Tim Barnes-Clay is a freelance journalist with more than three decades worth of industry experience under his belt. He test-drives the latest cars and attends new vehicle press launches around the world. The dad-of-three has a postgraduate diploma in broadcast journalism and has been a presenter and producer at ITV. He has also worked as a radio reporter and continues to present videos and record voiceovers.
Toyota has relaunched an old car that went out of production over a decade ago, so how much of an improvement is the new one? Overall, the Toyota Urban Cruiser is practical and comfortable but it’s slow to charge and some of its electric rivals will be more appealing to lease customers.
MG is back with another all-electric SUV – the MG S6 EV - so can this replicate the roaring success of the MG 4 EV? It’s competitive for the class and undercuts some rivals when it comes to price.
Fiat has finally given the petrol 500 the looks of the electric version – but is it enough to save the dwindling sales of this once much-loved cutesy city car? It’s arguably the best-looking urban vehicle on the leasing market but not without its flaws.
Chery is building up its UK SUV inventory with its largest one yet – but is it good enough to displace well-established seven-seaters? Overall, it’s so well-priced that it’s impossible not to consider the Tiggo 9 a bargain.
Jeep’s Compass SUV has been redesigned and relaunched – but can it follow in the footsteps of its successful sibling, the Avenger? Overall, the latest Compass brings big improvements across the board.
Toyota’s Hilux is now a hybrid – but does it add anything to the legendary pick-up truck’s arsenal? In short, the 48V Hybrid powertrain is a must if you’re adventuring off the beaten track.
Citroën's C3 Aircross has been redesigned – offering hybridity and the possibility of seven seats, if you desire – but is it any good? Overall, the C3 Aircross offers great value for money, with few other 7-seat vehicles available at the same leasing price point.
