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It's all about the little things...

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:20:27 +0000

It's all about the little things...

NEW 850hp Polestar 5 proves you DON’T NEED a PORSCHE!

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:20:27 +0000

Should the German market leader be worried about this all-new Polestar?!

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Meet the all-new Polestar 5!

It’s an all-electric performance GT that has class leaders like the Audi e-tron GT & Porsche Taycan in its sights!

The question is, does the Polestar offer enough to steer you away from the more established, best-in-class models that Germany has to offer? Let’s take a closer look…

In terms of the design, there’s no denying it has some real presence on the road. Up front, it comes with split headlight elements that really help it look menacing. You’ll find some fake vents at the front, although there’s a large vent across the bottom of the bumper that can close when the battery doesn’t need cooling. The safety sensors have also been well hidden, to further improve the looks. Along the side, there are contours on the doors to add more definition, coupled with frameless windows. The pop-out door handles may not be to everyone’s taste, but thankfully, both the front and rear doors have soft-close. Around the rear, the futuristic design cues continue, and the main statement here is a lack of a rear window!

On the inside, you’ll find similar Scandinavian minimalism as found in other Polestar cars - but that’s no bad thing! There are soft-touch, high-quality materials throughout the cabin, and the centre console is dominated by a large vertical infotainment screen. There are no physical buttons, so everything is managed through the screen, but thankfully the system is crisp and quick to use. The digital dials are easy to manage with buttons on the steering wheel, which is of a good size. It also comes with damped, high-quality stalks on either side.

The Polestar 5 comes with some serious power. All options come with two motors, with the entry-level being able to produce 748hp. If you choose the Performance version, this output is significantly boosted to 884hp! It’s powered by a 106kWh battery, and the Performance edition has a range of 416 miles.

But of course, all of this performance and power doesn’t come cheap. The Polestar 5 starts from £89,000, rising to £105,000 for the Performance edition. However, the car we’re reviewing here, with all options added, costs £117,000!

So would you really choose one of these over a Porsche? Let us know in the comments!

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BMW i7 Review: https://bit.ly/BMW-i7-Review-2509

Audi RS e-tron Review: https://bit.ly/Audi-RS-e-tron-Review-2509

Porsche Taycan Review: https://bit.ly/Porsche-Taycan-Review-2509

Electric AMG GT 4-Door Walkaround: https://youtu.be/R7CmjvViRzo

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Chapters:
00:00 Polestar 5 Review: Ultimate Porsche Taycan Rival?
01:07 0-60mph & 1/4-Mile Launch Control Performance Test (884HP)
02:20 Emergency Brake Test & Stopping Distance
02:49 Exterior Design, Aerodynamics & No Rear Window Feature
04:49 Sustainable Interior Luxury, Tech & 14.5" Screen
07:01 5 Most Annoying Features & Unexpected Flaws
08:37 5 Coolest Features & Standout Tech Innovations
09:32 Rear Seat Space, Legroom & Panoramic Glass Roof Comfort
12:16 Boot Capacity, Trunk Practicality & Storage Space
13:13 Town Driving, Visibility, Turning Circle & Manoeuvrability
16:27 Highway Acceleration, Cruising Speed & Cabin Quietness
17:32 Country Road Handling, Suspension & Driving Dynamics
18:42 Pricing, Trim Specs & Comparison vs Porsche Taycan
19:50 Final Verdict: Is the Polestar 5 Worth It?

The ULTIMATE SUV brake test! ????????????

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:20:27 +0000

The ULTIMATE SUV brake test! ????????????

New Jaguar Type 01: My HONEST take…

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:20:27 +0000

Meet the most anticipated car of the year - the new Jaguar Type 01!

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The Jaguar Type 01 has been unveiled!

It’s been almost two years since Jaguar showed the Type 00 concept car to the public, and it’s fair to say the production car looks remarkably similar to the concept!

Jaguar was aiming for a full reset with the Type 00 concept. The question is, does the production car help it achieve its goal? Let’s take a closer look…

The similarities to the Type 00 Concept are clear. For starters, it’s absolutely colossal! It has a huge bonnet, and the car measures 5.2 metres long. Along the front you’ll find thin headlights and DRLs, as well as a bumper that features active aero to help the Type 01 cool when required. The ‘grille’ includes the same lines as seen on the concept, along with Jaguar’s all-new logo. From the side, you’ll find 23-inch alloys that come as standard, four doors (unlike the two seen on the concept), and pop-out door handles. Around the back, the slat design continues across the entire rear end, with two full-length light bars built into them. There’s also a pop-up spoiler when the car hits high speed, and perhaps most notably, there’s no rear window!

