy going out at the weekends, the Nissan X-Trail might be the one you’re looking for. Already one of the bigger SUVs around, and with the choice of seven seats, it may just tick all the boxes. Graham Courtney took one for a spin just to make sure.

In the UK, we have a very unusual way of measuring inflation. Sure, we could calculate inflation rates according to the Bank of England records, but that would be far too easy, comprehensive and sensible. Instead, we measure inflation by calculating the year-by-year price increase of a small chocolate frog, affectionately known as The Freddo Bar. Patriotic Brits have been tracking the price of the humble Freddo in accordance with inflation, and the results don't make for good reading. But I've found a new scale of inflation reporting. - While it's not chocolate, it is definitely equally recognisable: It's the BMW 5 Series.

At the time of writing (Winter 2024), we're still a little while away from what many would classify as 'riding season' here in Britain; however, when a Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 rolls out of the back of a van for a press loan, the 'let's be sensible and stay inside' part of the brain very quickly becomes consumed by the 'hooray, a new motorcycle to ride!' part—I'm not entirely sure if neurologists have identified a scientific term for either of these emotions when related to motorcycling specifically.

A sports car, a performance EV, and an SUV roll into a race paddock—it sounds like the opening to a strange joke or limerick, but I recently had the opportunity to test three of Porsche's most popular cars back to back on the surrounding roads of the Goodwood Motor Circuit in West Sussex, and it got me thinking: Might I have found the ultimate 3-Car Garage?

Shamefully, I've spent very little time behind the wheel of a Maserati, but that all changed when the kind folks at Graypaul Maserati Nottingham invited me to their showroom on a Friday afternoon with the promise of a new car for the weekend.

Before heading to his local pub for a well earned pint, Graham Courtney recently took the new Peugeot 308 out for a test drive. Good to drive, well-equipped, economical, comfy, has a premium interior, super-stylish exterior and a sensible starting price of £39,160. What’s not to love?

This week, I finally got my hands on a car I've been excited to drive since learning of its arrival in the UK. It's a fast, sleek, and new EV attempting to take on the likes of Tesla, Kia, and Hyundai in the EV market. The BYD SEAL is likely to be a car seen and remembered as a turning point for the BYD brand and for many more, perhaps even the first BYD model that people take note of.

The Dacia Duster Extreme (TCe 100 4x2 Bi-Fuel) that I have on test has an on-the-road retail price tag of £20,945, which is pretty remarkable in terms of new cars, specifically small SUVs. Being the 'Extreme' model, it is also packed with safety, comfort and practicality features as standard.

In Britain, you can be forgiven for dreaming of owning a chunky SUV to cruise around in to avoid the constant rain. In the mix are the BMW X5, Range Rover Sport and Porsche Cayenne. However, the Mercedes GLE 400e plug-in hybrid, as Graham Courtney found out, may be the best of the lot.

The pick up truck is extremely popular in the USA , and despite not having the same kind of popularity in the UK, the Ford Ranger is the go to choice for UK pick up fans. Graham Courtney drove Ford’s latest pick up - the Raptor - to see what all the fuss is about.

Graham Courtney recent tested the Alfa Romeo Giulia, the latest offering from the Italian marque. While Alfa may have perhaps gained a reputation for slight unreliability, there’s no doubt that to drive, they are a good experience. So, how does the Giulia shape up as a daily driver?

Kia is marketing the EV9 Air as the entry-level model in the range. However, I think it stands out as the one to pick. The Air is powered by a 99.8kWh battery and a 318kW motor, as found in the GT Line S. Except instead of having two motors driving all four wheels, it has one motor that powers the two rear wheels only. The loss of a motor does, of course, reduce performance; however, it's still no slouch, and crucially, what it loses in power, it makes up for in range.

So, you've paid the £20k bill, and your custom bike has been delivered; what next? Is it just a pretty thing to look at, or does it actually ride well? The answer is no. It doesn't ride well; it rides brilliantly - and most crucially, it's serious fun.

I frequently reference the past when writing about a car I'm reviewing. I consider the model's predecessors and the brand's history. I work through timelines of designs, powertrains, and the influence the particular model might have had in a broader market over the years. Not this time, though, because the story that comes with the Cayman GTS 4.0 is more interesting and, dare I say, poignant when we look ahead to the future instead.

One of the latest names to appear on our shores is Genesis. The luxury brand of Hyundai initially started slowly but is now getting into its stride. Their latest offering is the all-electric GV60 and Graham Courtney took it for a spin to see how it matches other EVs in the market.

As the automotive world shifts more towards electrification with each passing week, it is refreshing to bring you something a little bit different - a diesel option. Graham Courtney drove the latest Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake to see whether diesel power still has a place in the market.

There’s a near certainty that a lot of you reading this will have at some point driven or been in a Vauxhall Astra. But what about an all-electric Astra? Graham Courtney drove one to see how it compared to its predecessors and how it stacks up against its competitors.

Looking for the perfect company car? You could go and try the new Mercedes E Class 300e. Graham Courtney recently took one for a spin and found that its characteristics make it a near perfect solution for those with a daily commute.