Automation Flirds

Citroen e C4X 2024 long-term test.
The Citroën -C4 X is a hard car to classify, even when you've spent a bit of time with one, as I have since ours arrived on the long-term test fleet.

The EV sits intriguingly within the increasingly blurred lines that separate different car categories, riding slightly higher than a traditional saloon but not quite by enough that you could call it an SUV. Coupé-SUV hatchback?

. Bentley says it will be a fully electric automaker by 2030. But before the luxury brand transitions to battery power fully, the Mulliner Batur helps send the iconic W12 engine off in style. With 710 horsepower from that twin-turbocharged engine, the Batur is the most powerful Bentley ever.

Bentley says it will be a fully electric automaker by 2030. the Mulliner Batur helps send the iconic W12 engine off in style. With 710 horsepower from that twin-turbocharged engine.

Cupra Leon
The V1 is also offered with a 1.5-litre mild-hybrid eTSI, again with 148bhp, but with a seven-speed DSG automatic. A third V1 engine comes in the form of a 187bhp 2.0-litre mild-hybrid petrol with a DSG ‘box.

SSC Tuatara
Although initially cloaked in controversy, SSC did manage to hit 282.9 miles per hour with its Tuatara hypercar, breaking a world record. But not only is the Tuatara one of the fastest vehicles on the planet, it’s also one of the priciest.

Callum Vanquish VC25
naturally-aspirated six-litre V12 with 580bhp (60bhp up on the old Vanquish S), plus a custom exhaust system. Power will be sent through a six-speed manual transmission to the rear wheels.

Volkswagen
T-Cross stand out in this tough and crowded segment, the new car gets new front bumper and restyled fog lights, plus fresh LED headlights with VW’s matrix ‘IQ.Light’ technology. The rear also gets a new light signature, cross hatched rear bumper trim and repositioned rear reflectors.

Peugeot 508
On the standard 508, new 18-inch alloys wheels have been fitted too, and the tail-lights have been restyled with a claw-like design. Subtle tweaks – including a new Peugeot script at the back, which replaces the previous lion badge – lift the exterior, but the updated 508 is familiar.

The 2023 Audi A5 offers everything you’d want in a performance-oriented luxury small car. From powerful engine options and athletic handling to an elegant interior and smooth ride, the A5 is a well-rounded package that showcases the brand’s penchant for refined sportiness.

The 2023 Lexus LC is a stylish, refined and luxurious vehicle with gobs of presence. It offers two vivacious powertrains (including a hybrid option), athletic handling, a supple ride and a high-end interior. Notable flaws include a finicky infotainment system and cramped rear row.

New Genesis G90 luxury saloon
Externally, the G90 carries the trademark Genesis split headlights, which flank a vast diamond-shaped grille. The clamshell bonnet blends into the upper line of the headlights and the side repeaters, eliminating panel gaps around the front of the car. At the rear, there are echoes of the smaller G80 saloon, but the split light treatment is more dramatic, extending across the full width of the boot lid.