On the inside, the interior of the Type 01 is incredibly minimalistic. There’s a large central spine that runs from the front to the rear (so it’s strictly a four-door), and there’s a small infotainment screen to manage the climate controls. There’s a large digital dial screen that’s touch-sensitive, and the steering wheel is modern and comes with buttons to control the dial screen. There’s a sound bar that runs along the length of the windscreen, with speakers built into the seat headrests.

A car of this size needs a lot of power, so it’s no surprise it comes equipped with three electric motors - one at the front and two at the rear. The three combine to produce 1,030hp and 1,365Nm, with a claimed 0-60 time of 4 seconds. That may seem slow for a car with so much power, but then again, it does weigh around 2.7 tonnes!

We don’t have an official price yet, but don’t be surprised to find it any cheaper than £120,000! So do you think it’s worth it? Let us know in the comments!

Chapters
00:00 Jaguar Type 00 First Impressions: Bold EV Redesign Reveal
01:57 Exterior Design & Concept Styling Breakdown
06:13 Electric Battery, Range & Fast Charging Specs
07:06 Futuristic Interior & Dashboard Tech Walkthrough
09:40 Rear Seat Comfort, Legroom & Passenger Experience
11:03 Boot Space, Trunk Capacity & Practicality
11:47 Performance, Horsepower and Weight
12:32 Ride Quality, Chassis & Suspension Tuning
13:41 The "Impossible Panel": Engineering Secret Explained
15:01 Final Verdict: Is the Type 01 A Success?

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BMW has solved the MAJOR problem with new cars! ????

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:20:26 +0000

BMW has solved the MAJOR problem with new cars! ????

Lambo Miura v Countach v Diablo v Murcielago v Aventador v Revuelto DRAG RACE

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:20:26 +0000

Every Lamborghini V12… In ONE video!

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This is the ultimate Lamborghini showdown!

We’ve got our hands on every Lamborghini powered by a V12, and they’re all going head-to-head in a drag race to see how Lamborghini has evolved over the years!

So let’s see how they all compare…

Lamborghini Miura P400 SV: 3.9-litre NA V12, 385hp & 400Nm, 5-speed manual, RWD, 1,293kg

Lamborghini Countach 5000S: 4.8-litre NA V12, 375hp & 410Nm, 5-speed manual, RWD, 1,480kg

Lamborghini Diablo: 5.7-litre NA V12, 492hp & 580Nm, 5-speed manual, RWD & 1,576kg

Lamborghini Murcielago LP640: 6.5-litre NA V12, 640hp & 660Nm, AWD & 1,765kg

Lamborghini Aventador S: 6.5-litre NA V12, 740hp & 690Nm, 7-speed auto, AWD & 1,675kg

Lamborghini Revuelto: 6.5-litre NA V12 & 3 motors, 1,015hp & 1,062Nm, 8-speed auto, AWD & 1,890kg

So will the all-new Revuelto walk it? There’s only one way to find out for sure… LET’S RACE!

We want to say a HUGE thank you to the owners of these stunning Lamborghinis. Please check out their accounts and businesses below:

- Lamborghini Miura - https://www.instagram.com/winchesterautobarn - https://winchesterautobarn.com/
- Lamborghini Countach - https://www.instagram.com/aston15824
- Lamborghini Diablo - https://www.instagram.com/optieventsuk/ - The Opti x Exotic Tour 2027
- Lamborghini Murcielago - https://www.instagram.com/chameleoncarz/ - https://chameleoncarz.com/
- Lamborghini Aventador - https://www.instagram.com/typhoontalks - @TYPHOONTALKS1
- Lamborghini Revuelto - https://www.instagram.com/seanysgarage
- https://www.instagram.com/inthefastlayn/
- https://www.velocity-club.co.uk/

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Tuned BMW 435D vs BMW M4 Competition!

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:20:26 +0000

Tuned BMW 435D vs BMW M4 Competition!

Which V12 Lamborghini sounds the best? ????

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:20:26 +0000

Which V12 Lamborghini sounds the best? ????

Is the debate finally over?

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:15:25 +0000

Is the debate finally over?

New 3 Series revealed! Did BMW just fix EVERYTHING?

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:15:25 +0000

Is the new BMW 3 Series an absolute game-changer?!

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Meet the all-new BMW 3 Series!

Mat's flown over to Germany for his chance to get hands-on with the new 3 Series and all-electric BMW i3.

