The Kia Xceed is the vehicle you end up with after you adorn your normal Ceed with some chunky black bumpers and wheel arch protectors, raised suspension and a sprinkling of style.

Although it’s built to rival the likes of the Hyundai Santa Fe and the Skoda Kodiaq, it’s also of course their not-so-distant cousin.

The new Q7 is slightly narrower and shorter than its predecessor, and weighs in at 325kg less than the original, so it should be cheaper to run and better to drive. And yes, it also shares VW Group's MLB platform with the Bentayga, Cayenne, Touareg, and even the Lamborghini Urus, so it’s in good company.

Now in its fourth-generation, the all-new Nissan X-Trail has a muscular and modern design that’s brimming with sound practical features and advanced technology.

I bought a set of five Toyota Land Cruiser Colorado rims and centre caps off Facebook Marketplace for a bargain price of….

Amusingly, midweek during my loan, Dacia announced to the world their latest Duster, which made me smile.  However, that isn’t released until later this year, so this model - Dacia Duster Journey TCe 150 Auto 4x2 EDC - is still quite relevant.

Now in its fourth generation the Fabia has sharper styling, modern onboard tech and more safety kit…

A little while ago I was invited down to Volkswagen’s head office in Milton Keynes for their VW Club Member's Day. Invitations were sent out to Volkswagen employees, VW club members and anyone from the press, especially those who either owned a Volkswagen or currently had a VW press vehicle on loan.

Having spent a fun week living with its smaller sibling, the ZS, I fancied getting my hands on the facelift HS. And why not, with a starting of around £24,000, the HS is one of the cheapest SUVs in the mid-size SUV sector…

I was invited to Tixover quarry near Stamford, on a very wet and miserable day, to drive the IVECO X-WAY 8x4 wagon. Parked up were a fleet of around four X-WAY 8x4 in ‘Off-Road’ form; despite the weather it was going to be a good day….

If you want the 4x4 version, which is available only in 5.5 or 7.0-tonne gross vehicle weight, then you will have to have passed your driving test before 1 January 1997 , or upgraded it to a Category C1 licence. Fortunately, because I’m old…

Based on the fifth-generation VW Caddy Cargo van, the Caddy California Maxi is a versatile and practical addition to Volkswagen's lineup of camper vans. With its compact dimensions and functional design, it caters to both…

The second generation Amarok has taken its time getting to us, but it’s finally here, with the help of Ford, of course. You can’t blame them, because of the

The last time I borrowed a Rexton was back in 2021, and I remember enjoying it, despite what all the mainstream car magazines said at the time. Don’t get me wrong, they all appreciated its…

Updated for 2024, the big G80 is the first big 4-door saloon that I’ve driven in a long time, and it reminded me of how much I love big 4-door executive cruisers.

When I was invited to Twisted Automotive to have a drive in their reimagined Jimny, I was quite excited to find out what they’d done to it…

By now we all know what the MINI is, and the Countryman moniker offers a good combination of space, style and AWD.  So, what extra pizazz does the Untamed edition give us?…

I don’t think it would presumptuous of me to assume that everyone reading this will know what the Toyota Hilux is, after all, it’s been with us for over 50 years, and in that time has gained an enviable reputation for both ruggedness and reliability.

So what’s with the GR Sport moniker?

Sometimes you come across a company you that haven’t seen or heard of before, and instinctively think they're new. Then you find out that not only are they the third most valuable car company in the world, and…

I booked the Ateca 1.5 EcoTSI SE Technology 150PS 7-speed DSG knowing I had a six hour round trip to Bedfordshire, which I usually save for larger and more luxurious motors, but in my experience the Ateca always punches above its weight for long drives….