Independent Reviews of New and Used Cars

The third generation version of Porsche’s Panamera luxury five-door Gran Turismo model has been usefully evolved. Jonathan Crouch takes a look.

The 2 Series Convertible was the small, compact sporting convertible that many of us always felt BMW was capable of delivering. True, it wasn’t the most efficient car in its class in its period - and there’s the usual premium pricing to consider. What’s important though, is that this 2 Series Convertible is so much more usable and self-assured than its predecessor - and the kind of car you really don’t need to make too many compromises to own. Not that there’s anything wrong with well-judged compromise. In fact, in terms of market positioning, that’s exactly what you’re getting here, a car that’s as comfortable in taking on out-and-out sports models like Audi’s TT Roadster as it is in dealing with the same brand’s more boulevard-orientated A3 Cabriolet. That’s impressive. So is this 2 Series Convertible’s style, refinement and multi-media connectivity. In the final analysis though, what’ll sell this thing to you is its roadgoing experience, its lust for life and the way it’ll remind you of what driving used to be about when all that’s ahead is a ribbon of twisting tarmac. Ultimately, it’s the kind of car that BMW does better than almost anyone.

Chinese brand Omoda enters the SUV C-segment with this car, the Omoda 5. Jonathan Crouch takes a look.

Toyota has reimagined what its go-anywhere Land Cruiser large SUV can be. Jonathan Crouch reports.

Honda’s fourth generation Jazz supermini delivers more of a lifestyle feel in this Crosstar form. Jonathan Crouch takes a drive in the improved version.