Independent Reviews of New and Used Cars

The Q6 e-tron raises the bar when it comes to what we can expect from Audi EVs. Jonathan Crouch takes a look.

The GR Yaris hot hatch shows Toyota’s extreme side. Jonathan Crouch takes a look at the updated version.

The sixth generation Honda CR-V makes plenty of sense for family customers in search of a quality mid-sized Hybrid SUV. Jonathan Crouch drives it.

The Omoda E5 is a small electric family crossover claiming to offer a lot. Can it deliver? Jonathan Crouch decides.

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.