We get to grips with the all-electric and mild hybrid versions of Vauxhall’s stylish next-generation Grandland family SUV… If ever there was a case of a model that’s evolved for the best over the years, it’s the Vauxhall Grandland. Originally launched in 2017 as the Grandland X, it was facelifted …
Read More »Dashboard warning lights: 23 million drivers in the dark
Motorists are being urged to familiarise themselves with their dashboard warning lights as research reveals that 46% are unable to identify even half of their car’s warning lights. As vehicles become more technologically advanced, this lack of understanding not only puts drivers at risk but could also lead to avoidable …
Read More »MINI Aceman review
We road test the newest member of the MINI family – the five-door, all-electric Aceman compact crossover… Effectively replacing the MINI Clubman estate, the Aceman plugs the gap between the Cooper hatchback and Countryman SUV. Looking not unlike a pint-sized Countryman, the Aceman borrows heavily from its big brother with …
Read More »Campaign to make rural roads safer
A new safety campaign has been launched as analysis shows there are 70% more deaths on rural roads than urban highways. Leading rural insurer NFU Mutual has partnered with the four UK farming unions, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Farm Safety Foundation, the British Horse Society …
Read More »Subaru Crosstrek review
We spend some quality time with the all-wheel drive Crosstrek SUV – Subaru’s entry-level model… At first glance, the all-new Subaru Crosstrek looks very much like the Subaru XV – the car it replaces. There’s a good reason for that, because the Crosstrek is, in effect, the third generation XV. …
Read More »Milestone as SEAT celebrates 25 years of the Leon
Designed, developed and produced entirely in Barcelona, the SEAT Leon is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. More than 2.5 million SEAT Leon cars have been manufactured over four generations to date, and it’s won dozens of awards. But the distinctions go beyond performance on the road, as its sporty …
Read More »Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate review
We rack up some serious miles in the best all-round luxury estate car on the market… I’ve driven 100 or so new cars this year. Most have been 100% electric and petrol-hybrid SUVs – leaving just a few pure petrol and diesel cars. The subject of this week’s road test, …
Read More »Your chance to see the futuristic Tesla Cybercab
Tesla is showing off its newly-unveiled robotaxi, the Cybercab, giving fans the opportunity to see the autonomous vehicle in the metal. The Cybercab will be showcased in six major European cities over the next few weeks, kicking off in London (Nov 20 – Dec 8, at London’s Westfield Shopping Centre), …
Read More »Bugatti W16 Mistral sets world speed record for an open-top car
The mighty 1,578hp Bugatti Mistral has just set a new top speed record for the fastest open-top car, clocking 282mph at the Papenburg test track in northern Germany. It was driven by Bugatti’s British test driver and Le Mans winner, Andy Wallace, who also set the closed-car top speed record …
Read More »Omoda E5 review
We road test the all-new, all-electric Omoda E5 family SUV… Omoda is a new brand to the UK and is owned by Chery, one of the largest car manufacturers in China. The Omoda 5 is a mid-sized family SUV, available with either a 1.6-litre petrol engine or an EV (badged …
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