Vicky Parrott
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United Kingdom
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First ride: 2023 Honda Civic Type R review
Latest sports entry from Japanese firm looks less aggressive than its predecessor, but is it just as fun? → Read More
Renault keeps EV costs down with conventional lithium ion batteries
Brand will capitalise on investment in existing batteries before developing solid-state technology → Read More
Mercedes E 300 de: long-term test review
Third report: the efficiency of our Mercedes E 300 de saloon is just the icing on the cake → Read More
New Ford Puma 2020 review
We get behind wheel of the new Ford Puma crossover as it prepares to take on the Renault Captur → Read More
New Skoda Vision iV concept review
We get behind the wheel of the striking Skoda Vision iV concept, which previews the Czech brand’s forthcoming new pure-electric SUV → Read More
Mercedes A-Class A250 AMG Line 2018 UK review
The best of the current A-Class line-up is a compelling proposition if you want a comfortable, supremely posh-feeling, moderately zingy hatch → Read More
Audi Q3 Review (2017)
The Audi Q3 is a desirable and capable contender that fails to engage its driver, which ultimately, leaves it trailing the BMW X1 and the Range Rover Evoque → Read More
Bentley Mulsanne Speed 2017 review review
An enthralling delight on so many levels, and yet disappointing in a few critical areas → Read More
Audi SQ7 long-term test review: first report
Audi’s new high-performance seven-seat SUV hit the mark in our road test, but how will it handle the reality of family life? We’re about to find out → Read More
What would you compromise in the name of style?
Handling? Ride? Practicality? What's worth compromising in the name of having a good-looking car? → Read More
2017 Volvo V90 D4 R-Design review review
Outstanding looks and competitively priced, but uncomfortable R-Design sports suspension erodes the appeal of the Volvo V90 R-Design → Read More
Nissan Leaf long-term test review: why do electric cars need to be serviced?
Our Nissan Leaf is fast approaching its first service, but what actually needs servicing in an electric car? → Read More
2017 Kia Rio 1.0 T-GDI First Edition review review
Practical, well equipped and inoffensive to drive, but not as cheap as it needs to be to compete with such talented rivals → Read More
2017 Audi S5 Sportback review review
The Audi S5 Sportback is more bruising GT than practical sports car, but it makes sense for those wanting a fast executive saloon in coupé get-up → Read More
Why does a Nissan Leaf anger people more than an Audi SQ7?
Life with both a Nissan Leaf and an Audi SQ7 has shown that, oddly, it's the mild-mannered EV that gets the more extreme reactions from other road users → Read More
BMW X6 review
The BMW X6 is an improvement on the previous generation, although the competition it faces is stronger than ever → Read More
2016 Volkswagen Scirocco GTS review
Still a really fun and likeable coupé but the extra power doesn't justify the VW Scirocco GTS's high price → Read More
2016 Infiniti QX30 Premium Tech review
Likeable for its fair refinement and comfort, and that quirky rarity factor, but small inside and with merely adequate handling → Read More
2016 Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 review
The 2.0-litre engine is a big improvement in the D2, but the Volvo V40 Cross Country remains unexceptional in most ways → Read More
2016 Audi RS6 Avant Performance UK review
What's it like? It's still a battering ram of a car that seems to bull its way through corners in a manner that, honestly, doesn't sit particularly well on UK roads. Our test car came with optional £1000 Sports Suspension, which brings adaptive steel springs instead of standard air suspension. Even with that and a lot of trail braking to keep the weight where you want it, the RS6 Performance is… → Read More