Renault 5 E-Tech 2026 long-term review – third report September 28, 2026 It happened again yesterday. Twice now, while navigating the Surrey suburbs, I’ve had a cheery wave from a fellow Renault 5 driver heading in the opposite direction. This kind of car-based camaraderie was the norm when I drove an original Mini, and I know folk with classic Land Rovers do the same. I’ve never experienced [...]
Audi A6 Avant E-Tron review: electric estate leads the space race September 28, 2026 The Audi A6 Avant E-Tron has a lot to unpack. Literally, because we have just taken it on a camping trip and filled its 502-litre boot to the brim. And figuratively, because this electric estate is chock-full of clever technology. The E-Tron’s ‘numerous technological advances’ range from the ingenious (a foot-operated boot release with its [...]
Josh O’Connor shines in Golden Boy, a boxing epic at the Almeida September 28, 2026 Golden Boy | Almeida | ★★★★★ Boxing – and fighting more generally – has always made for thrilling pop culture. Raging Bull, Rocky, The Fighter, The Wrestler, The Smashing Machine: there is something inherently dramatic about stepping into the ring: two people, cordoned off from the world, engaged in a violent battle of wills. One [...]
Two countries, one holiday: Turkey’s glitzy Bodrum and Greece’s unbuttoned Kos September 25, 2026 Just a short ferry ride apart, Turkey’s Bodrum and Greece’s Kos make for an easy two-for-one trip. By Nicole Trilivas Two countries in one weekend. This kind of travelmaxxing can sound like overkill (or straight-up exhausting), but it’s reassuringly easy to pair Turkey’s internationally famous Bodrum with the more laid-back, summer-lazy Greek island of Kos. [...]
This New York hotel is the antidote to Manhattan’s chaos September 25, 2026 New York hotel The Langham brings understated luxury and a sense of calm to the city famously designed as a playground There’s nothing subtle about Midtown Manhattan. This is the epicentre of the New York we all know from the movies, even if you’ve never set foot in the US. There are honking cabs, street [...]
Barbados holidays: The quieter side of the island, with true local charm September 25, 2026 For years travellers have flocked to the pristine West Coast of Barbados – but could the South Side of the island offer a different perspective? Yes, essentially: those hoping to experience authentic Bajan culture as well as stay in luxury accommodation now have a variety of options on this lesser-explored part of the island. I [...]
Could autumn in the Alps beat the winter ski season? September 25, 2026 With the summer sun fading and the ski season a while off it feels like a funny time to be talking about the Alps. However, don’t discount a shoulder season trip to the mountains, which is just as special as a full blown winter one. Just a couple of hours’ drive from Zurich, the Swiss [...]
Six new SUVs that justify their price tag September 25, 2026 From a £27k Ford to a premium BMW, these six SUVs all make a genuine case for their price, wherever you’re spending. Not every expensive car is worth the money. Not every cheap one is a bargain either. The new-car market has got harder to read this year, Chinese brands are undercutting on price, EVs [...]
Leapmotor B03X: The Small Electric SUV That Makes Sense for London September 23, 2026 Leapmotor is aiming at the UK’s increasingly crowded small electric SUV market with the new B03X. With a roomy cabin, generous standard equipment and a £26,995 price tag, can this Chinese newcomer give established rivals a run for their money? If you’re looking for a compact electric SUV, choice is no longer the issue. From [...]
First look: Quaglino’s rebirths ‘90s golden era with epic revamp September 22, 2026 City AM was first to experience the new look Quaglino’s, the legendary St James restaurant where the late Queen celebrated her Coronation, which has been revamped ahead of its hundredth birthday How about a chocolate cigar, or even a chocolate ashtray? These are two of the unusual desserts available at the newly revamped Quaglino’s. They [...]