Latest car reviews by Mario Christou
BYD Dolphin Surf
6/10
Jaecoo 7
6/10
Audi Q5 Sportback
7/10
Hyundai Ioniq 9
8/10
Audi SQ5
7/10
Audi SQ5 Sportback
7/10
Articles by Mario Christou
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The best family cars for every budget6th Aug 2025Family cars come in all shapes and sizes these days, and picking between a sensible saloon or high-riding SUV can leave you scratching... -
Xiaomi’s SU7 Ultra is the 1500hp electric super-saloon that breaks records without breaking the bank30th Jul 2025The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra is a 1500hp Chinese hyper-saloon. Its performance is hugely impressive and it offers great value for money, but does... -
Does the Land Rover Defender Trophy live up to its name?23rd Jul 2025Senior reviews writer Mario Christou spent a day testing the new Land Rover Defender Trophy in its natural habitat to find out if it’s... -
Opinion: a day of high-performance EVs has me feeling good about the future of sports cars16th Jul 2025Senior reviews writer, life-long petrolhead and V8 engine enthusiast Mario Christou spent some seat time in high-performance EVs at this... -
BYD Dolphin vs Vauxhall Corsa Electric: why this Chinese electric car is a game-changer19th Jun 2025The BYD Dolphin offers excellent levels of tech and space for the price of a small hatchback. Carwow’s senior reviews writer Mario... -
Why the Koenigsegg CC850 is the world’s greatest hypercar16th Jun 2025With over a thousand horsepower, lashings of carbon fibre and drop-dead gorgeous styling, the Koenigsegg CC850 is one of the most... -
Silence S04 driven: Is this tiny Nissan all the car you’ll ever need?12th Jun 2025Roads are more congested than ever, car prices are sky-high and microcars can often feel barren. Is the Silence S04 the solution; big-car... -
Opinion: The BYD Dolphin Surf is here to shake up the small EV market11th Jun 2025Senior reviews writer Mario Christou gets behind the wheel of the BYD Dolphin Surf at the UK launch event in London, and it makes a... -
Is the Renault Rafale a bona-fide BMW, Volvo and Tesla alternative?1st Jun 2025There’s no denying that the Rafale is Renault’s most attention-grabbing product, but does it have the substance to back up its style in... -
Which of these Tesla Model Y alternatives should you choose?30th May 2025They’re almost identical under the skin, but the Peugeot E-3008 and E-5008 each bring a distinct flavour to the electric SUV game. Senior... -
C’est magnifique: seven reasons why you need to visit Peugeot’s historic archives27th May 2025Senior reviews writer Mario Christou takes a trip around two of Peugeot’s archive sites, and he thinks that you should too -
Van Speed Limits in the UK20th May 2025Have you ever considered the driving law differences concerning vans and cars? A lot of people haven’t, so we’ve put together this guide... -
Volkswagen ID5 driven: Tesla alternative or a case of style over substance?9th May 2025Our senior reviews writer has spent some time behind the wheel of the Volkswagen ID5. It’s stylish, practical and efficient, but is that... -
Nissan Skyline (R32/R33/R34) Review & Buying Guide (1989-2002)2nd May 2025The Nissan Skyline of the 1990s is part of almost every car enthusiast’s life thanks to its movie and video game fame. Here’s what to... -
Opinion: why this 40-year-old hatchback is better than a new sports car1st May 2025Simple, unrefined and without a touchscreen in sight, the AE86 Toyota Corolla is about as far removed from a modern sports car as...