Michael Golson
Articles by Michael Golson

Rivian Is Coming To The UK - Here’s Why You Should Care
Rivian is finally heading to the UK and its smaller R2 and R3 models could make the American EV brand well worth watching...

Hot Hatches Aren’t Cheap Anymore - And That’s A Problem
The hot hatch was once the affordable way into serious performance, but with prices now pushing well beyond £40,000, has the formula lost its way?

Great Performance Cars That Were Killed Off Too Soon
Some performance cars are replaced by something better. Others disappear completely, leaving a hole that still hasn’t been filled...

The Cars Gran Turismo Helped Turn Into Icons
Gran Turismo introduced millions of players to cars they might never have encountered otherwise, helping turn these models into enthusiast icons...

MINI Gives Its Hottest Hatch A Rally-Inspired Makeover
MINI has launched a new range of motorsport-inspired accessories to make the three-door JCW look even more aggressive...

8 Brilliant Cars That Lived In Their Sibling’s Shadow
Eight brilliant cars that deserved more attention, but were destined to live in the shadow of their more famous siblings...

The Cars We Appreciate Far More Today
These once-divisive cars have become far more appealing with time, proving that some designs simply need a few years to be appreciated...

New Vauxhall Corsa GSE Offers More Pace For Less Money
Vauxhall’s first hot Corsa in eight years promises serious performance, retro-inspired details and a grant-assisted £32,995 price.

The US Government Sold This Engine-Less Nissan Racer For $22,900
The full-size Nissan NPT-90 display roller looks like a fearsome 1990s GTP racer - but beneath the bodywork it has no engine, gearbox or working mechanicals.

The Seven Best Coupes Of The Last 25 Years
From V10-powered supercars to compact rear-wheel-drive bruisers - these are seven of the finest coupes built since 2001...

10 Sports Saloons That Proved Four Doors Could Be Fun
From homologation specials to V8-powered super-saloons, these are ten of the greatest four-door performance cars ever made...

One Of The Wildest Hot Hatches Ever Is Bowing Out
The 415bhp Mercedes-AMG A45 S is bowing out with a £68k Final Edition, marking the end of another long-running hot hatch

Six Factory Alloy Wheels We’ll Never Stop Loving
From Alfa Romeo teledials to Porsche Fuchs, these iconic designs prove the right alloys can define an entire car.

10 Times The Estate Looked Better Than The Saloon
From elegant Italian Sportwagons to enormous Swedish load-luggers, these practical heroes prove a bigger boot can improve more than just luggage space

The Smart Fortwo Is Finally Making A Comeback
The all-electric Smart #2 is being subjected to potholes, kerb strikes and emergency lane changes ahead of its Paris Motor Show debut in October