James Bond’s Aston Martin DB5 is the greatest movie car ever, according to a poll. The iconic motor was first seen in 1964’s Goldfinger and has appeared in seven Bond movies to date, most recently in 2015’s Spectre. It comes equipped with a host of gadgetry including a bullet-proof rear …
Read More »SsangYong Rexton review
The big new Rexton 4×4 is the latest offering from SsangYong – and it’s a bit of a revelation. Along with its smaller sibling, the well-received Tivoli (launched in 2016), the Rexton is arguably one of the company’s first mainstream cars. At a time when SUVs are selling like hotcakes, it’s no surprise that SsangYong(which claims to be the equivalent of Land Rover …
Read More »Renault Koleos review
The Renault Koleos is the newest entrant in the fiercely fought mid-to-large SUV segment that includes the Mazda CX-5, Nissan X-Trail, Kia Sorento and Skoda Kodiaq. Completing Renault’s crossover range, which also includes the Captur and Kadjar, the Koleos is in effect the French giant’s flagship car. As such, it’s …
Read More »Hyundai expedition celebrates Shackleton centenary
A near-standard 2.2-litre diesel Hyundai Santa Fe has become the first passenger vehicle to be driven across the continent of Antarctica from Union Camp to McMurdo and back again. The SUV was driven by Patrick Bergel, the great-grandson of legendary polar explorer, Sir Ernest Shackleton. The journey was timed to …
Read More »Ford Kuga Titanium X Sport – review
Why Ford’s new top-of-the-range Kuga should be on your SUV shopping list – it even has a party trick. As we all know, the Sports Utility Vehicle market is ferociously competitive, so standing out from the crowd is more important than ever. Some manage it through sheer good looks, others …
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