Graham Courtney
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Why the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio is underrated
The Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio offers performance, style and everyday usability, yet remains a rare sight on UK roads. Here’s why it deserves more attention.
Published: Wednesday 10th June 2026
The Urban Automotive approach to modern luxury car customisation
From carbon-fibre craftsmanship to collaborative customisation, Urban Automotive reimagines luxury cars the right way
Published: Monday 9th February 2026
The legendary Mercedes-AMG SL 55 gets a reboot
The new Mercedes-AMG SL 55 4MATIC is a fitting tribute to the original SL glory years
Published: Tuesday 21st February 2023
The Audi e-tron GT: an EV with personality
Electric vehicles may be the future, but that doesn’t mean they’re all exciting. Fortunately, Audi’s e-tron GT gives us plenty to get on board with
Published: Monday 21st March 2022
This is the fastest Bentley ever. Buckle up!
Bentley is always happy to remind us that luxury doesn’t have to come at the sacrifice of speed. Introducing the new Bentley Continental GT Speed – the fastest Bentley yet…
Published: Monday 28th June 2021
Jaguar’s new F-TYPE P300 proves small is beautiful
In 2021, a growling V8 may seem a little gauche for some. Just as well Jaguar has the perfectly formed solution
Published: Wednesday 14th April 2021
The Bentley Blower – 90 years young
Bentley has unveiled a brand new Bentley Blower – the first one fresh from the factory in 90 years – and serves as the prototype for the Blower Continuation Series
Published: Thursday 10th December 2020
The new MINI Electric: British. Racing. Green.
As the electric car revolution continues, MINI is the latest of the big brands to go high voltage. Graham Courtney gets behind the wheel to see if the future is bright – and green
Published: Tuesday 30th June 2020
When it comes to the new Mercedes GLS, size is everything
The latest SUV from Mercedes is a whole lot of SUV, says Graham Courtney. But that’s no bad thing if you're prepared for it…
Published: Tuesday 12th May 2020
The Volvo XC90 T8: the perfect family holdall
One week before lockdown, Graham Courtney managed one last family getaway – and had just the car for the job: the new seven-seat Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
Published: Monday 6th April 2020
Five of the best motorbikes of 2020
Dreaming of the open road? Riding for the sake of riding? Us, too. Here’s our pick of five best motorbikes on the market for when self-isolation is no longer restricted to your home
Published: Monday 30th March 2020
The top ten car launches of 2020 so far
From a 1,233bhp hybrid hypercar to Fiat's new electric city commuter, we round up the best new cars of 2020
Published: Wednesday 25th March 2020
The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé is more than just a number
We get behind the wheel of the brand new BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé. Yes, it might be one of many – but that doesn’t mean it’s any less accomplished
Published: Monday 23rd March 2020
The new Cooper S – it's a Mini marvel
The MINI Cooper S has always offered a heady combination for drivers – plenty of poke and excellent handling. Yet it’s still come a long way in the last 60 years, says life-long fan Graham Courtney
Published: Thursday 6th February 2020
The Alpine A110S is the best car to come out of France for years. Allez-y!
Civilised, stylish and full of fun, the new Alpine A110S isn’t just a cool car – it’s a stone-cold classic, says Graham Courtney
Published: Wednesday 25th December 2019
The Bentley Mulsanne Speed: chauffeurs need not apply
The Bentley Mulsanne was already one of the best cars to be driven in. With the Speed version, you'll want to get behind the wheel, too
Published: Monday 25th November 2019
The 10 best electric cars on the road
The tug of war between fossil fuel motors and their electric counterparts continues apace, but is it finally time to make the switch? Graham Courtney looks at the best options
Published: Monday 11th November 2019
The best new cars of 2019
Geneva is renowned as a key occasion in the motor show calendar, and the 89th edition was no different. Graham Courtney selects the most remarkable releases at this year’s event
Published: Friday 27th September 2019
Jaguar's XF Sportbrake is the consummate all-rounder – even with a diesel under the hood
The diesel engine may not be in vogue, but when it's Jaguar's 3.0-litre powerplant married with its accomplished Sportbrake, that's a hard combination to turn down
Published: Friday 13th September 2019
The Maserati Levante has found its sweet spot
A new 3.0-litre V6 petrol powerplant has been added to Maserati’s best-selling SUV range – and it’s the perfect combination of power and economy