Skoda octavia

LONG BEFORE THE SUV explosion, estates were the go-to cars for families who prioritised comfort and interior room, but whose lifestyles required greater practicality than the usual saloon could offer.

FOR its ninth generation, the Volkswagen Passat was launched exclusively as an estate car to satisfy the needs of buyers wanting a practical family model with carrying capacity to spare. There’s a hyb

WHETHER YOU KEEP a pack of large dogs, regularly transport a five-a-side footie team and all their kit or simply buy a lot of shopping, you’ll appreciate the usefulness of a huge boot. However, gettin

AS many of you will know, I was lucky to have many adventures last year in an Audi A3. When the time came for Monty (as it had affectionately become known) to head back home to VW HQ, I wasn’t entirel

In 2024, the fourth-gen Skoda Superb scored a rare five-star road test verdict. It was one of just three cars to achieve the feat during that year, along with the Porsche 911 S/T and Hyundai Ioniq 5 N

£254,200 OTR/£282,000 as tested/£5,077 pcm WHY IT’S HERE: What has a hybrid makeover – and Mulliner buffing – added to the world’s best grand tourer? DRIVER: Ollie Kew TOPGEAR’S BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT