… MG ZS … The fastest growing segment amongst car buyers these days is the Crossover/SUV, especially the compact and mid-size jobs. They seem to be the ‘family car’ of choice for Mums and Dads with buggies and weans and other such essential paraphernalia. So if ‘new’ auto manufacturing companies […] Read more »
31 Oct: Volvo XC40 T5 AWD
… Volvo XC40 T5 AWD … When Chinese car manufacturer Geely bought Volvo 8 years ago, there were fears that the ethos of the original Swedish based company would become lost. Not so, Volvo is still turning out well-designed, well-built and desirable motor cars. Take the new XC40 compact SUV […] Read more »
17 Oct: Mazda6 Tourer
… Mazda6 Tourer … The Mazda6 sits just under the radar of many of those everyday folk who are looking for premium saloons, but that’s their loss. Instead of sticking to instantly recognisable badges and grilles, prospective buyers should perhaps spend a bit more time looking around before spending money […] Read more »
28 Sep: Vauxhall Combo Life
… Vauxhall Combo Life 1.5TD … Here’s a question. Define the term ‘family car’. What exactly is a ‘family car’? There are so many categories these days that some vehicles fall into not just one or two categories, but three or four, and the poor great British public has to […] Read more »
26 Sep: Jeep Compass
… Jeep Compass 2.0 Multijet-2 4WD … Once upon a time I drove a Jeep Wrangler and a Cherokee across the Rockies. That was the real Rockies. The ones out there in Americaland. It was part of a trip organised by Jeep for a group of motoring journalists and we […] Read more »
12 Sep: Vauxhall Insignia GSi
… Vauxhall Insignia GSi Sports Tourer BiTurbo D 4×4… For the ‘badge-snob’ car buying punters, Vauxhall’s Insignia may well be overlooked as they trek round the Teutonic offerings on various forecourts and the increasingly popular big cat saloons from Castle Bromwich. That is their loss. The Vauxhall Insignia GSi Sports […] Read more »
05 Sep: Dacia Duster 4×4
… Dacia Duster Prestige dCi 110 4×4 … I suppose it was only a matter of time. What was first introduced as a stripped down budget brand has become desirable, and not simply down to its affordable price. As an entry level on/off roader, the Dacia Duster has become very […] Read more »
23 Aug: Audi A7 Sportback
… Audi A7 Sportback Sport Line quattro … The Audi A7 Sportback is an ‘old-school’ GT. That’s not a derogatory term, that’s a compliment. What Audi has done is taken the original concept of a continental grand tourer and updated it. That original definition of a ‘GT’ was quickly adopted […] Read more »
22 Aug: Suzuki Swift Sport
… Suzuki Swift Sport … The Suzuki Swift is one of my favourite superminis. It’s not the most comfortable, and it’s not the most roomy. Nor is it the quickest or best handling in its class. However it is pretty damn good at everything. It has no bad traits or […] Read more »
21 Jul: Kia Stinger 2.0 T-GDi
… Kia Stinger 2.0 T-GDi ‘GT Line S’ … This is a surprising car. Surprising in many different ways, and not just the name. Looks, equipment, comfort and price, not to mention that it comes from a company more renowned for compact and city cars, family saloons and SUVs. If […] Read more »