The Quiet Confidence of True Luxury – Mercedes-Benz GLS 450d Roadtrip Review
Some cars impress with technology. Others with design. But every now and then, a car lands in your driveway that feels like the product of a deeply experienced brand doing exactly what it does best, with absolute confidence. The Mercedes-Benz GLS 450d is one of the latter. And, with a long trip coming up, I […]
It’s a Middle Child Thing – Mini Aceman SE Review
There’s something special about the middle child. Maybe it’s the quiet confidence, maybe it’s the misunderstood charm, or maybe it’s the way they thrive when nobody’s watching. That’s the vibe I got from the new Mini Aceman SE. And it was great to be able to test it back-to-back against the Countryman SE I had […]
Wowser – 2026 Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S E Performance Review
Hybrid Family SUV Meets Tyre-Frying Performance You don’t often hear the words “family-friendly” and “high-performance hybrid SUV” in the same breath—but Mercedes-AMG clearly didn’t get that memo. With the new GLC 63 S E Performance, they’ve managed to cram blistering performance into a sophisticated, spacious plug-in hybrid that can handle the school run just as […]
Yellow S, Same Sass – Mini Countryman SE Review
In the early days of this stint we are having at car electrification, some EVs made do with petrol specific platforms, just with batteries and a motor replacing what was there before. Fast forward a bit and we now have dedicated EV platforms, and also some new designs that can properly deal with both petrol […]
Frothing at the bit – Ford Mustang Dark Horse review
The Ford Mustang Dark Horse isn’t just another trim level — it’s the most serious street-legal performance Mustang with a 5.0-litre V8 ever produced. For the first time in over 20 years, Ford has introduced a new performance nameplate to the Mustang family, and it’s one that oozes menace and capability in equal parts. Slotting […]
From 9 to 5 – Kia EV5 Light+ Long Range 2WD Review
For the last few years, Kia has been making some electric waves, big ones too. Their EV family of, well, EVs have been making many a buyer sit up and take notice. Having driven their flagship electric SUV, the EV9 last year and came away from the experience rather impressed, I was expecting more of […]
Morizo’s Machine – Lexus LBX Morizo RR Review
Within a year of its debut, the Lexus LBX, Lexus’ entrant into the vastly competitive premium compact crossover segment has been breathed on by the company’s “go-faster” boffins to give us the LBX Morizo RR. The name Morizo is a reference to the racing nickname given to chairman Akio Toyoda, “Master Driver Morizo,” and the […]
M-powering the 1 – BMW M135 xDrive Review
BMW’s hottest 1-series hatch has flown under the radar somewhat lately. In a segment that is far more niche these days, BMW’s hot hatch is now into its fourth generation courtesy of the recently released new 120 Hatch. Naturally, a full-fat performance hatch from BMW’s M division was to be expected and now it’s here. […]
Turns out second time’s the charm – Subaru BRZ tS Review
In 2023, I had a very short drive on the Toyota GR86. I remember I had driven my MX-5 to that review, and when driving the 86 I got too fixated on the things that my small convertible exceeded. In the end, I liked it, but maybe not to the level I had built it […]
A Moving Experience with the New Ford Transit
They say moving a couch is equal parts strategy, strength, and a good dose of luck. But thanks to having the new Ford Transit Custom by my side, it’s not just a move – it’s a moving experience. Freshly equipped with cutting-edge features, generous cargo space, and customer-inspired innovations, the Transit morphs the chaotic chore […]