So the question is, just how different is the all-electric i3 compared to the petrol-powered 3 Series? And if you’re in the market for one of these newly released exports, which should you go for? Let’s take a closer look…

From the outside, the two versions look almost identical. Up front, both cars have the Neue Klasse-inspired front end, which features a kidney grille design flanked on either side by thin headlights. In M350 guise, there are optional yellow DRLs as well, coupled with a sportier lower bumper. Both cars look almost identical from the side, while around the back, the M350 comes with a small bootleg spoiler, a fake diffuser, and a set of quad tailpipes - and they’re all real!

However, while the two cars may look the same, under the skin they’re totally different! The i3 was built on an all-new dedicated platform; the petrol-powered 3 Series’s chassis is based on that of the previous iteration.

The similarities also continue on the inside. Both cars have the same large infotainment screen in the centre of the dash, which comes with BMW’s latest infotainment system. There are soft-touch, high-quality materials throughout the cabin, and the M350 edition we have here comes with a sports steering wheel and sports seats. Both the i3 and 3 Series also have BMW’s all-new Panoramic Vision system, with stats stretching across the length of the windscreen. There’s also the option to add a head-up display, but given all the stats you need are in the Panoramic Vision system, you probably don’t need it.

In terms of the 3 Series, the entry-level car that we’ll see in the UK is fitted with the 320 engine - a 2-litre turbocharged petrol engine with 211hp and 330Nm. The range-topping M350 comes with the B58 engine - a 3-litre turbocharged straight-six with an incredible 443hp and 580Nm! That’s 50hp more than the previous edition! There will also be a plug-in hybrid car in the future, and BMW has confirmed there’ll be no diesel!

As for the i3, the entry-level will feature a single motor that produces 170hp and 250Nm. There are other iterations throughout the range, with the top-line model being the i3 50 xDrive - a dual-motor, AWD edition that generates 469hp and 645Nm!

The new BMW 3 Series starts from £44,975, with the price rising to £66,785 for the M350. So is it worth it? And more importantly, would you choose the i3 over the 3 Series? Let us know in the comments!

Can a CHEAP Toyota Pick-Up beat an £80k SUV OFF-ROAD?

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:15:25 +0000

Does Toyota create the best off-roaders?

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It’s time for a Toyota off-road head-to-head!

We’ve got our hands on the all-new Toyota Hilux, and it’s going up against the Toyota Land Cruiser in a series of off-road challenges!

The question is, which of these off-road legends will perform the best? Let’s take a closer look at the stats…

Starting with the Toyota Hilux, it’s powered by a 2.8-litre 4-cylinder diesel which produces 204hp and 500Nm. It has a locking rear differential, low- and high-range modes, as well as multi-terrain driving options. It weighs in at least 2,175kg.

As for the Land Cruiser, it’s also powered by a 2.8-litre 4-cylinder, and the power output is (unsurprisingly) identical, coming in at 204hp and 500Nm. However, while it may have off-road tech and features like the Hilux, not only is it heavier (at 2,335kg), but it’s also only on road tyres!

So, will it be a clean sweep for the Hilux given the tyre choice? Let us know which you'd choose in the comments!

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Anyone else getting old-school Top Gear vibes?

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:15:25 +0000

Anyone else getting old-school Top Gear vibes?

Could you park better? ????

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:10:25 +0000

Could you park better? ????

Red Bull RB7 F1 car vs Bugatti Chiron ????????

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:10:25 +0000

Red Bull RB7 F1 car vs Bugatti Chiron ????????

Does Size Matter? Lexus LFA v Dodge Viper: DRAG RACE

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:10:25 +0000

Two incredible V10s are about to go head-to-head!

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Who’s ready for an American vs Japan showdown?!

We’ve got our hands on a 4th generation Dodge Viper ACR, and it’s lining up against the legendary Lexus LFA!

The question is, which V10 will make it to the finish line first? Let’s take a closer look at the stats…

First up we have the Dodge Viper ACR. It’s powered by an 8.4-litre naturally aspirated V10 which produces 608hp and 760Nm. However, it’s had a slight tune applied to it, meaning the output is more likely to be around 650hp and 800Nm! All of this power is sent to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual, and it tips the scales at 1,533kg. As of today, it’s valued at around £130,000.

Next up, we have the Lexus LFA. It’s powered by a 4.8-litre naturally aspirated V10, and this creates 560hp and 480Nm. Power is sent to the rear wheels only via a 6-speed auto gearbox, and the car tips the scales at 1,480kg. As new, it cost around £336,000, but as of today, it’s valued at around £750,000.

The question is, which of these legendary V10s would you choose? Let us know in the comments!

