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New Volkswagen e-Golf vs BMW i3 Comparison
Electric hatchbacks don’t come much more usable than VW’s latest e-Golf. But is it better than the radical BMW i3? *** Note : £1 = $1.30 →
2018 GMC Terrain First Drive: Small SUV, Big Ambition
There are a handful of brands that are uniquely positioned to take full advantage of soaring public interest in crossovers and SUVs, and GMC – →
HP Envy 13 review
Laptops used to come in about three flavours: sleek and portable, big and powerful, or cheap and nasty. What a choice, eh? The HP Envy →
Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce v BMW 330i M Sport v Jaguar XE 25t R-Sport comparison
Compact luxury sedans remain a vital part of the business case for any serious player in the premium car market. While luxury car-makers seek to →
Honda calls on Civic history with new concept : Honda Urban EV concept revealed, production version due in 2019
The retro-styled Honda Urban EV concept has been unveiled at the Frankfurt motor show this week, giving us a taste of what to expect from a production →
Ford GT review: An astounding aerodynamic accomplishment
It is very easy to think you know everything about the latest Ford GT, for this is a car that seemingly came out of nowhere at the 2015 →
2017 Audi A5 TFSI quattro v Lexus RC200t comparison
The Audi A5 TFSI and Lexus RC200t are to cars what wrestling is to boxing. They look like the real thing from a distance, but →
Logitech G613 Review: A Wireless Gaming Keyboard, at Last
THE GOOD Great wireless functionality Good for both productivity and gaming First of its kind THE BAD Bulky design Questionable extra keys No backlighting VERDICT →
2017 BMW i3 vs i3 with Range Extender Review
PROS Distinctive design still looks fresh Cabin is beautifully unique Range Extender is a clever fix to EV anxiety DC Fast Charging is standard CONS →
Smart rings: The good, the bad and the ugly in smart jewellery
Connected tech moves to the finger but the results aren’t always perfect While Apple, Fitbit and Xiaomi have ensured that smartwatches and fitness trackers create →
Kia Sorento GT Line v Nissan Pathfinder Ti v Toyota Kluger Grande comparison
The second-generation Mazda CX-9 shook up the large family crossover segment when it arrived here about a year ago, but it’s not the be-all and →
B&W 707 S2 review
Verdict The 707 S2s do things that compact small speakers shouldn’t be able to do, but pay for that ability with compromises in other areas →
Alfa Romeo Old v New: 2017 Giulia v 1990 75 Twin Spark
Propeller shafts. They’re probably not a make or break item on your average car buyer’s checklist these days, but the long absence of driven rear →
Alienware AW568 Keyboard Review: Good Price, So-So Performance
THE GOOD Good game performance Less than $100 Attractive design THE BAD Mediocre software So-so switches Better options in price range VERDICT The Alienware AW568 →
Mercedes-Benz E220d All Terrain v Volvo V90 Cross Country comparison
If you’re anything like me, you think SUVs are purpose-built to define drivers as kid-ferrying lemmings. Why can’t you have the ability to haul kids, →
Master & Dynamic MA770 Review
Pros Jaw-dropping concrete design Weighty, muscular sound Smooth, insightful treble and mid-range Easy to use Cons Expensive Occasionally glitchy Chromecast streaming Key Features Review Price: →
Nikon AF-S FISHEYE NIKKOR 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5E ED Review
Pros Excellent sharpness Well controlled CA Excellent flare resistance Ergonomic design Dust and drip resistant Two fisheye types in one lens Cons Specialised lens will →
Samsung Notebook 9 Pro (15-inch) review
The Good: A great set of features for a reasonable price. The included stylus fits into a handy custom slot on the body, and its →
Tesla Model 3 quick drive review
The Tesla Model 3 is one of the most anticipated new car releases of 2017 – and we’re here in California, among the first to drive it. →
Yashica ML 50mm f/1.4 Classic Lens Review
Pros Inexpensive Impressive sharpness Very low central CA Modest distortion Cons Manual focus won’t suit some Obvious edge CA There are so many second hand →
The best smartwatch games for Apple Watch, Android Wear and more
Get your game on with this top smartwatch games Games aren’t a top feature of any smartwatch, but there’s something about that little screen sitting →
Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR Review
Pros High level of sharpness Excellent CA control Low flare Respectable distortion Very useful focal length range Light and compact VR Modest cost Cons No →
2015-2018 Yamaha XT250 Review
It seems like when God said “Let there be light,” Yamaha was already making the XT250. Okay, maybe not that long ago, but it has →
5 things you need to know about the 2017 BMW 540i xDrive
A lot of what you’ll read about BMW’s newest 5 Series sedan will devote sizable column inches to lamenting the past – that is to →
iOS 11 Notes: All the New Features and How to Use Them
What’s New in iOS Notes Over the past few years, Apple has transformed its Notes app from a cheesy Marker Felt-laden simulacrum of a notepad →
Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4 Review
Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4 Pros Excellent sharpness Low CA Low flare Smooth bokeh Bright f/1.4 aperture Precise manual focusing Dust and moisture resistance Superb manufacturing quality →
Meike 28mm f/2.8 Lens Review
Pros Excellent sharpness Low CA Low price Depth of Field scale is useful Cons Tricky manual focus No weather sealing Flare can reduce contrast Meike →
Cadillac Super Cruise First Drive: Trusting the machine
It was, conservatively, 90 seconds before I was satisfied Cadillac’s Super Cruise semi-autonomous driving system wasn’t going to kill me. By that point, a combination →
2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid review
THE GOOD: A gasoline-electric drivetrain with plug-in capability means the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid can operate as an electric vehicle for typical errands, and gets better →
2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio First Drive: Offbeat Italian SUV comes to conquer
When you’re Alfa Romeo, and a decent chunk of your appeal is that you’re not the mainstream option, building an SUV like the 2018 Stelvio →