At the Wheel: Ape Drives the Volvo XC40
A new compact SUV that takes aim at established model such as the Audi Q3 and BMW X1.
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At the Wheel: Ape gets hands on with the Audi RS4 Avant
Audi has always done two things incredibly well: four-wheel drive and fast estate cars. The new RS4 Avant, then, carries a lot of expectation on its shoulders.
The All-electric Polestar, and why Tesla should be worried
Polestar is the Swedish automotive brand you’ve never heard of – until now.
70 Years of Honda
For a company that initially produced motorcycles as a way of helping mobilise Japan after WW2, Honda has came an awful long way in the past 70 years.
Maximise Your Driving Style
Ape’s car editor Jonathan Burn reveals his most desired new cars on sale today.
Behind the Scenes: What is Jaguar’s Special Operations Division?
A look at how Jaguar’s Special Vehicle Operations division turns the the brand’s standard models into serious performance cars.
Not all Four-Wheel Drive Cars have to be slow
Having a capable four-wheel drive car doesn’t mean you have to head to the nearest Land Rover dealership.
The No-Nonsense SUV
The no-nonsense SUV isn’t a beautiful work of art – but you can bet it will get the job done. Here are the best of them.
Three of The Best: Performance Saloons
For devastating speed without unwanted attention, the performance saloon is the ideal car. Here are three of the best of them.
Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 – Is it worth it?
The Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 will propel you and your family from 0-62mph in 4.4 seconds, but is it worth it?
The Hottest SUVs on the Market Today
The right SUV with an injection of power can be the ultimate all purpose vehicle. Here are a few of the best of them.
Behind the Wheel | BMW’s hottest hatchback, the M140i
If you like your hot hatches to have a bit of clout, then the BMW M140i will be right up your street.
2017 Volkswagen Golf GTE
On paper, it promises hot hatch performance but without the associated running costs.
Audi A5 Cabriolet
Suitable for those perma-tan, boulevard cruisers.
Mercedes E-Class Coupe
When it comes to elegance and luxury few do it better.
Hands on with the BMW M3
Everyday usability, a premium badge and blistering performance.
Ape to Geneva: 2017 Motor Show Picks
From budget superminis to outlandish supercars the 2017 Geneva Motor Show had it all.
Cars for Consideration in 2017
Ape runs through the top five new models that will be making their way into showrooms this year.
2017 BMW 5 Series
An appetite for fast and committed driving.
2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI
For over 42 years the Golf GTI has taken on an army of imitators and always emerged victorious; its combination of performance, value and quality rarely being matched.