Thanks to https://www.instagram.com/dkengineering/ for helping us to set up this race!

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Audi! What is this?! ????

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:10:25 +0000

Audi! What is this?! ????

New Bentley Torcal: have they gone TOO far?

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 10:15:23 +0000

Bentley has gone ELECTRIC!

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Meet the all-new Bentley Torcal!

It’s an all-new luxurious SUV, and it’s Bentley’s first all-electric production car!

The question is, will anyone be tempted to pick an all-electric SUV over the class-leading Bentayga? Let’s take a closer look…

In terms of the exterior design, it has incredible presence on the road thanks to its huge illuminated grille! What’s more, it’s been designed in a way which allows it to be illuminated while the car is actually moving! It’s flanked either side by thin DRLs, and underneath there are huge vents in the lower bumper to help cool the battery. Along the side it has a sharp, angular design, with the sills contrasting the colour of the body panels. There’s a sloping roof line, muscular and wide wheel arches, and each door comes with proper, traditional door handles. Around the back, it’s a much smoother affair, with protruding rear lights and a curved design effect across the rear end. It looks like a really stylish bit of kit!

On the inside, the Bentley offers a great mix of old school luxury with modern technology. In terms of the latter, there’s a large, high definition digital dial screen, coupled with a large curved infotainment screen that is crisp and sharp. However, when it comes to old-school luxury, you’ll find loads of physical buttons that are made of metal, and there’s a host of high-quality materials throughout, with merino wool, leather and aluminium found throughout. There’s even the option to add wood veneer should you wish! The drive mode selector in the centre console is illuminated, and the steering wheel stalks have been replaced with large pods for drive selector, window wipers and lights.

The Torcal is powered by two electric motors to deliver 888hp and 1,350Nm. This is enough to propel the Torcal to 60mph in 2.9 seconds, and allows it a top speed of 162mph. It has a 113kWh battery, and a claimed range of 600km. It weighs in at a hefty 2,795kg, making it the heaviest Bentley ever. But given the 888hp, it’s also the most powerful Bentley ever!

The Torcal will start at around £170,000, but once a number of options have been added, you can expect the average customer to spend north of £200,000! The question is, would you choose the Torcal and the huge illuminated grille over a Bentayga? Let us know in the comments!

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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:56 Sounds Of The Torcal
00:54 Cool Features
03:49 Design
07:19 Interior
11:06 The Woodstore
13:59 Interior Continued
15:35 Leather Production
16:48 Boot
18:23 Production
19:21 Stats
20:29 Conclusion

NEW 639hp Audi RS5 vs 530hp BMW M3 Competition! ????

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 10:15:22 +0000

NEW 639hp Audi RS5 vs 530hp BMW M3 Competition! ????

How many boxes can you fit in a Skoda?

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 10:15:22 +0000

How many boxes can you fit in a Skoda?

Audi RS5 V8 v V6 v Hybrid: DRAG RACE

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 10:15:22 +0000

Has the Audi RS5 got WORSE?!

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It’s time for an Audi RS5 head-to-head!

We’ve brought the three generations of RS5 together, and we’re going to see just how this high-powered RS has evolved over the years.

The new RS5 is the first to come with hybrid technology - but will it prove to be a disadvantage? Let’s take a closer look at the stats…

The first RS5 was released in 2010, and it’s powered by a 4.2-litre naturally aspirated V8. This produces 450hp and 430Nm, with this power sent to all four wheels via a 7-speed automatic gearbox. It tips the scales at 1,725kg, and as of today, it’s worth around £20,000.

The second-generation RS5 was first unveiled in 2017. It swapped the V8 for a 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6, and this produces 450hp and 600Nm. This power is sent to all four wheels via an 8-speed gearbox, and it’s the lightest of the three cars here, at 1,695kg. As of 2026, it’s worth around £70,000.

Then we come to the all-new RS5. As with the second generation, it comes with a 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6. However, this is accompanied by an electric motor, and they combine to create 639hp and 825Nm! This power is sent to all four wheels via an 8-speed auto gearbox, and it’s by far the heaviest car here, at 2,355kg! Given it’s brand new, it has a cost of around £97,000.

So has the RS5 gone backwards with the inclusion of hybrid tech? Or will it easily roll past its predecessors? There’s only one way to find out for sure… LET’S RACE!

Thanks to everyone who helped us set up this race:
- First generation RS5: https://www.instagram.com/blackmountmarketing/
- First generation RS5: https://www.blackmountmarketing.com/
- Second generation RS5: https://www.instagram.com/stayslickwithkit/