Ten to Fifteen years ago, a motoring publication making a song and dance of a manual gearbox in an M car would have been akin to the Michelin guide praising a restaurant for serving an after-dinner mint. These days, things are different. In the UK, aside from the new M2, the total number of M cars offered with anything other than an automatic gearbox is a grand total of zero.

The Jeep Avenger is instantly recognisable as a Jeep, however, this one being reviewed is the first ever 100% electric car that the US brand has produced. How does it compare to other electric cars? And does it live up to the Jeep name? Graham Courtney took one for a spin to answer those questions.

Graham Courtney recently took the MG4 EV XPower for a spin to see whether it indeed, in the words of Snap, has the power. The MG4 has been a huge for the revived brand, so can the latest iteration build on that success?

The latest Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS has been designed, engineered and built to ride brilliantly. The newest iteration of the triple benefits from upgrades and tweaks to the chassis, refined suspension components, and a new engine. In the words of Triumph, it's 'all-new in every dimension' in comparison to its predecessor.

As EV brands go, Tesla is probably the one most would assume is dominating the market right now. However, relative newcomer BYD had a strong finish to 2023, selling more cars than Elon Musk’s brand in the fourth quarter. Graham Courtney drove the BYD Seal to see whether more established EV brands should be concerned.

How does a SsangYong Rexton stack up against a Land Rover Discovery, Toyota Land Cruiser and Kia Sorento? Graham Courtney takes an in depth look at the cheaper alternative from Asia that is punching above its weight.

When booking a vehicle to test and review, I'd like to think that I'm pretty clued up on what's likely to trigger a longer-than-average stare, an emotive reaction (be that positive or negative), or an inquisitive short conversation in the local supermarket car park. But I'm occasionally caught off guard when something I assume to be less of a distraction or talking point becomes something of a local attraction wherever it's parked. The quirky little Maeving RM1 I'm road-testing has proven to do precisely that. 

In an automotive world full of the latest SUVs, it can be difficult to truly distinguish which one stands above the rest. Graham Courtney recently drove the Audi SQ8. It certainly looks the part…just ignore the colour.

At the time of typing, we’re approaching the end of 2023 and looking ahead to 2024. A new year typically means we’re at the time of new beginnings, promised pledges and resolutions - most of which are likely to be broken by January 30th. Also new for 2024 is a new Kia, it’s called the EV9, and it’s a significant car for many reasons, not only for Kia but the automotive industry as a whole.

The Vauxhall Corsa is steady, reliable and the UK’s best selling car of its size. The chances are that many of you will have learnt to drive in one at some point as it is the choice of hundreds driving instructors across the UK. Graham Courtney recently attended the launch of the new Corsa and took one for a spin to see if things remain the same.

Sometimes it’s nice to have performance under the bonnet but not want the rest of the driving population to know about it. If you prefer to have a performance car without it being too loud, then you should take at the Mercedes-AMG CLA 35. Graham Courtney took one out on the roads to test that understated power.

With the date on buying internal combustion engine cars being extended, the sense of urgency to switch to an electric vehicle may have calmed somewhat. Buyers are still scanning the market however to see which brand they’ll go with when that time eventually comes. Kia has really upped its game in recent years, especially with its EV6. Graham Courtney drove the upgraded version, the EV6 GT, to see whether the premium price is justified.

Since the first ever 7 series appeared in the late 1970s, the BMW 7 has been an example of luxury, a representation of status and a trailblazer for technology and refinement in the luxury car sector. The 7 series has been the choice car for chauffeur-driven businesspeople, diplomats, political leaders and even royalty. And so, now that the 7th 7 is here, it's time to marvel at what's new and perhaps unsurprisingly, there is a lot to unpack.

Graham Courtney regularly reviews cars for Driven before handing them back in preparation for the next one to arrive. This week, he reviewed the Polestar 2, only this time, he didn’t want to be parted with it. Find out why here.

Hyundai is a real modern-day success story. The motoring arm of the Hyundai brand has been around since the late 1960s; however, we Brits didn't really start to take notice (or delivery) of Hyundai badged cars until the late 1990s-early-00s when we began to see the likes of the Hyundai Coupe, Getz, Matrix and Trajet driving around on our roads.

I'm sure Hyundai will forgive me for saying that the models offered by the brand back at the turn of the millennium weren't quite as desirable as the equivalent German, Japanese or possibly even French offerings.

We might not be fully done with the internal combustion engine for a while yet, but when and if the transition towards electric vehicles happens, range anxiety is still an issue at the forefront of many people’s minds. Graham Courtney drove the Renault Austral E-Tech, a car that may offer a solution to the problem.

Graham Courtney has been following Nissan’s journey since working as a young journalist in 1984 covering the beginning of work on the Nissan factory in Sunderland. Now in 2023, he continues that journey by testing Nissan’s second all-electric vehicle, the Nissan Ariya.

The sale of pick-ups is gaining ground here in the UK. Why? Simple. Because buyers see pick-ups as an alternative to 4x4s, estate cars and the plethora of SUVs. Gone are the days when they were only for farmers and builders. Isuzu is enjoying terrific success with its D-Max model and now a new version has just arrived. Graham Courtney took one out on the roads to see whether it is a worthy alternative solution.

In times gone by it seemed that the bigger the engine, the better the car. However, in modern times, technology has moved on meaning big engines are now a rarity. So when Graham Courtney drove the Mazda CX-60, he experienced a car that seemingly bucks the current trend. Are the old ways the best? Here’s what he had to say.

When Ford first launched the Mustang Mach-E onto British roads there was a lot of head scratching as to why the Mustang name - which is so historically linked to their V8 muscle car - was used. Bearing in mind the Mustang Mach-E is an electrically powered, family-sized SUV, it doesn’t really get much further away from what the original (and current) Ford Mustang stands for. Until you drive it, as Graham Courtney found out.