JAGUAR's fast-charging ICE COOL I-PACE
Jaguar’s all-electric I-PACE will deliver both rapid charging and rapid performance when it goes on sale on 1 March. Using a DC 100kW charger, it is capable of charging from zero to 80 per cent charge in 45 minutes, and with sports car performance and SUV practicality, the I-PACE will be the perfect every day car – whether on the…..
ŠKODA YETI & SUPERB scoop top Diesel Used Car awards
The ŠKODA Yeti and second-generation Superb are continuing to bring home the silverware – proving that great new ŠKODAs make fantastic used ones. The multi-award-winning models have just been named as winners once again in the annual Diesel Car Used Car Top 50 awards - taking the Best Used Compact SUV and Best Used Estate titles……..
Review: 2018 Volvo V90 Cross Country
The V90 Cross Country replaces the XC70 in the Volvo line up now that the XC title is saved for their SUVs. So where does this V90CC fit in?
Well it's a more rugged off-road version of the V90, with a raised ride height and wider
LAND ROVER launches DEFENDER V8 EDITION to celebrate 70th Anniversary
Who didn't see this one coming? Land Rover today have announced a limited-edition high-performance version of the iconic Defender, with up to 150 V8-powered examples re-engineered to celebrate the Land Rover marque’s 70th anniversary in 2018…..
REVEALED: Mercedes Campervan concepts based on the X-CLASS
The Mercedes-Benz booth at the 2018 Caravan, Motor, Touristik (CMT) show sees the debut of their first camper van concepts based on the X-Class. Despite its compact size, the demountable cabin from bodybuilder Tischer offers a comfortable sleeping system in an alcove that's 150cm wide and headroom of almost two metres. Included is a kitchen with a 3-burner gas stove and three cosy seats……
New CITROËN C4 CACTUS now available from £17,265
Citroën's new C4 Cactus features a host of exterior and interior styling, engineering, technology and connectivity updates. There are two core trim levels to choose from – Feel and Flair – plus, for a limited time only, the availability of a Feel Edition model with a PureTech 82 petrol engine. Pricing for the new C-segment hatchback starts from just £17,265 OTR……
KIA starts NEW YEAR with SUV event
Kia Motors (UK) Ltd. is holding its SUV event for the second year in-a-row at dealerships across the country. The event, running until the end of January, will see all SUVs purchased in January 2018 and registered by 31 March 2018 receive Kia Care-3, a convenient service package free of charge…..
Review: 2017 Mercedes-Benz - A Touch of 'X-Class'…
It’s been a long time coming, some would say, but Mercedes-Benz have finally entered the hotly contested pick-up market with their brand new X-Class. Before I go on, let’s get rid of the elephant in the room; yes, Mercedes-Benz have partnered up with ……..
The G-Wagen gets a new interior...
It's an off-road legend, and since 1979 more than 300,000 examples of it have allowed their owners to experience adventures that would have been unachievable with any other vehicle, say Mercedes-Benz…
Introducing the new 2019 JEEP CHEROKEE
Here's a sneak preview of what the new Jeep Cherokee will look like.
I'm told that additional images along with more vehicle information will be available January 16, 2018 during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, so watch this space...
Review: 2017 Kia Stonic - First Edition
The Stonic is Kia’s first entry into the B-Segment small SUV market, and they describe it as an exciting, sporty, confident and smart new model, priced from £16,295. Although slightly bigger in physical dimensions, the Stonic is based on
Review: 2017 Subaru Outback
Ask someone who lives in a city to name a 4x4, and they’ll probably say Range Rover, G-Wagen or something equally Chelsea tractor-esque. Ask the same question to country folk, and you’ll probably get a much more varied answer with Subaru being……
Flash Drive: 2017 Jaguar XJR
As soon as I noticed that JLR had an XJR on their list of cars at this years (2017) SMMT Test Day at Millbrook I began frothing at the mouth. There was no way that I was going to leave Millbrook without driving this car, not only was it the 548bhp fire breathing monster version, but …..
Flash Drive: 2017 Aston Martin V12 Vantage S - 7 Speed Manual
Before I begin to moan, let me first say that the V12 Vantage is a beautiful car, it’s a fast car and it’s an inspirational car, but it was an absolute pain to drive! Let me qualify myself here. For a while there was criticism that Aston’s most driver-focussed production Vantage was only …..
Flash Drive: Mitsubishi Starion
Every so often manufactures bring along a couple of their heritage cars to SMMT Test Days, museum pieces if you like, and this year it was the turn of one of my 80s pin-up cars, the Mitsubishi Starion, 2ltr, single turbo, wide body. This, dear reader, is the car I was …..
VAUXHALL reveals (their) ultimate SUV...
Following the successful launch of the all-new Grandland X SUV at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show, Vauxhall has introduced a new top-of-the-range variant to the line-up. The new Ultimate trim level, which is also available on the popular Mokka X and Crossland X models, has a high level of equipment as standard and debuts
Flash Drive: 2017 Lexus LC500
I'm driving a totally different Lexus, their LC500. If I'm being honest, apart from the odd advert on telly its launch passed me by, mainly because it’s not an off-roader. However, Muddy Madam was instantly hooked by its sporty looks, and ……..
Flash Drive: 2017 Maserati Levante
Driving slowly around the many obstacles the Levante felt tight and secure. Without a traditional low ratio gearbox, my escort for the drive encouraged me to constantly use the foot-brake to keep our speed down during the long, steep descents. Inevitably we began to ………
Flash Drive: 2017 Nissan Qashqai dci 110 Tekna+
For 2017 Nissan have given the Qashqai a facelift that they’re hoping will fight off the likes of the SEAT Ateca and Peugeot 3008. Of course in the flagship Tekna+ there's more to it than just that; the Qashqai comes loaded up with ……
Prices announced for the JEEP COMPASS
The new vehicle represents a key addition to the Jeep line-up, allowing the brand to tackle the important and growing compact SUV segment, that is expected to grow by almost 20 percent to 7.5 million in 2020. In Europe alone, this segment amounts to more than 1.6 million and is expected to achieve more than two million units by 2020.